In May, McLemore (785 Canyon Ridge Rd., Rising Fawn, GA) kicked off The McLemore Songwriters Series, a monthly concert series running through Oct. + featuring acclaimed songwriters from Nashville and beyond.

These artists have written + collaborated with the likes of Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Jimmy Buffet, Jewel, Lady A, Alison Krauss, and more. Together, they have sold tens of millions of albums, had numerous no. 1 songs, and won multiple Grammy Awards, Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, and Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.

Here are 3 shows you can catch at McLemore this month:

Sunrise Cuban Jazz Quartet

🗓️ Thurs., Sept. 2
🕗 7 p.m.
🎟️ $40+
🎶 This quartet specializes mainly in music in the style of Buena Vista Social Club, Benny Moré, and other greats of Cuban and Latin American music. Various members of Sunrise have toured with artists, including The Mavericks, Puerto Rican singer Jerry Rivera and as members of Sierra Maestra. Tickets here.

James Otto

🗓️ Thurs., Sept. 16
🕗 7 p.m.
🎟️ $30+
🎶 James released the album “Sunset Man” in 2008, which peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. That same year, he co-wrote the Jamey Johnson hit “In Color,” which was nominated for a Grammy and awarded Song of The Year by both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. He’s also penned songs for Trace Adkins, Randy Owen, and the Zac Brown Band. Tickets here.

The Charlton Singleton Jazz Quartet

🗓️ Thurs., Sept. 30
🕗 7 p.m.
🎟️ $40+
🎶 Trumpeter, composer + bandleader Charlton Singleton has performed in France, Great Britain, Scotland, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, The Netherlands, and all over the US. In 2018, his quintet Ranky Tanky reached the top of the Billboard, iTunes, and Amazon Contemporary Jazz charts with their self-titled debut recording. Their sophomore effort, “Good Time,” was nominated for a Grammy Award. Charlton has shared the stage and worked with some of the most talented entertainers in the world, from Bobby McFerrin to Slide Hampton to Darius Rucker. Tickets here.

See The McLemore Songwriters Series’ full 2021 lineup. Ⓟ