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Crisis Assistance

Donate to the Crisis Assistance Fund and HELP musicians struggling with a crisis. Plus links and resources.

Live Music

One reason we're Music City is this: Live music abounds! Bluegrass, country, jazz, classical, rock & roll! We have it all. Browse a sampling on our Gig Calendar, and get ready to groove!

Live Music

Read our magazine

Read our quarterly magazine online at issuu.com! Our magazines feature the latest Local 257 news, member features, reviews and much more!

Read our magazine online!

Join us!

Local 257 members run the gamut, from superstars to professors; orchestral, session and touring players.

Join us!

Hall of Fame

As a member of the American Federation of Musicians, you are eligible to nominate up to 10 musicians, two producers, two arrangers and two engineers.

Hall of Fame

Carry-on Law

If you have an instrument issue while traveling let us know. Click here for a guide to the carryon law.

Carry-on Law Finalized

Nashville Cats

Guitarist Chip Young graces records by superstar artists like Elvis, Dolly and Waylon. His Young 'Un Sound studio was legendary. Chet said his thumb-picking was the best. He's a true Nashville Cat!

Nashville Cats