Musicians Corner Returns to Centennial Park

(l-r) Kenny Sharp, Sunny War, and Roderick August will perform at this year’s Musicians Corner Spring Concerts.

Nashville’s favorite free concert series returns this weekend, beginning the 15th year of Musicians Corner Spring Concerts. The free five-week concert series kicks off on Friday, May 17 and includes three-day Memorial Day Weekend concerts, plus a special Nashville Symphony performance on June 6. The multi-genre series will showcase a variety of performers at 12 concerts, every Friday from 5 – 9 p.m. and Saturday from 12 – 6 p.m. from May 17 to June 15.

“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 to discover new artists to love. We hope the Nashville community will join us as we celebrate this milestone year.”

In addition to live music, each event will also feature artisan vendors, craft beer, wine, and cocktails, local food trucks, Kidsville activities, and featured community partners. Musicians Corner will return 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.

Friday, May 17  8:10 PM — Sunny War, 7:15 PM — Anthony da Costa, 6:25 PM — The Aquaducks, 5:40 PM — Danielle Durack, 5:00 PM — Roderick August.

Saturday, May 18  4:55 PM – Lissie, 3:40 PM – Nordista Freeze, 2:30 PM – Kenny Sharp, 2:15 PM – Vince Gill, 1:00 PM – Future Crib, 12:05 PM – Lone Wild.

Friday, May 24  8:10 PM — corook, 7:15 PM — MORGXN, 6:25 PM — Wilby, 5:40 PM — Neil O’Neil, and 5:00 PM — Jarren Blair.

Saturday, May 25  4:45 PM — Rayland Baxter, 3:15 PM — Max McNown, 2:05 PM — Carly Bannister, 1:00 PM — Chrome Pony, 12:00 PM — Annie Scherer.

Sunday, May 26  4:45 PM — Courtney Marie Andrews, 3:15 PM — Caitlin Rose, 2:05 PM — Boo Ray, 1:00 PM — Cane and Cancino, 12:00 PM — EG Vines.

Friday, May 31  8:10 PM — Peter One, 7:15 PM — Them Vibes, 6:25 PM — Ruth Moody, 5:40 PM — The Kentucky Gentlemen, 5:00 PM — Jarrod Dickenson.

Saturday, June 1  4:45 PM — Strand of Oaks, 3:15 PM — Vlad Holiday, 2:05 PM — The Sewing Club, 1:00 PM — Sweet Lizzy Project, 12:00 PM — Shanny & The East Man.

Thursday, June 6  7:30 PM — Nashville Symphony, 6:15 PM — Jeremy Lister, 5:40 PM — Gustavo Moradel, 5:00 PM — Daphne Michelle (Event ends at 8:30 PM)

Friday, June 7  8:10 PM — Seratones, 7:15 PM — TBA, 6:25 PM — Bathe Alone, 5:40 PM — Jess Nolan, 5:00 PM — Full Blood.

Saturday, June 8  4:45 PM —  TBA, 3:15 PM — TBA, 2:05  PM — Jo Schornikow, 1:00 PM — Jonathan Plevyak, and 12:00 PM —Vera Bloom.

Friday, June 14  8:10 PM —  Cedrick Burnside, 7:15 PM — AJ & The Jiggawatts, 6:25  PM — Charlie Whitten, 5:40 PM — Lovetta, 5:00 PM — Marble Jets.

Saturday, June 15  4:45 PM —  Phosphorescent, 3:15 PM — Arts Fishing Club, 2:05 PM — She Returns From War, 1:00 PM — Larysa Jaye, 12:00 PM —Majeska.

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