Centennial Park Conservancy announced today that Musicians Corner, Nashville’s beloved free concert series, is returning this spring for its 15th year with five weeks of live music in Centennial Park, kicking off May 17.
The multi-genre series will showcase a variety of performers at 12 concerts over the course of five weeks. Musicians Corner will take place every Friday from 5 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m. from May 17 to June 15, with a special Sunday performance over Memorial Day Weekend (May 26), and a special Thursday performance on June 6 with the Nashville Symphony.
“For 15 years, Musicians Corner has provided countless opportunities for the community to experience exceptional live music at no cost, and we are excited to return to beautiful Centennial Park for another great season,” said Justin Branam, Musicians Corner Executive Producer. “Since its inception, Musicians Corner has supported Nashville’s music scene by offering meaningful paid performance opportunities for artists, and a lineup that is inclusive of the city’s vast and diverse music scene. With an incredible lineup of both legendary and emerging artists, Musicians Corner is a great place to see your favorite bands and discover new artists to love. We hope the Nashville community will join us as we celebrate this milestone year.”
Musicians Corner’s spring lineup will feature multi-genre performances from artists including Phosphorescent, Rayland Baxter, Corook, Strand of Oaks, Sunny War, Courtney Marie Andrews, Peter One, Cedric Burnside, Seratones, the Nashville Symphony, and a special guest performance by Vince Gill as a part of a special 15th-year celebration. The 2024 Spring Series kicks off on May 17 and May 18 with performances from Sunny War, Nordista Freeze, Anthony da Costa, Kenny Sharp, The Aquaducks, and more.
The spring series also includes the return of Musicians Corner’s three-day Memorial Day Weekend Celebration with performances Friday, May 24 from 5 - 9 p.m., Saturday, May 25 from 12 - 6 p.m., and Sunday, May 26 from 12 - 6 p.m. The special event is made possible with support from the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, and will feature performances by Rayland Baxter, Corook, Courtney Marie Andrews, and more.
More artists are slated to be announced later this month. In addition to live music, each event will also feature artisan vendors, craft beer, wine, cocktails, local food trucks, Kidsville activities, and featured community partners.
Musicians Corner will also return on August 30th for its annual Fall Series, with events each Friday evening through September 27th, including a special event in conjunction with AMERICANAFEST on Friday, September 20.
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ARTIST LINEUP:
FRIDAY, MAY 17
Sunny War • Anthony da Costa • The Aquaducks • Danielle Durack • Roderick August
SATURDAY, MAY 18
(TBA) • Nordista Freeze • Kenny Sharp • Future Crib • Lone Wild
special guest performance by Vince Gill
FRIDAY, MAY 24 - Memorial Day Weekend
corook • MORGXN • Wilby • Neil O’Neil • Jarren Blair
SATURDAY, MAY 25 - Memorial Day Weekend
Rayland Baxter • Max McNown • Carly Bannister • Chrome Pony • Annie Scherer
SUNDAY, MAY 26 - Memorial Day Weekend
Courtney Marie Andrews • Caitlin Rose • Boo Ray • Cane and Cancino • EG Vines
FRIDAY, MAY 31
Peter One • Them Vibes • Ruth Moody • The Kentucky Gentlemen • Jarrod Dickenson
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Strand of Oaks • Vlad Holiday • The Sewing Club • Sweet Lizzy Project • Shanny & The East Men
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
Nashville Symphony • Jeremy Lister • Gustavo Moradel • Daphne Michelle
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
Seratones • (TBA) • Bathe Alone • Jess Nolan • Full Mood
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
(TBA) • (TBA) • Jo Schornikow • Jonathan Plevyak • Vera Bloom
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
Cedrick Burnside • AJ & The Jiggawatts • Charlie Whitten • Lovetta • Marble Jets
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Phosphorescent • Arts Fishing Club • She Returns from War • Larysa Jaye • Majeska
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MUSICIANS CORNER 2024 PROGRAMMING IS POWERED IN PART BY:
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Amazon • Dettwiller Foundation • HCA Healthcare Foundation • Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
Pinnacle Financial Partners • Tennessee Arts Commission
SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
First Horizon • Jackson National Life Insurance Company • Lipman Brothers
EVENT SPONSORS:
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee • Friendly Arctic • 6th Man Movers • Radios615
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSORS:
Daddy's Dogs • Asulon Community Coffee • Bondi Bowls • Inka Trailer
Koko's Ice Cream • Retro Sno • Tacos By Tam
Evan Williams • Tito's Handmade Vodka • Yazoo Brewing Company • Hap & Harry’s
Little Harpeth Chicken Scratch • Ranch Water • Scarpetta Wine
MEDIA PARTNERS:
Blackbird Media • Do615 • Lamar Advertising Company • Lightning 100 • Nashville Scene
The Nashvillian • Tennessee Tribune • WMGC El Jefe • 92Q • WSMV 4
PROGRAM PARTNER:
Metro Parks
PRODUCER:
Centennial Park Conservancy
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ABOUT MUSICIANS CORNER
Since 2010, Musicians Corner has provided free public access to live music in Nashville's Centennial Park while supporting artists who call Music City home. The program hosts events annually in May/June and September, and since its inception, has showcased over 1,500 artists including legendary acts Emmylou Harris, Chris Stapleton, Vince Gill, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Musicians Corner is a program of Centennial Park Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve, enhance, and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.
ABOUT CENTENNIAL PARK CONSERVANCY
Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that sustains the vibrancy of Nashville’s Centennial Park, home to the historic Parthenon, by supporting Metro Parks in revitalizing and activating this public green space to ensure the Park remains a welcoming destination for recreation, culture, education, and community connection for all. The organization works to protect and revitalize the Park’s green space, underwrite the Parthenon’s exhibition and educational programs, and present accessible and inclusive community programming in the Park for the enrichment of the community.
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