While there are many ways to support KY, here are 2 of our favs. Benefitting Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to support Western KY families from our friends Cage The Elephant & The Basement East/The Basement Cage: ow.ly/b0xW50HeGNR Basement: ow.ly/Bx9s50HeGNS

From our Year in Music issue: While seeing in-person concerts felt like a big win, vital independent venues like EXIT/IN and Mercy Lounge face pressure from our real estate market. nashvillescene.com/music/coversto…

Tomorrow kicks off our 29th Alive & The Bluebird series! Ticket proceeds from all Alive & The Bluebird shows in January will benefit the patients and families of @alivehospice! Check our show calendar below for how you can support today: bluebirdcafe.com/shows/

The pandemic is having a devastating impact on musicians/the entertainment industry. PLEASE support NIVA and Nashville's Music Venue Alliance (Music Venue Alliance - Nashville). Last year Congress approved direct financial assistance to these orgs - it needs to happen again ASAP. @repjimcooper

MVAN Venue Spotlight! 3rd and Lindsley is located on 3rd & Lindsley on the edges of DT Nashville. Hosting a variety of events from the Time Jumpers to Nashville Sunday Night w Lightning 100, 3rd and Lindsley has been a Nash staple for over 30 yrs -> 3rdandlindsley.com

Please consider a donation to MVAN, which is trying to help local music venues survive the pandemic - which at times has been among the very worst in the world in our state.

MVAN Venue Spotlight ⚡️#drkmttrcollective is arguably one of the best DIY venues...ever? The collective hopes to build a community in the underground music & arts scenes to create a safer environment for all ages & backgrounds for over 5 yr. The music industry needs more drkmttrs

MVAN Venue Spotlight ⚡️Since 1971, EXIT/IN was the start for many major artists like Jimmy Buffett, Paramore, & even Red Hot Chili Peppers. The future of #exitin may be unknown, but the soul behind the venue can still be felt at any show. Go to a show: exitin.com

MVAN Venue Spotlight ⚡️ Cannery Complex is a vital part of a Nash experience for nearly 20 years (& so much more prior). Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom, & The High Watt brought artists like Adele, Snoop Dogg, John Fogerty & more. we love you Cannery crew: mercylounge.com

MVAN Venue Spotlight ⚡️Rudy's Jazz Room fills a void that Nashville needed filled: an authentic jazz experience in Music City. Since opening in '17, Rudy's is a unique experience of jazz 7 nights a week alongside fine food & drinks. Go to Rudy's this week 😎 rudysjazzroom.com

MVAN Venue Spotlight ⚡️Springwater Supper Club & Lounge is TN's oldest bar! Est in 1896, they've been a watering hole for locals for over 125 years Springwater has hosted local musicians like Dierks Bently & The Black Keys.. there's even some rumors about Al Capone 👀 thespringwater.com

Kesha also had a private show here

MVAN Venue Spotlight ⚡️TOM CARTER is just one of THOSE Nashville venues, iykyk. From Motown Monday's to hosting premier local & touring talent, The 5 Spot has been an east side staple for almost 20 years. Go asap, order the fries: the5spot.club pc: @nashliveshows

MVAN Venue Spotlight ⚡️ Listening Room Cafe is one of the best spots in town to hear up & coming songwriters and even some of your favorite touring artists play and discuss their music. get tickets and discover your new favorite artist: listeningroomcafe.com

MVAN Venue Spotlight ⚡️The Basement has graced Nash for over 15 years bringing rock to Music City & in 2015 welcomed venue The Basement East. We sure are glad to have the Basement's around! check out a show at both venues: thebasementnashville.com

MVAN Venue Spotlight⚡️JT Gray has become a tried & true venue to find the world’s best bluegrass, country, Americana & roots music 7 nights a week. Buck White, Ricky Scaggs, Alison Krauss & so many more have performed and spent nights there.-> stationinn.com

Together we will continue to nurture Nashville’s vibrant and diverse live music ecosystem and creative working class. Let's continue to work together to #Keep615Live

MVAN Venue Spotlight ⚡ 40 years ago in 1982, one of Nashville's most iconic live music venues, The Bluebird Cafe began welcoming artists like the Indigo Girls to Taylor Swift to Johnny Cash. Go see the Bluebird as soon as you can 💙 bluebirdcafe.com

MVAN Venue Spotlight ⚡ For 10 yrs (as of this coming June!), The East Room has become one of Nash's fav places to see some of the best rising stars in local and touring comedy and music. They're open almost every night of the week so go see our friends! -> theeastroomnashville.com

MVAN Venue Spotlight ⚡️ Since 1999, The End has been a starting point for musicians & even before when it was Elliston Square. From The Flaming Lips to Paramore, The End is an element of the Rock Block that is irreplaceable. Go say hi to Bruce 👉 endnashville.com