THE BLUEBIRD OF HAPPINESS
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| The Bluebird Cafe is known worldwide as a gathering place for songwriters to tell the stories behind their music. |
The Bluebird Café sounds like it should be located on a tree-lined Main Street with
lace curtains in the windows, not in a strip mall with bright neon lights. But
despite its curious location, once you step inside the door you know why this
Nashville establishment has a worldwide reputation for great music – you can
feel the vibes.
The
Bluebird is a listening room. That means no phones, no talking…and if you have
to be “shushed” several times you can be asked to leave. It’s a respectful
silence that allows musicians to tell their stories and sing their songs
without having to yell above the noise, and the audience can relax and enjoy
the show without fear of a drunken patron yelling “Freebird!” in their ear.
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| Musicians perform "in the round," which gives the audience the feeling that they're peeking in on a closed studio session. |
There’s
only seating for 100, which also adds to the intimate atmosphere. It’s a little
tight in some places, but the wait staff is expert at maneuvering around the
tables, bringing food and drinks without disturbing the setting.
The
Bluebird is a must-see, no matter who’s performing. The night I went I didn’t
recognize the names of the young bluegrass artists, but it didn’t matter to me.
This is the place where Garth Brooks performed before he was famous – and where
he was discovered. I wasn’t going to take any chances, so I placed the winning
bid on the event poster that all the artists signed. Who knows? There might be
a Garth, LeAnn or Carrie among them.
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| If you're going to the Bluebird, make sure you go online and make a reservation. The 100 seats go pretty fast. |
And
if you’re planning a visit to the Bluebird, go online and book your
reservation. There’s a $2 fee per person, but it’s worth the peace of mind.
When I made our group’s reservation for six, the system placed us at two
different tables. However, when we arrived for the show, the host at the door
was able to get us all at one table so they’re very accommodating.
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