Though we had him pegged as a potential candidate for Bonnaroo, once it was revealed that prolific art rocker and famed former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne wouldn’t be making a trek to the farm this year, despite prepping to release his first solo LP in 14 years (not counting three excellent, high-profile collaboration albums), American Utopia, on…
In support of their highly acclaimed, Grammy nominated, seventh record Sleep Well Beast, The National have added dates to an already extensive 2018 tour, which now includes a stop at Ascend Amphitheater on May 3. The show will mark the first proper Music City stop for the band since a 2013 date at The Ryman, though members…
Daniel Ellsworth + The Great Lakes have been on our radar for about as long as No Country has been around. Their high energy, synth infused, electro-pop inspired rock was introduced to us with their 2011 debut Civilized Man, which received considerable acclaim, and landed them on a number of national lists. When they…
My Politic, Anthony Adams & The Nite Owls, Joel Levi Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN November 28, 2017 Review by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by Jake Giles Netter. Our long-running, free, bi-monthly Acme Feed & Seed showcase series recently wrapped up another great season. For our Nov. 28 installment, we were pleased to welcome acoustic roots music collective My…
Returning to Nashville proper for the first time since 2015, breakout Cincinnati pop rockers Walk the Moon are slated to once more headline The Ryman Auditorium on Jan. 28, with support from reunited Chicago indie rock trio Company of Thieves. Out in support of their recent fourth full-length What If Nothing, the highly-anticipated followup to their breakout 2014 effort Talking Is Hard,…
The local music scene was dealt a blow last fall when Those Darlins’ Jessi Zazu lost her life on Sept. 12 to cervical cancer at the young age of 28, but the legacy of the rocker at the forefront of the Nashville underground non-country music scene and her brave fight to the end remains.…

Following in the earlier timeframe adopted over the past few years, and keeping in pace with other major national festivals, which have become increasingly more competitive in getting a jump on extra early lineup announcements, Bonnaroo has revealed its full 2o18 performance slate, featuring Eminem, The Killers, and Muse in the headlining spots. The rest of the bill, which, this year…
Still in need of some last minute New Year’s Eve plans? If you didn’t hop on grabbing tickets for any number NYE shows or parties that’ve been announced for months, you’re in luck – this is another busy year, and lots of great events are still on sale (for now)! So many, in fact, that it’s next…
While Christmas doesn’t fall until Monday, this weekend is the de-facto holiday shutdown, and, with the majority of Americans traveling or hosting family and friends, the slate is expectedly light for live music. If you aren’t in transit this weekend, or are celebrating without family, there are still a few, largely holiday related shows,…