LIVE PERFORMANCES AT ROADSIDE
Patrons can visit roadside Wednesday through Saturday to enjoy live music performances from local artists. See below the calendar for more info about each of the musical talents you can hear at Roadside Bar & Grill.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Amanda McCarthy
Amanda McCarthy is a storyteller compelled to speak the truth. Based in Nashville and raised in New England, she is an award-winning songwriter, entertainer and recording artist. Blending many influences and described by many as "fearless" - her original music is the infusion of pop, country, modern folk and rock - sprinkled with millennial snark and the heart of an old soul. Her debut album "Road Trip" was released in 2019 to high acclaim. She currently works non-exclusively with Evolved Artists (songwriter) and Brain Candy MGMT (sync licensing), and is endorsed by BG Ukuleles.
Aaron Sparling
Born and raised in Kokomo IN, now based in Nashville, TN, Aaron Sparling made it through middle school, even a couple years of high school. Then he had to go. His old soul took him to Muscle Shoals, AL to record two sides at Fame Studios. The first of those singles to be released, “Run With Me,” was engineered by Fame veteran John Gifford III (Duane Allman, Alicia Keys).
Hayden B. Helms
Born in Louisiana and now residing in Nashville, Hayden B. Helms has been a working musician for the past ten years. With a sound combining elements from Justin Timberlake and Foo Fighters, he has created a brand built on the spirit of rock n roll and the intimacy of RnB Soul music.
John Riggins
John Riggins has been performing regularly on the World Famous “Broadway Strip” in Nashville. John CO-Produced his first album “Outlaw Rising”. His first single “Lonesome Old Guitar” was released in the US and Canada on January 1, 2016. Keeping with tradition of a striving musician, John continues to take his show to venues in other states, most every weekend.
New Binge
New Binge is your ultimate party duo! With a blend of superb sound, incredible musicianship & vocals, quality entertainment & a song list packed with hits from the 70's to today - New Binge magic is in the air! New Binge is Cory Peden & Barbie Horsley.
Craig Curtis
Nine years after making a living out of the tip jar singing at local establishments in Downtown Nashville such as Tootsie's and more, Craig Curtis met up with songwriters/producers Max T. Barnes and Gary Hannan to produce his first CD, the self-titled “Craig Curtis”. The CD was recorded at the legendary Curb Records under the direction of Barnes/Hannan and engineer Craig White.
Jasmine Cain
Multi-Award winning, Sturgis, SD, native, Jasmine Cain moved to Nashville in 2003 and went to work paving the way for female fronted rock in the motorcycle events industry. Voted 2019 Artist of the Year from All That Shreds Magazine. She covers everything from Classic and Modern Rock to revved up Pop and Metal., but that isn’t all she is known for.
Kris Rowdy & the Hellbilly Band
Kris found a strong love for music at a very young age and he continues to pour his heart into every song he writes and sings. He has a new high-energy sound and unique style — songs that make you want to get up and dance, songs that make you want to sit down and cry. He’s becoming well known for his high energy stage presence, crowd interaction, raw energy, and heartfelt writing, a new style of modern outlaw country/rock.
Little Secret
This dynamic, high-energy tribute band features seasoned local musicians well-known for performing with other musical groups in the area for many years. Little Secret honors the legendary music of Melissa Etheridge — including the big hits, deep cuts and covers performed by Melissa throughout her career (Janis Joplin, Elvis and Rod Stewart … just to name a few).
Smith Road
Thomas Smith’s smooth baritone voice, along with Josh Jones’s sweet sweet harmony is sure to entertain! Playing everything from Chris Stapleton, to Green Day.
Eric Cox
He’s an East Tennessee native. In addition to solo performances, Eric is the lead singer of the band STEAM ENGINE. He loves outlaw country, southern rock, classic rock, or as he calls it, just good music. His music is something that he is passionate about. Eric names the likes of Waylon Jennings, Dwight Yoakam, Travis Tritt, Hank Williams, and Tom Petty as some of his musical influences.
J Edwards
J Edwards Music voice may rock the streets of downtown Nashville, but it's his original songs that bring the city alive again with the spirit of long gone story-tellers. His husky voice is kind of like somebody mixed the attributes of Joe Cocker, Bob Seger, Merle Haggard, Rev. Al Green, Bonnie Raitt and all of your favorite singers that poured it out from the heart and came up with something not like any of them.
Lance Lopez
Lance Lopez has been on a slow, steady climb up the mountain to the blues rock guitar hall of heavyweights for the last decade. He has a voice that let’s you know he’s walked the walk and his smokey tenor has grown more gravely and passionate with the years. Lopez has opened for and toured with legendary icons such as B.B. King, Buddy Guy, ZZ Top, Rod Stewart, Whitesnake, Johnny Winter, and many others.
WesternBoy
It’s a family trio that makes up WesternBoy — consisting of brothers Dakota and Dylan Beavers and their dad Lance — and they hail from northern Arizona. Growing up in the small mountain town of Williams, near the Grand Canyon, gave the guys an immense appreciation of Southwestern culture which is reflected in their music. Younger brother Dakota’s dynamic lead vocals and bluesy guitar riffs drive the band, while Dylan’s unique mandolin runs and tenor harmonies complement. Lance serves as the group’s main songwriter, bassist, and harmony singer.
Midnight Gypsys
Music roots run deep in every member of Midnight Gypsys. The Bristol VA/TN band are a little bit of soul, rock n roll, and country! Combine the soulful-southern rock voice of Kendra Nickles, add Tanya Kestner's harmony, and you will hear vocals that electrify! Set back and take in the head turning guitar skills of James Stiltner, who has performed all over the country, including on the Grand Ole Opry! And last but not least ... feel the beat of every song from the experienced hands of drummer Shane Salyer!