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Don’t Miss R. Kelly | TONIGHT at Municipal Auditorium
As we announced last month, the self-proclaimed “King of R&B,” R. Kelly, is set to perform tonight, Dec. 5, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. While it’s unclear if there will be a proper opener, the show is billed to include “special guests,” and comedian Damon Williams is set to host. You’re likely familiar with at least…
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No Country Presents: The Aquaducks & The Alarms @ Acme Feed & Seed | Tuesday, Dec. 9
By now we hope you’ve heard, our live events production wing, No Country Presents, has taken up residence at Lower Broadway’s hippest new restaurant, lounge, retail, and event space, Acme Feed & Seed, where we’ve been bringing you a weekly, FREE, Tuesday night showcase, featuring some of our favorite emerging local and national talent. The curated showcase runs…
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Don’t Miss Five Knives w/ sElf & Future Unlimited | TONIGHT @ The High Watt
As we announced last month, local electro rockers Five Knives are set to play their first hometown show in ages tonight, Dec. 4, at The High Watt! Joining the group, who always go over the top in their live performance with masks, lights, and inventive staging, are sElf frontman Matt Mahaffey and post-punk group Future Unlimited. With that caliber of talent, and…
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Jack White Stops By ‘CBS This Morning’ to Chat Paramount Records Box Set
Jack White‘s Third Man Records recently released The Rise & Fall of Paramount Records, Volume Two, the second and final box set in White’s attempt to restore and reissue hundreds of nearly lost and forgotten pre-World Word II recordings from the now-defunct classic blues label. In promotion of the epic set, which you can order…
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2015 Forecastle Fest Presale to Begin Friday, Dec. 5
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
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
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
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
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!
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…