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Every winter, as the year winds down, we look forward to the holidays and owieegin our Bonnaroo speculation, in anticipation of our favorite fest’s official lineup announcement. While the annual event, which takes place June 9-12 in nearby Manchester, TN, is still six months away, the 2016 pre-sale launched the day after Thanksgiving, and early bird options promptly sold…
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Bonnaroo‘s annual lineup guessing game, Roo Clues, is currently underway, and, similar to last year, it seems that they’ll all be Instagram-based word games (a definite shift from past years with real-life scavenger hunts and elaborate riddles, but we’ll take it). In total, ten clues are set to drop, likely two per week, and will…
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This Sunday night, Dec. 20 at the The East Room promises to be a beachy, surf rockin’ good time, a throwback to the warm days of summer amidst ever colder December days. Florida-based The Woolly Bushmen are a soulful, garage rock band with lots of surf influences that will remind you of some of the best…
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Thao & The Get Down Stay Down are a powerhouse band and longtime site favorite. Led by vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Thao Nguyen, the San Francisco-based group originated in Virginia, and we can’t get enough of their upbeat folk rock (you might recognize their song “Holy Roller” from our Spotify playlist). The band have released three…
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On Dec. 19, we’re teaming up with old pals East Nashville Underground at The Stone Fox to bring you a night full of Christmas caroling fun with more than 20 of your favorite local bands. Those of you who joined us before will remember arm in arm singing, shenanigans, laughs galore, holiday drinks, and some awesome takes on the Christmas standards.…
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Are any of you not seeing Star Wars tonight? Looking for some live music instead? How about a cool indie/alt/punk show with a mix of touring acts and locals, catered to an all ages crowd and designed to benefit a good cause? Buzzworthy rockers Speedy Ortiz return to Nashville tonight, Dec. 17 with Brooklyn’s Aye Nako, and have tapped…
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Throughout the year, we’ve told you lots about Vanessa Carlton‘s latest musical endeavors; first, a summer EP called Blue Pool, and then her new full-length Liberman, which dropped in October. A far-cry from her piano pop beginnings, Carlton’s recent efforts mark a shift towards sparse, orchestral production, darker tones, and a more conceptual and emotionally dense approach to…
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With the temperature dropping, in theory at least, it’s FINALLY starting to feel like Christmastime around Music City. But if you’d rather keep pretending like it’s still summer, we have the show for you! Tonight, Dec. 17, join our friends at Do615 and Acme Radio who are bringing you blog endorsed reggae rockers Roots of…
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Just days before the Dec. 18 release of his highly-anticipated sophomore full-length, King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude, buzzworthy rapper and Kanye West protégée Pusha T has announced a spring run of North American shows, which returns him to Nashville for the first time in over two years, March 20 at Marathon Music Works. Recently appointed…
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Celebrating the release of his fourth solo full-length (fifth, if you count 2012 Christmas effort Cee Lo’s Magic Moment), Atlanta soul singer CeeLo Green has announced what appears to be his first Nashville show ever, March 11 at Exit/In. Despite the fact that the new LP hasn’t been a huge commercial smash, at least not to the degree of 2010’s The…