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Tonight‘s the night! Former rap rockers turned experimental alt rock act Linkin Park have been one of the planet’s biggest rock bands for 15 years now, and, with a stacked lineup of seminal punks Rise Against and metalcore upstarts Of Mice & Men, they’re poised to blow the roof off of our very own Bridgestone Arena this evening. If you…
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January is a HUGE month for show announcements. The holidays are long gone, spring is in sight (hey, we can dream), and tour schedules are lining up, which means we get to map out the next few months of our musical enjoyment. And, while we already filled you in on a bunch of major…
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As we previously reported, the Vans Warped Tour is set to return to Nashville’s Tennessee State Fairgrounds once again this summer on July 1, and, every Wednesday for the next several months, they’re going to be announcing a new round of bands. As the weeks keep adding up, the list only gets more and more exciting, and joining the…
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Next week, the entire world (or at least those of us with good musical taste) will rejoice when reunited indie punk trio Sleater-Kinney return with their first album in 15 years, No Cities to Love (out Jan. 20 via Sub Pop). In support of its release, the band will embark on their first tour since disbanding in ’06…
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Sam Smith w/ George Ezra Grand Ole Opry House; Nashville, TN January 10, 2015 Review by Aleesha Kozar. At the young age of 22, UK singer-songwriter Sam Smith has already been nominated for six Grammy Awards this year following the release of his debut album, In the Lonely Hour. Released in May, In the…
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That’s My Kid. Photo by: Briana Mailley. That’s My Kid Grimey’s New and Preloved Music; Nashville, TN January 10, 2015 Words by: Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by: Briana Mailley We’ve been on the That’s My Kid bandwagon since we first heard their unique garage blues rock sounds several months ago (see this post), but did…
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We already told you about exciting lineup announcements last week from Coachella and Governor’s Ball, and, this week, revealed the earliest Bonnaroo announcement yet. And, sure, while traveling to California and New York might not be the most feasible routes for most Tennessee-based show-goers, there are still plenty of drivable options if you’re looking for some summer fest fun…
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By now we hope you’ve heard, our live events production wing, No Country Presents, has taken up residence at Lower Broadway’s hippest new restaurant, lounge, retail, and event space, Acme Feed & Seed, where we’ve been bringing you a weekly, FREE, Tuesday night showcase, featuring some of our favorite emerging local and national talent. The curated showcase runs…
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Blackfoot Gypsies. Photo by: Mary Beth Blankenship. Blackfoot Gypsies, Shane Piasecki Acme Feed and Seed, Nashville, TN 01/13/15 Words by: Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto) Photos by:Mary Beth Blankenship Well, it was another epic Tuesday night at Acme Feed and Seed for our weekly No Country Presents showcase, thanks to southern rock ’n’ rollers Blackfoot Gypsies and…
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The nation is gearing up for a three day weekend (Happy Birthday, MLK Jr.), and what better way than to pre-game for said weekend by heading out to FooBAR Too? $3 beers are waiting to greet you, and while Palaver Thursdays usually only have three bands, tonight is special – four bands are on the lineup, including blues rocker Jack…