It would be a mistake to assume that country is the only song that Music City has to sing. The Fisk Jubilee Singers brought African-American spirituals to the world's attention through their wildly popular singing tour in the late 19th century. In subsequent years, other artists expanded on the spirituals. As another off-shoot of the spirituals, blues have been a mainstay in Nashville since the 1950s when Jefferson Street nightclubs boasted Little Richard, Muddy Waters and Ray Charles, and the Supremes played in Printers Alley. Rhythm, blues and soul still emanate from area clubs including Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar, Caff Milano and M re Bulles.
Alternative rock rounds out the music scene.
In during his early days, and recent acts include the chart crossing Mavericks and Better Than Ezra. 328 Performance Hall and Indienet Record Shop are also always sure to have the latest big names as well as breaking talent. Once in town, visitors quickly discover where the hot spots for entertainment and music are. The District is a 16-block downtown area packed with eclectic restaurants, trendy boutiques, and hip nightclubs and concert venues. The Wildhorse Saloon, Ace of Clubs, the Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Robert's, Legends Corner, Buffalo Billiards and Graham Central Station are all options for those with an appetite for action.