Florence + The Machine Ascend Amphitheater; Nashville, TN Oct. 9, 2015 Review by Meredith Galyon. Photos by Johnny Giles. Even though Florence + The Machine just played Bonnaroo over the summer, it still felt like it had been forever since they played Nashville proper – the last time they were here, in 2011, they were opening…
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood 3rd & Lindsely; Nashville, TN October 6, 2015 Review by Chris Clancy. In the same way that the Black Crowes gained notice–and suffered backlash–for wearing their influences on their sleeve, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, frontman Chris Robinson’s new project, expertly recreate the moves of their classic rock forebears. But where The…
Run the Jewels w/ Boots, Fashawn, Cuz Lightyear Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN October 5, 2015 Review by Carson O’Shoney. Photos by Amber J. Davis. According to El-P, Nashville had a big part in making Run the Jewels a permanent group. On stage on Monday, he said that their show at Exit/In two years ago (billed…
Saul Williams w/ Rashad thaPoet Exit In; Nashville, TN October 4, 2015 Review by Julian Ciany. This past Sunday was a great night for live music here in Nashville. Beach House were at The Ryman and Disclosure were at Carl Black Woods Chevy Woods Amphitheater. But perhaps the most unique bill of the night was at Exit/In. It was a…
Disclosure w/ D.R.A.M. Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater; Nashville, TN Oct. 3, 2015 Review by Lorie Liebig. Photos by Ambre Stewart. Ever since they released their breakthrough single “Latch” in 2013, British duo Disclosure have been supplying a slew of infectious beats and killer collaborations. Their latest album, Caracal, is packed with bangers and hypnotic tracks that feature big-name…
Albert Hammond, Jr. w/ Day Wave, Reno Bo Exit/In; Nashville, TN September 30, 2015 Review by Meagan Whitney. When Albert Hammond Jr. released his latest album this year, it had been seven years since his last solo effort. After a stint in rehab, among other significant life changes, and working on music with The…
Four Year Strong w/ Defeater, Superheaven, Elder Brother, Renaissance Fair Exit/In; Nashville, TN September 29, 2015 Review by Jackson Lord. Last week, Massachusetts heavy, technical pop punk outfit Four Year Strong brought their headlining tour to Exit/In in support of their fifth studio album, Four Year Strong. This is a solid band with a solid album, and they…
Kraftwerk The Ryman; Nashville, TN September 27, 2015 Review by Chris Clancy. Photos by Jake Giles Netter. For a good idea of just how ahead-of-their-time Kraftwerk was in their late-1970’s heyday, go to Pandora and create a Kraftwerk playlist. Chances are excellent that for every selection by a similarly hallowed experimental outfit (Tangerine Dream, Can)…
George Ezra w/ Dylan LeBlanc The Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TN September, 30 2015 Words by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto), Well, it was yet another night of magic at The Ryman Auditorium thanks to Britain born, internationally recognized rock crooner George Ezra, his band, and Louisiana folk/Americana performer Dylan LeBlanc. Both acts brought their ‘A games’ to…