Friday is a tough one for Next Big Nashville as there is no clear cut single destination to park yourself. Granted, you can’t go wrong with the takeover of Tootsies or the WOXY Showcase at Exit/In but maybe it’s time to jump on the Shuttle and jump around a bit.

• 8pm – The Clutters play at Tootsies as part of the Chicken Ranch Records Takeover showcase. This is likely the greatest idea to have spawned from the entirety of Next Big Nashville.
• 9pm – Cortney Tidwell hits the stage at Exit/In as part of the WOXY / Future Sounds showcase. I have yet to hear a single negative review of any performance from her.
• 9:30 – Mean Tambourines play over at 12th and Porter. There’s something about their vaguely snide delivery that hits me just right. Call it a guilty pleasure or just call it well done rock.. they put on a good show.
• Midnight – Eureka Gold headlines late over at The End but I’ve heard tale that they’ll be debuting some new songs, so well worth attending.

There are a whole lot of individual artists playing tonight that are worth trying to see but there’s only so much time you can cut between venues. You’ve got a pretty safe bet with Tootsies or the Exit In / The End combo but be sure to check the whole schedule and make your own decisions!