Our thriving concert and event space AB Hillsboro Village is Nashville’s only woman-owned music venue. Co-helmed by music industry dealmaker Marcie Allen Van Mol and Derek Van Mol, AB has hosted hundreds of events since opening its doors to music in March 2023 including performances by legends and rising stars alike — Steve Earle, Grace Bowers, Dierks Bentley, Caitlyn Smith, Joy Oladokun, and many more. 

As the name suggests, AB is nestled in the heart of Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s most vibrant cultural hubs. It’s just across the street from the historic Belcourt Theatre, one of the original locations of the Grand Ole Opry.

In addition to a slate of concerts open to the public, AB is available to rent for a wide range of events — whether it's a record release celebration, an opening night gala for a film festival, a wedding reception, speaker,  fundraiser, or party. Stepping inside, you’ll experience luxe speakeasy vibes courtesy of Derek's DVM Development and Savage Interior Design. The 2023 refresh of our nearly 4000 square foot space includes a 28’ marble bar, 12’ x 12’ x 3’ custom stage, a music-themed dressing room, two spacious boldly wallpapered restrooms, and more.

Our 2023 transformation from go-to restaurant Anzie Blue into a celebrated inclusive music and event space AB Hillsboro Village has earned a wealth of headlines from The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Variety, and other national and local media for its bookings, aesthetics, and focus on community and diversity.

May 2023’s alternative prom for non-binary high schooler B Hayes won Best of Nashville honors from The Nashville Scene. A viral Pride Month flash mob in partnership with Bob’s Dance Shop earned over 60 million views across social media in June 2023. September included the massive free Labor Day AB Block Party festival and AB’s debut as an official AMERICANAFEST venue. April 2024 brought AB’s debut as a Tin Pan South venue.

For wife-and-husband co-owners Marcie Allen and Derek Van Mol, AB aligns with their life-long desire to foster a diverse and inclusive space for their community to come together to enjoy all types of music. It was an especially natural transition for Marcie Allen Van Mol, a 30-year music industry veteran who has done everything from producing music festivals (Dancin’ In the District, On the Bricks) to securing brand partnerships on behalf artists including the Rolling Stones, Khalid, Katy Perry, Peso Pluma, and Billy Joel.

“As a Nashville native, I’ve always loved how much our city embraces music,” says Marcie Allen Van Mol. “But Derek and I have also always been acutely aware that our community craved a place that embraced a much more diverse array of music and culture. We’re proud AB has been able to welcome everything from a series of Drag Experiences to monthly Women of Country showcases.”

If you’re interested in booking AB, please email Derek@AnzieBlue.com
If you’re interested in attending an event at AB, check out our list of upcoming events.