The Music City Motor Jam is a one day music and motor sports festival in Nashville, TN that will culminate with an evening at the Lane Motor Museum on June 27th, 2009. The event includes a scenic driving tour, show and shine, and live music from both the Jody Nardone jazz quartet and the All Star Motor Jam Band.
The Music City Motor Jam, is a celebration of pre-1973 classic cars and bikes. During the day there will be a grand driving tour following the beautiful Nachez Trace that will take participants to a private car collection where they will enjoy a Tennessee style summer lunch. At the end of the excursion, participants will make their way over scenic Tennessee back roads to arrive at the Lane Motor Museum where they will be treated to a private museum tour and gourmet banquet.
There will be a raffle drawing for music and automotive memorabilia as well as a preview display of auction items to raise money for the AMP Education. Items will include an autographed Signature Fender Stratocaster donated for the event by Eric Clapton; autographed sheet metal and other NASCAR memorabilia from Dale Earnhardt Jr. and others ; VIP tickets and passes to an upcoming NASCAR race, VIP tickets to Nashville stars’ concerts and much more. The AMP Education program provides auto workshops for kids across the US.
The large parking area at the museum will host the Motor Jam’s Show and Shine. Guests can also enjoy the celebrity all star band featuring some of Nashville’s most talented and accomplished musicians and performers.
“Music and cars have always been a passion of mine” said co-founder Henry Astor. “So when I met Nashville guitarist and car enthusiast David Steele I saw the perfect opportunity to bring these two things together in the perfect location”. Astor’s other passion, educating the next generation of automotive pioneers, fits neatly into the event and he has been flattered by the huge support he has gotten. “It was a huge honor to have Eric [Clapton] donate a signed guitar for my program especially as he rarely does it. But he’s a car guy who appreciates what we’re trying to do for the next generation. Same with Dale [Earnhardt Jr.] To me it’s the ultimate endorsement from two of my heroes.”
Event partner David Steele sees the event as an excuse to bring together friends who are both musicians and motor heads and to celebrate their cars and hold an impromptu jam session. “It’s going to be a great night for everyone involved. I’m always meeting car enthusiasts who are equally passionate about good music and vice versa, so this feels like a real natural fit to me and a great opportunity to bring these two worlds together for all to enjoy,” claims Steele who has worked with such legendary artists as John Prine, Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch among others. He is currently touring with Gary Allen. “There’s going to be great music and great cars in a very unique location. I don’t think Nashville’s seen anything like this”. With an enthusiastic grin he added “this is going to be a lot of fun.”
The event is sponsored in part by Capital Automotive Reconditioning Services.
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Astor Motor Productions provides motor sport enthusiasts with a host of unique and exciting opportunities from which to enjoy and participate in the history of vintage auto and bike racing culture. Their classic motor tours, multimedia entertainment and quality brand products are designed to serve discerning race and auto enthusiasts with all their needs.
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Contact Information
Henry Astor
Tel: 646 2331559
