r/NashvilleMusicScene

Hey! I managed and run a small vintage shop in East Nashville. I have been putting on free concerts/ shows for our neighbors. But it’s been so hard to get the word out on what we are doing, and social media just doesn’t seem to be getting me anywhere.

Any advice on how to get people to actually show up and want to go to a free event!? I just want body’s in the space that’s all 🤣🤣 but I feel like I’m just missing something and I’m out of ideas.

I post on all social media platforms, including here. I post on the local community groups on Facebook. And I’ve done flyers in the past.. and it’s still not really working.

So I would love any input if anyone has any ideas. Thank you in advance!

Also check Backslide Vintage when you can 💛

I have 2 tix that were gifted to me AFTER I’d already purchased a pair. They’re in the 300 section, but still a great view as the venue is not large.

I’d like to pay it forward and offer them to anyone who would be interested in going. I can easily transfer them to you via email.

First come, first serve

Hey y'all, my Country band just got our first REAL booking, to play a 3-hour gig at our local BBQ joint/bar!

We've only played 1hr coffeeshop gigs so far - what should I expect in terms of what the venue wants/needs from me?

what is conventional in terms of how many breaks, # of songs expected, how much "free food + drinks" tends to amount to, etc.?

In other words, is there a sort of "standard" order of events for the avg bar gig?

I don't want to pester the booking agent with first timer questions if such sort of stuff is pretty standard.