Barbara Cloyd - Songwriter, Host of Bluebird Open Mic Writers Night

Original Music Venues
Here's a list of some of the main venues for original music in Nashville.

Attending Shows
Attending shows where the performers play original music is a great way to learn and network. Use the links below to find shows that interest you and to check cover charges, minimums and reservation policies.

Getting booked
Click here for information on playing local writers nights. If you want to do a longer set than a writers night allows for, check out the websites of the local clubs to find one that is a good fit for your music. Be aware that the clubs they rarely pay. A typical arrangement is that you pay the sound person and door person, then you keep all or part of the cover charge and merchandise sales. If you don't already have a following it will be hard to get a booking and even harder to charge a cover so "pay to play" is not uncommon.