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The weekend is already right around the corner, and we have another full slate of shows in Nashville. There are local release shows, pseudo homecoming shows, pop nights, singer-songwriter nights, a laser show, and what may be the closest thing to a White Stripes reunion that you are likely to find. That’s just the beginning.…
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The 2016 season of Live on the Green kicked off last week with a spectacular lineup of Andra Day, Allen Stone, and White Denim, 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. 18 at Public Square Park with another stellar…
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Our bi-monthly Tuesday night showcase series at Acme Feed & Seed continues on Aug 23. We’ll be closing out the summer with a strong offering, featuring pop performer J. Human, indie rockers PHIN, and soul flavored songwriter Stelle Amor. As always, we’re bringing you all of this music for FREE, starting at 7 p.m. For more info on the bands, please read on, and we…
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As we told you last fall, seminal, best-selling, award winning Texas alt/country pop trio the Dixie Chicks, whose traditionalist meets contemporary pop sensibilities made them a breakout commercial success in the ’90s, and whose subversive, outspoken attitude put them at odds with the conservative views of mainstream country industry in the ’00s, are set to play…
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Back in July, indie synth-pop group Vinyl Thief dropped their strongest release to date. Their new EP, Touch, is filled with hooky choruses and infectious rhythms that are made for the dance floor. The local favorites are headed to Mercy Lounge on Aug. 26 for a night of incredible music that you won’t want…
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A seminal act from the ’70s wave of British ska, punk, and reggae infused 2 tone, The English Beat, after decades of dormancy, have sprung back to life in recent years, operating in two different incarnations across two different continents. The stateside version, fronted by original vocalist Dave Wakeling, are gearing up to release a…
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Rising singer-songwriter Kyle Craft has been earning praise for his stellar debut album, Dolls Of The Highland. He’s bringing his experimental mix of 1970s glam rock with southern blues to The High Watt this evening, Aug. 16 and you won’t want to miss it. You can still snag a ticket right here for just $10, so grab yours while you still can and…
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Out in support of their fantastic new LP Hit Reset, Kathleen Hanna-fronted, New York based punk/alt rockers The Julie Ruin are set to play Nashville for the first time ever tonight, Aug. 16 at Mercy Lounge, along with Olivia Neutron-John. A seminal force not just in punk, but in third wave feminism and the riot grrrl movement, Hanna is still…
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As we recently told you, California indie punks Joyce Manor, who we caught earlier this year at Exit/In supporting Modern Baseball, will return to town tonight, Aug. 16 to headline the famed Blue Room at Third Man Records, along with New Orleans duo Caddywhompus. Prepping to release their fourth album, Cody, Joyce Manor exemplify everything that is right with…
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Live on the Green w/ Andra Day, Allen Stone, White Denim Public Square Park; Nashville, TN August 11, 2016 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Amber J Davis. Last Thursday, Live on the Green triumphantly kicked off its 2016 season, marking the beginning of the annual, free fest’s eighth year, and third since…