Nashville, TN (December 21, 2020) – For the past 28 years, in January, The Bluebird Cafe and a host of songwriters, have helped raise funds for Alive Hospice. Revenue from a month’s worth of shows, donated by the songwriters performing, has provided a significant portion of the nonprofit hospice’s annual budget over the years. Alive at The Bluebird’s 2021 lineup features new and returning performers not limited to:
● 7-Jan: Gary Burr, Georgia Middleman, Jim Photoglo
● 14-Jan: Marc Beeson, Lucie Silvas & friends
● 21-Jan: Erin Enderlin, Kendell Marvel, Waylon Payne
● 28-Jan: JT Harding & friends
● 4-Feb: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne & friends
COVID-19 has forced longtime friends and partners to reimagine how this fundraiser can go forward with the tiny venue’s continued closure and lack of opportunity for social distancing. Their solution is to channel their creativity in new directions that include live streaming from the cafe via StageIt’s platform plus a new partnership with Green Door Gourmet to ensure that the show will go on.
“Over the past 28 years, Alive at The Bluebird has become a joyful reunion where old friends reconnect, and new members of the community are welcomed into the circle. This year’s event will embody that same spirit,” said Kimberly Goessele, Alive’s President/CEO.
“This year forced all of us to think more about what really matters and find creative ways to sustain our work. When it came time to start planning Alive at The Bluebird, we knew we couldn’t let uncertainty overshadow a beautiful tradition that means so much to our community,” said Erika Wollam Nichols, President/GM of the Bluebird Cafe.
New Partners
In seeking COVID-safe spaces to expand the series throughout the year, Goessele turned to friend and farmer, Sylvia Ganier, co-founder and President of Green Door Gourmet.
Green Door Gourmet will partner with Alive for a series of fundraisers at their 350-acre farm including concerts and invitation-only tastings. The local, family business is finding new ways to connect to the community as an outdoor venue, and the partnership with Alive is part of this initiative.
“Connection is desperately needed right now, and so is the support Alive provides to local families at the end of a life. Green Door Gourmet is proud to be able to help,” said Sylvia Ganier.
Alive at the Bluebird Details
This year’s Alive at The Bluebird series will consist of fifteen live-streamed shows from The Bluebird over the course of the year. Shows will stream every Thursday at 7:30 PM Central in January (January 7, 14, 21, and 28) and the first Thursday of each month thereafter. Starting in February, The Bluebird will continue to donate proceeds from one show per month to Alive. Follow Alive and The Bluebird Cafe to learn about performers as they are announced.
Tickets
In keeping with The Bluebird’s tradition of providing an affordable and intimate space to interact with the songwriters, tickets will cost $20 and attendance will be limited. Audience members will be able to send applause, donations, requests, and messages to the performers via SategeIt’s live chat feature.
Visit www.stageit.com/signup to create your account now. It takes about a minute and will allow you to purchase tickets to any of StageIt’s shows.
Tickets can be purchased at HERE once an account is created.
This year’s Presenting Sponsors are Buffkin/Baker and Galante Entertainment.
Alive at The Bluebird Souvenirs
Each year, a local artist creates the designs for our souvenir merchandise. This year’s collection is based on a carved wooden heart created by Bluebird employee Karleen Watt. Alivehospice.org/shop.
● Alive at the Bluebird T-shirt $20
● Alive at the Bluebird Wine Glass – $15.00
● Alive at the Bluebird Trucker Hat – $25
● Alive at the Bluebird Poster – $5.00