WHAT IT IS... CELEBRATING THE QUEEN OF SOUL - is a new concept Heidi Burson has created over the last 5 years to celebrate the music of Aretha Franklin. It encompasses jaw dropping powerhouse vocals and a 11 piece band which truly capture the essence of what Aretha did in her live performances. An unrivaled fantastic show you don't want to miss and you'll never forget! Come celebrate the Queen of Soul on her birthday weekend! HEIDI BURSON is a Nashville staple who has deservedly carved out a spot for herself in the soul music community here performing regularly in a gospel brunch at Hall's Chophouse every Sunday, Eddie V’s and has been featured at Bluebird Cafe, The Listening Room, 3rd & Lindsley and Sunday Night Soul at the 5 Spot. She draws her inspiration from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Jill Scott, Ray Charles and Carole King to name a few.
MATT MARTINO... We begin the night with an opening set from this fantastic songwriter and over all amazing human. Music was the first and is the purest expression of creativity for Matt. As his career began on a traditional path, he found success in Nashville as a songwriter and artist. Music from his debut release “Let it Shine” was featured in multiple network television shows, advertisements, an independent film, was featured on the Grammy ballot in six categories, received scores of positive reviews, and garnered the DISCovery Award from Music Row Magazine. Since then, Martino has forged ahead with a more non-traditional approach, and his music has become a soundtrack for his increasingly diverse, multi-faceted, life.