When: May 20 - Oct 7, 8-10 p.m. $675 (carload of 8) Where: Dyer Observatory | 1000 Oman Dr, Brentwood, TN 37027 Who: Hit songwriters travels from legendary Bluebird Cafe play their best on the portico of the Dyer Observatory. Details:dyer.vanderbilt.com
When: Thursday nights June 22 - July 27, 7:30 p.m. $29.50 Where: Ryman Auditorium | 116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Who: Bluegrass players dazzle on the iconic Ryman stage. The 2017 lineup includes Vince Gill, Earls of Leicester, and the Infamous Stringdusters. Details: 615-889-3060 or ryman.com/bluegrass
When: Last Friday of June, July and August, 6-9 p.m. $12 for non-members Where: Frist Center for the Visual Arts’ Turner Courtyard | 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203-3822 Who: Take in art and music at the Frist's summer series featuring The Long Players, ELEL, and Nikki Lane. Details: 615-889-3060 or fristcenter.org
When: Select Friday nights: May 19, June 0, July 7, August 4, September 8, October 13, 7-11 p.m. $20/$7 Where: Percy Warner Park Equestrian Center | 2520 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37221 Who: Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in circles under the trees and around the grounds, while three headlining acts perform on the main stage. Details: 615-370-8053 or friendsofwarnerparks.com
When: Friday and Saturday 4-8 p.m., Sunday 2-6 p.m., May-November. Free Where: Arrington Vineyards | 6211 Patton Rd, Arrington, TN 37014 Who: Arrington hosts a rotating lineup of talent at both of their two onsite venue spaces. Regulars include 9 Volt Romeo, Craig Duncan, and Grasstime. Details: 615-395-0102 or arringtonvineyards.com
When: Thursdays: Aug 10, 17, 24 and August 31-Sept 2, 5-11 p.m. Free Where: Public Square Park | 1 Public Square, Nashville TN 37203 Who: The all free summer show lineup will be announced June 20 Details: 615-242-5600 or liveonthegreen.net
When: May 12-June 24 & August 4-Sept 16; Fridays: 5-9 p.m., Saturdays: 12-6 p.m. Free Where: Centennial Park | 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 Who: Carl Broemel, Rayland Baxter, Margaret Glaspy, John Paul White, and more. Details:musicianscornernashville.com
When: June 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 27, 28. Times vary. Free Where: Parks and green spaces in Davidson, Williamson, Wilson and Macon counties Who: The Nashville Symphony led by conductor Vinay Parameswaran perform the same program across Middle Tennessee, bringing the beauty of classical music out to the community. Details: 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org | Photo by Chris Ware
