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Don’t Miss Augustana w/ Scars on 45 | Saturday, Dec. 20 @ Mercy Lounge
Following a successful fall outing at Live on the Green, Augustana are set to return to Mercy Lounge for the second time this year on Saturday, Dec. 20, with Scars on 45. Celebrating the release of their new album, Life Imitating Life, the group, which primarily consists of frontman/songwriter Dan Layus, are celebrating something of a renaissance, and, as sometimes…
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[REVIEW] No Country Presents: The Aquaducks & The Alarms | 12.9.14 @ Acme Feed & Seed
The Aquaducks, The Alarms Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN December 9, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Every single Tuesday for the past several months, we’ve been teaming up with hip new restaurant and performance space Acme Feed & Seed to host a free showcase of some of our favorite emerging local…
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Don’t Miss Quixotic II feat. Hot Action Cop, Regulation Nine, Switchmen, & Asheira | Dec. 18 @ Exit/In
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]
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]
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
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
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
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
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
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…