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Broken Bells w/ Hamilton Leithauser The Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TN September 29, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Jake Giles Netter. One of the most high-profile pairings in modern rock, with two acclaimed LPs and even a Grammy nomination under their belt, it is, on one hand, somewhat surprising that superband Broken Bells had…
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Local electro rock duo Cherub have had one hell of a year, including a spot at Bonnaroo, television appearances, and the release of a fantastic sophomore album, Year of the Caprese. Continuing that momentum, the band have just debuted a new Chris Buongiorno directed music video for their latest single from that album, “<3” (pronounced “heart”), which plays…
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Nashville resident and verifiable rock star Jack White stopped by Ellen for a rare TV interview yesterday, where he filled the host in on tour happenings, a recent injury, and more. White was also gracious enough to perform two songs from his latest album, Lazaretto, “Would You Fight for My Love?” and “Alone in My Room,” with the help…
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Ready for another huge tour announcement? Seminal English rockers The Who are set to hit the road in celebration of their 50th anniversary, and, lucky for us, that run includes a May 11 performance at our own Bridgestone Arena. As you may recall, the group, which now only officially features singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend (but hey,…
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Rock pioneers Fleetwood Mac have become increasingly more active in recent years, and, amazingly, still boast all original or long-running members (though many, many players have come and gone), including Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Knicks, and Lindsey Buckingham. It’s been five years since the acclaimed group last played Music City, but that’s all about to change this…
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Nashville-based bluegrass/Americana rockers Old Crow Medicine Show have announced a return to The Ryman Auditorium this December, to ring in the New Year. Building on the success of their previous New Year’s Eve outings at the Mother Church (2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013), the band will, once again, expand the affair across two nights- Dec. 30 and 31.…
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Last year, Nashville rockers Diarrhea Planet helped usher in the new year with an epic performance at Exit/In, and, apparently, they had so much fun that they’re ready to make it a tradition, expanding this year’s event to two back to back performances, Dec. 30 and 31. Night one will include support from Those Darlins and Sol Cat, while night two…
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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 talent. The curated showcase runs from 8 to…
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For the 13th year in a row, Vanderbilt University is set to kick off homecoming weekend with its annual Commodore Quake, and, as in years prior, the bill boasts some heavyweights of the hip hop scene. Ludacris and Iggy Azalea are set to headline tonight, Oct. 9, and the Vanderbilt Memorial Gym, and Jeremih will open. Though students get a discount, this one’s open to…
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As told you earlier this summer, eclectic indie pop act tUnE-yArDs are performing tonight, Oct. 9 at Marathon Music Works with James Tillman; a show we’ve been hotly anticipating ever since its announcement. Read on for more about both acts, and pick your tickets now, or prepare to be sorry later.