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Don’t Miss Quixotic II feat. Hot Action Cop, Regulation Nine, Switchmen, & Asheira | Dec. 18 @ Exit/In
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It’s not unusual for Exit/In to host a number a great performances during the holiday season, but their upcoming showcase this Thursday, Dec. 18 is definitely of particular note. That evening marks the second incarnation of Quixotic, a word that typically refers to a state of unrealistic idealism, though here acts as a title for an…
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REVIEW: The Black Keys w/ St. Vincent | 12.8.14 @ Bridgestone Arena [PHOTOS]
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The Black Keys w/ St. Vincent Bridgestone Arena; Nashville, TN December 8, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. While their most recent release, Turn Blue, failed to make quite the same cultural splash as its two most recent predecessors, El Camino and Brothers, blues rock duo The Black Keys have still remained a music…
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REVIEW: GWAR | 12.2.14 @ Exit/In [PHOTOS]
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GWAR w/ Corrosion of Conformity, American Sharks Exit/In; Nashville, TN December 2, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Jake Giles Netter. Earlier this year, legendary shock/performance art/metal act GWAR suffered one of the greatest tragedies a band can endure: the sudden and unexpected death of frontman and founder Dave Brockie, better known by his stage name…
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LIGHTS to Play Rocketown March 1
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Canadian indie pop singer LIGHTS, who recently released her third album, Little Machines, has announced a March 1 show at Rocketown, her first Nashville date in three years. While she started as a more straightforward synth pop artist, LIGHTS has, over the past several years, expanded her sound to include more experimental elements, EDM hooks, and greater production…
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No Country in a Nutshell: The Weekly Recap | 12.8-12.14
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As we cross the halfway mark for December, the holidays loom large and the new year feels right around the corner. While the next couple of weeks will be a bit slower for shows, relatively speaking, we’ve got plenty of announcements rolling in that’ll help you start planning for an epic 2015, along with…
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[Preview] James King Benefit Concert | TONIGHT (12/15/14) @ Nashville Palace
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Some of the finest musicians from the world of bluegrass will perform at a benefit concert for James King at the Nashville Palace on Monday, December 15 at 6PM. James King who is known as “The Bluegrass Storyteller”, has been a beloved fixture on the music scene for the past three decades. He was…
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Santana to Return to The Ryman March 11 2015
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Santana’s sold out concert at the Ryman in April was one of Nashville’s top shows in 2014. If you missed it or if you just didn’t (can’t) get enough, Carlos Santana will be returning to The Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 PM. Ticket prices range from range from $85 to $350…
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[Review + Pics] Bush, Royal Blood, & Meg Myers | War Memorial Auditorium | December 6, 2014
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Royal Blood. Photo by Sundel Perry. Bush, Royal Blood, & Meg Myers War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville, TN December 6, 2014 Photos by Sundel Perry Heavy rains wouldn’t drown the spirits of the rowdy crowds at War Memorial Auditorium for the 102.9 The Buzz Swanky Sweater Holiday party last Friday night. Throw in the rocking…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Steel Panther w/ Like a Storm | Dec. 17 @ Marathon Music Works
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We know the holidays are right around the corner, wallets are tight, and schedules are busy. And, hey, since it’s the season of giving, we wanted to squeeze in one last ticket contest before the new year. If you’re a fan of metal, have an affinity for the ’80s, and like to laugh, glam…
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Kamber Release Live Video for Debut EP Title Track “Hurry Up”
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Local alt rock new kids on the block Kamber released their debut EP, Hurry Up, last month, and it’s been pinging our radar ever since. Lead singer and classically trained pianist Kamber Kigin is a Florida native who made the move to Music City around 2012, and has been finding bandmates, and her sound, ever since.…