EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 27 MIN
Can Corporate and Indie Venues Coexist in Nashville?
from City Cast Nashville · host City Cast
Can Nashville’s corporate and indie venues coexist? The Department of Justice settled its antitrust case against promoter giant Live Nation yesterday, although Tennessee is one of 25 states not accepting that settlement. Chris Cobb, Music Venue Alliance Nashville president, and Jon Grau, an artist manager at Thirty Tigers, join producer Daniel Sumstine to break down why that lawsuit matters, and talk about the challenges facing indie clubs — and artists, and audiences — in Music City right now. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 10th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Nashville Symphony Country Music Hall of Fame Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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Can Nashville’s corporate and indie venues coexist? The Department of Justice settled its antitrust case against promoter giant Live Nation yesterday, although Tennessee is one of 25 states not accepting that settlement. Chris Cobb, Music Venue Alliance Nashville president, and Jon Grau, an artist manager at Thirty Tigers, join producer Daniel Sumstine to break down why that lawsuit matters, and talk about the challenges facing indie clubs — and artists, and audiences — in Music City right now. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 10th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Nashville Symphony Country Music Hall of Fame Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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