BMI Sponsors 3rd Next Big Nashville Sept. 10-14

Posted in News on September 8, 2008

Showcase Featuring MONA, Erin McCarley, Modoc, Courtney Jaye and Cary Ann Hearst Slated for Sept. 13

BMI will continue its support of indie pop/rock musical bender Next BIG Nashville by sponsoring the 2008 installment of the anticipated festival September 10-14 in Music City. Slated for Saturday, September 13, BMI's showcase at Mercy Lounge will feature dynamic siren Cary Ann Hearst, quixotic honky tonker Courtney Jaye, charismatic indie rockers Modoc, aerial pop chanteuse Erin McCarley and disarmingly soulful rock hybrid MONA. The music kicks off at 8:30 p.m.

The lineup stars a grab bag of indie pop/rock thrills:

8:30 p.m. Cary Ann Hearst
www.myspace.com/caryannhearst

8:45 p.m. Courtney Jaye
www.myspace.com/courtneyjayemusic

9:30 p.m. Modoc
www.myspace.com/modoc

10:15 Erin McCarley
www.myspace.com/erinmccarley

11:00 p.m. MONA
www.myspace.com/monatheband

About Next BIG Nashville
Next BIG Nashville is the dynamic representation, and celebration, of a community in transition: a transition from a town known worldwide as the home of country music to a modern metropolitan city teeming with a diverse array of arts and industry - from professional sports franchises and international corporate headquarters to a bountiful and diverse community of music makers and music lovers. Now in its third year, Next BIG Nashville brings together the various components of the community from music business decision makers and associated artists to the city's eclectic and active fanbase for a weeklong stint in the spotlight.

For tickets and wristbands, visit www.nextbignashville.net/tickets.

SOURCENews TAGS Pop Rock Cary Ann Hearst Courtney Jaye Erin McCarley Modoc MONA