Wicked Willy’s is a pirate-themed bar! The girls dress up, and the drinks specials are dead on! Monday to Wednesday before 7pm, you can grab a beer and a burger for just $10. And, and all throughout the week they offer daily drinks special that are the cheapest I have seen in the city, so make sure to ask the ... [read more]
Brooklyn Academy of Music
The Brooklyn Academy of Music is one for all you culture vultures out there. This historic location feature live theater, film, concerts, literary performances, an art gallery and a cafe. Comprised of three main buildings in Brooklyn, just steps from the Atlantic Terminal and surrounded by the neighborhood of ... [read more]
Kingston Mines
I would be remiss if I didn't include a lot-a-bit of blues in my recommendation for late night tomfoolery in Chicago, but forget about the House of Blues and other such tourist traps. If you want to have the most authentic, carefree, and romping toe-tappingest best time from late night until very, very late ... [read more]
Commodore Grille
Although the Commodore Grille is located inside a Holiday Inn, it is not your typical Holiday Inn restaurant & lounge - The Commodore has been home to songwriters-in-the-round performances for several years now. Nashville is the only place in the world where you can actually watch and hear a country song ... [read more]
The Bluebird Café
If you want to hear pure, raw musical talent, The Bluebird Café is the place to visit. This quaint café is the spot where many of today’s big country artists got their start. A typical nightly performance consists of three or four songwriters seated in the center of the room, taking turns playing their songs ... [read more]
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Learn about the history and traditions of country music. The museum has fun and interesting exhibits; Moving Image Collection, Recorded Sound Collection, Oral History Collection Photograph Collection, and Artifact Collection. Something for everyone, which can even be ... [read more]
Lower Broadway
Every visitor must visit Lower Broadway. Start at 1st and Broadway, near the Cumberland River, and walk this four blocks filled with live country music venues, restaurants, honky-tonk bars, gift shops, and street musicians. And, most of the buildings have some historical significance. Photo Credit: ©Chip ... [read more]
Music Row
Music Row - This is where country music happens. The entire row consists of recording studios, record labels, and music publishing companies. Did you know that Nashville has more recording and production studios for music than New York City and Los Angeles? While you’re there, tour RCA Studio B. It’s where ... [read more]
The Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry is the place that made country music famous. It’s intimate setting beats the large arenas, and the membership list is a who’s who in country music. Among the Opry’s newest members are Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, and Darius Rucker. Take a Behind The Opry Curtain VIP Tour for ... [read more]
