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4104 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
Fax: 615-385-1955
(10 Ratings)
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The motto at the Bluebird Cafe is 'Shhh!' And that's just the response you'll get if you try to talk during one of the many singer-songwriter showcases or 'in the round' performances. Since 1982, the Bluebird has been known as the place to hear original country and acoustic music seven nights a week. Songwriters of all levels -- from beginners to established hit-makers -- perform on the small stage. Club owner Amy Kurland oversees a strict audition process for the Sunday showcases for new writers, so no matter what night you stop in, the music will probably be first rate. Even if you pay a cover charge at the door, be warned that the club also requires a $7 food and drink minimum (annoying if you're not hungry and/or don't drink alcohol). But the Bluebird does have a full menu with sandwiches, appetizers and other specialties. Many shows sell out fast, so consider making advance reservations if you decide to visit this legendary listening room. -- Heather Johnson
10 Ratings and Reviews
- SingerNo11 - 07/06/2008
- DORISCRAl - 06/21/2008
GREAT PLACE WITH GREAT MUSIC
Huntlove - 06/11/2008I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO GO TO BLUEBIRD CAFE. GREAT GUITAR PLAYING AND GREAT MUSIC!!!!!!!!
Add CommentGreat music, great LISTENING atmosphere.
Dbluebird - 05/15/2008
If you love music, this is the place! I came in with expectations, and they were exceeded. The baked brie appetizer is killer, and the music is even better. The crap you hear on the radio is nothing compared to what you hear when the actual writers perform the songs as they intended them to be performed. Amazing.
Great music, good food
isingtunes - 04/03/2007The thing I love about the Bluebird is that they really take care of the songwriters. The door money goes to them, and the only money that goes to the establishment is the money spent on food and/or drinks. $7 is not too much to ask, and I happily pay more each time I come in. This is a place for people who are SERIOUS about music, not for people who are here to party. No wonder so many of their writers have been so successful.
E2Dbg's Review
e2dbg - 06/12/2002Amy gives songwriters a chance to sing their own material in their own voices, and they do it very well. It is a listening room, so expect that when you go in. Always a first class show.
Bob's Review
bobjo - 04/17/2000I visited the Bluebird for the first time in 1989, and was inspired to write a poem entitled Bluebird Cafe. With the help of two Nashville songwriters, it became a song but no takers. I have been back a few times and will be there again in May. Love to hear all the original music.
Bob ,,Calif.Tiff's Review
tiffanym2000 - 01/26/2000I was at the Bluebird in February of 1997 while on a vacation. I thought it was an awesome atmosphere and I was awed at all the musicians who had been there. My uncle now lives in Nashville and though he isn't successful yet, the day he becomes successful, his picture will be on the wall as well. I fully enjoyed my time at the Bluebird Cafe.
MARY ANN MCCARTHY's Review
songmaam - 10/10/1999I HAVE JUST RECENTLY MOVED TO NASHVILLE FROM PORTLAND OREGON. I AM A SINGER, SONGWRITER AND HAVE ATTENDED SEVERAL EVENINGS OF PERFORMANCES AT THE BLUEBIRD AND HAVE BEEN TREATED VERY WELL BY THE STAFF AND HAVE HEARD SOME VERY TALENTED MUSICIANS AND MET SOME VERY NICE PEOPLE. I WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND THE BLUEBIRD TO ANYONE WANTING TO EXPERIENCE THE WARMTH AND TALENT IN NASHVILLE. THANKYOU.
hoette - 03/12/2000