This summer, Bobby Nashville’s Rooftop transforms into a cosmic stage. Backyard Sessions curated by WNXP returns with free concerts, spotlighting rising stars across indie, hip hop, and folk. Experience the sound of Nashville’s future under the stars.
When
June 26 - September 18, 2025
Doors at 6:00 PM, Shows at 7:30 PM
Where
Rooftop Lounge at Bobby Nashville
Price
Free with RSVP
All Ages
Above the city lights, something magical is happening. Bobby Nashville’s celebrated rooftop series is back for year seven — a must-experience for anyone chasing the sound of something new.
Bobby Nashville is partnering is with WNXP, Nashville's music experience, to bring you a line-up of acts, some well-known, some about-to-be-well-known, playing in the intimate Rooftop Lounge with a view of Music City. And while you do need to reserve a ticket in advance online, you don’t have to shell out a dime. This is free to the public.
In a city where country-western classic or rock covers often fill area stages, Backyard Sessions curated by WNXP has become known for welcoming experimental artists and those who draw a variety of genres to make their sounds.
Here’s the full line-up for the season. Doors open at 6 p.m. each night.
Thursday, June 26
Kicking off the season, magnetic indie-pop star, singer-songwriter Samia. Nashville’s own shimmering songwriter Josh Gilligan sets the night in motion with feel-good, heart-on-sleeve melodies.Thursday, August 14
Get ready to sway: Oklahoma’s dream-punk rockers BRONCHO deliver infectious grooves and offbeat charm, while Nashville’s Wilby (a.k.a Maria Crawford) warms up the night with breezy, sun-soaked indie tunes that’ll steal your heart.Thursday, August 21
Middle Tennessee’s genre-bending lyricist Samara Cyn headlines with smooth flows and soulful beats. Expect a triple-threat evening as the atmospheric R&B of Isaia Huron and the sharp-witted rhymes of Tim Gent electrify the stage.Thursday, September 4
Genre-defying and spirit-lifting, Afro-Appalachian folk visionary Mon Rovîa headlines with rich stories of resilience and identity. Rising Nashville multi-instrumentalist Jarren Blair, who taught himself piano at age 11, opens with a soulful blend of keys and voice.Thursday, September 18
British indie powerhouse Bartees Strange closes the series with an explosive mix of indie rock, hip-hop, and post-punk textures. Kicking off the night: mischievous pop disruptors Venus & the Flytraps — self-proclaimed "indie-pop’s annoying little sister."
Don’t forget, the Rooftop Lounge is a full-service bar and restaurant, so you can nab eats and drinks better than other live music venues across town.
