Looking for a Nashville DJ night worth staying out late for? The next three weeks bring a Cut Copy DJ set in the Gulch, Cat Dealers in Five Points, a hometown DJ showcase at Cannery Hall and a Sunday soul session at the Hutton Hotel. Here is our Nashville DJ guide from now through the first weekend of December, picked by the people who book DJs for a living.
Our November things-to-do guide already covered Madeon, TVBOO and Subtronics. This one goes deeper on the dance floor.
Jazz House at Night We Met (Wed., Nov. 11)
Midweek and free. Night We Met at 114 12th Ave. N. in the Gulch runs Jazz House on Wednesday night, which is exactly what it sounds like: warm chords, live-feeling grooves and a four-on-the-floor kick underneath. It's the right call for a Wednesday when you want a cocktail and a little shuffle without a full-send weekend night. (Do615)
Cut Copy DJ Set at Night We Met (Thu., Nov. 12)
Dan Whitford, the voice of Australian band Cut Copy, steps behind the decks on Thursday at 9 p.m. His sets mix new dance music with classic rock, pop and disco, so expect the kind of left turn that makes a room cheer. He has remixed everyone from Maroon 5 to The Presets and runs his own label, Cutters Records. It's 21 and up, and Night We Met validates parking at the 1200 Broadway garage. (Do615)
Same room, next week: Bag Raiders play Night We Met on Thursday, November 19. Yes, the "Shooting Stars" guys. You know what song you're waiting for. (Do615)
Cat Dealers at The Office (Sat., Nov. 14)
International duo Cat Dealers bring over a billion streams and eight straight years on DJ Mag's Top 100 to The Office at 604 Gallatin Ave. in Five Points. These two have played Tomorrowland and EDC, and now they're squeezing that energy into one of East Nashville's underground rooms. Doors at 10 p.m. Pace yourself at dinner. (Do615)
House of Feels at Cannery Hall (Fri., Nov. 20)
This is the one we're most excited about. House of Feels takes over the Cannery Hall main stage at 1 Cannery Row with a lineup of Nashville's own: Maeday, Vanguard, Umoya, Nashville Black Market and Nashfeels. Music runs 8 to 11 p.m. Local DJs on a big stage is a good sign for the scene, and the more people who show up, the more of these we get. Bring your friends who swear Nashville only plays country. (Nashville Music Calendar)
If you like it louder, Dion Timmer brings heavy bass to The Mil at Cannery Hall the next night, Saturday, November 21. (Do615)
Analog Soul at the Hutton Hotel (Sun., Nov. 29)
Thanksgiving weekend needs a soft landing. Lovenoise hosts Analog Soul at Analog inside the Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave., with Shelldhn, Will Davenport and Joe Major The DJ. Doors at 7, music from 8 to 11. Think of it as dessert after the leftovers: R&B, soul and hip-hop in a proper listening room. (Nashville Music Calendar)
Gimme Gimme Disco at Exit/In (Fri., Dec. 4)
Kick off December at Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Place. Gimme Gimme Disco runs 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., it's 18 and up, and tickets are about $24. The name tells you the assignment. Wear something with sequins, and know every word to the chorus. (Nashville Music Calendar)
Bring a Nashville DJ to Your Own Party
Every night on this list works for the same reason. Someone read the room and played the right record at the right time. That's the job, whether it's a club in the Gulch or your company's holiday party in a hotel ballroom. FOMO Entertainment books Nashville DJs, live bands, hosts and photographers for corporate events, weddings and grand openings, and we handled the full music program at V Modern Italian in the Gulch. Holiday season dates are going fast, so if you're still sorting out December, start with our Nashville corporate holiday party guide or see our services.
Quick Answers
Where can I hear house music in Nashville?
Night We Met in the Gulch books DJ nights most weekends, including a free Jazz House night on Nov. 11. The Office in Five Points books touring electronic acts, and House of Feels puts a lineup of Nashville DJs on the Cannery Hall main stage on November 20.
What are the best DJ nights in Nashville this month?
Our picks are Cut Copy's DJ set on Nov. 12, Cat Dealers on Nov. 14, Bag Raiders on Nov. 19, House of Feels on Nov. 20 and Analog Soul at the Hutton Hotel on Nov. 29.
How much does it cost to book a DJ in Nashville?
With FOMO, DJs start at $100 an hour and live music starts at $200 an hour. We send quotes within 24 hours and can book with as little as 2 days' notice.
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