Tin Pan South to Kick Off with Annual Party on Music Row

It's time to celebrate Nashville's outstanding songwriters... Tin Pan South is here!

Photos: 'Tin Pan South' Kicks Off On March 24 with Opening Party

     'Tin Pan South' kicked off with festive food and conversation on Monday night in the lobby of the Regions Bank building at the Roundabout on Music Row. Emerging and professional songwriters gathered to celebrate the 22nd annual festival. Many of them will take the stage at area venues each evening from March 25-29 (Tuesday-Saturday). Although passes are sold out, you can pay at the door to see some of Nashville's most talented and successful tunesmiths.

     To help support the songwriting community, MCAU writers Wil Comstock, Scott Johnson and Chuck Whiting will be hitting the clubs this week. Visit here (or check your mailbox) for MCAU's daily "Tin Pan South" reports. Please let us know if you see or hear anything exciting during your TPS experience (Info@MusicCityArtsUpdate.com).

     Check out the "Tin Pan South" schedule at http://www.tinpansouth.com/2014/schedule.html.

     MCAU Editor Chuck Whiting snapped these photos during the opening party.

'Tin Pan South' Party Photos - April 1, 2013

            Nashville Songwriters Association International kicked off "Tin Pan South" Week on April 1 (Monday) with a big party at Regions Bank at the Roundabout on Music Row. Music industry professionals crowded the building's arcade to network and enjoy a wide range of food and beverages. Here are a few photos from the event.

"Tin Pan South" Schedule: http://tinpansouth.com/2013/schedule.html

Photo #1: Jerry Vandiver, Leslie Ellis, Sherrill Blackman, and Casey Kelly

Photo #2: Joel Atkins and Charles Alexander

Photo #3: Leslie Ellis and Casey Kelly

Photo #4: Lynn Wilbanks and Marc-Alan Barnett

Photo #5: Randi Perkins and Gracie Hollombe

Photo #6: Tammy Jacobs and Susan Myers

Photo #7: Trish Matthews and Josh Jernigan