The Ignorist, Ben Elkins, Allison Bencar Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN June 23, 2015 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Every single Tuesday since last summer, we’ve been teaming up with hip downtown restaurant and performance space Acme Feed & Seed to host a free showcase of some of our favorite emerging local…
A longtime fixture of the weird, proggy, socio-politically charged underbelly of the Nashville DIY punk and metal scene, Look What I Did are set to perform TONIGHT, June 27 at The End with original drummer Miles McPherson (whose subsequent endeavors have included stints with Kelly Clarkson and Parmaore) and guitarist Colby Shea for the first time in quite a…
While an extraordinary amount of postponements and cancellations (due to illness, logistical concerns, behind the scenes drama and more) have plagued legendary English singer Morrissey over the past several years, leaving him with a bit of a dubious tour reputation, for the most part, his shows in Europe and the United States over the past year…
Let’s make one thing clear right off the bat: while this is technically being billed as a Brian Wilson show, the legendary singer and producer’s performance this Saturday, June 26 at the Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater (formerly Fontanel) with Rodriguez is about the most authentic Beach Boys experience touring today. At their height of relevannce, Wilson was The Beach Boys, writing, producing, and performing their…
Music City, get ready to be transported to the Caribbean, because The High Watt is bringing you the best in the budding Tennessee reggae community TONIGHT, for just $5 (?!). You’ll get to see Roots of a Rebellion headline, plus The Chinese Connection Dub Embassy, Floralorix, Ras Adam and the Dubraelites, and Jo’shua Odline. The music…
As we told you awhile back, buzzworthy local-ish rapper YelaWolf, who just rocked Marathon Music Works with a sold out show back in December, will return to the local venue in support of his new LP, Love Story, TONIGHT, June 26, along with Hillbilly Casino and DJ Klever! Of the most eclectic, enigmatic figures in modern hip hop, Yela’s live show is…
Tonight is a celebration of two rising pop outfits in the Nashville music scene. KiND is celebrating the release of their debut Eunoia, which dropped on June 9th. They will be joined by Wildfront, who have recently retooled their lineup, and are currently teasing new music ahead of a presumed upcoming release. Paul Meany…
Two of alt-country’s finest female troubadours are playing City Winery on Sunday night. Between them Mary Gauthier and Allison Moorer have more songwriting awards, critical accolades, and stories from troubled southern pasts than one can quite believe. Gauthier’s new album, Trouble and Love, came out earlier this month and has been getting rapturous reviews…
Attention all show hounds, No Country Presents’ weekly showcase at Acme Feed & Seed continues to roll on all summer long! This Tuesday, June 30 will feature soulful singer songwriter Ashlee K. Thomas, contributing blog photographer plus indie folkster Mick Leonardi, and indie rockers Behold The Brave. 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…
Another year, another Bonnaroo. Needless to say, the No Country crew had a blast, and we were there in full-force to document the 14th annual installment of the Manchester, TN fest. In addition to our regular and semi-regular contributors, we brought in a few guests to weigh in on ‘Roo (check out the key…