Christen Ball: The Late Great - Single Release Show x 3
Alternative rockers Sean C. Kennedy, Jonny Lucas and Christen Ball perform debuts of their new tunes with a full band.
Friends make the best music together. The UK's Jonny Lucas has a unique brand of alternative rock. He is a producer for Christen Ball, new Nashville Basement Stage artist who's dream is to open for Alanis Morissette. Scotland's Sean C. Kennedy likes classic cars and classic rock.
Each of them have new music out. You won't hear this style much in Nashville or anywhere. They will bring their full bands for showcase sets at one of Nashville's hidden gems - The Late Great cocktail lounge in the heart of Music Row behind the Virgin Hotel.
VIP tickets are available for $30 for early admission - where attendees can select among reserved VIP seats, meet the artists and enjoy an intimate acoustic preview. Doors for VIP ticket holders open at 6pm.
General admission tickets are only $20. GA ticket may be standing room or first-come seating. Doors for GA ticket holders open at 7pm.
The full band shows start at 7:30pm.
It's safe to say she's a true powerhouse in the world of alternative music.” - Jonny Lucas (Round Corner Music Group)
Christen Ball is digging her own lane as an alternative rock artist in Nashville, combining high-energy performances with down-to-earth storytelling. Her self-described sound, “A Sonic Time Machine to 1997,” features intricate chord structures and introspective lyrics, drawing inspiration from Alanis Morissette, Jeff Buckley, The Moody Blues, and Radiohead.
With a fan-and-friend-funded record in the works, new original music continues to flow. Her release, “Blue,” has surpassed 6 million views on TikTok, and her single, “Invisible,” held the #1 spot on one of Amazon Music’s Alternative editorial playlists.
In 2025, Christen was a featured artist at the 28th Annual Jeff Buckley Tribute in Chicago, where Mary Guibert called her set “brilliant.” She also sang with rising star Mae Estes on the Luke Bryan tour (including Hersheypark Stadium) and opened for legendary rock band The Babys at Franklin Theatre.
In 2026, Christen was selected to be an artist member of Nashville Basement Stage, a patron organization supporting independent artists in Nashville.
An international performer, she has brought her music to the UK, Israel, India, Haiti, and China, and regularly performs throughout the U.S. and her hometown of Nashville, connecting with listeners who still believe that music is art.