NASHVILLE – 615 Indie Live announced its initial round of artists today, shining a spotlight on the depth and diversity of Nashville’s vibrant local music community. The new music event on February 1, 2025, celebrates two essential elements of Nashville’s music scene and culture: independent venues and local artists.
The initial announcement showcases an eclectic mix of genres ranging from soul to jazz, Americana to R&B, and hip hop to country. Highlights include renowned instrumental innovators The Wooten Brothers, soulful powerhouse Alanna Royale, 615 indie rock royalty The Pink Spiders and rising hip-hop collective Six One Tribe.
“Without independent venues, I wouldn’t have the opportunities I’ve had to connect with fans and grow as an artist,” Royale said. “These spaces are vital not only for artists like me but for the entire Nashville music community—they’re the musical home and soul of Music City.”
Fourteen independent venues and more than 40 local artists and bands will be featured during 615 Indie Live, which is produced by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp in partnership with Music Venue Alliance Nashville. Event passes are discounted to $15, including all taxes and fees. These passes grant entry to all participating venues. The event will run from noon to 2 a.m. on February 1, allowing attendees to enjoy multiple shows at various locations throughout the course of the day and night.
“Nashville is home to an incredibly diverse pool of artists that spans genres, bringing together unique sounds that make our city unlike any other,” said Deana Ivey, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “We are proud to create an opportunity where so much talent can shine in a single, unforgettable day, and we hope visitors and locals alike get to experience the very best of Nashville’s independent music scene.”
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit MVAN, including the organization’s Emergency Relief Fund, which helps the city’s independent venues keep their doors open during times of financial crisis. Tickets are available for purchase. T-shirts featuring all 14 venues are available for purchase from Project 615.
“This event truly showcases every corner of Nashville’s music scene,” said Chris Cobb, President of the Music Venue Alliance Nashville. “From rising indie acts to world-renowned musicians, participating venues collaborated to program an incredible range of local talent that reflects our city’s diversity and depth. And stay tuned - there are some big names still to come in our next announcement that fans won’t want to miss.”
The full list of artists in the initial announcement are Alanna Royale, Alicia Blue, BEAN., Chris Walters, Cole Ritter, Davidson County String Band/ DeeOhGee, Don Aliquo Quartet, Emmanuel Echem, Funky Good Time, Jannelle Means, Jeff Coffin, Keith Carlock, Lewis Stubbs Junior, Mall Gag, Meg McRee, Michael Jefry Stevens, Mike Elizondo, OTNES, Richie, Six One Tribe, Space Capone, Striking Matches, Sweet Megg, The Pink Spiders, The Wooten Brothers (Regi Wooten, Victor Wooten, Roy Wooten and Joseph Wooten) and Thou. Additional artists, venue schedules and full event schedule will be announced in January.
Cannery Hall was recently added to 615 Indie Live with participating venues also including 3rd and Lindsley, Acme Feed & Seed, Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge, DRKMTTR Collective, Eastside Bowl, Music Makers Stage at Delgado Guitars, Night We Met, Rudy’s Jazz Room, The 5 Spot, The Basement, The Blue Room Bar at Third Man Records, The East Room and The End.
Partners for 615 Indie Live include Jack Daniel’s, Country Music Association and Nashville International Airport.
Recent studies, including Nashville’s Independent Venues Study and the Greater Nashville Music Census, highlight the significance of independent venues to the city’s musical landscape, as well as the financial pressures they face.
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Music Venue Alliance Nashville
The Music Venue Alliance Nashville is a nonprofit organization representing Nashville’s treasured independent venues, promoters, and festivals. MVAN is committed to retaining, nurturing and advocating for the fragile and complex ecosystem of Nashville’s renowned music scene. As an organization, MVAN works tirelessly to enlighten, educate and heighten awareness of what it means to be independent and, in this mission of advocacy and appreciation, to ensure many more decades of independent business success and prosperity. MVAN was created to rally both federal and local support during the height of the pandemic to help keep the doors open for many of Nashville’s independent venues. Most recently, the organization was instrumental in the creation of Tennessee’s first statewide Live Music Fund, the first of its kind in the country.
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City
The mission of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City is to maximize the economic contribution of the convention and tourism industry to the community by developing and marketing Nashville as a premier destination. Visit the NCVC’s website at www.visitmusiccity.com and follow us on social media @VisitMusicCity.