Weekly Highlights – Week of August 22nd

Monday

Rock’n’Roll Trivia at the Mercy Lounge – 6:30pm, 21+
What, you think you know more rock minutia than I do? Well, you’re probably right, but if you really want a challenge then you should hit up this event. It consists of three rounds of questions, two rounds of “name that tune,” and the rock and roll-est of final wagers where you can bet (and possibly lose) it all. The prizes are $50, $25 or $10 to be spent at Mercy Lounge. Plus, everyone gets free parking and beer specials all night. It’s about teams, so grab some friends, yo.

8 off 8th at the Mercy Lounge – 9pm
No names on the bill as of yet, but I’m quite confident that there WILL be rock.

Music Playhouse Class at Christ Community Church – 10am
For children 0-7. Register here.

Tuesday

LoveHopeStrength Nashville Launch Party at the Mercy Lounge – 8pm
The LoveHopeStrength Foundation is an international, music-centric cancer charity dedicated to providing support for cancer centers, and inspiration to those affected, throughout the world, and they’re coming to Nashville. Several bands will perform, including Tommy Ache and The Terrible Mistakes, Auggie Stardust and The Rebound Girlfriends, Chip Greene, Stephen Simmons, Tommy Womack and The Rush To Judgement, …Daniel Walker, and The Beat Officers. Also, DJ Fat Andy will be spinning all night.

Ferraby Lionheart in-store at Grimey’s – 6pm
This guy gets compared to Elliott Smith a lot, and that’s not a bad thing. He’s a great songwriter who just released his second album, The Jack of Hearts.  Also, Rainn Wilson was in his music video.

Marty Stuart signs Ghost Train: The Studio B Sessions at Davis-Kidd Books – 7pm
Marty Stuart will be at Davis-Kidd Books to discuss and sign his new album Ghost Train and to celebrate the opening of the Marty Stuart Store in the Music Section of Davis-Kidd including selections from Marty’s extensive catalog as well as mementos and artifacts from throughout the history of Country Music.

Billy Block Show at Tin Roof – 6pm
Some country greats have played the Billy Block Show, including Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Big & Rich, Keith Anderson, Sara Evans, and Trisha Yearwood.

Wednesday

Summer Sets Presents: Sons of Sylvia (formerly the Clark Brothers) at Exit/In – 8pm
You might know Sons of Sylvia as the Clark Brothers; the band that won The Next Great American Band (that show on Fox) in 2007. Their newest album hit 33 on the Billboard US Albums chart and 9 on the Billboard rock chart, and they opened for Carrie Underwood. Now they’re playing a free show at Exit/In. This show is 18+, but if you’re 21+ you apparently get some sort of special gift. Booze, maybe?

Old Time Jam at the 5 Spot – 7:30pm
East Nashville’s Wednesday Night Old Time Jam provides enthusiasts of traditional, acoustic-based roots music the opportunity to regularly meet, share tunes, dance, swap stories, and bond together in general camaraderie.

David Herlihy discusses and signs The Lost Cyclist: The Epic Tale of an American Adventurer & His Mysterious Disappearance at Davis-Kidd Books – 7pm
Herlihy’s gripping narrative captures the soaring joys and constant dangers accompanying renowned high-wheel racer and long-distance tourist Frank Lenz in the days before paved roads and automobiles.

Thursday

Émile Zola in the House of Worth: Fashion and Scandal in the Second Empire at the Frist Center – 6:30pm
Dr. Robert Barsky will discuss Frederick Worth’s (the “Father of Haute Couture”) fashion house with reference to Émile Zola’s description in his novel The Kill, and weave for the audience a tale of fashion, debt, lust, and disaster as expressed in both fiction and reality.

Denny Jiosa: A Free Fall Jazz Concert at Westgate Belle Meade Plaza – 4pm
Denny Jiosa, 4 time Grammy Nominee, will be playing a free fall concert at the Westgate Shopping Center in Belle Meade, TN. Enjoy music and light refreshments (wine and cheese). Free and open to the public.

Brown Bag Lunch Special Concert Series: Tyronn Hamilton at Centennial Park – 11:30am-1:30pm
Artist bio snip-it time: Nashville based, Jazz keyboardist, Tyronn Hamilton was born in Tullahoma TN. Spawning from a family of musicians and singers, his musical interest began very early in life. His music is described by some as an eclectic mix of R&B, Gospel and Pop-Funk with all the elements of Jazz to smooth it out. His debut EP is slated to release in the fall of this year.

Poet’s Corner featuring Leslie Collins at Scarritt-Bennett Center – 7pm
Poet’s Corner at Scarritt-Bennett Center, a monthly poetry reading, will feature Nashville poet Leslie Collins on Thursday, August 26. Collins’ work has been published in The Contributor. Collins, a physician trained at University of Tennessee at Memphis, spends her free time painting and writing poetry. The environment will be informal, and conversation between the poet and audience is encouraged.

Friday

Moonlight Festival at Symmetry Center – 7pm
Symmetry Center is located at 212 Louise Avenue, next to Cafe Coco. The Moonlight Festival will feature all kinds of metaphysical goodness including free workshops, aura photography, and more.

Red Caboose Concerts: The Blues Brokers at Bellevue Red Caboose Amphitheater - 7-9pm
60s and 70s soul music. I can deal with that.

International Lens Film Series: Infernal Affairs at Vanderbilt’s Commons Center – midnight (going into Saturday)-2am
I’m so excited that this event is back! This time the film is called Infernal Affairs. Here’s the description:

When a corrupt cop (Ming) and an undercover cop (Yan) find themselves under the roof of the same Triad crime boss (Sam), both the Triads and the police can smell moles in their departments and Ming and Yan are forced to confront one another. Thai, Cantonese, English with English subtitles. Rated R. 101 mins.

Saturday

Big Band Dances in Centennial Park featuring The Moonlighters – 7-10pm
Come celebrate Metro Parks’ 26th annual summer of Big Band Dances! The event premiered with the opening of Riverfront Park in 1983, and over the years the popular dances have moved to Centennial Park. There will also be free ballroom dance lessons sponsored by Dance World from 7:00pm-7:30pm and 8:30pm-8:50pm.

Living Green Expo at the Factory in Franklin – 9:30am-4:00pm
The event is designed to educate the people of Williamson County and beyond as how businesses and organizations can help us live healthier, cleaner and greener. Over 60 booths promote products that are green, clean & environmentally friendly.

Musician’s Corner in Centennial Park – 3-6pm
Local vendors and local music. Sounds like a winner to me. This week’s performers include WestBound Rangers, Michael Logen, Ali Rogers, Keenan Hunter, Courtney Jaye, and a surprise guest. Just hope it doesn’t rain

12 South Concerts in Sevier Park – 6pm
This week’s performers include Tommy Hans, Tristen, and the Incredible Heat Machine

On the BLVD at Belmont University – 5-11pm
This concert event open to the Nashville Community is one night of music featuring performances by 21 Belmont student bands and artists on four stages. There will also be special guests provided by BMI.