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Blondiew/ The DamnedGrand Ole Opry House; Nashville, TNAugust 24, 2022 Review by Philip Obenschain Photos by Amiee Stubbs, courtesy of the artist. One of the most iconic and celebrated musical acts in history- and one fairly hard to classify, as their contributions to punk, new wave, and disco are all monumental- the one and…
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My Chemical Romancew/ Turnstile, Dilly DallyBridgestone Arena; Nashville, TNAugust 23, 2022 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Nolan Knight. Undoubtedly one of the most influential and important bands of the 2000s emo and pop punk explosion, and one with an enduring appeal and rabid fanbase few of their peers can claim, New Jersey-bred rockers…
Live on the Green w/ Gary Clark Jr., The Strumbellas, Yola, and Lucie Silvas Public Square Park; Nashville, TN August 15, 2019 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Andrew Ha. Kicking off its eleventh season, the annual Live on the Green free festival series returned Thursday to Public Square Park, setting the bar high for yet another exciting year. With…
![REVIEW: Vampire Weekend w/ Chicano Batman | 6.18.19 at Ascend Amphitheater [PHOTOS]](https://nocountryfornewnashville.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VampireWeekend_Ascend_6-18-19_Header.jpg)
Vampire Weekend w/ Chicano Batman Ascend Amphitheater; Nashville, TN June 18, 2019 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Andrew Ha. Nearly six years had passed between Vampire Weekend‘s last Music City outing- a 2013 stop at The Ryman Auditorium- and their recent return, to headline Ascend Amphitheater with Chicano Batman, in support of their stellar new album and first…

Paramorew/ Coin, Bully, Canon Blue, Liza Anne, NightingailNashville Municipal Auditorium; Nashville, TNSeptember 7, 2018 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Roxy Moure. On Friday, at Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Music City’s biggest rock band, Paramore, hosted, headlined, and curated a mini day fest called Art + Friends, a loveletter to their hometown and an end of tour celebration,…
![REVIEW: Taylor Swift w/ Camila Cabello & Charli XCX | 8.25.18 at Nissan Stadium [PHOTOS]](https://nocountryfornewnashville.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/TaylorSwift_NissanStadium_8-25-18_21.jpg)
Taylor Swiftw/ Camila Cabello, Charli XCXNissan Stadium; Nashville, TNAugust 25, 2018 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Nolan Knight. It’s always an event when Taylor Swift comes to town, but, last week, after a decade of multiple stops at Bridgestone Arena, the biggest pop star Music City has ever produced brought her massive Reputation Stadium Tour back to…
Live on the Green w/ Cold War Kids, Car Seat Headrest, Colony House, *repeat repeat Public Square Park; Nashville, TN August 16, 2018 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Amber J. Davis. After a great (and slightly rainy) first week, which included Dispatch, The Wood Brothers, Mt. Joy, and Roscoe & Etta, Live on the…
Live on the Green w/ Dispatch, The Wood Brothers, Mt. Joy, and Roscoe & Etta Public Square Park; Nashville, TN August 9, 2018 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Brendan Donohue. Kicking off its tenth season, the annual Live on the Green free festival series returned this week to Public Square Park, setting the bar high for yet another…
After running down the best performances, highlights, surprises, and changes we experienced Thursday and Friday, in the first half of coverage of Bonnaroo 2018, we have the rest of our take on this year’s fest with our Saturday and Sunday report below. We already talked about some of the great tweaks like the addition…
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Now in its monumental 17th year, Bonnaroo is, without question, one of the most legendary and important American festivals, and we’re fortunate that it takes place in our backyard. It’s also no secret that the festival landscape has changed rapidly in recent years, booming with an advent of new events, and then stabilizing, as some become…