Live music is not in short supply in Music City. Everywhere you go someone is playing something. And, usually it is something to which you might want to listen. But the shows that really capture the essence of the creativity and talent of Nashville are more rare and farther between. Music City Roots, a live radio show broadcast from the beloved Loveless Cafe (8400 Hwy. 100), is one of those must-see experiences.

On Wednesdays the two-hour radio show continues the city’s traditional of live musical production both in person and on the air waves of the legendary WSM-AM yep, that’s the same station that broadcasts the Grand Ole Opry). The guests change every week, but the vibe doesn’t.

Each show features a cross-section of artists—not just country, but bluegrass, folk, alternative, jazz and more—playing live sets, followed by a jam with most of the performers on stage at the same time at the end of the night. Upcoming artists include Chuck Mead (Sept. 8), The Grascals (Sept. 29) and Kristi Rose and Fats Kaplin (Dec. 8). Think of this as a younger, hipper, more laid-back Opry, with a chance to buy signed CDs and mingle with musicians and audience members throughout the night. Tickets are just $10 for adults, $5 for students and kids ages 6-to-18, and free for little kids.

In between acts journalist Craig Havighurst interviews the stars and the soon-to-be-stars about their influences and their music. The general admission shows take place in the Loveless barn, which means you can grab a pile of that mouth-watering Loveless fried chicken, plus some of their flaky biscuits, and eat while you listen to the show.