Bluebird Cafe, Music venue in Green Hills, Nashville, US
The Bluebird Cafe is a small music club in the Green Hills neighborhood where songwriters play their own songs in front of 90 listeners. The stage is often placed in the center of the room, so the audience hears the artists at close range.
Amy Kurland opened the club in 1982 as a restaurant before turning it into a venue for live music. Over the following decades, many musicians performed here before becoming known across the country.
Songwriters often sit at a central table and tell the stories behind their songs before playing them. Listeners are asked not to talk or take photos during performances, turning the room into a kind of concert hall without a stage.
Reservations are almost always required because demand for seats far exceeds supply. Visitors who arrive without booking can try the waiting list, but should not expect open seats.
Garth Brooks was discovered here in 1987 when a record producer happened to see him perform. The television series Nashville also made the club known beyond the music scene and brought new visitors from around the world.
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