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The Road to Bonnaroo Returns for 2013!
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Returning for its fifth year, The Road to Bonnaroo contest is again set to replace 8 Off 8th for three nights at Mercy Lounge: February 25, March 25, and April 15. As with previous years, each night will feature 8 bands performing short, battle of the bands-style sets for fans and a panel of judges,…
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No Country in a Nutshell: The Weekly Recap | 1.7-1.13
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It’s been a spectacularly busy week here at No Country. Even reading this recap list is a bit of an undertaking, so we don’t fault you if you missed a feature or two. As always, we appreciate all of you reading, sharing, and commenting on the site and we’re eager to continue to grow along with…
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What’s a “raconteur” anyway? Unchained has answer | 1.13.13
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The Unchained Tour has emerged from the internationally acclaimed storytelling network The Moth, founded by best-selling author George Dawes Green. George and a roster of “amazing raconteurs” will perform during this uniquely entertaining evening filled with story, circus arts, and song. Earlier dates included appearances by Neil Gaiman, and while Mr. Sandman himself won’t…
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Can William Shatner fit ALL his awesome into TPAC? | 1.12.13 – 8pm
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Captain Kirk is coming to town with Shatner’s World, his one-man live show, straight from The Great White Way– and it’s for more than just the casual Trekkie (if there is such a thing). The Shat’s show promises “with signature storytelling, video clips, and an inimitable musical style, William Shatner brings to stage the…
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Local Natives: The Buzz for The New Album “Hummingbird” Looms Large.
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I remember the first time I heard the Local Natives’ first record Gorilla Manor in late 2009, and I was absolutely blown away. Their dedication to ear-soothing three-part harmonies and constantly catchy tunes that feature afro-pop guitars made for an amazing record. Shortly thereafter, I went to Grimey’s and bought that record on vinyl. At…
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TWiN | This Weekend In Nashville | 1/11-1/13
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Here we go! Another weekend in Nashville, and holy shit! It must be a birthday for our friends over at Cannery Row, whose lineup is made up almost exclusively of bands we have covered in this blog. These bands are playing on three stages over two nights. We also have a couple more picks…
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Alt-J (∆) show moves to Cannery – More tickets to be had!
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We’ve just learned that there’s still hope if you were bummed that you didn’t get tix fast enough for Alt-J’s upcoming show slated for the Mercy Lounge on March 18th. We broke the news about their stop in town and shared our excitement back in early December and we’re super stoked to have more…
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Elton John announces return to Nashville in April
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After I had just gushed about my hope for William Shatner to do his infamous cover version of Elton John‘s classic, “Rocket Man” during his appearance at TPAC this weekend (in a post written last night but slated for later, don’t worry, you’ll see it soon-ish) – now the man himself has announced a…
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Auto Defiance w/Thee Japanese Schoolgirls, Vyie, and Violet Knives @ The High Watt Tonight
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Art rockers Auto Defiance, fronted by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bradley Boyer and co-writer/vocalist Asheira on synth and bells, may not be trying to convince you to save money and the environment by biking or walking to work, but they are attempting to cross new borders and explore new frontiers by mixing vintage film clips with their…