615 Indie Live 2027 Announces Initial Lineup

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615 Indie Live is returning Jan. 30 with an expanded lineup of 21 stages, more than 50 local artists, and a new Community Resource Fair.

The initial lineup includes Ace Monroe, Afton Wolfe, ARHT, Arts Fishing Club, Big Guy & The Very Large Men, Candi Jenkins, Certainly So, Charles Wigg Walker, Cherry Vance, Common People, Concurrence, Connor Clark and Blue Rhythm Revival, Corey Parsons, Don Aliquo Quartet feat. Marc Payne & Special Guest Clay Jenkins, East Nash Grass, EG Vines, FENIK, Jarren Blair, KIANA NADINE, Kid Pastel, Knyghts b2b Hayes, Lamarr Lyons, Laney Jones and The Spirits, LOMBARDY, Megg, Michigander, MOTOSQUID, MT Tricky, Multi Ultra, Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves, Push Back, Sahara Moon, Shayna Steele: The Wilshire Project, Snorkeler, Terror Pigeon, The Great Outdoors, The Retrograde, The Wild Feathers, Under High Street, Willa Mae, William Davenport, ZDAN, Zeus and ZG Smith. Tim O’Brien will host a Bluegrass Birthday Bash for Sean Sullivan featuring Sister Sadie, Dave Ferguson, Maya de Vitri, Shelby Means, Samson Grisman, Pat McLaughlin, Laura Weber White, Guthrie Trapp and many more,

The festival’s footprint continues to expand in 2027, with the Analog at Hutton, Brown’s Diner, Robert’s Western World and Skinny Dennis joining the growing roster of participating venues. With a $20 ticket, attendees can enjoy performances across any participating venues, subject to capacity, directly supporting the local music ecosystem.

“Nashville’s local music scene is unlike any other in the world, and Music City wouldn’t be Music City without our independent music venues and local artists,” says Deana Ivey, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “They are the heart of our music community and a big part of what makes Nashville such an authentic and special destination. We’re proud to present 615 Indie Live for the third year, celebrating the diversity of our music scene while supporting the venues and artists who shape the sound of Music City.”

“Every year, 615 Indie Live gets a little bigger, but what excites me most is how much more we’re able to do for Nashville’s independent music community,” says Chris Cobb, Director of Music Venue Alliance Nashville. “We’re bringing more venues into the fold, giving more local artists a platform, expanding our curator partnerships, and now creating a space where the people who make this music scene possible can connect with organizations and resources that support them. But at its core, the mission hasn’t changed. We want people walking into independent venues, discovering incredible local artists, and understanding why these spaces are so essential to Nashville’s identity and future.”

Building on the festival’s spirit of community, 615 Indie Live will introduce a Community Resource Fair & Conversations on Jan. 30 from 12-4 p.m. at The 58 at Eastside Bowl. The gathering will feature panel discussions and resource tables hosted by local nonprofits and community partners.

Lorie Hollabaugh
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