Knoxville

Mercury Theatre: 423-637-8634. Contact: Benny Smith. 28 Market Square Mall, Knoxville, TN, 37902.

Flamingo’s: 423-546-0404. Contact: Abdalla. 1836 W. Cumberland Ave., Knoxville, TN, 37916.

Electric Ballroom: 423-525-6724. Contact: Dana Wolfe. 1213 Western Ave., Knoxville, TN, 37921.

Our Place & Cafe (Kingsport): 423-245-5380. Kingsport, TN.

Memphis

The Circuit (formerly Barrister’s): 901-543-0414. 147 Jefferson Ave., Memphis, TN, 38103.

Alfred’s: 901-525-3711. 197 Beale St., Memphis, TN, 38103.

B.B. King Blues Club: 901-524-5464. 143 Beale St., Memphis, TN, 38103.

The Blue Monkey: 901-272-2583. 2012 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104.

Borders Books & Music (mostly acoustic): 901-754-0771. 6685 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38138.

New Daisy Theatre: 901-525-8981. Contact: Mike. 330 Beale St., Memphis, TN, 38103.

Hi-Tone Cafe (wide variety of music): 901-278-TONE. 1913 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104.

Murphy’s: 901-726-4193. 1589 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104.

The Stage Shop: 901-382-1576. 2951 Cela St., Memphis, TN, 38128.

Nashville

Bluebird Cafe (famous venue for singer/songwriters, young talent): 615-383-1461. 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN, 37215. Website

Douglas Corner (popular showcase venue): 615-298-1688. 2106 8th Ave. S., Nashville, TN, 37204.

Nashville Palace (country): 615-885-1515. 2400 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214.

Ryman Auditorium (legendary country hall): 615-254-1445. 116 5th Ave. N., Nashville, TN, 37219.

Hall Of Fame Lounge: 615-256-HALL. 1407 Division Street, Nashville, TN, 37203. Websitea>

Commodore Grille: 2613 West End Ave., Nashville, TN, 37203. Located in the Holiday Inn Select Hotel.Website

Station Inn (bluegrass): 402 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN, 37203. Website

The Sutler (blues/bluegrass): 615-297-9195. 2608 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN, 37204.

Exit/In (rock): 615-321-4400. 2208 Elliston Place, Nashville, TN, 37203. Website

Indienet (indie rock venue and store): 615-321-0882. 1707 Church St., Nashville, TN, 37203.

Next Generation (all-ages rock venue): 615-242-3344. 815 2nd Ave. S., Nashville, TN, 37210.

12th & Porter Playroom: 615-254-7236. 114 12th Ave. N., Nashville, TN, 37203.

Abstract Cafe: 615-321-9033. 205 22nd Ave. N., Nashville, TN, 37203.

Banana Joe’s: 613-664-3296. 166 2nd Ave. N., 37201.

Ace Of Clubs: 615-254-2237. Contact: Scott. 114 2nd Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37201.

Music City Mix Factory: 615-251-8899. 300 2nd Ave., N., Nashville, TN, 37210.

Main Street (Murfreesboro): 615-890-9373. 527 Main St., Murfreesboro, TN, 37129.

Sebastian’s (Murfreesboro): 615-895-8922. 109 N. Maple St., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130.

Jammin’ Java (mostly acoustic): 615-591-4888. 100 4th Ave., N., Franklin, TN, 37064.