The Aquaducks, The Alarms Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN December 9, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Every single Tuesday for the past several months, we’ve been teaming up with hip new restaurant and performance space Acme Feed & Seed to host a free showcase of some of our favorite emerging local…
The Black Keys w/ St. Vincent Bridgestone Arena; Nashville, TN December 8, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. While their most recent release, Turn Blue, failed to make quite the same cultural splash as its two most recent predecessors, El Camino and Brothers, blues rock duo The Black Keys have still remained a music…
GWAR w/ Corrosion of Conformity, American Sharks Exit/In; Nashville, TN December 2, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Jake Giles Netter. Earlier this year, legendary shock/performance art/metal act GWAR suffered one of the greatest tragedies a band can endure: the sudden and unexpected death of frontman and founder Dave Brockie, better known by his stage name…
As we cross the halfway mark for December, the holidays loom large and the new year feels right around the corner. While the next couple of weeks will be a bit slower for shows, relatively speaking, we’ve got plenty of announcements rolling in that’ll help you start planning for an epic 2015, along with…
Royal Blood. Photo by Sundel Perry. Bush, Royal Blood, & Meg Myers War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville, TN December 6, 2014 Photos by Sundel Perry Heavy rains wouldn’t drown the spirits of the rowdy crowds at War Memorial Auditorium for the 102.9 The Buzz Swanky Sweater Holiday party last Friday night. Throw in the rocking…
The first week of December proved that even over the holidays, Nashville’s not slowing down on quality show offerings, announcements, or releases. As we continue forth into the merriest of seasons, we’re looking back at a great year, and looking forward to some incredible show offerings, festivals, and more in 2015. We know it’s…
Olivia Jean. Photo by Mick Leonardi. Olivia Jean w/ Yumi & the System, Mystery Twins The Stone Fox; Nashville, TN December 5, 2014 Review by Jack Smith and Jacqui Sahagian. Photos by Mick Leonardi. On Friday, Third Man Records’ newest solo artist Olivia Jean played her first real Nashville show outside Jack White’s house, joined…
Glass Animals. Photo by Matt Cairns. Glass Animals w/ *repeat repeat Exit/In; Nashville, TN December 3, 2014 Review by Jake Wyatt. Photos by Matt Cairns. Wednesday night was a night of exceeded expectations, from not just one, but both of the bands who performed at Exit/In. With No Country favorite *repeat repeat opening up the…
All Them Witches w/ Adia Victoria 3rd & Lindsley; Nashville, TN November 30, 2014 Review and photos by Brian Hill. The Nashville Sunday Night presented by Lightning 100 never seems to disappoint, and last Sunday at 3rd & Lindsley was no exception. With All Them Witches headlining and Adia Victoria opening the event, it…
Tombone Shorty. Photo by Jake Giles Netter. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/ Roots of a Rebellion Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN November 29, 2014 Words by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by Jake Giles Netter. If you were looking to work off some of those extra Thanksgiving calories, there was no better place to get your groove…