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May 2004
Saturday, May 01, 2004 6:30 Ty Thurman, Kenny Meeks, Julie Lee, Rex Schnelle, no cover; 9:30 Hospital Hospitality House Benefit In The Round with Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins, Rivers Rutherford and Adam Dorsey, $10.00 In The Round with Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins, Rivers Rutherford and Adam Dorsey- Individuals in medical crisis have found that the Hospital Hospitality House of Nashville offers a home away from home to both families and patients receiving treatment in Nashville Hospitals. The facility provides a vital retreat from the stress of keeping a constant vigil at the side of a loved one. DiPiero, Mullins, Rutherford and Dorsey kick it up a notch with music that will make you tap your feet and lyrics that will have you singing along. Listen for Take Me As I Am, How Forever Feels and Shut Up and Drive. www.bobdipiero.com Sunday, May 02, 2004 6:00 Sunday Spotlight Lynn Rothrock, no cover; 8:00 Writers Night hosted by Jeff Pearson with special guest Chris Tompkins, no cover Writers Night hosted by Jeff Pearson with special guest Chris Tompkins- Me and Emily Monday, May 03, 2004 6:00 Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd, no cover; 9:30 Mike Henderson Band with Michael Rhodes, John Jarvis and Pat O’Connor, $7.00 Mike Henderson Band with Michael Rhodes, John Jarvis and Pat O’Connor- After playing fiddle and mandolin in several bluegrass bands, Henderson found that his path led him to the guitar and the blues. Since then his blazing guitar licks and songwriting craftsmanship have put him in the company of greats like Hank Williams, Mark Knopfler and Trisha Yearwood. Henderson’s show is the best blues in town and he has become a staple here at the Bird. With the help of Rhodes, Jarvis and O’Connor, Henderson is sure to make your Mondays into fun-days. www.mikehenderson.com Tuesday, May 04, 2004 6:30 Mal Rodgers, 7:00 Adie Grey, no cover; 9:00 Chick Singer Night hosted by Shane Foshee with Stephanie Richards, Kristi Rush, Kim Parent and Lila McCann, $ 10.00 Chick Singer Night hosted by Shane Foshee with Stephanie Richards, Kristi Rush, Kim Parent and Lila McCann- Chick Singer Night is here on the first Tuesday of every month. Without fail, our hosts Shane Foshee and Kristi Rush bring in the best, providing us with an ecclectic blend of styles and offering women one of the best opportunities they have to showcase their talents. This month we have Stephanie Richards - a provocative combination of razored rock and evocative, melodic pop, Kristi Rush - contemporary country artist/writer, Kim Parent - adult rock and Lila McCann - riveting contemporary country. www.lilamccann.com Wednesday, May 05, 2004 6:00 ASCAP Showcase with Richard Trest, Diane Michel & Jack Untz, Georgia Thomas and Molly Sloane, no cover, 9:00 In The Round with Greg Crowe, Bill McCorvey, Dave Gibson & A. J. Masters, $7.00 In The Round with Greg Crowe, Bill McCorvey, Dave Gibson and A. J. Masters- Crowe, McCorvey and Gibson got together to create the hit Lonely and Gone for the Montgomery Gentry debut album Tattoos and Scars. The Bird is happy to have them together again so we can hear what‘s been going on lately. Completing the circle is Masters, a talented tunesmith with over a dozen Billboard Top 40 Country hits to his credit. Songs include Jukebox In My Mind, Queen of Memphis, When God Made You, He Was Thinking of Me and Love Ain't Like That. www.gregcrowe.net, www.billmccorvey.com Thursday, May 06, 2004 5 6, 2004 6:30 Garret Mehok, Kevin Douglas, Will Rambeaux, Jamie Garner, no cover; 9:00 Monkeybowl opens for an evening with Don Henry with James Wold, $8.00 Monkeybowl opens for an evening with Don Henry with James Wold- Henry spent over twenty years successfully writing songs for publishers and has recently put out a wonderful album of his own entitled Flowers and Rockets. Looking back through his accomplishments, I found Where’ve You Been, a collaborative effort with Jon Vesner that was recorded by Kathy Mattea. This song alone won the CMA Song of the Year and two Grammys- Best Country Song, and Best Country Vocal Performance, Female for Mattea. The great Monkeybowl opens for a night you don’t want to miss. www.donhenry.com Friday, May 07, 2004 6:30 Mersaidee Soules, Tom Manning, Laura Bratlien, Jon Michaels, no cover; 9:30 In The Round with Thom Schuyler, Fred Knobloch, Don Schlitz and Jelly Roll Johnson, $10.00 In The Round with Thom Schuyler, Fred Knobloch, Don Schlitz and Jelly Roll Johnson- You haven’t been to the Bird if you haven’t heard the Fantastic Four in action. These are the guys that moved the stage to the middle of the room, giving us the homespun feel of the “In The Round” format. There are really too many hits to list, so let me just say it will be as funny as it is thought provoking, and the music is nothing short of amazing. Here’s a few songs to give you a taste of what’s in store for you- 16th Avenue, If My Heart Had Wings and The Gambler. www.jfredknobloch.com, www.nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com, www.jellyrolljohnson.com Saturday, May 08, 2004 6:30 Phillip Kyle, Greg Pope, John Griffin, Arlis Albritton, no cover; 9:30 In The Round with Bill Lloyd, Monte Warden, Jamie Hoover and Tommy Connors, $10.00 In The Round with Bill Lloyd, Monte Warden, Jamie Hoover and Tommy Connors- You 5 know Bill as a member of Foster and Lloyd. Together, the two received the CMA Vocal Duo of the Year award 4 years in a row, from 1988 to 1991. Lloyd’s songs have been covered by a plethora of artists ranging from Guy Clark to Hootie & The Blowfish. Tonight he brings the upbeat country-rock artist Warden, former member of The Wagoneers whose songs have been covered by Kelly Willis and Patty Loveless; the Beatlesque Hoover, who acts as songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, producer, recording engineer, arranger, bassist, and sometimes drummer of the Spongetones and Connors, the singer, songwriter and guitarist of Seeking Homer who has just released Not So Far Away. Listen for Crazy Over You, Your Heart Will Come Around, Tell Me Too! and Highway. www.billlloydmusic.com, www.clickdesign.com/montewarden, www.jamiehoover.net Sunday, May 09, 2004 6:00 Sunday Spotlight Ten Mile Drive, no cover; 8:00 Writers Night hosted by Jeff Pearson with special guest Barbara Cloyd, no cover Writers Night hosted by Jeff Pearson with special guest Barbara Cloyd- I Guess You Had To Be There www.barbaracloyd.com Monday, May 10, 2004 6:00 Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd, no cover; 9:30 An Evening with John Simon, $10.00 An Evening with John Simon- As a producer, songwriter and keyboardist, Simon has worked with some of the greatest talent in music history. He produced The Band’s Music From Big Pink he has rubbed elbows with Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters and Van Morrison and his songs have been recorded by Cher, Manfred Mann and Dusty Springfield. The New York Times characterizes his solo work as clever and articulate, “somewhere between Dave Frishberg and Randy Newman.” Titles include Bald Is Beautiful, Slow Dancin’ and Serenade In Blue. www.johnsimonmusic.net Tuesday, May 11, 2004 6:30 In The Row with Chris Stevens, Steve Christopher, Scott Dorman, Kim Lyons and Jill Fair, no cover; 9:00 An Evening With David Olney and Eric Taylor, $8.00 An Evening With David Olney and Eric Taylor- Olney is one of the best kept secrets from Nashville’s music scene. He has released eleven albums, had cuts by Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Del McCoury and yet the LA Times saw fit to tell his story under the title “The Best Songwriter You’ve Never Heard Of?” Taylor has toured extensively through the US and abroad. His songs can be found on Lyle Lovett’s albums and Lyle Lovett can be found on Taylor’s albums. On the possible playlist are 30 Coins of Gold and Sweet Sunny South. www.davidolney.com, www.bluerubymusic.com Wednesday, May 12, 2004 5:45 Rockie, 6:30 USA Song Competition Winners Sue Fabisch, David Rivers, Joe Bertagnolli, Dale Allen, Corley Roberts, Wayne Haun, Moe Laughran, Jenn Adams, no cover; 9:00 Billy Falcon and Columbia Recording artist Rose Falcon, $10.00 Billy Falcon and Columbia Recording artist Rose Falcon- Billy Falcon carved out a career in the New Jersey shore rock scene. After the unfortunate loss of his wife to cancer, Billy focused his attention on raising his daughter Rose. Around ‘91, long time fan Jon Bon Jovi tracked Billy down to discuss a record deal and bring Billy back into the game. Now it seems that Rose is following in her father’s footsteps with the release of her self titled debut album. You might hear Power Windows and Up, Up, Up. www.billyfalcon.com, www.rosefalcon.com Thursday, May 13, 2004 6:30 Pam Weston, Dan Shafer, Steve Kennedy and friend, no cover; 9:00 In The Round with Jason Matthews, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Marshall Chapman and Don Henry, $10.00 In The Round with Jason Matthews, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Marshall Chapman and Don Henry- Matthews, who co-wrote the #1 hit and title track of Tammy Cochran’s sophomore album Life Happened, has pulled together some stellar talent for this round. Howard is a fantastic vocalist with cuts by Patty Loveless, Reba McEntire and John Michael Montgomery. Chapman has released eight critically acclaimed albums and a book entitled Goodbye Little Rock and Roller. She’s opened for Buffett, Prine and The Ramones. What more can I say about Henry? (See 4/6), he’s the King of Quirkyness. Listen for One Last Time, Jesus and Bartenders, Betty's Bein' Bad, and Don't Let's Talk About Lisa. www.rebeccalynnhoward.com, www.bethnielsenchapman.com, www.donhenry.com Friday, May 14, 2004 6:30 Herb Ford, Chuck Floyd, Shawn Harnett, Moke Cameron, no cover; 9:30 In The Round with Wayland Patton, Jim Photoglo, Karen Staley and Tony Arata, $10.00 In The Round with Wayland Patton, Jim Photoglo, Karen Staley and Tony Arata- Patton Land of the Living has had cuts with Ricky Skaggs, Dolly Parton, and George Strait. As a vocalist and musician he has performed on albums recorded by Garth Brooks, Tanya Tucker and Emmylou Harris. With him are Photoglo Hillbilly Hollywood who toured as a singer/musician with Dan Fogelberg, Vince Gill, and Kathy Mattea among others; Staley, writer of the #1 hit for Faith Hill, Take Me As I Am and Arata, a talented tunesmith who’s had eight cuts for Garth alone, one of which happens to be mega-hit The Dance. www.waylandpatton.com, www.jimphotoglo.com, www.karenstaley.net, www.tonyarata.com Saturday, May 15, 2004 6:30 Lisa Briggs, Shane Lamb, Ken Johnson, Cat Miller & Steve Cirkvencic, no cover; 9:30 In The Round with Danny Flowers, Bill Miller, Pat McLaughlin and Bill Lloyd, $10.00 In The Round with Danny Flowers, Bill Miller, Pat McLaughlin and Bill Lloyd- “I think this album is tremendous” Eric Clapton said of Flowers’ Forbidden Fruits & Vegetables “I consider Danny a good friend and a great musician in the truest, old school country-rock style.” Miller Prayers For The Truth blends Native American and western folk/blues traditions together, McLaughlin co-wrote Songs About Rain (on the Billboard Top 40 chart for the past 21 weeks) and Lloyd Boom it Was Over, Just Like That has received critical acclaim for his Koch Records release Standing On The Shoulders of Giants. www.billmiller.net, www.patmclaughlin.com, www.billlloydmusic.com Sunday, May 16, 2004 6:00 Sunday Spotlight Rich McCulley, no cover; 8:00 Writers Night hosted by Jeff Pearson with special guest Jason Matthews, no cover Writers Night hosted by Jeff Pearson with special guest Jason Matthews- Break Down Here Monday, May 17, 2004 6:00 Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd, no cover; 9:30 Mike Henderson Band with Michael Rhodes, John Jarvis and Pat O’Connor, $7.00 Mike Henderson Band with Michael Rhodes, John Jarvis and Pat O’Connor- After playing fiddle and mandolin in several bluegrass bands, Henderson found that his path led him to the guitar and the blues. Since then his blazing guitar licks and songwriting craftsmanship have put him in the company of greats like Hank Williams, Mark Knopfler and Trisha Yearwood. Henderson’s show is the best blues in town and he has become a staple here at the Bird. With the help of Rhodes, Jarvis and O’Connor, Henderson is sure to make your Mondays into fun-days. www.mikehenderson.com Tuesday, May 18, 2004 6:30 Closed for a Private Party; 9:00 D4A$, A special cheap evening with Don Schlitz, $1.00 D4A$, A special cheap evening with Don Schlitz- This is the best entertainment value in Nashville and perhaps the world! For a mere dollar, the price of your average ball point pen, you get to spend a couple of hours with Don Schlitz, a man who received two Grammys and three CMA Song Of The Year awards while he racked up over fifty Top 10 hits. He wrote The Gambler for Kenny Rogers... It’s a dollar... Need I say more? www.nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com Wednesday, May 19, 2004 6:30 Celia Whitler, Shelly Fairchild, Nicole Witt, Shayne Hill, no cover; 9:00 In The Round with Bill DeMain and Molly Felder (Swan Dive), Amy Rigby, Bill Lloyd and Don Henry, $8.00 In The Round with Bill DeMain and Molly Felder (Swan Dive), Amy Rigby, Bill Lloyd and Don Henry- Here’s the Pop round you have been waiting for. DeMain's songs have appeared on records by Jill Sobule and Marshall Crenshaw and Felder has sung on a number of national jingles and with many well-known artists, from Amy Grant to Sixpence None The Richer. Since they got together as Swan Dive in 1993, DeMain and Felder have achieved three top 10 singles, many television and radio appearances, videos on MTV and tours in the US and Japan. SPIN magazine dubbed Rigby "Songwriter Of The Year” after the release of her first solo album: Diary Of A Mod Housewife. Lloyd is a successful songwriter/performer/producer with Set To Pop and many other albums to his credit. And just in case you miss Henry the twelve other times he plays this month, here he is again. www.swandive.org, www.amyrigby.com, www.billlloydmusic.com, www.donhenry.com Thursday, May 20, 2004 6:30 Jeff Pearson's Sunday Best with Tony Arata, Ruth Greenwood, Matt Ramsey and Jeff Pearson, no cover; 9:00 Heather Lawson and Band, $8.00 Heather Lawson and Band- Heather Lawson is an alternative/Americana artist with a great voice and a poetic writing style. In 2002 she toured as the opening act for Wynonna and released Woke Up More. Drew Walen of The City Paper believes Lawson to be “a talent that should become a major sensation in years to come.” We have to agree as she has become a favorite here at the Bird. Songs include Freedom Train, Where Are We Now and Sail the Ride. www.heatherlawson.com Friday, May 21, 2004 6:30 Andi Zack, Kelly Archer, Arlis Albritton, Keith Anderson, no cover; 9:30 Visitation Hospital Benefit ITR with Tia Sillers, Al Anderson, Mark Sanders and Leslie Satcher, $15.00 Visitation Hospital Benefit ITR with Tia Sillers, Al Anderson, Mark Sanders and Leslie Satcher- Visitation Hospital is currently under construction in Petite Rivière de Nippes, Haiti. The goal is to help make the people of Haiti aware of their basic right to health, and to empower them with the resources to pursue it. Tonight, in support of this cause are Sillers I Hope You Dance, Anderson Powerful Thing, Sanders Mirror, Mirror and Satcher Whiskey On The Wound. www.songwriteruniverse.com/sillers.htm, www.musiccityattractions.com Saturday, May 22, 2004 6:30 In The Round with Ace Ford, Tricia Walker Davis Raines and friend, no cover; 9:30 In The Round with Bob DiPiero, Anthony Smith, Bobby Terry and Rivers Rutherford, $10.00 In The Round with Bob DiPiero, Anthony Smith, Bobby Terry and Rivers Rutherford- You 5 recognize DiPiero’s work with Vince Gill, most notably World’s Apart which was nominated for a Grammy, Country Single of the Year in 1996. This is the tip of the iceburg for Bob. Over the years he has had 19 Top 10 hits - 13 of them number ones and he has won 18 BMI Awards. Sharing the round tonight are several talented performer/writers. Smith penned the hit Run which was recorded by George Strait. Smith’s producer Terry is a versatile vocalist and musician with his share of writing credits Didn’t I, If That Ain’t Country and Without You and Rutherford is responsible for Real Good Man and Ain’t Nothin ‘Bout You. www.bobdipiero.com, www.anthonysmith.com Sunday, May 23, 2004 6:00 Sunday Spotlight Down the Line, no cover; 8:00 Writers Night hosted by Jeff Pearson with special guest Sam & Annie Tate, no cover Writers Night hosted by Jeff Pearson with special guest Sam & Annie Tate- Shut Up and Drive Monday, May 24, 2004 6:00 Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd, no cover; 9:30 Mike Henderson Band with Michael Rhodes, John Jarvis and Pat O’Connor, $7.00 Mike Henderson Band with Michael Rhodes, John Jarvis and Pat O’Connor- After playing fiddle and mandolin in several bluegrass bands, Henderson found that his path led him to the guitar and the blues. Since then his blazing guitar licks and songwriting craftsmanship have put him in the company of greats like Hank Williams, Mark Knopfler and Trisha Yearwood. Henderson’s show is the best blues in town and he has become a staple here at the Bird. With the help of Rhodes, Jarvis and O’Connor, Henderson is sure to make your Mondays into fun-days. www.mikehenderson.com Tuesday, May 25, 2004 6:30 Mark Erelli, Chris Moore, Sarah Siskind, Julie Lee, no cover; 9:00 Closed for a private party. Closed for a private party. Wednesday, May 26, 2004 6:30 Billy Smith, Lisa Shaffer, Mel Besher, Marilyn Barclay, no cover; 9:00 In The Round with Michael Johnson, W. T. Davidson and Leslie Riley; $10.00 In The Round with Michael Johnson, W. T. Davidson and Leslie Riley- The voice behind the mega-hit Bluer Than Blue is Johnson, a fabulous guitar player with a powerful message. "I have to move them with the music.” Johnson said “That's the whole thing. Without that, there is no reason to be on stage." Davidson (She's Real) is a cool jazzy popster who doesn’t get to the Bird near enough and Riley is a popular Bluebird favorite with a magical voice who is also returning to the nest after being away a while. www.mjblue.com Thursday, May 27, 2004 6:30 Kacey Jones records live CD of All the Men I Love are Married, Gay or Dead, no cover; 9:00 Nashville Songwriters Association Legislative Show featuring NSAI Past-Presidents: Bob Regan, Don Wayne, Thom Schuyler, Ralph Murphy, Merle Kilgore, Pat Alger, Wayland Holyfield, Randy Goodrum, Bob DiPiero, Chuck Cannon, Roger Murrah, Jim McBride and Richard Leigh and more, $20.00 Nashville Songwriters Association Legislative Show featuring NSAI Past Presidents- The NSAI has invited 16 of their past presidents to perform in this show. As of press time, the following have agreed to be here: Bob Regan Your Everything, Don Wayne Bigger Man, Thom Schuyler Old Yellow Car, Ralph Murphy Seeds, Merle Kilgore Ring of Fire, Pat Alger Once in a Very Blue Moon, Wayland Holyfield Only Here For A Little While, Randy Goodrum You Needed Me, Bob DiPiero Wink, Chuck Cannon I Love the Way You Love Me, Roger Murrah Where Corn Don’t Grow, Jim McBride Chattahoochie and Richard Leigh Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue. www.bobdipiero.com, www.chuckcannon.com, www.richardleigh.com Friday, May 28, 2004 6:30 Mark Aaron James, Dave Berg and friends, no cover; 9:30 Mel Diburpho with Vince Melamed, Bob DiPiero, Gary Burr and Jim Photoglo, $10.00 Mel Diburpho with Vince Melamed, Bob DiPiero, Gary Burr and Jim Photoglo- These guys have been a popular choice as a round for a long time, even before they added a rhythm section to the show. Melamed Walk Away Joe has worked with Buffett and Fogelberg, DiPiero American Made received the CMA Triple Play for 3 #1s in a year and five NSAI awards, Burr Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me is recipient of ASCAP Songwriter of the Year 1995, Billboard Songwriter of the Year 1989 and Nashville Songwriters Association International Songwriter of the Year 1989 and Photoglo’s songs have been recorded by the Everly Brothers, Travis Tritt, and Faith Hill. Expect a lot of great music and laughter as these guys will have you in stitches. www.bobdipiero.com, www.garyburr.com, www.jimphotoglo.com Saturday, May 29, 2004 6:30 In The Row with Cliff Goldmacher, Tom Kimmel, Scott Carter, John Loudenslager, no cover; 9:30 Jonell Mosser and Enough Rope $12.00 Jonell Mosser and Enough Rope- You will recognize Mosser’s work because you can find it in so many places. Jonell has made many TV appearances including The Road, Austin City Limits and American Music Shop. She can be heard on the movie soundtracks for Hope Floats, Boys On The Side and Look Who's Talking Now. Mosser has released some great albums over the years and this is your chance to catch her live and in person... An opportunity you don’t want to miss. Red Head Mama, Love Like Rain and Boney Man are a few of the tunes. www.jonellmosser.com Sunday, May 30, 2004 6:00 Sunday Spotlight- Stacy Beam, no cover; 8:00 Writers Night hosted by Jeff Pearson with special guest Jerry Vandiver, no cover Writers Night hosted by Jeff Pearson with special guest Jerry Vandiver - For a Little While Monday, May 31, 2004 6:00 Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd, no cover; 9:30 Mike Henderson Band with Michael Rhodes, John Jarvis and Pat O’Connor, $7.00 Mike Henderson Band with Michael Rhodes, John Jarvis and Pat O’Connor- After playing fiddle and mandolin in several bluegrass bands, Henderson found that his path led him to the guitar and the blues. Since then his blazing guitar licks and songwriting craftsmanship have put him in the company of greats like Hank Williams, Mark Knopfler and Trisha Yearwood. Henderson’s show is the best blues in town and he has become a staple here at the Bird. With the help of Rhodes, Jarvis and O’Connor, Henderson is sure to make your Mondays into fun-days. www.mikehenderson.com |
