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Hump Day Diversion: Accidental Racist
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These days, it seems like you can’t pick any door in the pop culture funhouse that is the internet without discovering someone’s take on the unholy union of Brad Paisley and LL Cool J for their song “Accidental Racist” which dares to daringly, irresponsibly, admirably, or hilariously (depending on who you ask) address the…
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Hump Day Diversion 4.3.13 | #bestsongstohavesexto
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Despite our generally schizophrenic TN weather, spring has officially sprung and in honor of the season for romance, this week’s Hump Day Diversion brings you some baby making music courtesy of #bestsongstohavesexto. If you’re not following #bestsongstohavesexto, it’s an interesting amalgamation of submissions from stangers offering up the choicest tracks from their sexy time…
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Anna Haas @ The Basement 3.29.13
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Watch out Nashville, Anna Haas is not to be underestimated. I had the good fortune to spend Good Friday night catching her early set at The Basement and it was good, indeed. Anna, like many artists living in the internet age with instant access to a wide-range of diverse influences and crowd-funded enterprises (Kickstarter…
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David Mayfield returns to Nashville Tonight! @ The High Watt
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Y’all know I love the Mayfields. I was stupid excited for the Sibling Rivalry Tour stop back in December and had such a good time, I added it to the list of the best shows in town all year. And now that lovable goofball (and quite accomplished troubadour), David Mayfield (The David Mayfield Parade)…
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Hump Day Diversion: Everybody Mosh Now
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Ah, Mosh Pits. I had almost forgotten they existed since I have gotten soft and singer-songwriter friendly in my old age (yikes, I know). But I do have many a fond memory awkward recollection of being involuntarily fondled in a hardcore crowd in my days of questionable fashion choices and punk show outings. Proving…
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Patty Griffin releases “Ohio” from forthcoming “American Kid” featuring Robert Plant
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Patty Griffin kills me. As a die-hard music lover with absolutely no musical ability of my own (despite what T-Bone Burnett may say about all girls being able to sing – I offer myself as disproof of his theory) – I’ve often shared with my more talented friends that I want to sing like…
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Road To Bonnaroo, Round 2 | Tonight @ Mercy Lounge | FREE
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It’s time for round two of that annual competition for a shot at a spot at the ‘Roo. Alanna Royale proved victorious in round one (check out the competition here), securing their slot at the festival – and the line-up for this installment is so prime it has the entire No Country crew coming…
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Hump Day Diversion: Breakin’ The Law
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In this week’s installment of the Hump Day Diversion, we profile three illicit incidents that happened during Saint Patrick’s Day week and remind y’all who bey the king.
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Nashville Earth Day Line-Up Announced
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I love Nashville because we will use any excuse to have a free music festival! Attention granola-munchers, this one’s for you! Nashville Earth Day 2013 has announced their mainstage line-up and it includes Billy Swayze, Elizabeth Cook and headlining Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Revue. The event is in Centennial Park again this…
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Hump Day Diversion: Splash-back
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The current object of my affection (read: obsessive Facebook stalking) shared this gem from the video vault yesterday and it got me thinking… Why was everyone always jumping into swimming pools on MTV in the 90s? Was it inspired by the now iconic (and now, all grown-up) baby on the cover of Nirvana’s Nevermind?…