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Dropkick Murphys w/ Tiger Army, Darkbuster Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN March 2, 2016 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. It seems all at once hard to believe, and yet totally right, that Boston celtic punk heroes Dropkick Murphys are celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band. Hard to believe, because for one, it makes me feel…
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Anchor Thieves, Warm Ryders, Tennessee Jet Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN March 1, 2016 Words by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by Jake Giles Netter. We’re keeping the lineups strong in 2016, for our free showcase series with Acme Feed & Seed. Most recently, we welcomed alt-rockers Anchor Thieves, the tasty jams of Warm Ryders, and the country-fried picking of Tennessee Jet. Read on…
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Kurt Vile & The Violators w/ Xylouris White Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN February 25, 2016 Words by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by Jake Giles Netter. Not surprising to anyone, Philly rocker Kurt Vile and his gang of friends, The Violators, rocked out at Marathon Music Works, and unless you snagged a ticket to the sold out show, you…
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Ty Segall & The Muggers w/ Axis: Sova, Savoy Motel Mercy Lounge; Nashville, TN February 22, 2016 Review by Julian Ciany. Photos by Jake Giles Netter. Last November, Ty Segall brought his fierce trio Fuzz to town. The show was loud, intense, and an absolute party. Just a few months later, our generation’s Dark Prince…
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Those Darlins w/ Adia Victoria, Tristena The Basement East; Nashville, TN January 29, 2016 Review by Julian Ciany. Photos by Jake Giles Netter. Being in a band involves more than just plugging in and playing. It’s a relationship, and one that must flourish in order for the band to stay together. Sometimes the bonds…
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra w/ Lower Dens Exit/In; Nashville, TN February 13, 2016 Review by Julian Ciany. Valentines Day can be tough for some of us. Luckily, there is always a treasure trove of live music from some of the most unique touring bands in Nashville to help forget about being single. Last weekend, the…
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Bully w/ Music Band, Watcher The Basement East; Nashville, TN February 11, 2016 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Originally slated to take place in January and with Fake Limbs also on the bill, hometown heroes Bully postponed their debut at the east side’s hottest new show space, The Basement East, by a month, due to weather.…
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Liz Cooper & the Stampede, Tim Easton, Aberdeen Green Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN February 2, 2016 Review by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by Brendan Donohue. Looking to keep last year’s mojo going into 2016 for our No Country Presents partnership with Acme Feed & Seed, our second showcase of the new year was eclectic as ever. The…
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Protomartyr w/ Amanda X & Savoy Motel The Stone Fox; Nashville, TN January 21, 2016 Review by Julian Ciany. Photos by Caroline Bowman. Late last week, just before one of the worst Middle Tennessee snow storms in recent memory, we made it to the Stone Fox to party one more time, before spending the…