Today we’d like to introduce you to Jay Peeper- Nashville Night In Orlando.
Hi Jay, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I have always enjoyed the live music atmosphere and how it brings people together. Having been a fan of country music for a long time (and music in general), what I think is so interesting is the stories and what maybe inspired the songs to be written. It could be a past experience, a relationship, a conversation, whatever it is, to hear the stories behind the songs I have always thought to be interesting. Nobody shares the stories better than songwriters from Nashville. I thought our community might be interested in having a “Nashville” experience and so Nashville Night In Orlando was born.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The response from friends, family, friends of friends, songwriters and the overall Orlando community has been amazing. The sponsors that believed in the vision of Nashville Night have been critical in providing this experience. I can’t thank Harry Buffalo enough for their support as well in making this vision a reality.
I guess a good problem to have is most of these shows sell out. I wish I could seat more people but part of the experience at Nashville Night In Orlando is providing that intimate songwriter’s round experience. It’s not a concert; it’s a show where these artists bring you into their world of country music.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Nashville Night In Orlando was built to bring some of Nashville’s best songwriters to Orlando. At one of these shows, you will hear the stories behind some of country music’s biggest hits from yesterday, today and songs that you might soon hear on the radio. Our goal is to host a show about every 6-8 weeks.
What makes Nashville Night In Orlando so special is the intimate setting of the show. The audience is asked to use their best “movie theatre” etiquette so all of us can hear the details of what created these awesome songs. During these shows, you could hear what inspired the write and how a big time artists got their hands on it to record it for radio.
I take a lot of pride in trying to create an organized and a unique experience for those that attend and the songwriters. Nashville Night In Orlando has grown a lot since 2018 and I am sincerely humbled by the response from this community. Our goal is to continue to bring some of Nashville’s best songwriters to Orlando and to provide the best experience for those that attend.
Since we started Nashville Night In Orlando in May 2018 (taking most of 2020 off), we have held 12 shows that has featured over 50 #1 hits along with numerous hits that have made the charts.
TESTIMONIALS- “Jay Peeper has created an amazing songwriters venue with Nashville Night In Orlando. The time I played there, it felt like I was performing at a Garth Brooks show because the audience sang along with me to all my songs. For a songwriter, that is the highest compliment and gift you can get at a show. Jay has nurtured the right environment for that magic interaction to take place between the performers and the audience. I can’t wait to get back there and do it again.” – Kent Blazy (Hall Of Fame songwriter, wrote multiple #1 hits for Garth Brooks and #1 Hit for Chris Young)
“Nashville Night in Orlando is a truly Nashville-esque experience. Songwriter “in the round” shows are starting to gain popularity across the country, and Jay Peeper was on the forefront of seeing what that experience can bring to an audience. The lineups are literally Hall of Fame, and the event is always top-notch start to finish. Orlando is lucky to have these shows as a part of their entertainment community.”- Tyler Reeve (#1 hits recorded by Luke Combs, Brett Young).
Pricing:
- Reserved Downstairs Tables – $160 per show
- Reserved Booths Downstairs – $200 per show
- Upstairs Reserved Tables – $140 per show
- General Admission – $30 per show
Contact Info:
- Email: nashvillenightinorlando@gmail.com
- Website: www.nashvillenightorlando.com (being built as we speak)
- Instagram: nashville_night_in_orlando
- Facebook: @Nashville Night In Orlando
