Nashville's Centennial Park Offers Free Summertime Music

Posted by Jacob Ryan on 07/06/2010
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The fireworks have all gone off, but the summertime fun in Nashville is far from over.
 
Free and open to all, Musicians Corner at Nashville's Centennial Park is a musical showcase and celebration of Music City’s past and future. The showcases begin July 10 and continue every Saturday through Oct. 16.
 
Each Saturday from 3-6 p.m., visitors to the West End Avenue corner of Centennial Mall will experience Nashville lifestyle in perhaps the purest form as food, art and a steady flow of locally based music give relief of those summertime blues and bring the people of Nashville together through entertainment.
 
"Our desire is to build bridges within our community by providing exceptional music of all forms in a place for people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds to celebrate the undeniable talent that our city has to offer,” said Kristen Dabbs, Executive Director of Musicians Corner.
 
Sam & Ruby, Griffin House, Mikky Ekko, Damien Horne, Roman Candle, Courtney Jaye, Tequila Flamenco Group, The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker and Pico vs. Island Trees are some confirmed appearances. Performance slots are open to anyone at http://www.americansongspace.com/submission/MusiciansCorner.
 
Jody Williams, BMI, VP Writer/PR, hopes that Musicians Corner will be a part of Nashville history.
 
"The idea here is to look back 50, even 100 years from now, and see that Musicians Corner became a legendary Nashville landmark,” Williams said. “An institution that is as local as it is global, and a touchstone for the lovers and makers of music."
 
"Musicians Corner is destined to become one of Nashville's favorite entertainment sites,” said Karl Dean, Nashville Mayor. “This free weekly entertainment at one of our most beautiful parks will provide a great showcase for the musicians and creative talent that live in Nashville.”