16 Best Places for Live Music in Nashville | Condé Nast Traveler

"The Wash at Eastside Bowl is housed in a renovated Kmart store, completely renovated with a decidedly retro vibe. That means it has room for almost everyone in its music venue/bowling alley/bar/restaurant/arcade—and in a laid-back, but also high-energy spot. The 750-person capacity venue has a private balcony area for high rollers, but the essence of The Wash is a music-brings-everyone together ethos. It particularly shines during industry events like AmericanaFest. Peep the décor details, like the bowling-pin patterned wallpaper and 1960-style light fixtures. It's a standing-room only venue, so you come to dance and get as close to the stage as possible, not to sit. Some artists may ask that temporary seating be brought in, but for the most part you’ll be standing in a crowd." - Kristin Luna,Margaret Littman