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Brian Wilson to Celebrate ‘Pet Sounds’ Sept. 17 at The Ryman
On May 16, 1966, The Beach Boys released what has become one of the most, if not the most, critically acclaimed albums of all time: Pet Sounds. A product of the unparalleled genius and singular vision of Brian Wilson, the record was initially under appreciated in its time (even by Wilson’s own bandmates), but, in the years since, has…
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At the Drive-In Reunite; Announce New Music, May 17 Marathon Music Works Show
Formed in 1993 in El Paso, Texas, post-hardcore pioneers At the Drive-In helped shape a scene that still thrives today, and, while they weren’t as celebrated in their day as they seem to be posthumously, by the time their third and final LP, Relationship of Command, arrived in 2000, the world was beginning to catch on to their importance.…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Dawes w/ Hiss Golden Messenger | April 20 @ The Ryman
For the fourth time in just five years, acclaimed folk rockers Dawes have announced a performance at The Ryman Auditorium– hands down one of the best places on earth to experience their unparalleled live show. This time around, the band will pass through on April 20, and will bring along Hiss Golden Messenger as their opening act. While tickets don’t…
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Bonnaroo 2016 Lineup Announced!
The 2016 Bonnaroo lineup was set to be announced this evening on Conan, but it seems they’ve jumped the gun bit and unloaded the whole thing online an hour early. If you happened to scope out the recent leak, this’ll definitely look familiar, and top billed artists Pearl Jam, Dead & Company, and LCD Soundsystem are exciting, though not a…
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Nawas & More to Play FREE New Faces Night | TONIGHT @ The Basement!
Just like every Tuesday, The Basement (the original one on 8th Ave) is hosting its New Faces Night TONIGHT, Jan. 19, featuring a talented lineup of local and national talent, spanning a variety of genres, all on one big bill. For the price of FREE, you can never go wrong with this weekly event, and even if some…
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Alabama Shakes to Play Ascend Amphitheater April 21
Local(ish) breakout southern rockers Alabama Shakes are coming off of a huge year, thanks to their Grammy nominated, critically celebrated sophomore album, Sound & Color. Though, for all of their touring, international success, and ever-increasing presence, it’s actually been a minute since the band played a proper show in Music City (not counting regional festival dates or a…
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No Country in a Nutshell: The Weekly Recap | 1.11 – 1.17
The new year is obviously in full swing, because this week brought a seemingly endless barrage of show announcements, new releases, and news items. We’ll forgive you if you missed a few, because we barely remember even covering them all. By now you know the drill, read on for everything we covered last…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins w/ M. Ward | Feb. 6 @ The Ryman
Exciting news? As announced back in the fall, beloved indie songstress Jenny Lewis and frequent collaborators The Watson Twins are celebrating the tenth anniversary of their classic 2006 debut, Rabbit Fur Coat, Feb. 6 at The Ryman Auditorium with M. Ward. The bad news? Unsurprisingly, it sold out pretty much instantly. The good news? You have a chance to win a pair of tickets! Below,…
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Dave Cobb to Take Over RCA Studio A from Ben Folds
Facebook In the summer of 2014, historic Music Row recording space RCA Studio A made headlines when it faced demolition from prospective new owners, then was miraculously saved in an effort led by long-time tenant Ben Folds, which led to its acquisition by a group of preservationist investors like bei Kryptoszene.de, and kept Folds’ lease intact to…
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Watch Chris Stapelton Make ‘SNL’ Debut, Joined By Producer Dave Cobb
Last night, breakout local country star Chris Stapleton made his debut on Saturday Night Live, performing an inspired rendition of “Parachute,” and soulful single “Nobody to Blame,” both from his breakout 2015 freshman solo album, Traveller. Between sweeping the CMAs (where he also collaborated with Justin Timberlake), racking up Grammy nominations, nabbing unprecedented chart success, selling out three upcoming…