Jason Isbell has been everywhere this year in the wake of his newest release Something More Than Free, the highly anticipated follow up to 2013’s Southeastern. He is in the midst of a world tour to support the album that has included appearances at some of the country’s most targeted festivals such as Boston Calling and Newport…
Ahead of the Sept. 4 release of their highly-anticipated fifth album, No Closer to Heaven, beloved Philadelphia pop punk group The Wonder Years have announced a fall tour with Motion City Soundtrack, as well as State Champs and You Blew It!, which returns them to Nashville for the first time in over three and a half years on Nov. 16, for a…
Unfortunately and “due to unforeseen circumstances,” the Mad Decent Block Party has canceled its planned Aug. 28 stop at the Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater (formerly Fontanel). Curated by Diplo’s Mad Decent label, the popular fest first hit Nashville last summer, and this year’s lineup was set to include Dilpo’s own Major Lazer, as well as RL Grime, Zeds Dead, and several other…
Counting Crows w/ Citizen Cope, Hollis Brown Ascend Amphitheater; Nashville, TN August 7, 2015 Review by Meagan Whitney. Photos by Brian Hill. In Nashville, there are always at least a handful of good shows going on any given night. So when the new 6,800 person amphitheater is packed and there are even people camped out…
My Morning Jacket w/ Moon Taxi Ascend Amphitheater; Nashville, TN August 6, 2015 Words by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by Jen Silver It’s becoming quite clear around Music City that Ascend Amphitheater is not messing around. Maintaining one of the strongest venue-opening weeks we’ve ever seen, the outdoor concert hall followed an epic two-set night from Phish…
Attention all show hounds, No Country Presents’ weekly showcase at Acme Feed & Seed continues to roll on all summer long! This Tuesday, August 18th will feature Americana/folk singer Charles Johnson, rowdy blues rock ’n’ rollers Blackfoot Gypsies, and reggae rockers Roots of a Rebellion. As we do every week, we’re bringing you all this music for FREE starting around 7:30 p.m. Get there early for some…
Rocky Votolato w/ Dave Hause, Chris Farren The High Watt; Nashville, TN August 4, 2015 Review by Meagan Whitney. Photos by Shayne Garcia. Rocky Votolato has been steeped in the rich musical scene of the northwest for decades; he’s been one of the most influential producers in the region, helping to create and canonize the…
Local singer-songwriter Liza Anne has been enjoying quite a bit of buzz since the release of her sophomore LP, TWO, back in May. It’s a solid and enchanting effort that shows her artistic growth from her 2014 debut album, The Colder Months. Now, she’s back in town to blow away fans with a show…
Local party punk rockers Sexx are the next band to be featured in the super intimate, stripped down War Memorial Auditorium Attic Sessions performance series. You may remember us covering these sessions before (read this post, this post, or this post), and it has quickly become one of our favorite local Youtube video series. After…