The United in Westerly, RI, announces the first shows in an exciting new partnership with Nashville's iconic Bluebird Cafe, launching the Bluebird at The United concert series beginning November 8, 2025 as part of the United's Nashville North initiative.
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This exclusive quarterly series will mirror the signature intimacy of Nashville's famed listening room where artists like Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift got their start, and bring three top Nashville singer-songwriters to Southern Rhode Island for a night of music and storytelling.
The debut performance will feature:
Victoria Banks, the award-winning writer behind hits by Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, and Mickey Guyton.Phil Barton, the Australian-born writer of Lee Brice's No. 1 “A Woman Like You,” with songs cut by Gabby Barrett, Dustin Lynch, and others.Emily Shackelton, who penned Carly Pearce's “Every Little Thing” and “What He Didn't Do,” along with tracks for Reba, Joe Nichols, and Chrissy Metz.
Each songwriter will perform original material and offer the personal stories behind their songs, reflecting the signature style that makes The Bluebird Cafe a cultural landmark.
“Bringing this programming to Westerly is an invitation into the creative heart of Nashville,” said Tony Nunes, Artistic Director of the United. “This series will connect our audiences with the people and stories behind the songs they know and love.”
The series will continue in 2026 with shows scheduled for March 14, June 6, September 12, and November 7.
Tickets for the November 8 performance go on sale Friday, July 18 at 10am EST atunitedtheatre.org.
ABOUT THE BLUEBIRD CAFENashville's Bluebird Cafe is a small but mighty venue where up-and-coming songwritersand artists build their careers and rise to fame. Over the past 43 years, the tiny roomhas evolved into one of the most significant music venues in the world where allsongwriters are welcomed and supported, from novice to established hit-makers.Artists such as Kathy Mattea, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill and Taylor Swift have had careermoments along with countless hit songwriters whose music is represented on a widerange of charts.
ABOUT THE UNITEDThe non-profit United in Westerly, RI features a 700-capacity flexible-use black box auditorium that is used for live music, comedy, dance, and presentations; three film venues; a gallery events space; and a state-of-the-art music school.
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