Marc Broussard with Mingo Fishtrap and Andy Suzuki City Winery, Nashville, TN Sunday, September 28 Review by Jeff Moody After catching the Gospel Brunch at City Winery during AmericanaFest the previous week, we were excited to catch their first sold out show with Marc Broussard, Mingo Fishtrap and Andy Suzuki, although we had not…
We’ve been giving away a ton of tickets over the last few weeks, and that’s because we want our readers to get out and see some of the fantastic shows we’re always talking about. We’ve already announced several exciting contests this week, but, today, we have something different: Sound Tribe Sector 9, commonly referred to…
Twiggs. Photo by Matt Cairns. Twiggs, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Joel Levi The 5 Spot; Nashville, TN September 25, 2014 Words by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by Matt Cairns. As of late, The 5 Spot has been coming with the best lineups in town for the your low-budget bucks. They hosted two shows this past weekend for under…
Jim Lauderdale, Nikki Lane, Lucette Exit/In; Nashville, TN Saturday, September 27 Review by Jacqui Sahagian. Last weekend we attended Exit/In’s 43rd birthday party, where alternative country singers Lucette and Nikki Lane warmed up for Nashville songwriting legend Jim Lauderdale in a celebration that was decidedly country for what has become a mostly rock and…
Bonobo. Photo by Shayne Garcia. Bonobo, Jungle, Jim-E Stack, Beaty Heart Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN September 28, 2014 Review by Jack Smith Photos by Shayne Garcia Here in Nashville, we are fortunate enough to have a wide variety of music offerings just about every weekend, and last weekend proved to be no exception…
It seems like we say this every month, but where has September gone? The first month of the fall literally flew by, and, as expected, our live show coverage (and exciting ticket giveaway calendar) has been ramping up! That means we’re keeping busy, and you probably are too, so we don’t blame you if…
Tonight, for the first time ever, indie rock supergroup Broken Bells are set to perform in Nashville, and at The Ryman Auditorium no less; not a bad debut. We gave you the scoop about this one when it was announced, shortly after the duo, comprised of The Shins’ James Mercer and superproducer/Gnarls Barkley member Dangermouse, wowed us with their…
First announced back in the spring, The War on Drugs‘ upcoming Oct. 13 show at Marathon Music Works has been one of our most-anticipated performances of 2014, which is why we haven’t been able to shut up about it. Centered around indie extraordinaire Adam Granduciel, the group put out an incredible new release, Lost in the Dream, back in March,…
Alright, alright, we know fall just started, but, if you’re the type who likes to plan ahead, we’ve got one hell of a Valentine’s Day (that’s Feb. 14) show option for you. On the heels of a recent opening spot with Old Crow Medicine Show at Fontanel (and following a headliner earlier this year at Cannery), folk/alt-country…
The venerable Exit/In is celebrating its 43rd anniversary on Saturday with a lineup of alternative country greatness headlined by the great country, bluegrass, and Americana songwriter and session musician Jim Lauderdale. Lauderdale has an impressive resume which includes playing with Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, and Mary Chapin Carpenter as well as writing songs that…