THE SHOW:
The Capitol Theatre Singer Songwriter Concert Series
- Each concert presentation consists of host Andy Kahrs plus 2 featured singer/songwriters from Nashville and surrounding area.
- Each artist will perform a 30-minute set of original material
- 15-minute intermission between featured artists
- Artist meet and greet at merchandise stand to follow each concert
Produced by Andy Kahrs & Steven Shore, Esses Productions
*featured artist subject to change
Opening Concert: #1 - Thurs. Aug. 8, 2024
Host: Andy Kahrs
Featured Guest Performer #1 - Brit Taylor
https://www.brittaylormusic.com/
With three albums, a Grand Ole Opry debut and coast-to-coast touring under her belt, Brit Taylor has found her inner self and uses it as a guiding star for how she lives, how she writes and how she sings
Featured Guest Performer #2 – Callie McCullough -
https://www.calliemccullough.com/
A modern songwriter inspired by timeless classics and old school country music, Callie McCullough has chased her unique muse for years making contemporary roots music that nods to the legends who came before her.
Concert #2 - Thurs. Sept. 12, 2024
Host: Andy Kahrs
Featured Guest Performer #1 - Teea Goans
https://www.teeagoans.com/
Singer/Songwriter Teea Goans spent her career performing around the country, making numerous appearances on the Grand Ole Opry while also appearing nationally on radio and TV.
Featured Guest Performers #2 - Zach & Dylan Zmed
https://thezmedbrothers.com/
Raised on the Southern California coast and now residing in the countryside of middle Tennessee, or as they call it, “from surf to turf,” Zach and Dylan (The Zmed Brothers) are an accomplished and successful touring Blood Harmony Country/ RnB/Gospel Duo that specialize in preserving the long tradition of family singing together through original compositions and through distinct renditions of standards from the great American song book.
Concert #3 - Thurs. Oct. 10, 2024
Host: Andy Kahrs
Featured Guest Performer #1 - Kristina Murray
https://www.kristinamurray.net/home
Kristina Murray is an Americana songwriter and artist living and touring out of Nashville; her third LP will be released in 2025.
Featured Guest Performer #2 - Oliver Steele
https://www.facebook.com/oliversteelemusic/
Oliver Steele’s soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting has taken him to the top of the iTunes soul/r&b charts and the final eight of American Idol season 21.
Final Series Concert: #4 - Thurs. Nov. 14, 2024
Host: Andy Kahrs
Featured Guest Performer #1 The Deltaz -
http://www.thedeltaz.com/
Brothers John and Ted Siegel of The Deltaz have made their mark on the Americana-Blues genre with a mix of roots rock, heavy blues and country music along with the harmonies of brothers.
Featured Guest Performer #2 - Makena Hartlin
https://www.makenahartlinmusic.com/
Makena Hartlin, also known as the “Songbird of Nashville” has unique blend of powerful and captivating vocals paired with picturesque storytelling lyricism.
Meet your host:
HOST PROMO: ANDY KAHRS
Website: https://andykahrs.com/
Solo Highlights Compilation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFvhebmnhT4
A Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist who writes and performs with a distinct roots sound based in Blues,
Soul and Classic Country, Andy’s EP release – Together - was met with critical acclaim and streaming success
being featured on Spotify’s ‘Got Blues’ and ‘Best Blues Songs’ editorial playlists. Nashville’s Music Mecca
lauded his “vocal prowess” and “unique sound that stands out from the usual Nashville subjects.”
Andy delivers original songs that serve as straightforward reflections on love, loss, hope and growth. His
authentic tone of voice draws equally from Randy Travis and Otis Redding, yet stands out as uniquely his own.
He performs his own shows regularly and tours nationally with his RHINSTONE: Songs of Glen Campbell show. Recent special performances include Guest and Opening appearances with Country Music Legend LACY J. DALTON, 2-Time Grammy Award winner MADS TOLLING, and Blues Guitar Icon ALVON JOHNSON.