The emcees put together a band and the musicians have to perform three songs together. Mondays: Open mic nights are a major draw, and allow people to sign up for an impromptu jam session. The venue has an impressive lineup of regulars, as well as guest appearances from former band members for Aretha Franklin and Prince, among others. In 2015 the Basement’s East Nashville sister venue - with a capacity of 400, four times that of the original - opened to rave reviews.Ĭlout control: Need further proof of The Basement’s hip factor? Alice Cooper made a surprise appearance there earlier this year.ĭowntown can be a tough place to find anywhere country isn’t oozing out the open doors, but you can always find a stellar talent lineup at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar. If you get there early enough, head upstairs and choose from the best vinyl selection in the city. It’s an intimate venue with a full schedule of up-and-coming bands and singer-songwriters. James Bond once said, “Sometimes the old ways are the best” and that absolutely applies to The Basement, which resides in a 100-year-old red brick building under Grimey’s. Thursdays: Pull on your leg warmers and bring along your pet rocks to “NEON: an 80’s revival,” which goes back in time to the days of Culture Club and Duran Duran.
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