Ryman Auditorium’s Free Sidewalk Sessions Series Returns Sept. 8
The Ryman Auditorium’s Sidewalk Sessions concert series is returning this fall, bringing free live music to downtown Nashville on select dates from Sept. 8-Oct. 30.
Presented on the outdoor PNC Plaza, the series highlights rising artists ahead of select Ryman shows, and guests can grab a drink, browse the Ryman Shop and enjoy performances just steps away from the historic Mother Church of Country Music.
Kiran Gupta will kick off the series on Sept. 8, and the lineup will also include Adam Simons, George Fitch, Kimi Most, Pretty Tied Up, George Croft, Matt Mann & The Shine Runners, and Paul Nestler.
The shows are free and open to the public, weather permitting.
Ryman Auditorium Sidewalk Sessions Fall Lineup:
- Sept. 8 – Kiran Gupta
- Sept. 19 – Adam Simons
- Sept. 24 – George Fitch
- Oct. 2 – Kimi Most
- Oct. 7 – Pretty Tied Up
- Oct. 16 – George Croft
- Oct. 23 – Matt Mann & The Shine Runners
- Oct. 30 – Paul Nestler
Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.
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