The Iconic Bluebird Cafe in Nashville

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

March 1, 2020 10:58am CST

Watched a very interesting documentary about the iconic Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. And now, 37 years after it opened, the Nashville venue is finally getting to tell its own story. The documentary "Bluebird" has just been released on iTunes, Amazon and other digital video platforms.

Official Trailer

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@FourWalls (69671)

• United States

1 Mar 20

I saw a terrific “in the round” performance there a couple of years ago with Robyn Hitchcock, Peter Case, and Kevin Kinney. One of the most legendary places in Nashville. I’d put it right up there with the Station Inn and Tootsie’s.

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@FourWalls (69671)

• United States

1 Mar 20

@CarolDM — last time I was there a friend told me they’re offering over $4 million for the Station Inn. Don’t know how much longer the owner will hold out. I hope one day it looks like Bugs Bunny’s rabbit hole in that cartoon where he fought the highway expansion.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

@FourWalls A lot of downtown and music row is unrecognizable. Very sad.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

I have been to many of those and they re the best. You are so close since the place is so all and personal. I just hope it survives all the new construction all around.

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@LindaOHio (183254)

• United States

1 Mar 20

I love little places like this where you can see the big stars. We used to go to a little club in Cleveland called Leo's Casino. We saw stars like Stevie Wonder, the Fifth Dimension, Dionne Warwick, etc. It was really cool!

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@LindaOHio (183254)

• United States

1 Mar 20

@CarolDM Hopefully a long time. Leo's Casino is long gone.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

This one has been around forever in a strip mall. New construction is being built all around it. I wonder how long it will survive.

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@moffittjc (121926)

• Gainesville, Florida

1 Mar 20

I think next time I'm in Nashville I'll make sure to stop by the Bluebird Cafe.

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@moffittjc (121926)

• Gainesville, Florida

2 Mar 20

@CarolDM I'll definitely look for it next time I'm in Nashville. I need to visit before "progress" destroys it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

You should, it is in a strip mall believe it or not. I hope it survives all the construction.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Mar 20

@moffittjc Yes you do.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

1 Mar 20

I have only heard of it from friends who have been to Nashville. It’s quite an icon.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

1 Mar 20

@CarolDM I’ve never been there, but would love to go. I would love to meet you, too.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

@DianneN I have always wanted to meet you, maybe one day.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

Yes it is that indeed. I have been many times and enjoy it.

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@just4him (317813)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

2 Mar 20

Disappointed in the video. I'm glad it's a good documentary.

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@just4him (317813)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

3 Mar 20

@CarolDM The lips were moving but nothing was heard. It was all a music thing. I would have liked to know more about what it was about than to just see the musicians talking but nothing heard. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure the show was good where the trailer wasn't.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Mar 20

@just4him Maybe the video wasn't working correctly. I will find another link to share with you.

https://bluebirdcafe.com/history/

bluebirdcafe.com

https://bluebirdcafe.com/history/

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Mar 20

That is too bad. I enjoyed all of it. Thanks for watching anyway.

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@JohnRoberts (109846)

• Los Angeles, California

1 Mar 20

Sounds good for country music lovers.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

It is an iconic venue. Many were discovered here.

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@rappeter13 (8608)

• Romania

2 Mar 20

Never heard about this venue. It is fascinating to see how international stars started their journey.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Mar 20

Yes it is amazing. Lots of good backstories.

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@jstory07 (140526)

• Roseburg, Oregon

1 Mar 20

That sounds really interesting.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

Yes this is an icon in Nashville.

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@Marilynda1225 (83275)

• United States

1 Mar 20

I'm familiar with the Bluebird from the tv show Nashville. I'm really curious now and will watch the documentary. Thank for the update

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

You are welcome. I loved the show Nashville. Funny story Marilyn. Never mind, I will let you read about it.

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@JudyEv (342868)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Mar 20

That sounds a really special place.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Mar 20

It is indeed.

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@Elizaby (6902)

• Pensacola, Florida

1 Mar 20

Being a famous place in Nashvulle it should be perserved

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

Many places are bing torn down for new construction sadly.

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@DesirousDreamer (34776)

• Peoria, Arizona

1 Mar 20

That's so fun, I love learning about the places where people first got their start it is very inspirational.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

Yes this is an icon in Nashville.

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@thelme55 (77162)

• Germany

2 Mar 20

That cafe has surely many stories to tell.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Mar 20

Yes indeed it does.

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@FayeHazel (40243)

• United States

1 Mar 20

Wow sounds interesting

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

Yes this is an icon in Nashville.

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@snowy22315 (183025)

• United States

2 Mar 20

I would love to visit Nashville,and when I do, I plan to take a sightseeing tour..which I am sure will include the Bluebird.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Mar 20

You have to visit if you go.

@RebeccasFarm (90618)

• Arvada, Colorado

1 Mar 20

They also have a Bluebird here but it is a theater but a great venue for many big time artists now where they started out here.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

That sounds nice.

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@RebeccasFarm (90618)

• Arvada, Colorado

1 Mar 20

@CarolDM I do recall Taylor Swift being at the Bluebird Cafe you have talked about here Carol

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mar 20

@RebeccasFarm Many artists got their start there.

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@GreatMartin (23671)

• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

2 Mar 20

I lived in Memphis for 10 years and for 8 years I would drive to Chattanooga but always avoided Nashville--don't know why but I loved Memphis and Chattanooga but not Nashville!!!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Mar 20

There is a lot to love here but the new construction of high rises and condos are changing the layout of the city unfortunately.

@Freelanzer (10743)

• Canada

2 Mar 20

Sounds like it would be an interesting place to visit

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Mar 20

It is very cool to visit.

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