Nashville's Music Extravaganza: Rhythm, Blues, and Bluegrass Galore

Listeners, if you are in Nashville today or looking for ways to make the most of the rest of your week and weekend, you are in for a treat. Nashville is alive with music, exhibits, and unforgettable energy, offering something for everyone whether you are a local or just visiting.

Start your Thursday, July 31, by diving into the city’s deep music heritage with the Night Train to Nashville Music City Rhythm and Blues Revisited exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. According to Visit Music City, this exhibit captures the powerful history of Nashville’s R and B scene from the mid-1940s through the 1970s, showing how the city grooved well beyond country music. Expect rare memorabilia, legendary recordings, and stories of boundary-breaking artists, all day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As the sun goes down, catch live music at 3rd and Lindsley where Nashville Bluegrass is taking over the stage at 12:30 p.m. and again on Friday at noon. There’s also the always popular Backstage Nashville Daytime Hit Songwriters Show this Saturday, letting listeners hang out with world-class songwriters in an intimate setting. According to 3rd and Lindsley’s calendar, the venue will be packed with back-to-back performances through the weekend.

For those craving something unique tonight, Charly Reynolds brings her country flair to Brooklyn Bowl at 7 p.m. Nashville-tn.events shares that this venue delivers some of the best vibes in town, combining bowling and live music for a perfect night out.

Over at The Basement East on Thursday, July 31, The Rock and Roll Playhouse presents Jules, and as the weekend unfolds, that venue will also host a special Jerry Garcia birthday celebration, promising a blend of nostalgia and jam band artistry for both new fans and longtime Deadheads as listed on The Basement’s official calendar.

Looking for something bigger? The Fogg Street Lawn Club welcomes Big Head Todd and the Monsters for a concert on Thursday evening, a prime ticket for alternative rock lovers according to Trip.com’s July event roundup.

Stay tuned through Sunday, August 3, with Lightning 100’s Nashville Sunday Night at 3rd and Lindsley, a legendary series that spotlights up-and-coming as well as seasoned Music City artists—all streamed live so you never have to miss a note.

No matter your tastes, from bluegrass and Americana to rhythm and blues, Nashville this week is showing off its musical soul on every corner, in every venue, all day and night. To find the best fit for your schedule, NashvilleGo and other local listings keep updated event calendars and ticket info right at your fingertips.

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