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The thing about Ben Folds is there’s too much to say and then not enough to say. His new album, So There, comes out on Friday, September 11, and he will be doing a signing and Q&A at Grimey’s Too to support it on that same day. In order to ensure access, you must pre-order…
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Ever wanted to sit across from your favorite local singer at your favorite local spot and just shoot the shit and jam? This is your virtual opportunity. Lockeland Springsteen launched their new acoustic music video series, calling it “The UnLocked Sessions,” with two solid artists: Jessie Baylin and Anderson East. We’ve been talking a lot about Southern soul singer Anderson…
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Need some folk song rays of sunshine from good ole Patty Griffin to brighten your Monday? Stream a new track “Rider of Days,” the first single from her forthcoming album Servant of Love, below, and let her pure talent wash over you like brook and stream. Patty’s choice of guitar picking, harmonies, and dear, love letter…
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The anti-preacher, Fantastic Negrito, will play tomorrow night (Saturday, August 1st) at The High Watt with Adia Victoria, Nashville local and alt-blues darling. The show starts at 8 p.m. and will be raucous rebellion (Fantastic Negrito) with dark and twisted delight (Adia Victoria). Read on to find more about these stirring newcomers, and snag…
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It is a joyous occasion for Kim Logan to be back in her home of Nashville. She plays her homecoming show tonight (Friday, July 31st) at Mercy Lounge with Shah Jahan, a Chicagoan, retro rock outfit, and Twigg, an exciting local duo with a decidedly different sound for Nashville. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music…
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Anderson East w/ Benjamin A. Harper The Basement; Nashville, TN July 24, 2015 Review by Olivia Burd (@nashweekender). Photos by Jen Silver. Sometimes, 50 minutes late is worth the wait. Benjamin A. Harper (the “A.” distinguishing him from another notable singer-songwriter) was pacing on the back porch of The Basement, almost biting his nails at the thought…
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What’s with all the cassette tape releases these days? I think I’m simply not cool enough to appreciate the vintage. Plus, I have no cassette tape player anymore, unless you count my old Home Alone style voice recorder (but I think those were tiny cassettes…). The point, anyhow, is that Jonathan Timm plays a Friday,…
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Benjamin A. Harper is my friend/acupuncturist’s next door neighbor. That’s Nashville. What you might not know though is that he’s one part of Magnolia Sons, a 10-piece supergroup, and his first solo album after many years will release this Friday (July 24th), titled Get Thee Behind Me. He is set to play an album release…
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Alt-acoustic singer-songwriter and fairy goddess Patty Griffin is back in the solo game with the announcement of more tour dates for her latest album, American Kid, which is dedicated to her father and is classic Patty Griffin: lyrical and melodic beauty. Her raw, thoughtful, and unparalleled brand of Americana will grace The Ryman stage on Wednesday, Oct.…
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Nashville transplants Poema released their new EP, Pretty Speeches, to much indie attention on Friday, July 10 (global record release day is now Friday, in case you haven’t heard!). It’s much more than a complicated relationship album. Their sound is far and away more produced and polished in the best way; think the Haim sensibilities…