Now that I got you hungry for more, let me explain my second blog post title! :) 

I played in a round last Tuesday (Jan. 21st) with some incredible singer/songwriters at Amendment 18 in Franklin,TN. It's a speak easy behind Mellow Mushroom on the square. Check out these artists's pages on Instagram. (@loubis.rubis, @taraleesings, @macifaymusic, @taylorchadwick44). You can also check out the song “Shot Down” on Spotify by artist Will Sarver.  (click on the photos to check out these artists's pages!) Here's a link to Amendment 18. They have a nice menu, and even nicer staff! And Brett Frey is a great host! So check out this link, and if you write/play music there's a sign-up page on the site! Please help spread the word about this awesome venu and help support these artists! https://www.instagram.com/amendment18cocktailclub/?hl=en

I had a great time playing at Kokomo Trading Co. in the Six Strings and Me Open Mic on Wednesday (Jan. 23rd). This is in the West Haven neighborhood in Franklin, Tn. Really really good food here and they use very healthy options when cooking. Check out this tropical themed restaurant here: https://www.kokomotradingco.com 

My friends from the duo Johnny and Clyde (https://www.jonnyandclyde.com) run the Six Strings and Me Open Mic night every Wednesday from 6-9pm. You can sign up to play by emailing 6stringsandme@chiwapapublishing.com or message them on Instagram @6stringsandme 

I got there towards the end of the night but was lucky enough to get to hear the talented Allie Lamb. Check out her music here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/allie-lamb/492279628 (click on her photo to go to her website!)

As you can see, it's very family friendly here! The vibe is so cool, just like the staff! It has become like a second home to me.

I took a break Thursday but I got to play in a writer's round at Bar Louie Friday night. What a cool stage to play on. And it's right next door to the Ford Ice Center! This was their Bellevue, TN location (8119 Sawyer Brown Road, Nashville, TN 37221). Check out their menu by clicking the photo below!

I was searching the web for writer's rounds to play in when I came across their site here: https://www.stompingroundstn.com

Here you see the host (Jacob Merlin) and singer/songwriter (Tommy Habib) looking very serious! Jacob Merlin is a singer/songwriter as well and both play a wicked piano! Click on these photos for their pages/music!

I was in the first round with Tommy Habib and another great artist/writer Lara Blizzard! Click on her photo to be taken to her music! Click on the videos tab on her youtube channel to view/listen to her music. Or here on itunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lara-blizzard/1760817997 Also check out Colt Jaxon who played in the next round. I didn't get the other two artist/writers names or socials so hopefully they'll leave them in the comments! They were so good! Here's a link to Colt's music…. https://music.apple.com/us/artist/colt-jaxon/1637279094

I made it to Saturday night! And had even more fun! I was invited to play in the Six Strings and Me's First Soul Shine Pizza Songwriter Showcase in Franklin's Berry Farms neighborhood. What a great venue! I had the carnivore calzone! It's sooo good. Italian sausage, ground beef, pepperoni and canadian bacon. Sorry, no pic lol…but here's a link to their website! https://www.soulshinepizza.com

Here's what the line-up looked like. I didn't get photos of everyone who played but will post links to those I can below this photo: 

Jacob Barker (@jacobbarkermusic)

Hannah McDonald https://www.hannahmcdonaldmusic.com

Meredith Foster https://music.apple.com/us/artist/meredith-foster/1599975804

Check out Drew Pulliam's music by (you guessed it!) clicking on his photo below!

After Drew, Faith Groves played. Check out her music here: https://www.faithgroves.com

One of the great things about this showcase was most of us knew each other from playing at Kokomo's open mic night! Not only was that cool but Patrick McCormic had just released a new single "56k' which you can find here:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/56k/1789262365?i=1789262367

Rachel Summers (who works at Kokomo) is also an extremely talented singer/songwriter. Check out her music by clicking on her photo below! Also, check out her socials for more newer music here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rachel-summers/1423738505 

After I played Dan Corio rocked the place! Click the photo below to check out his music!

And to finish out the night was the one and only Jonny and Clyde! Such great hosts,musicians, and friends! Check out their link in the photo below! And til the next blog….come on out and support live music and these wonderful venues/restaurants. And please, subscribe and leave comments below because I'd love to connect with you!

-JG