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Pretty much all of Hard Working Americans’ creative output appeals to us here at No Country, which should be evident via a simple search on the web. For instance, several months ago we exposed you to the fantastic video for their track “Blackland Farmer” (here’s the link). As awesome as it was, it turns out…
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It’s not unusual for Exit/In to host a number a great performances during the holiday season, but their upcoming showcase this Thursday, Dec. 18 is definitely of particular note. That evening marks the second incarnation of Quixotic, a word that typically refers to a state of unrealistic idealism, though here acts as a title for an…
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Were you looking forward to Cusses at Exit/In next week? So were we, which is why it is with much sadness that we must impart the news that the group will not be performing at Quixotic II on Dec. 18. Fortunately, the rest of the bill (Hot Action Cop, Switchmen, and Asheira) are all still set to begin their show at 8 p.m. Furthermore,…
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Got a few minutes to kill? Well, we’ve got the perfect video for you. Birmingham based soul act St. Paul and the Broken Bones were recently given an opportunity to play their own NPR Tiny Desk Concert. If you’re unfamiliar with the Tiny Desk Concert series, it’s a popular series of performances put on by acclaimed artists…
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Dynamo. Photo by Matt Cairns. Dynamo, Girls and Money Acme Feed and Seed, Nashville, TN Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Review by Jack Smith Photos by Matt Cairns Last Tuesday, December 2, marked yet another successful installment in our weekly showcase series over at Acme Feed and Seed. While we always strive to bring our audiences the best in…
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Now that Thanksgiving has passed, folks are gearing up for the next major holiday: Christmas. However, we’d like to momentarily look past Dec. 25 and ask you what your plans are for New Year’s Eve. If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably got your eye on the St. Paul and the Broken Bones show going down…
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Readers, friends, and other random people who somehow stumbled upon this blog, we’ve got some excellent news to break: local rockers Yumi and the System have given us the privilege of releasing for you their newest music video, for their tune “Back of the World”. If you’re not yet familiar with this act, you ought to be. Yumi…
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If you’re an avid reader of this site, you’re likely aware of the weekly showcase we’ve been hosting every Tuesday night at Acme Feed & Seed. For the last few months, we’ve curated the best in local and regional acts, and have brought artists of all genres to Lower Broadway. This week, we’ll be upping the…
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We’ve got exciting news today for you readers! Earlier this week, on Nov. 18, local rock troubadours Switchmen dropped their newest release. Titled Congress Hotel, the EP contains five tracks, each of which heavily features the face-melting distortion and intelligent lyricism we’ve come to expect from Switchmen. However, the album does also include quieter moments, including the haunting…
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John Butler Trio. Photo by Matt Cairns. John Butler Trio w/ Monica Helgal The Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TN November 14, 2014 Review by Jack Smith. Photos by Matt Cairns. If you’re not already aware, Nashville music crowds have a reputation for being tough critics. It’s tough to ascertain exactly why; perhaps it’s because we’re constantly…