Hey there! It’s Elizabeth Waters filling in for Olivia this week! You’re probably asking yourself, who is Elizabeth Waters? Well, I am married to the Brian Waters, General Manager at Do615. He also happens to be the most in-the-know guy in Nashville. He’s a unicorn Nashville native who grew up buying CDs from Grimey’s, hanging out at The Muse with a guy named Swingset (now it’s a Domino’s 🫤…Swingset is still around, though), and he survived Y2K at 12th and Porter. He’s the expert, I pay excellent attention. And I think I have pretty good taste, too. So–just trust me.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• FINAL WEEKEND - Running tonight through Sunday, September 20th, Live in Studio A is an intimate evening featuring George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante, as well as a selection of four new contemporary works choreographed by the Nashville Ballet’s Artistic Team and Company members. (I’ll be taking myself here for a little “Mom’s night out” date Saturday night…I’m pretty excited.) See you there??

• Good vibes all around - Edie Brickell and Matt Chamberlain’s new improvisational folk-rock collaboration, World Famous Pets kicks off their fall tour at The Basement East on Wednesday, September 23rd. Eric Slick joins the lineup of monster players for a night of musical conversation + sonic exploration.*

• Treat yourself to a new treasure (or a haunted doll to terrorize your husband!! 😈) at The Harvest Market at the Nashville Flea Market on September 25th, 26th, and 27th at The Fairgrounds Nashville. Enter for a chance to win Free Parking!*

• The next concert on my own personal wishlist - The Dream Syndicate @ 3rd & Lindsley on Wednesday, September 30th. A little The Velvet Underground, a little Sonic Youth, with a sprinkle of The Church; I personally can't think of a better way to close out September and welcome in some cooler, brooding October vibes. Compete with me to win a pair of tickets!

• Plus other just announced shows from John Lennon Tribute, JoJo, Dave Chappelle and more!

AMERICANAFEST IS HERE!

If you’ve not heard about Americanafest yet, I’m not sure what to tell you. Depending on what time you’re reading this email, you have approximately two days left to catch at least one of the 200 musical acts featured, from established legends to emerging artists, so check out the calendar of showcases and events here. Chop chop!

THIS WEEKEND

LOCAL VAMPIRES ONLY 🦇

Tomorrow night, from 8 - 9pm, Shelby Bottoms Nature Center presents Friday Night Bats, a bat-themed night hike at the Cornelia Fort Airpark trailhead in Shelby Bottoms. Meet some fly new friends and learn about our local sky pups! All ages, registration required - please call or email the Nature Center to sign up.

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