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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSt. Patrick’s Day explained \u2014 history, myths and why we celebrate it<\/p>\n
Uncover the truth behind Ireland’s patron saint, the myths and modern traditions of St. Patrick\u2019s Day. Video created using the Wochit AI tool.<\/p>\n
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With St. Patrick’s Day<\/a> just around the corner, it’s time to shamrock ‘n’ roll in Music City.<\/p>\n Nashville and surrounding areas will be celebrating the Irish holiday, which lands on March 17, with live music, booze and plenty of spirit.<\/p>\n If you’re looking to catch some live music this St. Paddy’s day, we’ve got you covered.<\/p>\n Here are eight events to check out.<\/p>\n Grundy County’s The Caverns<\/a>, an underground concert venue in a cave, will be throwing a St. Paddy’s day bash on March 14.<\/p>\n The venue will host a Celtic celebration featuring Ireland’s Boxing Banjo with Tommy and Sandy O’Sullivan and friends. And, of course, there will be plenty of Irish beer.<\/p>\n To buy tickets and learn more, head to thecaverns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Irish Network Nashville will host the fourth annual official Nashville St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade on March 14.<\/p>\n The festival will take place in Five Points, starting at 10 a.m. CT with the parade and followed by a day of live music, food trucks and artisans until 5 p.m.<\/p>\n To learn more, visit irishnetworknashville.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Nashville’s largest and longest-running St. Patrick’s Day party is back: The East Nash Stache Bash Block Party.<\/p>\n Returning for its 16th year, the festival will take place in the center of the Five Points neighborhood from noon to 11 p.m. CT.<\/p>\n The 21+ festival, which is produced in partnership with Rosemary & Beauty Queen, will feature multiple artists across three stages as well as 15 bars with numerous drinks specials.<\/p>\n The event will take place at Rosemary & Beauty Queen, the adjacent parking lot, and the block starting from the corner of 11th Street and Forest Avenue.<\/p>\n Acts include Whiskey Disco feat: Coach and Dennis James, Riot Ranch w\/ Hish, Houndstooth and Rod Youree, The Spazmatics, Thunderchunk, WTTN, Maggie Miles, Kid Pastel, A Tribe of Horsman, Video Vixen, Young Robot and Indie Sleaze Party.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $23. To buy tickets, head eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Germantown bar Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen will host their annual Von Patrick’s Day party.<\/p>\n The event will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with stein hoisting and drink specials, plus live music from DJ Guy Fell and Roobiks Groove.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $43. To buy tickets, head to eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tin Roof on Demonbreun is hosting a day of live music, green beer and Irish whiskey on March 14.<\/p>\n Across two rooms with four bars, the entertainment lineup will feature Cody Clark, Maniac and more.<\/p>\n To learn more, visit theoriginaltinroof.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Country Now Live is hosting a night of country music benefiting St. Jude on March 17.<\/p>\n While the 6:30 p.m. CT show is not explicitly a St. Paddy’s Day celebration, it’s a great way to kick off your evening while supporting a good cause.<\/p>\n The showcase, which will take place at\u00a06th & Peabody, will\u00a0feature performances from\u00a0Dustin Lynch, Cole Goodwin, Kayley Green, Kenny Whitmire, Jacob Hackworth and Graham St. Clair.<\/p>\n To buy tickets, head to eventbrite.com.<\/a><\/p>\n The East Nashville bar Skinny Dennis is hosting a no-cover St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17 at 8 p.m. CT.<\/p>\n The night will include festive drinks and live music by Sweet Megg and Wild Bill and the Bruisers. Admission is 21+.<\/p>\nMarch 14: The Caverns Celtic Celebration<\/h2>\n
March 14: Irish Network Nashville Parade<\/h2>\n
March 14: East Nash Stache Bash Block Party<\/h2>\n
March 14: Von Patrick’s Day at Von Elrod’s<\/h2>\n
March 14: St. Patrick’s Day at Tin Roof<\/h2>\n
March 17: Country Now Live<\/h2>\n
March 17: St. Patrick\u2019s Day at Skinny Dennis<\/strong><\/h2>\n