615 Indie Live releases 2027 lineup

Nate's picks: Unique artists worth checking out include the catchy Americana-rock band the Wild Feathers, quirky jazz-infused instrumental duo Concurrence and bluegrass standard-bearer Tim O'Brien, who is hosting a star-studded birthday bash for Nashville producer/engineer Sean Sullivan.

• Full lineup here.

State of play: Proceeds from the event will once again support the Music Venue Alliance Nashville.

• 615 Indie Live is a group effort of MVAN and the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. Music organizations Bluegrass Nashville, WNXP, Lovenoise, Polychrome Ranch, Backstage Nashville, WMOT and La Cara Productions help curate the festival.

What's new: The 2027 festival will raise money for nonprofit community radio stations WMOT and WNXP.

• There will also be a community resource fair and roundtable discussion.

If you go: Tickets cost $20 and get you into any of the shows.