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2015 Forecastle Fest Presale to Begin Friday, Dec. 5
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As we told you earlier this fall, Louisville’s annual Forecastle Festival is set to return to Waterfront Park July 17-19, 2015. Not only is Forecastle an easy, accessible drive from Nashville, but it has also become a real powerhouse over the last few years, boasting diverse lineups for a reasonable price (check out our reviews from last year and the…
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ELEL Premiere Live “40 Watt” Video, Sign to Mom + Pop for Debut LP
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Since their very first show, indie pop group ELEL have been one of our favorite local acts on the rise. We’ve featured them on our podcast, told you about countless performances, brought you news about singles, videos, Bonnaroo, and SXSW outings, and so much more. And, while the group were originally slated to drop their debut…
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[REMINDER] Don’t Miss GWAR w/ Corrosion of Conformity & American Sharks | TONIGHT @ Exit/In
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We told you awhile back that legendary costumed performance art/metal group GWAR had inducted a new frontwoman, Vulvatron, to help replace their former singer Oderus Urungus, who passed away abruptly earlier this year. To prove that they mean to carry on at full capacity, the band are out on tour, playing slightly smaller rooms than usual,…
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No Country in a Nutshell: The Weekly Recap | 11.24-11.30
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Thanksgiving has ended, we’re shaking out of our turkey comas, and December is blasting off. While not always the most eventful month show-wise, especially as the holidays approach, there are definitely a few exciting happenings on our radar we’ll be sure to fill you in on in the coming weeks. November flew by, and,…
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Lauren Strange Debuts “Runner” Ahead of ‘Say Yes’ EP; Free Release Show Dec. 2
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If the name Lauren Strange sounds familiar, it could be because you’re an O.G. No Country reader (her writing used to appear on this very site), or it could be that you just have great taste. A Memphis transplant and current staple of the Nashville scene, Strange and her backing band, The Pretty Killers, have been…
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Gary Clark Jr. to Support Foo Fighters at Bridgestone Arena; Tickets On Sale This Week!
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Amidst all of the craziness of the Foo Fighters’ recent 2015 tour announcement, which brings them back to Nashville for an Oct. 5, 2015 show at Bridgestone Arena, one important detail was seemingly overlooked: who would support. This week, that question was finally answered, and we’re incredibly excited to announce that Austin based blues rocker Gary Clark…
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Heidi Feek Premieres “Trail Pop” Music Video
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When last we checked in on singer-songwriter and native Nashvillian Heidi Feek, she was performing as part of our annual Christmas Carol show with Austin Manuel. In the year since, and building on the attention brought forth by her 2013 full-length The Only, Feek has been prepping a new release, Trail Pop, which is set to take…
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‘A Very Bonnaroo Thanksgiving’ to Air Tonight on VH1; Ticket Pre-Sale Begins Tomorrow!
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As if there were any doubt as to just how big of a deal Bonnaroo has become in recent years, tonight, for the first time, the fest is set to air its own cable special: A Very Bonnaroo Thanksgiving. Coming off of an incredibly successful 2014 and ramping up for a sure to be great 2015, the special…
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Jack White Covers Dean Fertita’s “Parallel” for New 7″ B-Side
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Nashville resident rock star Jack White recently released his latest Lazaretto single, “Would You Fight for My Love?” as a 7″, and, along with it, unveiled a new b-side: a cover of Dean Fertita’s “Parallel.” Aside from being a full-time member of The Dead Weather and a touring member of The Raconteurs, White’s two prominent side projects, Fertita, who…
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Watch The Civil Wars’ Joy Williams Perform “Hate to See Your Heart Break” with Paramore
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In celebration of yesterday’s release of the deluxe edition of their smash 2013 eponymous album, Nashville pop rock trio Paramore have premiered (via NPR) a music video for a new version of ballad “Hate to See Your Heart Break,” featuring former Civil Wars vocalist Joy Williams. Though they bear no relation, Williams and Paramore frontwoman Hayley…