Each month I will be featuring a night of R&B, Gospel, Soul, Jazz, and Blues songwriters and artists at The Rutledge on 410 4th Avenue South at 7:00 p.m. There are three bands each month performing a full set of all-original material.

Please join me each month to support ALL music forms in this wonderful, diverse city that we live in to truly create
MUSIC CITY!!

Veterans in the music business know it when they hear it. It's the "thing" people talk about. When drummer Chuck Fields, bassist Tony Nagy, and guitarist John Cook played together for the first time, they knew it was there. The natural communication, the chemistry, the common musical vocabulary, the fun, the voodoo, the chills, the spirit, the flow, the heart, the mojo…the "thing" that makes any project special, was there from day one. TRIOSHIFT's epinonymously titled debut c.d. is the sound of three master musicians in a room, playing the music they wrote together. Their only goal was to play and write from the heart, and be as honest as possible. As writers, TRIOSHIFT is a collaborative effort in the truest sense; no one musician is the "fountain head" for writing. Says guitarist John Cook, "We write kind of like a rock band; someone brings in an idea, the mojo starts happenin', and before you know it, we've got a piece of music we all love."

By writing as a band, even when different styles are brought into the mix, there's a certain cohesion. While TRIOSHIFT's music is jazz based, the intensity of rock, the "booty" of funk, the roots in the blues, and the freedom of improvised music all blend together naturally and organically. There is no consideration to fitting in to a nice, neat musical genre. Their only goal is to be as honest as possible.

View a video from Trio Shift at You Tube.
Listen to Trio Shift's music at their MySpace page.

Throughout the past fifteen years Casme has been blessed to tour the US while mesmerizing crowds with her flawless beauty, impeccable style and a heart warming voice. She is a gifted Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Artist, Dancer, Designer and Model. Her engaging presence, sweet spirit, ambition and talents have opened many doors for her to perform on a consistent basis locally and nation wide. She’s performed in top notch venues including The Fox TheTheaterhe New Orleans House of Blues, The Famous BB Kings Restaurant, The Country Music Hall of Fame & many churches, community stages, high schools & colleges. Casme’ has graced the stages of numerous events including Martin Luther King’s Celebration Nashvilles Coca Colas Community Fest 2001, The New Orleans Jazz Festival, and A Night For Ray a tribute showcase she produced for Ray Charles @ The Country Music Hall Of Fame 2006. Her repertoire is not limited to opening performances for celebrity artists Genuine, Eve, Sole, Bobby Jones, Men of Standard, JC and Damien Horne. She has been blessed to perform onstage with others such as R&B Sensation Tony Terry & BET Comedians Sheryl Underwood & Keisha Hunt.

Listen to Casme's music on his MySpace page.

Their musical chemistry is undeniably perfect. Their style is unique. Even their name is one of a kind. Biscuits and Gravy. And after attending one performance from this dynamic Jazz, Hip-Hop, Funk, and R&B band, you'll understand the name clearly. It's more than just soulful grooves, fiery sax riffs, and mind blowing drum solos. It's food for the soul. And it's guaranteed that you'll leave saying, "That hit the spot!"

Visit their website at here.

Juke Joints were originally small cafes in the South - the place where Blues was born. For more information about Juke Joints and their important place in our American heritage, please visit this link.

"Juke Joint" by Birney Imes is a photo album of actual working juke joints currently existing in Mississippi. Click here for more information and to read Scott Wood's Juke Joint poetry..

To be considered for performing on The Juke Joint, please email a link of your myspace page or send a DPK to info@jukejoint.com. We only accept original material in R&B, Gospel, Blues, Soul, Neo-Soul, Nu-Jazz, and Jazz formats. No mp3's please...

Listen to Jerami's music on his MySpace page.

Listen to tracks off Terri's forthcoming CD on her MySpace page.

Listen to Joe Walker's music on his MySpace page.

Their musical chemistry is undeniably perfect. Their style is unique. Even their name is one of a kind. Biscuits and Gravy. And after attending one performance from this dynamic Jazz, Hip-Hop, Funk, and R&B band, you'll understand the name clearly. It's more than just soulful grooves, fiery sax riffs, and mind blowing drum solos. It's food for the soul. And it's guaranteed that you'll leave saying, "That hit the spot!"

Visit their website at here.

Michael is not what most people expect him to be musically- a big soulful voice, with the spirit of a singer from the old school. Growing up with influences of gospel and R&B music, Michael developed a passion for soul music. Today, he combines soul and R&B with pop commerciality to create his unique artistry. Michael has contributed songs to projects in the US, Europe, Asia, and his voice has been heard on movies and television.

Listen to Michael's tracks on his MySpace page.

Miss Jackie Wilson is a rare combination of soul, blues and funk that takes you to church!!!!! Having amused and stunned audience at home in Nashville, Tennessee and all the way to London {UK}, this young rising star's talent is sure to take the music industry by storm....so hold on to your seats and prepare yourselves for a musical journey reminiscent of the feeling music gave you back in the day with a flare of something new, authentic and fiercely different that is only....Miss Jackie Wilson! Stay tuned for more info and music and her upcoming website www.missjackiewilson.com ......

Listen to Jackie's tracks on her MySpace page.

Geoff Thurman has been a quiet part of the music business since 1976. He has a couple hundred recorded songs, including over 20 top ten and #1 radio singles under his belt. His songs have been performed by nominated and awarded artists such as Glen Campbell, Ricky Skaggs, Michael English and Amy Grant. Audiences have heard his own live styles from Branson to Brazil. Eight years ago, he left to teach and raise his family. Now he returns with a vengeance.

Listen to Geoff's tracks on his MySpace page.

Chris Burke is a blue-eyed soul singer originally from Birmingham, AL. He was raised on Etta James and Otis Redding, and his music is smooth and soulful, which is displayed on his self-titled CD of originals that came out last year.

Listen to Chris' tracks on his MySpace page.

Al Hill is an R&B singer/songwriter/piano player/guitarist who digs country, jazz and rock. Al has been a mainstay of the Detroit music scene for years (2005 Outstanding Artist at the Detroit Music Awards) but has relocated to Nashville TN because he loves it here. He released his debut CD "Willie Mae" to critical acclaim. Since 2002 Al has been music director and keyboard player for Grammy-nominated recording artist Bettye Lavette, playing festivals and concert venues worldwide, and has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Austin City Limits.

Listen to Al's tracks on his MySpace page.

Listen to tracks off Terri's forthcoming CD on her MySpace page.

Dara Tucker 9:30

Dara performs regularly at Sambuca in Nashville. She was recently featured on WPLN (90.3 FM) on the popular "Live in Studio C" performance series, and is also played regularly on WMOT (Jazz 89.5). Her new jazz and standards CD, All Right Now, will be released January '09.
Check out Dara's MySpace page.

Kira Small 10:30
R&B/soul songstress Kira Small's latest CD, Love In A Dangerous World, was produced by Bruce Dees (James Brown, Ronnie Milsap) and features numerous Motown and Muscle Shoals R&B veterans. Grammy award winning songwriter Mike Reid took one listen and exclaimed, "Kira - you sound like a neat glass of single malt in a world of Michelob Ultra." Her impressive resume includes a stint on Berklee College of Music's voice faculty and work with Wynonna Judd, Martina McBride, Gretchen Wilson, Radney Foster, Alan Jackson, Ray Stevens, and others. One thing this Wisconsin white chick doesn't sound like is a Wisconsin white chick.
Listen to Kira Small at her mySpace page.

Terri Brinegar
Singer/Songwriter

Click here to enter Terri's singer and songwriter webspace.

Learn where she's gigging, listen to her songs, read her bio, and view photos.

Terri Brinegar
Voice Teacher/Performance Coach

Click here to enter Terri's Voice and Piano Instruction Website.

Terri teaches Voice Lessons for all Levels and Styles.
View her resume, references, and listen to clips of Terri's singing here.