Created to help visitors and locals locate live music venues throughout Music City, the app allows users to search for music by area of town or venue name, and will tell you exactly who's playing at each venue. There will also be a map function that will show you where the venues are as well as augmented reality feature that located the live music venue options located nearest to you. The app's calendar, powered by NowPlayingNashville.com, will search live music events up to 14 days out.
The app will include a music player that allows you to listen to and download featured songs. It also includes a rotating 'featured events' section that highlights bug music events taking place in the city and a store to purchase Music City merchandise.
The Live Music Guide app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and requires iOS 4.3 or later. The app will also be available on Android soon. You can download the app from the iTunes store by seraching 'Nashville Live Music'.
"People come to Nashville because they want to experience the live music played here every night," said Bruce Spyridion, President of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau. "We want to make it easy for them to find and consume the music. With 120 venues, you don't have to be a music insider to know all the best places to hear Nashville's amazing live music."
The Nashville Live Music Guide app is available to download
here.