BRANSON’S HOME FOR ORIGINAL MUSIC UP-CLOSE • PERSONAL • UNPLUGGED

The Nest is a cozy, intimate venue designed to showcase the original music scene. Featuring both emerging artists and seasoned professionals, The Nest offers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere where the audience can immerse themselves in the music without distractions. With a seating capacity of just 50, it provides an up-close and personal experience, allowing artists to connect intimately with their audience and fosters a sense of closeness and community. Come and experience the magic of live music in its purest form at The Nest.

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Darby Dougherty

Saturday, May 18

In a world where people constantly live behind masks, Darby Dougherty unashamedly takes her mask off and invites her listeners to do the same. Dougherty is an up-and-coming pop singer-songwriter with a vision to honestly express the human experience through music. Whether through up-tempo beats that embrace the energy of freedom or through contemplative ballads that help the heart heal, Darby seeks to give a voice to those who feel like they don’t have the words to speak. Dougherty is currently working on her first EP, “Finally Arrived,” which will be the official start of her professional artistic journey, establishing her as a positive voice for this generation and generations to come.

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The HOOKED! Songwriting Contest is Southwest Missouri's premier songwriting competition, presented by Prince Ivan and The Nest. This contest brings together ten songwriters with celebrity judges and a live audience in an interactive style show. HOOKED! is all about searching for America's next hit song, no matter the style or genre. 

About


When Tom and Andrea Brett opened a beautiful new medical office in the heart of Branson, they noticed a special conference room that wasn't living up to its potential. As musicians and songwriters, and hosts to many "jam jams" in the basement of their own home, they began to envision this space as a venue for aspiring artists who might be intimidated by large stages, but need a place to hone their craft. They also realized that there are many professional musicians who would love a small, intimate place to share their music - where they could be more personal with their audience. Inspired by the rustic decor of their beautiful clinic in the Ozarks, and the concept of a nest being a place to be nurtured in, fly away from, and return to, the name "The Nest," was born.

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