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[REVIEW + PHOTOS] Daniella Mason, Dani Elliott, & REMMI | 12.8.15 @ Acme Feed & Seed
Daniella Mason, Dani Elliott, REMMI Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN Dec. 8, 2015 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Every single Tuesday for over a year, we’ve been teaming up with hip downtown restaurant and performance space Acme Feed & Seed to host a free showcase of some of our favorite emerging local and national…
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Atlanta’s SweetWater 420 Festival Announces 2016 Headliners
Atlanta’s annual SweetWater 420 Fest, hosted by the SweetWater Brewing Company, returns for a twelfth year April 22-24. Hosted in Centennial Olympic Park, the eclectic event boasts a diverse array of performers, comedians, artisans, kids activities, and, of course, plenty of beer, and could perhaps best be described as bearing a similar vibe to the earlier years…
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Merle Haggard to Play The Ryman March 8 & 9
Legendary country crooner Merle Haggard, who, just a few weeks ago, was forced to postpone a run of tour dates due to pneumonia, has plotted a return to Music City, bringing him back to The Ryman Auditorium on March 8 and 9. While Merle technically played Nashville earlier this year, we know that most of you missed out; booked to…
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Watch Cage The Elephant Perform “Mess Around” on ‘The Late Late Show’
In just three days (Dec. 18), local rockers Cage The Elephant will unveil their highly-anticipated fourth album, Tell Me I’m Pretty, helmed by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach. Continuing the barrage of press leading up to its release, the group stopped by The Late Late Show with James Corden last week to perform “Mess Around,” one of three new tracks premiered…
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12th and Porter Rises from the Grave, Will Re-Open Feb. 5
This time last year, things were looking grim for historic local club 12th and Porter. Despite renovations, the addition of a new restaurant, and improvements in light and sound, the venue seemed increasingly unable to compete with newer spaces around town, and was ultimately sold in early 2015, its fate left unknown. While reports of…
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Bassist Jeremy Davis Exits Paramore
In what should come as something of a shock to longtime fans of local rockers Paramore, bassist and founding member Jeremy Davis has exited the group, according to a statement from the band’s Facebook page: These last few years have held some of the most fulfilling moments we’ve had yet… as people, as friends, and…
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Brian Fallon Debuts New Solo Single “A Wonderful Life” | Catch Him Jan. 17 at City Winery!
Earlier this year, beloved heartland punks The Gaslight Anthem announced that would be going on an indefinite hiatus, following the conclusion of a worldwide in support of their fifth album, Get Hurt. Almost immediately, prolific frontman Brian Fallon began work on his debut, full-length solo album, titled Painkillers and due out March 11 through Island Records. Produced…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Moon Taxi w/ All Them Witches | Dec. 31 @ War Memorial Auditorium
For the last several years, local proggy, indie rockers Moon Taxi have been ringing in the new year with a hometown crowd, first at Marathon Music Works, and, beginning last year, at larger space War Memorial Auditorium. Continuing their annual New Year’s Eve tradition, the band will return once more, supported by like-minded local act All Them Witches, to help…
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Better Off Premiere Official Video for “Dresser Drawer”
Earlier this year, breakout alternative/indie/emo infused outfit Better Off released what is, hands down, one of the best local (and national) records of the year, Milk. Helmed by producer Arun Bali (of Saves the Day fame and also Nashville based), the Equal Vision Records release showcases the group’s expanded range, eclectic musicianship, and matured thematic focus, helping them…
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Ra Ra Riot Premiere “Water” Video | Catch Them March 13 at Exit/In!
As we told you last week, indie rockers Ra Ra Riot are set to return to Nashville March 13, for a performance at Exit/In in support of their upcoming fourth album, Need Your Light. The LP won’t arrive until Feb. 19, but lead single “Water,” featuring Vampire Weekend’s Rostam, is already burning up the blogosphere, and the band have just…