Join us for a special Q&A after the screening with Bluebird Café Founder, Amy Kurland!
A documentary about one of Nashville’s most celebrated and important venues. Don’t miss the New England premiere of the film that tells the story of the Bluebird Cafe, which has been a launching pad for new songwriters since 1982.
From its inception, The Bluebird Cafe has been anything but ordinary. It’s where megastars like Garth Brooks, Faith Hill and Taylor Swift got their break, and where emerging singer-songwriters continue to flock for a chance to perform original material. But this unassuming venue, nestled in a suburban Nashville strip-mall, faces an uncertain future. Featuring unforgettable performances by Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Maren Morris, Vince Gill, Jason Isbell and many more, we’ll explore the past and present of this accidental landmark that has altered the course of music history.
“A mesmerizing documentary about the Holy Grail of country music… a masterpiece. Best seen on the big screen… A must-see film! ” – HollywoodGlee.
Unrated / Running Time: 1hr 23min
ABOUT AMY KURLAND
Amy Kurland is the founder of The Bluebird Cafe. Kurland opened the doors to the cafe in 1982 to create an intimate listening room for Nashville’s burgeoning songwriter scene. Over the past 30+ years, the 90-seat venue has been credited for giving rise to many iconic artists including Garth Brooks, Kathy Mattea and Taylor Swift. Kurland opened The Bluebird Cafe just five years after graduating from The George Washington University with a B.A. in American literature and American studies. Over the course of her 25 years as proprietor, she guided the cafe to an influential role not only in the local songwriter scene but in broader pop culture. During this time, The Bluebird Cafe was honored by the Academy of Country Music and played a key role in the film The Thing Called Love. Kurland was honored with the Frances Williams Preston Mentor Award at the 43rd Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner in 2013 for her contributions to helping artists master the art and craft of songwriting. In 2008, Kurland sold the club to the Nashville Songwriters Association International, an organization that shares the purpose and vision that she originally instilled in The Bluebird Cafe.
Matinee/Senior/Student Tickets: $7
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