Listening room8th Avenue South$$$$
The Basement
Free Tuesday New Faces Night has showcased new writers at this small 8th Avenue South club since 2005. Grab the $0 ticket early; it's 21+.
#8 in Songwriter rooms#23 in Clubs + small rooms
When to go
Tuesday 7 pm New Faces Night, started by co-founder Mike Grimes when the club opened in 2005.
Insider tip
Park in front of the club (the back of the building) or on the gravel strip off Alloway St. Seating is limited and first come unless a show is billed as seated; no backpacks.
Heads up
Mostly standing room; New Faces is 21+.
At the venue
- Tickets
- ticketed (TicketWeb); New Faces Night free ($0 ticket)
- Ages
- 21+
- Seating
- standing
- How to get in
- New Faces Night is free but ticketed ($0 TicketWeb ticket, limit 4, first come). Paid shows can be bought fee-free at the Basement East box office (Tue-Thu 12-4 pm); resale tickets aren't accepted.
- Calendar
- See who's playing
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 645-9174
- Reservations
- n/a
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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