Nashville's Weekly Lawn Parties
Free music every Saturday at Nashville's Centennial Park from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, May 7th - July 2nd and Sept. 3rd - Nov. 5th
Musicians Corner is a central point, free and open to all, where Music City gathers to perform and enjoy its music. Music in all forms. Music to entertain us, build bridges within our community, welcome our visitors and connect us with the world.
Nashville has long been recognized as a mecca for nimble pickers, sharp-eyed storytellers and big-voiced dreamers; but many will attest that it isn't just the talent and vision of Music City artists that makes the town so unique - it's Nashville's sense of community. Inspired by "Speakers Corner" in London and Nashville's hunger for free outdoor summer music programming, the 2011 season promises to be entertaining and compelling, as each week musical performers and special guests illustrate the diversity, passion, and fellowship of Music City. Local charity partners, local food vendors, and eco-friendly proponents will augment the pastiche of musical performances to create a community gathering space in Centennial Park.
Musicians, singers and songwriters interested in performing in Musicians Corner are encouraged to submit their material here:
Submit Here
Musicians Corner is located in Centennial Park on 2600 West End Avenue in Nashville, TN. Events take place in the front of the park across from the Holiday Inn and McDonalds.
Musicians Corner is a central point, free and open to all, where Music City gathers to perform and enjoy its music. Music in all forms. Music to entertain us, build bridges within our community, welcome our visitors and connect us with the world.
Nashville has long been recognized as a mecca for nimble pickers, sharp-eyed storytellers and big-voiced dreamers; but many will attest that it isn't just the talent and vision of Music City artists that makes the town so unique - it's Nashville's sense of community. Inspired by "Speakers Corner" in London and Nashville's hunger for free outdoor summer music programming, the 2011 season promises to be entertaining and compelling, as each week musical performers and special guests illustrate the diversity, passion, and fellowship of Music City. Local charity partners, local food vendors, and eco-friendly proponents will augment the pastiche of musical performances to create a community gathering space in Centennial Park.
Musicians, singers and songwriters interested in performing in Musicians Corner are encouraged to submit their material here:
Submit Here
Musicians Corner is located in Centennial Park on 2600 West End Avenue in Nashville, TN. Events take place in the front of the park across from the Holiday Inn and McDonalds.
The Musicians Corner Team
John Tumminello - Executive Director
John brings 20 years of industry experience to his position as executive director of Musicians Corner. As co-founder of Music City Unsigned, a grassroots music initiative, he has worked to support, develop and promote emerging artists by providing opportunities to gain exposure and build their careers. He is deeply involved with organizations including NSAI, through which he is a member of the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival planning committee and a judge for Bluebird Cafe auditions.Justin Tam - Production Director
Justin, a native of San Diego, came to Nashville in 2002. While attending Belmont University he learned the ropes of production and ran his own publishing company / booking agency. Post Belmont he published a book and produced 150+ performances/art openings with a project called "Quote." In 2009 he began producing international events with Synergy Production Group including Compassion International, World Vision, and The Red Cross. He's also working on his new musical project, Humming House.Rebecca Jones - Community Partnerships Director
Born and raised in Tennessee, Rebecca stayed close to home and studied the music business at MTSU. After graduating, she began working in the Christian music industry where her passion for music and events grew. She is currently the Executive Assistant at The MWS Group in Franklin (representing recording artist Michael W. Smith and author Frank Peretti).Jason B. Jones - Interactive Marketing Director
Jason serves as Web Protagonist and Co-Owner of Nashville-based design firm Otterball.com as well as Partner & Creative Director with Seattle development firm, Tyemill. Along with being a multi-award winning designer he also serves on the board of Nashville's AIGA and writes regularly for .Net Magazine, the world's best-selling magazine for web designers.Matt Williams - Marketing & Branding Director
Marketing aficionado, entertainment enthusiast and expert air-guitarist, Matt is a creative consultant specializing in several areas of marketing, brand development and communication. In 2010, Matt moved to Nashville to pursue an MBA and to engulf himself in the music scene. He finished in August, and now does consulting work for a diverse list of organizations. @mattwilliams27Jon Dicus - Graphic Designer
Jon has passion for the Arts. A graduate of Belmont University, he co-founded Music City Unsigned, where he helps to support, develop and promote Nashville's emerging artists. Jon spends much of his time designing for the music community and many start up businesses. He will be attending Pratt Institute's Communications Design Master's program in New York City this fall.Tim Beckner - Executive Assistant
As a lover of music and all things Nashville, Tim has found his niche in the indie music scene as a partner in Music City Unsigned. He will continue to bring the highest quality music to the ears of the great people of this city as he helps with Musician's Corner this year.Pam Parks - Finance Director
Pictured L to R: Hope Stringer - Conservancy Board Chair; Mayor Karl Dean; John Tumminello - Executive Director; Jody Williams - VP of BMI Writer/Publisher Relations; Paul Worley - Grammy Award Winning Producer; Kristen Dabbs - Former Executive Director; Sylvia Rapoport - President of The Conservancy
The Musicians Corner Steering Committee
Ben Armistead
Kristen Dabbs
Sylvia Rapoport
Hope Stringer
John Styll
Jody Williams
Paul Worley
The City That Listens
"Musicians Corner is destined to become one of Nashville's favorite entertainment sites."
- Karl Dean, Mayor of Nashville
"The idea here is to look back 50, even 100 years from now, and see that Musicians Corner became a legendary Nashville landmark. Diverse, organic, and historic - an institution that is as local as it is global, and a touchstone for the lovers and makers of music."
- Jody Williams, BMI, VP Writer/Publisher Relations
"Our desire is to build bridges within our community by providing exceptional music of all forms in a place for people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds to celebrate the undeniable talent that our city has to offer."
- Kristen Dabbs, Musicians Corner Steering Committee
- Karl Dean, Mayor of Nashville
"The idea here is to look back 50, even 100 years from now, and see that Musicians Corner became a legendary Nashville landmark. Diverse, organic, and historic - an institution that is as local as it is global, and a touchstone for the lovers and makers of music."
- Jody Williams, BMI, VP Writer/Publisher Relations
"Our desire is to build bridges within our community by providing exceptional music of all forms in a place for people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds to celebrate the undeniable talent that our city has to offer."
- Kristen Dabbs, Musicians Corner Steering Committee
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