Nashville’s 615 Indie Live Unveils Complete Artist Lineup and Schedule

NASHVILLE – 615 Indie Live has unveiled its complete roster of performers, bringing the lineup to more than 60 local artists showcased across 15 independent venues on February 7 in Music City. Highlights of this round include rising country star Angie K, indie rocker Ron Gallo, and boundary-pushing DJ/Producer The Whooligan.

“Independent venues are the backbone of our scene in the 615 and crucial incubators of our creative community,” said artist Lewis Stubbs Junior. “A festival dedicated to lifting up the stages that lift us up every day isn’t just an honor to be a part of, it’s what Nashville is all about.”

The complete event schedule is now available on the official event app for iPhone and Android. The app will allow ticket holders to plan their own custom schedule of shows on February 7 from 12 p.m. to 3 a.m. across the 15 participating independent venues. It also features bios and links for the 60+ participating artists.

“615 Indie Live is a perfect example of how Nashville’s music culture is woven throughout our city,” said Deana Ivey, President and CEO, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “It supports local artists and independent venues while offering visitors and locals the chance to discover great music in unique neighborhoods and intimate venues that are the heart of our city’s live music legacy.”

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit MVAN and its mission to advocate for Nashville’s independent venues, promoters, and festivals, which also includes the organization’s Emergency Relief Fund. Additionally, the festival will donate $2 per ticket this year to WNXP, to help raise money for the nonprofit radio station, which lost its federal funding last year.

“This event goes beyond showcasing the importance of our independent venues and local artists.” said Chris Cobb, President of the Music Venue Alliance Nashville. “It’s about celebrating our community and the foundation of Nashville’s live music ecosystem. We’re looking forward to a great year two.”

615 Indie Live is produced by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp in partnership with Music Venue Alliance Nashville. Event passes are discounted to $20, including all taxes and fees. These passes grant entry to all participating venues. The event on February 7 will run from noon to 3 a.m. Prices increase to $25 the day of the event.

New artists announced today are: Angie K, Castle, Eva Casal, Hayes., JJ Niceley, Josh Womack’s Turquoise Gate, Kanude, Knyghts, Kristina Murray, Lewis Stubbs Junior, McKinley James, Melody Federer, Ol Blue, The Prickly Pair, Ron Gallo, Stilas J, Suadi, Suzie Chism, Total Wife, A Tribe Of Horsemen, and The Whooligan.

Previously announced artists included:

• Amelia Day
• Anastasia Elliot
• Bones Owens
• Boy Orbison
• Brian Wright
• Bryant Taylorr
• The Brummies
• Campanula
• Charles Wigg Walker
• Christina Vane with Joshua Hedley
• Crystal Rose
• Daphne
• David Cook Quintet feat. Jeff Coffin w/ Miguel Alvarado
• DeeOhGee
• DJ Nat Ward
• Eddie Angel’s Guitar Party
• Family Dog
• Genevieve Heyward
• Hayden Pattengale
• Hector Tellez Jr
• Henri Herbert and The Fury
• Hogslop String Band
• Hussy Fit
• Jacob Jezioro & Jordan Perlson
• JT Loux
• Justin Webb & The Noise
• Kenny Sharp
• Lilly Hiatt
• Lilly Winwood
• Lombardy
• Marc Payne Quintet w/ Don Aliquo
• Massie 99
• The Minks
• New Translations
• Plainview Vibes’ Bob Marley Birthday Bash
• Rob Linton & Josh Cook
• Rolling Stone Nashville Now with Noeline Hofmann
• Rougarou
• The Sewing Club
• Simon Mogul
• SWEETTALKER
• TEN
• Texas Chain Store Managers
• Thunder and Rain
• Venus & the Flytraps
• Zandi Hollup

Members of the local independent ecosystem have also joined the festival this year to help curate stages throughout the day. Those include Bluegrass Nashville curating slots on multiple stages, LOVENOISE programming Anzie Blue, DeeOhGee overseeing The 58 at Eastside Bowl, and Polychrome Ranch curating The End.

There are 15 venues participating in 2026, including three stages at Eastside Bowl:

• 3rd and Lindsley
• Acme Feed & Seed
• Anzie Blue
• Cannery Hall
• Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge
• DRKMTTR Collective
• Eastside Bowl
• Mirror Mirror
• Music Makers Stage at Delgado Guitars
• Night We Met
• Rudy’s Jazz Room
• The 5 Spot
• The Basement
• The East Room
• The End

Partners for 615 Indie Live 2026 include BMI, Crav’n Flavor, Do615, Electro-Voice Speakers, Gray Line of Tennessee, Music Neighbors, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville International Airport, National Independent Venue Foundation, Outfront Media, Prism.fm, Tennessee Entertainment Commission, Tennessee Titans, Two Rivers Ford and Vanderbilt University.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit 615indie.live.

Music Venue Alliance Nashville

The Music Venue Alliance Nashville is a nonprofit organization representing Nashville’s treasured independent venues, promoters, and festivals. MVAN is committed to retaining, nurturing and advocating for the fragile and complex ecosystem of Nashville’s renowned music scene. As an organization, MVAN works tirelessly to enlighten, educate and heighten awareness of what it means to be independent and, in this mission of advocacy and appreciation, to ensure many more decades of independent business success and prosperity. MVAN was created to rally both federal and local support during the height of the pandemic to help keep the doors open for many of Nashville’s independent venues. Most recently, the organization was instrumental in the creation of Tennessee’s first statewide Live Music Fund, the first of its kind in the country.

The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City

The mission of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City is to maximize the economic contribution of the convention and tourism industry to the community by developing and marketing Nashville as a premier destination. Visit the NCVC’s website at www.visitmusiccity.com and follow us on social media @VisitMusicCity.

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