Nashville doesn’t necessarily need somewhere new to see live music. From Broadway pop-ups to large, corporate-backed venues, Music City has a place for artists of any scale. But if there was one weak point in Nashville’s live music scene, it would be the middle ground where music is much more of an experience than a show; a place where baby acts and rising names converge, all in the name of connecting with the community.
Independent venues are a dying art form worldwide. It’s hard to compete with the splashy arenas and similarly sized rooms with impressive marquees that handle the lion’s share of touring. But music lovers still flock to these intimate spaces. Whether their favorite new name is playing or they’re there for the love of listening. One venue that’s holding down the fort for this kind of live music experience in Nashville is Skinny Dennis.
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Skinny Dennis, From Brooklyn to Nashville
Adapted from an earlier iteration found in Brooklyn, the East Nashville version of Skinny Dennis calls to mind rooms from a time gone by. It’s an intimate neighborhood bar that doubles as a venue, where you can find your new favorite artist every show night…