12th & Porter reopens in February

12th & Porter is back.

One year after closing its doors, the esteemed Nashville music venue will reopen on Feb. 5 with a concert featuring Chuck Mead & his Grassy Knoll Boys, JP Harris and the Howlin' Brothers.

Beyond that, the venue has nearly two dozen concerts on the calendar through the end of May, with headliners including Skid Row, Coolio, O-Town, Eleanor Friedberger and Bootsy Collins.

The venue is also launching a new free weekly showcase series. "The 12th and Porter House Show" will feature several local performers of all genres on Sunday nights — which will sound very familiar to anyone who frequented the "12 off 12th" series a decade ago.

After starting off as a well-regarded restaurant/venue in the mid-'80s, 12th & Porter soon evolved into a go-to spot for unsigned artists to "showcase" for record labels — country star Keith Urban and Nashville rockers Kings of Leon were among those who frequented its stage.

The venue's new owner, Infinity Restaurant Group, aims to make food a focus once again. A sign on the side of the building says the venue's kitchen will remain open until 3 a.m., but further food details have yet to be announced.

Tickets for 12th & Porter's grand reopening concert are $15 and on sale now.