Bon Iver, the musical juggernaut of Justin Vernon, released their third LP, 22, A Million, last year to significant acclaim, despite the fact that the largely experimental record veered away from the reflective, folk leaning two previous album. For Emma, Forever Ago brought the national spotlight on Bon Iver in 2008 with the radio smashes…
It’s a bit of a scaled down weekend around town, but that only refers to an brief dip in major headlining acts and outdoor festival events, because the local options are plentiful and wallet friendly. Is everyone just gearing up for the big eclipse on Monday? Probably. Of course, living in Music City, there are…
Looking to have some fun this Labor Day Weekend? Head over to the inaugural Church Street Block Party for an unique and eclectic mix of artists and performers. It all goes down on Sunday, Sept. 3, where festival-goers can enjoy sets from multi-instrumentalist Kishi Bashi, pop rapper Brooke Candy, hip hop activist Mykki Blanco, buzzy indie rockers…
The 2017 season of Live on the Green kicked off last week with a spectacular lineup of St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Michael Franti & Spearhead, and Arkells, setting the bar high for all of the amazing artists in the shows to come. Keeping the ball rolling, the annual, free, outdoor fest continues tonight, Aug. 17 at…
It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of The Smiths and Morrissey. We’ve covered Moz’s two shows (and almost-shows) in recent years after a decade of skipping Nashville, as well as the Pope of Mope’s headliner at last year’s Riot Fest, Johnny Marr’s solo debut at Marathon Music Works in 2013, and in themed weeks…
In our constant quest to bring you new and fresh showcases in our long-running live music series at Acme Feed & Seed, we’re switching up the format for the next three months to host extra special rooftop parties, something we’ve done only a handful of times in the pasts. The first show in our new rooftop…
Live on the Green w/ St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Arkells Public Square Park; Nashville, TN August 10, 2017 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Jake Giles Netter. Kicking off its ninth season, the annual Live on the Green free festival series returned last week to Public Square Park, setting the bar…
Nashville has plenty of gifted singer-songwriters, but two of the city’s most talented transplants will take the stage to share their raw, honest and hypnotizing tunes with the masses. Folk troubadour Renn and gritty poet Shannon LaBrie are teaming up for a co-headlining show at Mercy Lounge on Thursday, Aug. 24. There are a few tickets still available here, but we’re…
We’ve been huge fans of Waxahatchee, the musical vehicle of skilled songwriter and Alabama native turned Brooklynite turned Philadelphian Katie Crutchfield, since her lo-fi 2012 debut American Weekend, and delighted in watching her stature rise and sound evolve with 2013’s buzzy Cerulean Salt, and 2015’s emotionally resonant Ivy Tripp. With her latest, Out in the Storm, which arrived just lost…
We’ve been excited about this one for a while now, and we even gave you a chance at free tickets, but now the time has arrived! Southern jam band Perpetual Groove are bringing their stellar live performance to The Basement East this Saturday, Aug. 12. Add prog rock outfit CBDB in supporting spot, and you the recipe for a great night…