Your word is your bond......straight forward and simple......just not @ Bowie's. Traveled 613 miles from FL to give my son, who is already a paid professional singer, to perform @ Bowie's. We got there early and he put his name on the list for open mike and secured the second spot. We were then told it was starting an hour later than normal so we agreed to come back, after he sang at a far better small town venue. So we did. The singer/band in first position failed to show so he was first up. Unfortunately, the band did not know many cover songs and so they were going to play two and then he would join the band with Drive by Incubus or Creep by Radiohead. The first band finished and suddenly another band comes on and my son was told he would sing after this band did three songs. I personally watched him shake hands with the manager in charge of open mike. That band finished and he was shoeing the next band on and my Son again asked him why he was not going and received many absurd excuses. My Son had had enough of the abject failure and it was time to leave. We mentioned our sincere displeasure to the waitress and she attempted to engage a male manager, who may have been part owner, and he merely shrugged his shoulders and demonstrated no concern for this outrageous treatment. The waitress was still concerned and grabbed a woman in the back who was likely the wife of the owner and she attempted to bring a resolution. The original buffoon manager suddenly and nervously arrived in the conversation offering excuses, but failing to admit that he had failed to manage the talent appropriately. The woman manager/owner attempted to back her manager saying the band didn't know any of his songs. My Son cut her off and said that's funny because they had two ready to go actually. The management was only interested in having a circular conversation and made no real attempt to address our concerns. The waitress was excellent but David Bowie would not be impressed by the poor services and lack of cleanliness in his dive bar. This management will not survive even if Bowie's does which appears unlikely. If you like thrash metal maybe this is your place. Avoid @ all costs. We had a much better time @ Kid Rock's bar a few blocks over.
Daniel Webster
Don't go to Open Mic on Wednesday nights,clown who runs it is a total Joker! Doesn't follow the sign up list like professionals at other establishments do. This Clown tells people on the list their next, but then let's his buddies cut the line! Terrible food as well. It will most likely close soon!
Carlos Angel
Great live music! I ordered a Bowie's burger with fries and these fries were amazing! They were hand cut waffle fries that tasted fresh and so freaking delicious! ?
Sara Durgerian
I sat at the bar and ordered a beer to watch a band play. I was enjoying the band and my beer. After about 10-15 minutes, I was rudely told by someone who appeared to work there to get off my seat, as someone else was already sitting there, despite no evidence of the latter. This was appalling, and I felt embarrassed. Will not go there again.
Niko Todorov
Amazing atmosphere, epic venue, welcoming owner!
Faith James
Love this place! Payton and Michelle are the best!
Sara D
I sat at the bar and ordered a beer to watch a band play. I was enjoying the band and my beer. After about 10-15 minutes, I was rudely told by someone who appeared to work there to get off my seat, as someone else was already sitting there, despite no evidence of the latter. This was appalling, and I felt embarrassed. Will not go there again.
Janine Hassick
Loose Lips is amazing...great music fun times.
Tim Helton
Great little Bar off Broadway. The Closson Brothers played great classic & newer rock, place was not so packed you couldn't stand it, and.prices were reasonable!! We will.be back!!
Walked in and was immediately asked to leave for no reason. Profiled for looking poor. Despicable
Romina Torres
Best Rock bar in Nashville!! Great service great bands!!
Sherry Jones
Service sucked almost as bad as our food !!!! The entertainment was on point, the band absolutely jammed so I would sit at bar and skip on eating next time !!
Niko Grisel Todorov
Amazing atmosphere, epic venue, welcoming owner!
Tennessee RockMom
Bowie's is AWESOME! Always great live music, fantastic staff, full bar upstairs and down and the food is really good! Even stepping outside for a breather is cool. Loads of people walk by. Music City Stones is a must seek band! Contagan is a great 80s hair metal cover band, catch them on their rare appearances for sure! And Payton is the most fantastic bartender!
Your word is your bond......straight forward and simple......just not @ Bowie's. Traveled 613 miles from FL to give my son, who is already a paid professional singer, to perform @ Bowie's. We got there early and he put his name on the list for open mike and secured the second spot. We were then told it was starting an hour later than normal so we agreed to come back, after he sang at a far better small town venue. So we did. The singer/band in first position failed to show so he was first up. Unfortunately, the band did not know many cover songs and so they were going to play two and then he would join the band with Drive by Incubus or Creep by Radiohead. The first band finished and suddenly another band comes on and my son was told he would sing after this band did three songs. I personally watched him shake hands with the manager in charge of open mike. That band finished and he was shoeing the next band on and my Son again asked him why he was not going and received many absurd excuses. My Son had had enough of the abject failure and it was time to leave. We mentioned our sincere displeasure to the waitress and she attempted to engage a male manager, who may have been part owner, and he merely shrugged his shoulders and demonstrated no concern for this outrageous treatment. The waitress was still concerned and grabbed a woman in the back who was likely the wife of the owner and she attempted to bring a resolution. The original buffoon manager suddenly and nervously arrived in the conversation offering excuses, but failing to admit that he had failed to manage the talent appropriately. The woman manager/owner attempted to back her manager saying the band didn't know any of his songs. My Son cut her off and said that's funny because they had two ready to go actually. The management was only interested in having a circular conversation and made no real attempt to address our concerns. The waitress was excellent but David Bowie would not be impressed by the poor services and lack of cleanliness in his dive bar. This management will not survive even if Bowie's does which appears unlikely. If you like thrash metal maybe this is your place. Avoid @ all costs. We had a much better time @ Kid Rock's bar a few blocks over.
Don't go to Open Mic on Wednesday nights,clown who runs it is a total Joker! Doesn't follow the sign up list like professionals at other establishments do. This Clown tells people on the list their next, but then let's his buddies cut the line! Terrible food as well. It will most likely close soon!
Great live music! I ordered a Bowie's burger with fries and these fries were amazing! They were hand cut waffle fries that tasted fresh and so freaking delicious! ?
I sat at the bar and ordered a beer to watch a band play. I was enjoying the band and my beer. After about 10-15 minutes, I was rudely told by someone who appeared to work there to get off my seat, as someone else was already sitting there, despite no evidence of the latter. This was appalling, and I felt embarrassed. Will not go there again.
Amazing atmosphere, epic venue, welcoming owner!
Love this place! Payton and Michelle are the best!
I sat at the bar and ordered a beer to watch a band play. I was enjoying the band and my beer. After about 10-15 minutes, I was rudely told by someone who appeared to work there to get off my seat, as someone else was already sitting there, despite no evidence of the latter. This was appalling, and I felt embarrassed. Will not go there again.
Loose Lips is amazing...great music fun times.
Great little Bar off Broadway. The Closson Brothers played great classic & newer rock, place was not so packed you couldn't stand it, and.prices were reasonable!! We will.be back!!
Saw a badass Zeppelin cover band there! ????️?⚡
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Walked in and was immediately asked to leave for no reason.
Profiled for looking poor. Despicable
Best Rock bar in Nashville!! Great service great bands!!
Service sucked almost as bad as our food !!!! The entertainment was on point, the band absolutely jammed so I would sit at bar and skip on eating next time !!
Amazing atmosphere, epic venue, welcoming owner!
Bowie's is AWESOME! Always great live music, fantastic staff, full bar upstairs and down and the food is really good! Even stepping outside for a breather is cool. Loads of people walk by. Music City Stones is a must seek band! Contagan is a great 80s hair metal cover band, catch them on their rare appearances for sure! And Payton is the most fantastic bartender!
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