A week ago today, we were arriving in Louisville, Ky. for the annual Forecastle Festival. A three-day celebration of music, art, and activism set on the banks of the Ohio River, Forecastle is more than just a junior version of Bonnaroo. Though the two events share a similar vibe (and a common promotional partner),…
The Vespers. Photo by Larry Kloess. The Vespers, Anderson East The Basement, Nashville, TN Monday, July 21 Review by Jeff Moody We thought we had arrived at The Basement early on Monday for The Vespers and Anderson East, but apparently the hometown crowd knew something special might be happening. It wasn’t a release show,…
Jesse Isley. Photo by Brian Hill. Jesse Isley, Mac Leaphart, and Rebecca Roubion The Basement, Nashville, TN 07/16/14 Review & Photos by: Brian Hill If there’s one thing we love doing here at No Country, it’s giving local musicians free press. Another thing we are always game for is letting new writers and photographers…
Fauna Halø, S E C R E T C L U B, French Lips, & Trinity Schrill Kill The East Room, Nashville, TN Saturday July 19, 2014 Review by Jacqui Sahagian As per usual The East Room put on a wacky and wonderful event Saturday night with some help from the Hong Meow art…
It was a busy week for us in preparation for last weekend’s Forecastle Festival, and there were plenty of great shows going on around town too. We also had the exciting news of the release of our Podcast featuring Ben Elkins of ELEL! If that’s not enough, Vinyl Thief just released their debut album…
Hayes Carll . Photo by Sundel Perry. Hayes Carll, Rayland Baxter, James Wallace and the Naked Light, and Oak Creek Band Riverfront Park; Nashville, TN July 17, 2013 Review by Jack Smith. Photos by Shawn Jackson Hopefully by now, you know that Nashville Dancin’ is Music City’s best free mid summer concert series, so it…
Me Jane (Photo by Ellie Gibson) Me Jane, DJ Citrin3, Pale Pools and Jungle Fever Springwater Supper Club, Nashville, TN 07/14/14 Words by: Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto) Photos by: Ellie Gibson So, you think you love dive bars, huh? Can’t get enough grit and grim with your live music? Well if you claim to be…
SIMO, Jack Pearson Mercy Lounge, Nashville, TN Friday, July 18, 2014 Review by Jeff Moody Photos by Shawn Jackson of Sundel Perry Photography “I have a plus one for the SIMO show at Mercy Lounge on Friday night if you are interested,” he says. The band is led by guitar virtuoso JD Simo, who…
Mike Farris, Nicole Atkins, Rachael Davis, & Amy LaVere Music City Roots, The Factory, Franklin, TN Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Review by Leanne Jackson Photos by Shawn Jackson of Sundel Perry Photography In its second week at the new location at The Factory in Franklin, Music City Roots appears right at home. Last week’s…