EXIT/IN

The Exit/In is old. It has seen a lot since it’s inception back in 1971 by then owners Owsley Manier and Brugh Reynolds. Over the years the club has developed its unique reputation through the wonderful bands that have played the stage. Musicians like The Police, R.E.M., Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffet, GWAR, Steve Martin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muddy Waters, The Allman Brothers Band, Kings of Leon, The Cult, WASP, Billy Joel, Guitar Wolf, Daniel Johnston, Etta James, Ryan Adams, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, My Morning Jacket, Ben Folds, Dave Barnes, The Melvins, Wolfmother, Band of Horses, Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Sheryl Crow, The Ramones, The Talking Heads, Frank Black, Bon Iver, Son Volt, Jason & The Scorchers, Billy Joe Shaver, Unknown Hinson, Silver Jews, Tegan and Sara, Imogen Heap, Train, and Waylon Jennings are just a few of the names that have performed at Exit/In. The (Exit) has even managed to make appearances in books (most notably Steve Martin’s autobiography), music videos, and the 1975 Robert Altman film, Nashville. Despite all the great stories, despite all the history, the Exit/In is quite simply one, old, dark, loud piece of Nashville rock stuck right in the middle of the Music City. Thanks Nashville and everyone who supports live music for keeping us going all these years.