Compiled by Garrett Faulkner
Thursday, March 20
Canadian fiddler Natalie MacMaster has earned quite a name for herself on the folk and rock circuit, playing live with the likes of Don Henley, Paul Simon and Faith Hill. Don't miss her live solo performance tonight at the Schermerhorn Center beginning at 7 p.m. Had to study on St. Patrick's Day? No problem - MacMaster is known for her Celtic pieces too. Standby tickets $75.
Friday, March 21
Setting drum kits ablaze is just one of the many antics you'll see from Monotonix, embarking on their first U.S. tour after becoming a hit in their home town of Tel Aviv, Israel. The band plays a hard breed of rock reminiscent of Rage Against the Machine and Thin Lizzy. The gig starts at 8 p.m. at Springwater, cover $7.
Saturday, March 22
Head to 3rd & Lindsley to see Amelia White, who plays a grungy form of folk-rock that won't blast out eardrums but still has enough of a beat to get the foot tapping. The Nashville native kicks off the show at 7 p.m., no cover.
Sunday, March 23
Need a quick break before another busy week? Look no further than the bluegrass jam at Station Inn, which includes a variety of local artists every Sunday evening beginning at 9 p.m. The best part? It's free - just sit back and enjoy.
Monday, March 24
Roots-rock and country quartet BoDeans has been making music for 25 years since they formed in a small Wisconsin town, and the experience shows. Their latest album "Still" was just released two weeks ago, so head to Exit/In for a drink and some brand new tracks. The show kicks off at 8 p.m., general admission tickets $18.
Tuesday, March 25
Summer vacation is fast approaching, so if you haven't yet seen the Grand Ole Opry, you have no time to lose. Join country legends Ricky Skaggs, Bill Anderson and many more for an evening that should be required of every Nashville resident. The show starts at 7 p.m. at the Grand Ole Opry House, balcony tickets $34.
Wednesday, March 26
Austin country group The Gourds says they have always "shied away from the tear-in-my-beer ballads" so common in the mainstream scene today, opting instead for deeper, more introspective lyrics. Their U.S. tour, hot on the heels of July release "Noble Creatures," makes a stop at Nashville at The Mercy Lounge. The doors open at 8:30 p.m., tickets $10.
