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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…
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REVIEW: Paul McCartney | 11.6.25 @ The Pinnacle [PHOTOS]
Paul McCartneyThe Pinnacle; Nashville, TNNovember 6, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Despite performing thousands of concerts over the last 70 years, with and before The Beatles, Wings, and in his prolific solo career, the legendary Sir Paul McCartney only formally played Nashville for the first time in 2010, at Bridgestone…
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REVIEW: Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers | 10.22.25 @ The Ryman Auditorium [PHOTOS]
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothersw/ Dan Tyminski and Phillip LammondsThe Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TNOctober 22, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. When I say Bill Murray, you probably think of his acting accomplishments- from SNL to iconic ’80s comedies to a turn to the dramatic in the ’90s and ’00s-…
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REVIEW: Alex G w/ Nilüfer Yanya | 10.4.25 @ The Ryman Auditorium [PHOTOS]
Alex Gw/ Nilüfer YanyaThe Ryman Auditorium; NashvilleOctober 4, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Ben Burton. Lo-fi indie rocker Alex G began releasing music in 2011, the same year No Country For New Nashville was founded, so he’s an artist we’ve always had a particular fondness for, as we’ve watched him grow from…
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![REVIEW: Wet Leg w/ Hana Vu, mary in the junkyard | 9.23.25 @ Marathon Music Works [PHOTOS]](https://nocountryfornewnashville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Wet-Leg-19.jpg)
REVIEW: Wet Leg w/ Hana Vu, mary in the junkyard | 9.23.25 @ Marathon Music Works [PHOTOS]
Wet Legw/ Hana Vu, Mary in the JunkyardMarathon Music Works; Nashville, TNSeptember 23, 2025 Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship English indie rockers Wet Leg released one of the best albums of 2025 with their sophomore effort moisturizer, and are currently touring the world in support, recently returning them to Music City for the first time…