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Coachella, Governor’s Ball Announce 2015 Lineups w/ Nashville Artists, Fuel Bonnaroo Speculation
It seems like every year, summer festival announcements start arriving earlier and earlier (next week’s month early Bonnaroo Lineup Announcement Megathon is certainly proof of that), and the 2015 round has already started off strong with big reveals from two heavy hitters: Coachella and Governor’s Ball. The former, which takes place April 10-12 and 17-19 (with identical…
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Bonnaroo Asks YOU to Help Announce 2015 Lineup on Jan. 13
For the past several years, our favorite summer fest, Bonnaroo, has hosted the Bonnaroo Lineup Announcement Megathon (or BLAM) around mid-February, complete with guest hosts and a whole lot of flair in order to reveal the bulk of its summer lineup in style. And, while the BLAM is set to return in 2015, it has…
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REVIEW: Justin Timberlake | 12.19.14 @ Bridgestone Arena [PHOTOS]
Justin Timberlake Bridgestone Arena; Nashville, TN December 19, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain) & Mary-Beth Blankenship. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. A mere 13 months after his last Music City outing, the reigning king of pop, Justin Timberlake returned to Bridgestone Arena for yet another sold out, breathtaking performance to help us finish out…
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Listen to Nikki Lane’s “FaLaLaLaLove Ya” from ‘An Americana Christmas’ Ahead of Dec. 28 3rd & Lindsley Show
As we recently announced, local alt country outlaw songstress Nikki Lane is set to headline Lightning 100’s last Nashville Sunday Night of the year, Dec. 28 at 3rd & Lindsley, along with Charlie Mars. Ahead of that announcement, Lane actually dropped a new Christmas tune, “FaLaLaLaLove Ya,” as part of compilation album An Americana Christmas. While you count down the days until…
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John and Jacob Return to 3rd and Lindsley Feb. 22
It’s been a little while since we’ve brought you news about Jacob and Jacob, but, after a busy 2014, which included the release of their eponymous full-length debut, a spot at Bonnaroo, two headlining shows at 3rd & Lindsley, an outing at the Grand Ole Opry, and international tour dates with breakout country singer Kacey…
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Local Venue Anthem to Close Next Year
Bad news for fans of EDM and hip hop. According to the Nashville Cream, popular local nightclub and venue Anthem, which opened nearly two years ago, has plans to close Feb. 8. While business seems steady in the space, which has managed to successfully carve out a niche in cornering the market for the…
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Wild Minds Premiere New Single, “1993”
While we’ve mentioned them a few times in passing, Nashville punk/power pop trio Wild Minds are a group that have, unfortunately, flown under our radar for awhile. The band’s new single, “1993,” ended up in our inbox, however, and grabbed our attention in a big way. Channeling elements of nostalgic, arena-primed punk and lacing it…
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Joan Jett & the Blackhearts to Support The Who May. 11 at Bridgestone Arena
A few months back, we shared the news that rock legends The Who would be bringing their 50th anniversary tour to Nashville’s own Bridgestone Arena on May 11. And, while that alone is enough to make it one of 2015’s most-anticipated shows, the latest addition to the bill has added another whole gigantic reason to get stoked: yep,…
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Phox to Play Mercy Lounge Feb. 9
Wisconsin indie pop outfit Phox, who, just last weekend opened for The Head and the Heart at The Ryman, and who, if you follow this site regularly, you’ve likely seen us rave about countless times, have announced a headlining return to Music City in 2015, Feb. 9 at Mercy Lounge. Their poppy, folky, eclectic sound is simply mesmerizing, and…