2025 Nashville Film Festival

The Day The Music Stopped Preceded by Legacy In The Making: The Bluebird Cafe

Expired October 1, 2024 4:59 AM
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Amy Kurland discovered a winning formula while looking for a concept to maintain the commercial viability of her restaurant. By spotlighting gifted songwriters, Kurland created The Bluebird Cafe, now renowned as a showcase for exceptional songwriters established and new. Kurland made the decision to embrace the in-the-round format so that songwriters would perform facing each other while also forging connections with the audience. Bluebird's current President, Erika Wollam Nichols, explains that the company's commitment to nurturing songwriters informs every business decision. This commitment to songwriters has made The Bluebird one of America’s most cherished musical institutions.

  • Runtime
    7 minutes
  • Director
    Dominic Gill
  • Screenwriter
    Mark Miller, Lucas Conley, Dominic Gill, Nadia Gill
  • Producer
    Nadia Gill
  • Executive Producer
    Chris Graves, Sam Walsh, Mark Miller
  • Cast
    Erika Wollam Nichols, Amy Kurland, Liz Hengber, Tenille Townes
  • Cinematographer
    Dominic Gill
  • Editor
    Dominic Gill
  • Composer
    Greg Johnson