615 Indie Live announces initial lineup of performers

The new one-day festival on Saturday, Feb. 1 celebrates two things that make Music City what it is: local artists and independent music venues.

The black brick exterior of Third Man Records in Nashville, TN.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Music Venue Alliance Nashville. | Photo by Brent Moore via Flickr

Picture this: 40+ local artists and bands taking the stage at 14 independent music venues across Nashville — all in one day.

That’s exactly what to expect at 615 Indie Live on Saturday, Feb. 1. To kick things off, the new music event presented by Music Venue Alliance Nashville and the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. announced the initial lineup:

Concerts will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. at venues such as 3rd and Lindsley, Eastside Bowl, Rudy’s Jazz Room, The Blue Room at Third Man Records, and 10 other locations, with $15 event passes granting access to all stages. Additional artists and the schedule will be announced in January.

In the meantime, use our guide to live music venues to plan your next night out in Music City.

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