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Emerging singer-songwriter Brian Collins announced today. Inspired by his current single, “Shine A Little Love,” the festival will take place October 23-24th at Florida’s popular beach destination 30A and will bring along with it an all-star lineup. Proceeds from this festival will help to ‘Shine Love’ Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and Wesley Burnham Foundation who both work tirelessly to ‘Shine Love’ on others. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased HERE.
The Nashville Songwriters Association International(NSAI) has announced March 24-28, 2015 as the dates for the 23rd Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival. The ever-popular event presents hit songwriters from all genres of music performing at a variety of intimate Nashville night spots.Regions Bank returns for the eighth year as the presenting sponsor of the event. Continue Reading →
Five days. Ten Venues. Over 400 songwriters. NSAI’s Tin Pan South is the WORLD’s largest all-songwriter festival, and just wrapped up its 21st year. Over 9,000 fans attend the event annually to hear some of the greatest songs ever written, performed by the people that wrote them.
In the last couple years, NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) has gotten a prominent figure in country music to perform the first night (mainly because he or she has to fly out to Vegas for ACM week shortly thereafter). This year The Listening Room Café featured Jake Owen at the early show, and Charles Kelly from Lady Antebellum for the late show. I missed Charles so I could go see “Celebrating ABC’s Nashville” at 3rd and Lindsley (more on that later).
The round with Jake Owen also featured Brandy Clark (“Somewhere With You,” “Alone With You”), Josh Osbourne (“Come Over,” Merry Go ‘Round”), and Eric Paslay (“Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”) who was filling in for the sick Shane McAnally. You can see how rounds like this are so fun to watch. Songwriters are constantly collaborating, and this bunch seems to be pretty well connected. Not to mention… Jake Owen was there.
The 21st Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank is just a month away, and the popular Fast Access Passes went on sale today, March 5, 2013. The limited number of passes always sells out quickly, and fans are encouraged to reserve theirs now by visiting http://tinpansouth.com/2013/tickets.html.
Fast Access Passes for Tin Pan South, which is set for Tuesday, April 2 – Saturday, April 6 at nine Nashville venues, allow patrons to bypass the cover charge at the door. Pass holders are allowed advance seating (room permitting) over those purchasing tickets at the door. Passes may be picked up at the NSAI office, 1710 Roy Acuff Place, Nashville, TN 37203, beginning Tuesday, March 26. For more information on passes, schedule and other festival information, visit tinpansouth.com.
Produced by NSAI, Tin Pan South reigns as the world’s largest all-songwriter festival. Last year close to 350 talented songwriters performed 92 shows at ten of Nashville’s top music venues. Over 9,000 music fans attend the event annually to hear songwriters tell stories behind hit songs they have written and perform the songs as they’re were originally composed.
The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) has announced April 2-6, 2013 as the dates for the 21st Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival. The ever-popular event presents hit songwriters from all genres of music performing at a variety of Nashville night spots. Regions Bank returns for the seventh year as the presenting sponsor of the event.
For the sixth consecutive year, students from Watkins College of Art, Design & Film competed to design the artwork for all Tin Pan South marketing pieces, passes, posters and banners, and this year’s winning artwork was designed by Kelsey Goessman. Raised in the quiet backwoods of Southern Illinois, Kelsey discovered a creative outlet through art. She found a niche for graphic design, and left the countryside to attend Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film in Nashville. In her spare time, she enjoys getting lost in nature, drawing, painting and live music. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design.
Produced by NSAI, Tin Pan South reigns as the world’s largest all-songwriter festival. Last year close to 350 talented songwriters performed 92 shows at ten of Nashville top music venues. Over 9,000 music fans attend the event annually to hear songwriters tell stories behind hit songs they have written and perform the songs as they’re were originally composed.
Just a reminder that a great musical event is happening all week in Nashville that you don’t want to miss if you are a music fan! It’s the 20th annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival happening March 27th-31st at various venues around town.
All genres included and all original songs performed by the songwriter who wrote it. Not only do you get to hear some great music live in an intimate setting, but you’ll hear some stories that will make you laugh or just touch you. At any rate, it’s a good time to be had.
Check out the site for more details and full listing of shows, times, prices, and who’s playing at: www.tinpansouth.com!
Some notable shows that I hope you’ll consider attending are:
WEDNESDAY: THE FARM, Danny Myrick, Heidi Newfield, and Bridgette Tatum starting at 6pm @ The Rutledge
FRIDAY: Jesse Lee, Johnny Bulford, Chris Roberts, and more TBA starting at 6pm @ Belcourt Taps and Tapas
ALSO, ON FRIDAY: Jennifer Zuffinetti, Julie Roberts, Danielle Peck, and Carolyn Dawn Johnson starting at 6pm @ The Bluebird Cafe
Friday’s going to be a little bit tough because of those 2 great shows going on at the same time!
Jesse Lee
I caught up with singer/songwriter, Jesse Lee, and this is what she had to say about Tin Pan South and why she supports NSAI’s songwriters festival: “I’ve been involved with NSAI since I was 15 years old. NSAI realizes that “it all begins with a song,” and they go above and beyond to protect the songwriters. Tin Pan South draws people from all over the country. It’s a unique experience which allows us songwriters to perform at our own shows, as well as see our peers perform. I love watching a songwriter sing something I’ve heard before, and then hear the inspiration, and the story behind the song.”
Get out and enjoy this great event happening all week along with some beautiful spring weather. This event helps support great music and Nashville!
