But being in Nashville – my commercial piano degree focused in Jazz studies – I learned so many new genres.”Now, Lawrie wants to share his Nashville experience with his Northern Kentucky friends. He is bringing Nashville to Newport. In conjunction with The Point/Arc — the 53-year-old non-profit agency that services individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) – he has created The Point/Arc Festival, Point-Fest. John Lawrie says he currently tours with artists as well as produces music and teaches piano. On Saturday, September 27th he will make his second home – Nashville — his first in Newport – at The Point/Arc’s Point-Fest.