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Last fall, Canadian dance punk duo Death From Above 1979 finally delivered their long-awaited sophomore LP, The Physical World, almost exactly 10 years after their debut, and embarked on a tour in support, including a November stop at Marathon Music Works. Averaging a Nashville date once every decade or so, it was unclear at the time when, or…
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Richard Thompson w/ Robert Ellis City Winery; Nashville, TN June 13, 2015 Review by Jeff Moody. As we told you here recently, Richard Thompson is touring in support of his upcoming new album, Still, which is due out on June 23rd. This is one of those examples of how great it is being part of the No Country team as…
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Progressive/experimental act The Dear Hunter began a decade ago, then a side project/high-concept musical vehicle for The Receiving End of Sirens vocalist Casey Crescenzo. What has since morphed into Crescenzo’s main gig, the group released three concept albums of a planned six-part series between 2006 and 2009, before venturing off to craft a color-inspired series of EPs and a standalone…
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Continuing the post-Bonnaraoo barrage of radius clause-free concert announcements, yesterday alt/indie/rap/electropop duo twenty one pilots, who, hands down, were one of our favorite acts at ‘Roo (look out for coverage later this week), have announced an Oct. 5 return to Nashville, for the first time ever at The Ryman Auditorium (and following sold out outings in years prior at…
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We’re coming out of Bonnaroo, and are already looking forward to Louisville’s Forecastle Festival, which, yet again, features one of the best festival lineups of this summer. The 2015 headliners include Sam Smith, Cage The Elephant, My Morning Jacket, The War On Drugs, Widespread Panic, and Modest Mouse. And, equally impressive are the undercard lineup for…
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We already told you about the first annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, set to take place Sept. 26-27 at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN, as well as its impressive inaugural lineup, featuring Willie Nelson, Weezer, The Decemberists, and more. Then, the lineup got even better, with a second wave of artist announcements, including headliners Wilco. Now, we’re excited to…
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We’ve already let you know that ZZ Ward is playing Marathon Music Works on Friday, Sept. 4 as she tours in support of her upcoming album This Means War. The vintage pop singer was a breakout face from the festival circuit last year, including a killer Thursday set at Bonnaroo 2014. Fans have been waiting…
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One of our favorite alternative punk bands in town Secret Club are dropping their debut album Apocalypse Meow today, complete with an in-store at Grimey’s tonight at 6 p.m. to celebrate the occasion, a busy week for them after opening for Twin Peaks at Mercy Lounge on Monday night. Then, next Friday, June 26 the…
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Shake off your post Bonnaroo blues faithful readers, because when you live in Music City, the good times and live tunes NEVER have to stop. Hopefully you’ve showered by now, and got some quality time in with your bed/couch, meaning you’re ready to head to The High Watt tonight for a kick ass show…