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The Basement
1604 8th Ave S #330, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
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Od
Review №1

Amazing money loans. Not as good as prairie du chein, but very good.Truly acceptable

Ma
Review №2

Always a great experience at The Basement.Shows are always great and its a smaller venue, so its definitely more intimate.Cocktails are solid and very reasonably priced for that part of town.When its crowded, it can be difficult to get to the bar, but that comes with the territory.Large smoking patio, which doubles as a cool place to hang with a band after theyre done playing.All in all, a great place to catch a show and hang with your friends.

Gr
Review №3

Nice place to chill and enjoy some live music.

Ei
Review №4

Cool basement for underground jam sessions. There are many free events dont confuse this location with the one on East bank called The basement East they are both on the same site and can be confusing but definitely worth the trip to check out these venues live music.

Fr
Review №5

I love this place the most because it gives upcoming musicians the opportunity to fine-tune their craft. Seasoned artists perform here as well, keep an eye on their calendar. You may or may not hear a country tune.Cheap cover charge, cheaper drinks. I recommend ordering a beer directly from the bar. Be sure to tip the hard working staff well and buy merch from the artist.The venue is small, claustrophobic small if seeing a popular act. Expect to stand and have folks talking over the music, especially if it’s a busy night.

Ma
Review №6

There are so many incredible artists and different shows to choose from at the Basement! Its always been an awesome experience! Its definitely a place youll frequently want to go to!

Jo
Review №7

A really fun music venue. Was cozy, yet intimate venue. The man who ran the soundboard was extremely talented, and the band sounded great. I would definitely recommend checking out a show there.

Mi
Review №8

I saw LA find there and the venue was awesome along with the show

Sh
Review №9

My Grandson, Joey Wray, from Nashville...played his music here!! He did an Amazing job, as always!! Excellent drinks and fun place!!

St
Review №10

The music and crowd here was awesome. There was a tribute to R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough. The way the band rotated several guys in and out on different instruments and vocals was a lot of fun. Then the various band members were accessable out on the smoking patio and we had some great conversation plus got some good recommendations for other places to see good bands.

An
Review №11

First time here. Much smaller than the basement east, but a lot more intimate. Sound was great. You can look at the walls and see the other bands and patrons who have left their mark. Park in the back. You can only enter through the back alley. Drinks are cheap.Only gripe, please update your patio furniture! I could see someone getting a little too tipsy and falling off some of that old furniture. Maybe it plays into the vibe, just a note. Had a fun time.

An
Review №12

Blake McCoy FTW! For the win! Great show.

Fr
Review №13

It is Historical and everyone enjoys it.Check out new faces night Tuesdays.

Pa
Review №14

Everything I wanted out of Nashville was here. Do yourself a favor and go here. No excuses.

De
Review №15

The Basement gets five stars for bringing actual talent from actual Nashville. No frills but intimate. People pay attention to the music. Needs more parking, but still.

Tr
Review №16

Intimate and welcoming with fantastic sound and cold brews. A true Nashville treasure.

ma
Review №17

A singular music experience. small, intimate, whatever you wanna call it, youre gonna have a real good time.

ma
Review №18

Exactly what I wanted in a Nashville club.Thank you for hosting David Mead and way to step out there for Pip the crazy flute gal and her tremendously talented husband.I even got to see freaking Tom Petersson up close and personal! I got his signature in my basement and had no idea he was gonna be there!! The Basement IS Nashville.Sweet

De
Review №19

I’m literally standing at a concert right now. This place oversold the show and I can’t see either of the performers. All I can see is the handicap ramp and the crowd. It would be nice to be able to “see” a concert I paid to see. This place is a rip-off. I’ve been a Nashville resident for going on 15 years and I’ve been to more shows thank cam count. Never as piss poor as this one.

Ni
Review №20

One of the few places in Nashville where the band played original music. Really enjoyed my time here.

La
Review №21

Classic Nashville venue for local up and coming bands. Cozy dive spot.

Ti
Review №22

Rocking venue for musicians and their followers in an intimate setting, with the same glory and grit as the music played there.

Bo
Review №23

Intimate and very atmospheric, great sound and fantastic local music.

Fe
Review №24

Tiny, but in a good way. Good bar. Great for getting close to the artist and feeling thw music.

Da
Review №25

Small venue with great sound and good beer to drink. Definitely worth a visit for some live music.

mr
Review №26

Drinks were super cheap. This place has an intimate setting

St
Review №27

Beautiful place for quite intimate concerts because its pretty small. Good temperature inside and fresh air. I liked it a lot.

Ud
Review №28

Tiny venue with great upcoming artists. You can see them close! It might look unsafe or abandoned from outside and has a scary back entrance, but then thats a West coast opinion! Its super cool! They also have a small down to earth bar where you can get something made to your liking (no menu ;))

ti
Review №29

Decent little dive. Great sound guy and very imtament setting to see your favorite artists. If they only had a bartender with pleasant personality.

Ma
Review №30

Great venue curated very well. Early shows at 6 are usually industry showcases followed by smaller touring acts and local talent.

ju
Review №31

Great shows. Great people

El
Review №32

Small intimate venue that gets you up close to bands you are interested in. Painted all black inside, with lots of stickers and posters all over. It got a little warm with all the spotlights on the artist.

Th
Review №33

I mean the sound guy could learn some things about sound saturation but otherwise cool spot. Grimmy atmosphere, perfect underground music feel including little to no AC. Turn it down a little bit and call a HVAC guy otherwise killing it.

PK
Review №34

Super cool venue. Little bar and very cool stage!

Ri
Review №35

Pretty nice place, not too big or crowded with live bands and bartender was on point throughout the night

Ha
Review №36

Great spot for local bands. Cool, dungeon-y atmosphere. Tough to get drinks if its packed.

Ke
Review №37

Nice quaint setting. Full bar and great local bands.

Tr
Review №38

So glad I found this place!! Look it might not be flashy. But its up close and so personal. If a band you even think youll like is performing here, GO! Cool bartender and bouncer. I had a great time and jammed out. Met the band after the show. Ill be back.

Sa
Review №39

This is my favorite place to hear music! A small, cozy venue with great music, good sound, and they always have an interesting mix of people in the audience. I have been going here for about 20 yrs.

He
Review №40

This place is so small. Which makes it awesom unless you need a beer which is a challenge. Had a great time last night for the First Trigger Hippy show of their residency.

Ja
Review №41

This is definitely one of the best small venues in Nashville for seeing independent bands among a wide range of musical genres perform in a small, intimate setting with excellent sound quality. The staff is nice. The beer is cold. Ive been here countless times and have always left with a smile.

Aa
Review №42

Came here to watch a friend perform. Awesome venue. The bands sound great, and not a bad view in the house. Its dark and small which adds to the experience..it is a basement after all. 5 stars.

Ja
Review №43

Love The Basement. I have many great memories of many great shows and hangs. It is not fancy, and parking kinda sucks, but it is a rock club, not a night club.

Ra
Review №44

Cozy venue for some great live music. Katie Toupin was amazing

Cl
Review №45

Intimate spot to hear local music. Small space with great sound.

Ja
Review №46

Great small town vibe with great music

Pa
Review №47

Always have great shows there, great atmosphere. Its quite a small venue which I love!

St
Review №48

I really like the sound in this place.

Br
Review №49

Awesome dive bar with great music!

Ja
Review №50

Great for an intimate show. Really have to go down the back alley all the way to get to parking lot.

Se
Review №51

Great place to see live music! Crowded, but a lot of fun! Get out there and support live music!

m4
Review №52

Dark damp and dingey? Not at all! This place is a fantastic small venue!

D
Review №53

First time at this venue, cozy, and the music was great...

Mi
Review №54

Not much to look at. Its a basement. Small, dark, small bar but nice bar tender. Friendly. Seating was limited and seats well past their prime. But youre right there with the performer seeing up and coming talent.

Je
Review №55

Cute spot with good sound and the basics for a solid night of live music.

al
Review №56

Avi Kaplan live shows were the absolute best. Small intimate venue, sound is wonderful, the shows were all sold out so view from the back was ok, but when you could get to the front it was awesome!!!

Ja
Review №57

Its as advertised; youll get a no frills, intimate live performance in a basement. Tons of fun and a highlight of our Nashville visit.

Lu
Review №58

This place is awesome. My girlfriend and I stopped off here for a gig on our way through Nashville and it had a great vibes. Not the easiest to find for outsiders like us but worth it when you do. Very chill, intimate setting to enjoy live music.

Je
Review №59

Super cool, small venue. Also good customer service, I had a billing question and they got in touch with me and answered my question quickly!

da
Review №60

Intimate space to see your favorite singer/songwriter. Like Greenwich Village clubs from the 60s

Mi
Review №61

Cool vibe and atmosphere..

Ma
Review №62

Amazing small club in Nashville. Great staff and great place to catch and up and coming band.

Ca
Review №63

Super small venue but has great staff that really care if you have a good time. However there is a 5 step stoop enterance which makes it wheelchair inaccessable.

Gr
Review №64

If u love an intimate venue this is the place to be

Ay
Review №65

Always the best times here!

Ja
Review №66

Very very small venue. Maybe thats the charm of it that you can be closer to an artist (Keith Urban) but it was simply to crowded and walkways to narrow. Drink selection was good as they had mixers but overall lackluster experience

ka
Review №67

I love that they eant to be authentic but they really need new chairs and tables. They can get older one at any antique shop around town.

Ca
Review №68

Awesome lil place, too bad its coming down. Saw TB And the Shakedown they were amazing!

Ry
Review №69

Extremely intimate venue... great bands.

Am
Review №70

Tiny venue with a big impression

Ri
Review №71

Went to see Welles Band here. What a show. Bad ass venue

Cl
Review №72

One of the important venues in the Nashville music scene. Make an effort to come here if youre visiting and want to see a legit spot for music. It may be small, but youd be surprised how large the crowd can get. A patio serves as a good overflow when you need a break between bands. If theres a cover, its hardly more than $5 or $10.

Je
Review №73

Great Low-Key place too hear local musicians !

Mi
Review №74

Intimate venue,right amount of funk.

Je
Review №75

Really enjoyed the venue and the music. Will return for sure!

je
Review №76

I had a amazing time. It was crowded but everyone was nice and it was fun. Got to meet Patrick sweany. Loved it

Le
Review №77

Awesome seeing TC3 here.

Fa
Review №78

Such a cool little venue!

Ai
Review №79

Venue was very intimate, which was excellent.

Ma
Review №80

Cool, cozy venue

Be
Review №81

Named properly. Small bar (by nashville standards) hidden parking. Staff was great. Music was too!

Je
Review №82

Great show and atmosphere, rude bartender.

Au
Review №83

A Nashville standard for the ten or more years its been in operation. Theyve expanded to East Nashville in the last couple of years as well. A fine venue with on par programming in a very convenient location. Reasonable door and bar prices.

Ke
Review №84

Dont expect to sitdown!

Pr
Review №85

Nice staff and solid sound, great time!

Sm
Review №86

Iconic venue, lots of wonderful artists have played here. Looking forward to going back

Ti
Review №87

Loud, fun, and overall good time!

Fr
Review №88

Awesome, intimate places to see a show.

Ea
Review №89

First time in was just last week. Really enjoyed the atmosphere, and most of the bands playing that night. The bar placement is a little rough on the ease of ordering drinks, but hey I saved money and didnt need an uber home! Will go back more than a few times im sure.

Pa
Review №90

Very small, but great sound.

Er
Review №91

Love this place. Awkward layout, but super intimate and Ive never seen a bad show there. Parking aint so great.

Co
Review №92

Legendary place for live music in Nashville. Stop in just about any night of the week.

Ro
Review №93

Great venue for live music.

Kr
Review №94

Consistently great sound. Intimate space to see awesome local and national acts.

Vl
Review №95

Good vibes, good music.

Te
Review №96

Good place! If Payton Smith is playing The Basement, run, walk, jog, skip, cantor, basically do anything to get yourself there!! Payton is absolutely Fan-fricken-tastic!

me
Review №97

Small, but the morning aic made it awesome.

Je
Review №98

This place is awesome. I went on my bday and really enjoyed everything about the place.

Sh
Review №99

Intimate venue is an understatement! Very small and crowded but face to face with some great bands.

So
Review №100

Awesome venue for live music though it can get a bit crowded with popular shows.

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  • Address:1604 8th Ave S #330, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
  • Site:http://www.thebasementnashville.com/
  • Phone:+1 615-645-9174
Categories
  • Night club
  • Live music venue
  • Rock music club
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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