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GameDay Cafe' 2025

Save the date!
Thursday May 15, 2025

Our Second GameDay Cafe, a Singer Songwriter
Event that guarantees not to disappoint once again!

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Spinoff From the Beloved Annual

"Songbird Cafe"

History of The Songbird Cafe

The Songbird Café’ began with an idea or “vision” that came from Jimmy Stevenson, of Southern Way Catering and Ricky Wright, formerly with Hootie and the Blowfish. The two of them envisioned a quaint evening of entertainment centered around a singer, songwriter style event.

Stevenson and Wright drew inspiration from the world-renowned Bluebird Café, a 90-seat venue, located in a small strip mall outside of downtown Nashville. The Bluebird’s stage has been graced by legends such as, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kris Kristofferson, Carole King, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Taylor Swift, and many more.

After research, many discussions, and a lot of determination, The Songbird Café went from a vision to a reality in October of 2001 with the first live performance featuring Mark Bryan, Patrick Davis, and Edwin McCain. From there it was history!

Over two decades later, October 2024 will mark the 23rd annual Songbird Café Event; An event that has been filled with the soulful tunes and heartfelt lyrics of artists like Darius Rucker, Kevn Kenny, Ed Roland, Edwin McCain, Hobart Trotter, Glenn Phillips, Tift Merritt, Radney Foster, Don Dixon, Ken Block & Andrew Copeland, Patrick Davis, Emerson Hart, Angie Aparo, and countless others.

Beyond the celebration of music, the Songbird Cafe was established to benefit local charities in the Midlands. For more than two decades, the event has raised over two million dollars in support of the charities. This would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors combined with the incredible talent showcased on our stage by the vast array of artists.

In addition to our annual event held in October of each year, we are pleased to announce that we are preparing for our 1st annual spring event - The Game Day Cafe that will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024 at The Founders Zone, Williams Brice Stadium.

We invite you to join us in supporting local charities and fostering the growth of our cultural tapestry. Become a part of the Songbird family, and let's create harmonious moments that resonate with the hearts of our community.

Following is a list of The Songbird Cafes’ many singers, songwriters, producers, and everything else in between.

 

Past Artists

Darius Rucker
Marc Broussard
Jason Michael Carroll
Radney Foster
Kevn Kinny - Drivin N Cryin
Javier Colon
Kristan Bush  Sugarland
Chase Rice
Channing Wison
Tift Merritt
James Otto
Paul Sanchez - Cowboy Mouth
Frances Dunnery

Edwin McCain
Ashley Campbell
Wyatt Durrette
 Emerson Hart - Tonic
Mark Bryan - Hootie & The Blowfish
Peter Holsapple
Patrick Davis
Cody Webb
Levi Lowery
Sarah Ross
Larry Stewart - Restless Heart
Ken Block & Andrew Copeland - Sister Hazel
Gabe Dixon

Angie Aparo
Coffey Anderson
Don Dixon & Marti Jones
Doug Jones - Craven Melon
David Ryan Harris
Ed Roland - Collective Soul
Glenn Phillips - Toad the Wet Sprocket
Jim Lauderdale
Brian "GB" Leighton
Donnie Reis
Tyler Mechem - Crowfield
Tim Nichols

 

The Game Day Cafe - 2024

FEATURED ARTISTS

Patrick Davis

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David Ryan Harris

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Gabe Dixon

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Channing Wilson

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"Is your organization interested in supporting a vibrant night of music and community engagement? As a sponsor, this event not only promises great exposure but also contributes to a meaningful cause!"

For additional information please contact:
Anne.wright@uss.salvationarmy.org
office - 803-765-0260
cell - 803-315-4417