Canadian punk band Single Mothers are bringing their raucous live show to The End tonight, Nov. 21 with locals Sheep Shifters and Harper. Single Mothers have earned raves for their recent debut, which shows intellectual punk at its angriest and has the band being called one of the best punk acts to come out of…
For nearly half a century, mandolinist-composer-producer David Grisman has been a guiding force in the evolving world of acoustic music. His musical range is wide and deep — embracing many styles, genres and traditions. This week, the good people at City Winery Nashville bring David Grisman’s Sextet to the venue for shows tonight, Nov.…
Kim Logan, Major and the Monbacks Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN November 18, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Every single Tuesday, we team up with hip new restaurant and performance space Acme Feed & Seed to host a free showcase of some of our favorite emerging local (and national) talent. For…
We’ve got exciting news today for you readers! Earlier this week, on Nov. 18, local rock troubadours Switchmen dropped their newest release. Titled Congress Hotel, the EP contains five tracks, each of which heavily features the face-melting distortion and intelligent lyricism we’ve come to expect from Switchmen. However, the album does also include quieter moments, including the haunting…
As we first announced back in August, local folk/country/Americana singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle is set to make his headlining Ryman Auditorium debut tonight, Nov. 20 with Cory Branan. A longtime staple of the local scene, Earle released his fifth album, Single Mothers, on Sept. 9, and remains one of Music City’s purest, most eclectic, and most gifted performers. His sound is primed…
Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice has just confirmed his rumored spring tour in the U.S., and is officially hitting The Ryman Auditorium on April 1. No foolin’. The pre-sale is available to Rice’s mailing list subscribers RIGHT NOW until this Friday, Nov 21, when the general ticket sale begins at 10 a.m. right here. Rice just…
Jenny Lewis w/ Waxahatchee Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN November 15, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. We first fell in love with the pleasantly poppy, west coast indie rock stylings of Jenny Lewis more than a decade ago in her days with Rilo Kiley, then, a few years later, got a…
Chicago natives Empires, who we first told you about earlier this year in detail ahead of Bonnaroo, are set to headline The High Watt this evening, out in support of their incredible new album, Orphan; a record which has quickly become one of our favorites of 2014. Blending elements of alt rock, garage, indie, and post-punk, Empires are…
Legendary musician and songwriter Leon Russell performed last night at the exceptional City Winery with support South Carolina native, singer-songwriter Riley Etheridge Jr. In case you missed the spectacular performance, you’re in luck- there’s a second night of music set to take place tonight, and it promises to be just as unforgettable! Doors are at 6PM and…
For a show with no cover charge, it ‘sold out’ pretty quickly! Already the Bluebird Cafe‘s website claims that no more tickets are available, but have no fear – roughly 10 bar seats (for anyone 21+) and 14 church pew seats (all ages) will be available on a first come, first serve basis for tonight‘s…