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by Michael Hickerson

I think we all know that Nashville is nicknamed Music City USA and that it’s the home of country music.

I used to really like country music–I still do, but a lot of what is played these days is too homogonized for my tastes. It’s the whole–let’s copy what has been successful and replicate it until it all sounds the same theory.

When I moved to Nashville, I had visions in my head of visiting local honkey-tonks and musical venues where I’d hear up and coming musicians and bands.

Three plus years of living in Music City and I’ve yet to go out to a honkey-tonk or the corner bar to hear a musical act. (I’ve been tempted to go to a couple of shows at various places but due to my work schedule, it’s hard to stay out too late). Part of it is, I don’t honestly know where to start. So, that is why I’m turning to you, Nashville. What are some good places to hear some lesser known or up and coming singers or groups? Who are some of the best people to catch and who do you enjoy going out to hear?

Help me out here Nashville!


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