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Wilco to Bring 20th Anniversary Tour to The Ryman Oct. 21 & 22
Mere months after Jeff Tweedy made his pseudo-solo Ryman debut under new moniker, Tweedy, the frontman and the band that made him famous, Wilco, have announced a brief fall run of 20th anniversary dates, which will return them to the Mother Church for a two-night stand: Oct. 21 and 22. The band have also detailed plans for their…
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Remains of August | Here’s Everything We Missed
While we still technically have three more weeks of summer, and it sure still feels like it outside, Labor Day and the start of September have us thinking fall. And, while the fall already promises to be jam-packed with incredible shows, releases, festivals, and more, we’re still enjoying the remains of what has been…
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Stream Justin Townes Earle’s New Album ‘Single Mothers’ Ahead of Sept. 9 Release
Less than a week after he announced a Nov. 20 headlining performance at The Ryman with Cory Branan, Nashville folk/Americana singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle has made his upcoming fifth album, Single Mothers, available to stream early, thanks to the good folks at NPR. After a nasty public falling out with short-lived label home Communion, Single Mothers arrives via Vagrant on Sept. 9. Stream Single Mothers HERE.…
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[Review + Photos] Live on the Green featuring Capital Cities, The Features, and All Them Witches | August 28th @ Public Square Park
LIVE ON THE GREEN w/ Capital Cities, The Features, All Them Witches Public Square Park; Nashville, TN August 28, 2014 Review by Jack Smith. Photos by Brian Hill. There aren’t too many things that are more of a bummer than heavy rain during an outdoor show, and yet this was the exact situation the organizers…
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[PREVIEW] Bitchfest @ Charlie Bob’s | Saturday, August 30
The annual Bitchfest is upon us this holiday weekend, and it’s your chance to rock out to some great female-powered rock bands, support local branches of feminist organizations, and stock up on free contraceptives. The event is put on by local all-girl hard rockers Thelma and the Sleaze, and will include the post punks from…
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Broken Bells Premiere “Control” Video Ahead of Sept. 29 Ryman Show
As we told you earlier this summer, indie supergroup Broken Bells are slated to perform Sept. 29 at Nashville’s own Ryman Auditorium, along with ex-Walkmen frontman Hamilton Leithauser. The duo, which consists of The Shins’ James Mercer and superproducer/Gnarls Barkley member Dangermouse wowed us this summer at Bonnaroo, and their sophomore LP, After the Disco, has been in constant rotation since its release earlier…
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[REVIEW] Sonny & The Sunsets w/ Cheap Time and Fox Fun @ The Stone Fox | 8.27.14
Sonny & The Sunsets, Cheap Time, Fox Fun The Stone Fox, Nashville, TN 08/27/2014 Words by: Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto) Sometimes, the unplanned shows you jump on at the last minute turn out to be some of the best shows, and last night at The Stone Fox was a perfect example of one such endeavour.…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Bonobo w/ Jim-E Stack | Sept. 28 @ Marathon Music Works
There’s no denying that electronic music is a massive force in today’s entertainment industry, and yet most music fans will tell you that as party-friendly and upbeat as electronic music sounds, there’s something about a live act that’s simply missing from electronic music. This common complaint has opened a niche in the industry that…
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[News] Americana Awards Show Details Presenters and Performers
The Americana Music Association revealed an initial presenter and performer lineup for its 13th annual Honors & Awards show this week. As anticipated, the list reflects Americana’s “spirit of eclecticism,” as the New York Times stated, through its diverse production and curation. In addition to previously announced performances by Loretta Lynn, Flaco Jimenez, Taj…