In a city known around the world for massive arena shows, neon-lit productions, and high-priced tickets, a uniquely personal musical tradition is finding a new home in Henderson’s food and beverage scene. Nashville Comes Home Live brings the intimate charm of Music City’s legendary listening rooms straight to Wahoo’s on Eastern, located at 10430 S. Eastern Ave. By taking over the restaurant floor and blending storytelling, live music, and dining, the event creates an evening where local food culture and original songwriting come together.
The concept was born out of a desire to bring the spirit of traditional Nashville songwriter rounds to Southern Nevada while celebrating the area's own culinary and creative talents.
“I've always loved Nashville's songwriter culture,” says Coby Sherlock, founder and producer of Nashville Comes Home Live. “There is something completely different about hearing a great song directly from the person who wrote it and then hearing the story of how that song came to be. You can walk into a Nashville listening room and sit just feet away from unbelievably talented writers. You may hear a song you recognize, or it could be something you've never heard before, but suddenly you have a connection to it because you've met the person who created it and heard the story behind it. I kept thinking, 'Why can't we have that experience here?'”
Rather than creating a standard concert environment, Coby and his team reimagine the layout of Wahoo’s on Eastern, converting the space into an engaging venue where dining is an integral part of the night.
“We transform the restaurant into an intimate listening room where the audience is just feet away from the artists,” Coby explains. “Food and drinks are naturally part of the experience. You can have dinner, order a cocktail, bring friends and enjoy an incredible night of music without ever feeling like you're sitting in a traditional concert venue. One of my favorite things is looking around during a show and seeing people put their phones down and really listen.”
Each show date features two indoor performances at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., with the evening moving upstairs afterward for a rooftop after-party.
“One of the unique things about Nashville Comes Home Live is that the night really has two different experiences,” Coby notes. “The performances themselves take place inside Wahoo’s... Then, following our 8 p.m. show, the experience moves upstairs for our rooftop after-party sponsored by Jim Beam. That's when the energy shifts. You go from an intimate listening-room experience downstairs to being outside overlooking Henderson and the Las Vegas Strip, having a drink, spending time with friends and getting the opportunity to connect with other guests and often the artists you just watched perform.”
Central to the project's mission is creating a collaborative platform where established touring songwriters share the stage with regional musicians.
“We also love bringing Nashville artists together with incredible talent from our own community,” Coby says. “There is a real culture of original music and songwriting here in Southern Nevada that deserves a platform, and putting those artists in the round alongside writers from Nashville creates something special.”
Beyond the music and food, the event offers local residents an accessible alternative to typical Strip entertainment.
“Our community doesn’t have to pay to park to be here, and we’ve intentionally kept the experience affordable so it’s accessible to everyone,” Coby says. “Guests can enjoy a great meal and reasonably priced tickets, making it easy to come out and have a full night without breaking the bank. It’s a completely different experience from going to the Strip... where costs can quickly add up with high ticket prices, parking fees, and expensive food and beverage minimums.”
Looking ahead, November and December show dates and artist lineups will be announced soon. Guests can visit the Nashville Comes Home Live website (nashvillecomeshomelive.com) and follow its social media channels for future show dates, lineup announcements, and tickets.
“We're really just getting started,” Coby says. “We want people to come for the music, stay for the stories and leave feeling like they experienced a little piece of Nashville right here at home.”