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No Country’s Guide to Pilgrimage Fest 2017: 12 Can’t Miss Saturday Performers
We’ve been buzzing about it for months, and the week has finally arrived, as we prepare to head to Franklin’s Park at Harlinsdale this weekend, Sept. 23 & 24 for the third annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival. We had a blast at years one and two, and thanks to an impressive lineup, even more buzz, and one high-profile new…
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Father John Misty to Play Free, Lunctime Third Man Records Show Sept. 26
As we announced earlier this year, polarizing yet brilliant, eclectic singer-songwriter and multi-instumentlaist Joshua Tillman, who’s found something of cult-like fame since conceiving his Father John Misty persona and musical vehicle five years ago, is set to play The Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 26 in support of his phenomenal and transcendent third LP, Pure Comedy. Unsurprisingly, tickets to Father John’s Ryman debut-…
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Ron Gallo Debuts New Video for “Put the Kids to Bed”
It’s been a banner year for local rocker Ron Gallo, and his LP, Heavy Meta, which dropped Feb. 3 on New West Records, is a frontrunner for local record of the year. Keeping the buzz going, Gallo just dropped a new video for his track “Put the Kids to Bed.” You can check it…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] J. Marco Unveils “Bad News” Ahead of New LP | See Him Oct. 7 at The High Watt!
We’ve been buzzing about local rocker J. Marco for a awhile now, and even invited him to play our Acme showcase series earlier this year. Though he’s been a fixture in the Nashville scene for a minute, previously fronting New City Savages after relocating to Music City from Massachusetts, his introduction for many likely came from last…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] San Fermin w/ Pavo Pavo | Sept. 28 @ Exit/In
Returning to Nashville for the first time in two years, thanks to the fine folks at Communion, Brooklyn indie/chamber pop outfit San Fermin are out in support of their gorgeous, personal, and layered new album, Belong. Renowned for their engaging and lush live show, the eight-piece group are slated to return to Exit/In on Sept. 28, with support from likeminded…
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Don’t Miss Quicksand w/ No Joy | TONIGHT @ Exit/In
Formed in 1990 in New York City, Quicksand are something of modern legends in the post-hardcore scene, and, though they might not quite have the name recognition of peers like Fugazi or Helmet, the two full-lengths released during their five-year initial run have maintained cult status, and have had immeasurable influence on decades of younger bands…
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Andrew Bird to Perform “Gezelligheid” at Nashville’s Downtown Presbyterian Church Dec. 8 & 9
Beloved songwriter and violin virtuoso Andrew Bird is never one to rest on his laurels. After a string of critically-acclaimed albums first brought Bird into the national spotlight in the mid ’00s, the talented artist has continued to hone his work through new releases, high-profile collaborations, film scores, and unique concert experiences. The latter…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] American Aquarium w/ Cordovas | Sept. 27 @ The Basement East
If you’re a fan of the grittier side of Americana, you’ll want to head to The Basement East for an intimate show with celebrated alt-country group American Aquarium. Led by championed singer-songwriter BJ Barham, they’ll take the stage for the first time with their newly-reshuffled lineup. Get there early to hear the fuzzy ’70s inspired grooves…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] The xx w/ Perfume Genius | Oct. 4 @ Ascend Amphitheater
While they wowed us once again this summer at Bonnaroo, with a breathtaking main stage set in support of their fantastic, long-awaited recent third full-length, beloved English indie pop trio The xx haven’t properly played Nashville since their one and only Music City outing nearly four years ago. That all changes Oct. 4 when the band return to…
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[REMINDER] Don’t Miss !!! (Chk Chk Chk) & Algiers | TONIGHT @ Mercy Lounge
Longrunning New York dance punk stalwarts !!! and exciting, social and politically charged experimental rockers Algiers are bringing their co-headlining run to Mercy Lounge tonight, Sept. 18, showcasing a mind-bending array of influences and smart, substantive, punk spirit, for a bit of an odd pairing that is, nonetheless, one of our most-anticipated shows to help kick off the fall. Whether you’re…