Omaha post-hardcore/emo/indie rock act Desaparecidos are one of the many, many bands on planet earth, past or present, to include Conor Oberst, best known as the vision behind Bright Eyes. While Oberst is a very busy man and, as a byproduct, many of his groups have existed intermittently, Desaparecidos had an especially short run, forming in…
Finally starting to feel like fall, and the fall tour schedules are more packed than ever with touring bands and locals alike. We’ve already told you about an artsy record release party for Kim Logan tonight, a never before seen supergroup with six shows on Saturday, a major act with the lead singer from…
Folky, indie rockers Lord Huron recently announced another Nashville show (hot the heels of a sold out headliner at 3rd & Lindsley, a “secret” show at The Pour House, and an opening slot at The Ryman with alt-j, and less than a year after performances at both Bonnaroo and The High Watt), set to take place Feb. 13 at The Cannery…
As we told you yesterday, emo/post-hardcore rockers Taking Back Sunday are set to perform tomorrow, Oct. 26 at Marathon Music Works, but with one major change: frontman Adam Lazzara will not be present, due to a family emergency, and will instead be replaced by fill-in vocalist Spencer Chamberlain (Sleepwave, ex-Underoath). Though this is a pretty significant shakeup, it’s also an…
Nashville rockers Kings of Leon are back with their best album in awhile, Mechanical Bull, and they’ve finally announced the first leg of their North American tour in support. The trek will hit Bridgestone Arena on Feb. 7, with Gary Clark Jr. (who recently played his own headlining Nashville show) set to open. Tickets are slated to go on sale next, Friday,…
Local rockers Moon Taxi, who headlined the final installment of this season’s Live on the Green, have made countless festival appearances over the past few months, and have been seemingly gaining more and more buzz by the day (seriously, what an insane year they’ve had), just released a brand new, “Fan Appreciation Video” for…
GARY CLARK JR. w/ Warren Hood Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN October 15, 2013 Words by: Jacob Ryan (@gonzowithgusto) A few weeks ago we told you Gary Clark Jr. was coming to Marathon Music Works to melt skulls with his amazing guitar skills and soulful vocals and even offered you a set of free…
Influential emo/post-hardcore rockers Taking Back Sunday are set to perform this Saturday, Oct. 26 at Marathon Music Works with Polar Bear Club and Transit, except for one significant change: vocalist Adam Lazzara will not be present. Due to the unexpected, early birth of Lazzara’s son, the singer has opted to stay at home with his family while the band, who cancelled three shows earlier…
Tonight continues the series of Women Who Rock, and it is going to be a doozy over at 12th & Porter. Hosted, as always, by one of our local faves and a champion for female musicians all over the country, Anna Haas has gathered another impressive bill of artists. This third episode of her…
Last week, we brought you even more exciting show announcements (from locals AND great touring acts), some festival coverage, television performances, some great new releases, and plenty of reviews and photos. It’s finally starting to feel like fall out, and our end of year coverage is just ramping up. Keep an eye out for…