Fast rising local alt-rockers Moon Taxi have been a household name in Nashville for quite a few years now, and their national presence has been boosted by appearances on the main stages at some of the biggest festivals in the country (Bonnaroo, Coachella, Governors Ball, Lollapalooza) over the past couple of years. They have…
Though the weekend begins with Cinco de Mayo, there’s a lot more happening around town besides crowded tequila bars and questionable cultural appropriation- namely, live music, and lots of it (don’t worry, you can still find margaritas at a many of these venues). Though the weather is a little iffy, this weekend boasts a…
Now celebrating their 15th season, Nashville’s Frist Center For The Visual Arts will kick off its summer concert series Frist Fridays on June 30. This year’s musical acts feature Nashville’s premier tribute band The Long Players performing Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers for the June event, and they will continue the last Friday of each…
In support of her highly-acclaimed new LP Highway Queen, Nikki Lane has been making the promotional rounds, and most recently stopped by Conan to perform her carefree single “Jackpot.” Highway Queen is the followup to 2014 release All or Nothin’, and the success of the album in the Billboard Heat and Country charts is evidence that…
As we inch closer to festival season, the spring concert calendar is absolutely heating up, and that couldn’t be clearer when looking at the dizzying number of great shows happening around town this weekend. Whether you’re looking for legendary hip hop, indie punk, local DIY shows, classic rock legends, r&b, buzzwrothy grunge bands, local…
The East Nashville Crawfish Bash is returning for a 3rd straight year on May 27, and this year’s lineup is more stacked than ever, featuring sets from Alanna Royale, Tristen, Little Bandit, Harpooner, Charlie Whitten, Waterfall Wash, Sad Baxter, and The Medium. Once again this all ages show is FREE, and the family and pet…
With a busy weekend that includes Record Store Day, the Wild West Comedy Fest, the Nashville Film Festival, Vanderbilt’s Rites of Spring, and more, your entertainment options are looking more abundant than ever, even if the weather doesn’t cooperate. If braving crowds to buy vinyl records isn’t you thing, or if you’re looking for…
Easter weekend is upon us, and, no matter your religious leanings, it doesn’t seem to be slowing down the slate of great show options happening around town, if you’re looking for some weekend entertainment. Between release shows for local favorites and emerging artists, country legends and young blood, pop, folk, punk, post-rock, and a…
As we mentioned last month, North Carolina based electro/indie pop duo turned international touring sensations Sylvan Esso are gearing up for the release of their highly-anticipated sophomore full-length, What Now, on April 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. A smattering of singles from the upcoming record have been released to date, including the undeniable earworm “Die…
Nashville indie rockers Scale Model are back boasting an expanded lineup, an upcoming EP, and an ’80s new wave-inspired and synth overloaded single, “Other Voices” that needs to be on your new music radar now. The band’s announcement includes news that they’ve added bassist Aaron Irons (The Non-Commissioned Officers, Jasmin Kaset) to their ranks, and…