Indie Shows This Week in Nashville

Mike Brignardello is a highly respected American session bassist and touring musician, widely recognized as one of Nashville's most in-demand bass players for over four decades. He is known for his long-standing collaboration with Amy Grant, having played with her since the early 1980s both in the studio and on the road. His vintage tone and impeccable groove have made him a first-call player across genres, contributing to recordings by major artists including Cody Johnson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jose Feliciano, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton, Luke Bryan, and many other. David Lyndon Huff has over 30 years of experience in the music business including production, consulting, music directing, and artist development. Huff’s roles have included producer, drummer, programmer, and editor on thousands of songs for countless artists (some listed below) in multiple music genres. Huff starting playing drums on records as a freshman in high school in Nashville, TN. Dann Huff took his first guitar lesson at 8 yrs old and fell in love. He listened and practiced all styles of music in hopes of becoming a studio guitarist. During HS he started his professional career. With friends he started a contemporary christian band as singer and guitarist. He moved to LA in 1983 and immediately got hired to play on top artists like Whitney Houston, Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Amy Grant, Reba McIntyre, Kenny Loggins, Madonna, Smokey Robinson, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Bob Seger and Whitesnake to name a few. He then started a rock band, Giant, and toured until he decided it was time to return to his native Nashville with his family. He began playing for top country artists of the 90’s. Dann transitioned into production with Faith Hill and continued until present producing while playing guitar on projects for Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Reba McIntyre, Megadeth, Lonestar, Martina McBride, Kelly Clarkson, Dolly Parton, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Brett Young, Brooks and Dunn, Eli Young Band, Rascal Flatts, Lady A, Midland, Russel Dickerson, Riley Green and Lanco, and many more. While Dann has won awards for Musician of the Year, Single of the Year, Producer of the Year and Album of the Year, his true desire is to help facilitate the artist’s vision of their music as truthfully and creatively as possible. Dann was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in April 28th, 2026.

Emily Nenni and Movin’ Shoes is all about the right fit. Made in Memphis, the Nashville based singer-songwriter’s fourth full length album is as much about dancing as following the steps of understanding and respect. Nenni’s songs reflect her solicitude, but are much more soulful in this setting - taking inspiration from the many impassioned performers of the region, to 60’s girl groups and honky tonk heroes. Pairing once again with producer John James Tourville (The Deslondes), Movin’ Shoes was cut at Matt -Ross-Spang’s new Southern Grooves studio. The 13 tracks tie up nicely with added covers from Paul Simon, Delbert McClinton and Cass Elliott. Movin’ Shoes will be released on May 1st via New West Records. Lisa Bouchelle has sung backup for Bruce Springsteen, dueted in concert with Jon Bon Jovi on his hit "Who Says You Can't Go Home," and toured and/or opened for The Wallflowers, Train, Shooter Jennings, Bryan Adams, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Don Felder, among others. Her new album, Vandals. Thieves & Lovers, comes out Sept. 4th through The Orchard/Sony Music, and has been called a "tour-de-force of Americana," featuring guests such as Amanda Shires, Larry Campbell, Waddy Wachtel, Clay Cook (Zac Brown Band), Doyle Grisham (Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band), and Jake Clemons (Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band), among others. She was named one of “Ten Up-And-Coming Artists” by Paste Magazine, one of “10 Rising Artists To Watch” by GQ Magazine, and Relix Magazine called her “One of the underground music world’s most respected artists.”