-

Indie Rock Legends Pavement Play First Nashville Shows in 32 Years, July 27 & 28 at The Ryman
Though never the mainstream superstars of some of their ’90s rock peers, California-formed Pavement are, arguably, the decade’s most influential and iconic indie band, whose prolific yet brief decade-long initial run helped shape modern indie rock in immeasurable ways. Formed in 1989, initially as a studio project (they’d fill out…
-
![[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Pavement w/ Soccer Mommy | July 28 @ The Ryman](https://nocountryfornewnashville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pavement-2026-1800.jpeg)
[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Pavement w/ Soccer Mommy | July 28 @ The Ryman
Though never the mainstream superstars of some of their ’90s rock peers, California-formed Pavement are, arguably, the decade’s most influential and iconic indie band, whose prolific yet brief decade-long initial run helped shape modern indie rock in immeasurable ways. Formed in 1989, initially as a studio project (they’d fill out…
-
![[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Kurt Vile and the Violators w/ Being Dead | July 18 @ The Ryman](https://nocountryfornewnashville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kurt-Vile-2026-1800-Credit-Eleanor-Petry.jpg)
[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Kurt Vile and the Violators w/ Being Dead | July 18 @ The Ryman
Hailing from Philadelphia, indie rocker Kurt Vile spent a couple of decades properly honing his earnest, lo-fi sound before rising to fame, first gravitating towards music in his teens, writing on a gifted banjo, and distributing self-recorded bedroom tapes, before early years of bouncing around labels and organically growing a modest following.…
-
![REVIEW: Haute & Freddy | 6.7.26 @ Exit/In [PHOTOS]](https://nocountryfornewnashville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Haute-Freddy-ExitIn-6-7-26-Credit-Mary-Beth-Blankenship-102.jpg)
REVIEW: Haute & Freddy | 6.7.26 @ Exit/In [PHOTOS]
Haute & Freddyw/ Rubin BrothersExit/In; Nashville, TNJune 7, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. At this point in my journey as a music fan and critic, I’ve probably seen thousands of live performances, so it’s exceedingly rare to attend a show that doesn’t remind me at least…
-

PHOTOS: Cage the Elephant w/ Dexter and The Moonrocks | 6.5.26 @ rocknite at JBJ’s
rocknite: Cage the Elephantw/ Dexter and The MoonrocksJBJ’s; Nashville, TNJune 5, 2026 Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship As we previewed last week, monthly alt rock showcase series rocknite just threw their biggest Nashville event yet, trading their usual local and up-and-coming artist event at Skinny Dennis for a massive, three-stage takeover…
-

Buzzworthy Art Rockers The Last Dinner Party Make Nashville Debut, Tonight, June 10, at The Pinnacle with Automatic
Boasting a sound that channels era-spanning art rock, hook-laden indie rock, and maximaist and baroque indie pop, breakout London-based group The Last Dinner Party have been a captivating new fixture in the rock scene since first capturing our attention with fantastic debut single “Nothing Matters,” in 2023, followed by acclaimed…
-

No Country’s Guide to Bonnaroo 2026: Nashville Roundup
Bonnaroo week is upon us! A festival that feels like it’s ever evolving, this is a pivotal year for ‘Roo, which will see some significant changes after last year’s unfortunate rainout, including infrastructure improvements, a scaled-back capacity, and a smaller lineup (particularly on Thursday). We’ll have to wait until we’re on…
-

No Country’s Guide to Bonnaroo 2026: 15 Must-See Sunday Performances
Bonnaroo week is upon us! A festival that feels like it’s ever evolving, this is a pivotal year for ‘Roo, which will see some significant changes after last year’s unfortunate rainout, including infrastructure improvements, a scaled-back capacity, and a smaller lineup (particularly on Thursday). We’ll have to wait until we’re on…




![Phoebe Bridgers to Play Bridgestone Arena Oct. 10+11 [UPDATED]](https://nocountryfornewnashville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Phoebe-Bridgers-2026-1800-Credit-Olof-Grind.jpg)

