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REVIEW: Foo Fighters w/ Queens of the Stone Age & Mannequin Pussy | 8.15.26 @ Nissan Stadium [PHOTOS]
Foo Fightersw/ Queens of the Stone Age, Mannequin PussyNissan Stadium; Nashville, TNAugust 15, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. When alt rock legends Foo Fighters first announced their return to Nashville, on the Take Cover Tour at Nissan Stadium with Queens of the Stone Age and Mannequin Pussy, I knew it…
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REVIEW: My Chemical Romance w/ Pierce the Veil | 8.13.26 @ Nissan Stadium [PHOTOS]
My Chemical Romancew/ Pierce the VeilNissan Stadium; Nashville, TNAugust 13, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Bryce Hall, courtesy of the artist. In 2006, New Jersey alt rock, emo, pop punk, and post-hardcore outfit My Chemical Romance– who’d exploded to fame just a couple of years earlier with their breakout sophomore LP Three…
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REVIEW: Hilary Duff | 7.30.26 @ Ascend Amphitheater [PHOTOS]
Hilary Duffw/ La Roux & Jade LeMacAscend Amphitheater; Nashville, TNJuly 30, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Sophie Harris, courtesy of the artist. When Hilary Duff took the stage at her recent sold-out appearance at Ascend Amphitheater, it marked the beloved pop star and actor’s first Nashville performance in an unbelievable 22 years…
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REVIEW: Haute & Freddy | 6.7.26 @ Exit/In [PHOTOS]
Haute & Freddyw/ Rubin BrothersExit/In; Nashville, TNJune 7, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. At this point in my journey as a music fan and critic, I’ve probably seen thousands of live performances, so it’s exceedingly rare to attend a show that doesn’t remind me at least a bit of others.…
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REVIEW: David Byrne | 5.9.26 @ Ascend Amphitheater [PHOTOS]
David ByrneAscend Amphitheater; Nashville, TNMay 9, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. As I learned when I was fortunate enough to witness his incredible American Utopia Tour eight years ago at The Ryman (or, really, the first time I saw his former band Talking Heads’ legendary concert film Stop Making Sense),…
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REVIEW: Florence + The Machine w/ CMAT | 5.2.26 @ Bridgestone Arena
Florence + The Machinew/ CMATBridgestone Arena; Nashville, TNMay 2, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain It’s hard to believe it’s been 17 years since English indie rock outfit Florence + The Machine triumphantly arrived onto the scene with their incredible debut album Lungs, bringing a thoughtful, feminine, witchy, bold fusion of indie rock, art pop,…
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REVIEW: Ethel Cain | 5.1.26 @ FirstBank Amphitheater
Ethel Cainw/ 9MillionFirstBank Amphitheater; Franklin, TNMay 1, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain One of the most unique, conceptual, and fiercely beloved artists making music today, Ethel Cain (the musical alter ego and thematic invention of artist Hayden Anhedönia) broke out to widespread acclaim with 2022 debut LP Preacher’s Daughter, and has become of the…
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Celebration, Vulnerability, and Truth to Power – Hayley Williams Makes Profound, Guest-Filled Solo Hometown Debut at Ryman Auditorium Residency
Hayley Williamsw/ Water from Your EyesThe Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TNApril 25, 27, & 28 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Zachary Gray, courtesy of the artist. It’s been nearly six years since Hayley Williams would’ve played Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl- then a brand new venue- on what was supposed to be her first-ever solo tour,…
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REVIEW: Baby Keem | 4.18.26 @ Marathon Music Works
Baby KeemMarathon Music Works; Nashville, TNApril 18, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain One of the most celebrated and creative hip hop fixtures of the decade, and an artist whose trajectory very much seems to be following in the footsteps of his legendary older cousin Kendrick, west coast rapper Baby Keem recently made a triumphant…
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REVIEW: The Format | 4.3.26 @ The Ryman Auditorium [PHOTOS]
The Formatw/ Ben Kweller, Adult MomThe Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TNApril 3, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Originally active from 2002 through 2008, Arizona indie duo The Format were, perhaps, one of the most under-appreciated bands of their era, responsible for two initial albums which have now become classics, and have…