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[Review + Pics] Zappa Plays Zappa | Marathon Music Works | May 7, 2015
Zappa Plays Zappa. Photo by Brad Hochstetler. Zappa Plays Zappa Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN Thursday, May 7, 2015 Photos by Brad Hochstetler The opportunity to see Frank Zappa perform is really one of those holy grail type moments for many music fans. It’s akin to seeing Miles Davis or Jimi Hendrix for my generation,…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Less Than Jake & Reel Big Fish w/ Ballyhoo! | June 3 @ Marathon Music Works
’90s nostalgia is at an all-time high, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed for a full-on ska revival sooner than later. Until then, we’ll settle for a co-headling tour from two of the most important acts that helped revitalize and fuse the genre with punk rock two decades ago (and haven’t slowed down since), Less…
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[REVIEW + PHOTOS] JJ Grey & Mofro w/ Anderson East | 4.16.15 @ Marathon Music Works
JJ Grey & Mofro. Photo: Brian Hill. JJ Grey & Mofro w/ Anderson East Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN April 16, 2015 Words by: Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by: Brian Hill . North Florida swamp rocker JJ Grey and his standout backing band Mofro nearly tore the roof off Marathon Music Works last week, and we were…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Earl Sweatshirt w/ Remy Banks | Sept 15 @ Marathon Music Works
Arguably Odd Future’s biggest breakout star, next to r&b juggernaut Frank Ocean and de-facto group leader Tyler, the Creator, a fact made all the more impressive since he was living out of the country during the LA collective’s initial breakout success, alt rapper Earl Sweatshirt is celebrating the release of his incredible new album, I Don’t Like…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] In Flames w/ All That Remains & Voodoo Prophet | May 2 @ Marathon Music Works
Returning to Nashville May 2 at Marathon Music Works for their first Music City show in a decade, Swedish melodic/alt metal pioneers In Flames are out in support of their latest release, Siren Charms, joined by melodic metalcore act All That Remains and local heavy rockets Voodoo Prophet. While tickets are still available right here, we’re also giving you a chance to win…
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[ALBUM REVIEW] JJ Grey & Mofro Ready to Unfurl ‘Ol’ Glory’ This Thursday @ Marathon Music Works
The master of swamp rock, JJ Grey, and his bad ass backing bad Mofro are back with their ninth album Ol’ Glory, and let us tell you, it’s just as funky, groovy and genuine as we all hoped it would be. Read on after the jump for a full review, and better yet, get your…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] JJ Grey & Mofro w/ Anderson East | April 16 @ Marathon Music Works
North Florida swamp rocker JJ Grey and his standout backing band Mofro are heading back to Music City April 16, when they stop in to perform at Marathon Music Works. Talented singer songwriter Anderson East is opening, and tickets are currently available for $25-$28, but, if you’re feeling lucky, we’re giving you the chance a…
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REVIEW: Die Antwoord | 3.20.15 @ Marathon Music Works [PHOTOS]
Die Antwoord w/ Coach & Rate Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN March 20, 2015 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Most artists without renowned backgrounds in acting flounder with faced with translating their talents to the big screen. Though they certainly have a flair for the theatrics, I assumed that South…
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[Review] ODESZA w/ Little People & Big Wild | 3.13.15 @ Marathon Music Works
ODESZA. ODESZA w/ Little People, Big Wild Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN March 13, 2015 Review by Jack Smith There’s no denying that we’re currently in the midst of a golden era of electronic music. Today’s artists have ditched cheesy sound effects in favor of work-intensive sound design, but kept the groove and danceability that makes electronic…
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[Review] Moe. | Marathon Music Works | March 7, 2015
Moe. Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN March 7, 2015 Review by Kevin Casler Jam band heroes, Moe. took the stage Saturday evening at Marathon Music Works delivering a 2 set, 3 hour performance. Saturday’s show marked their second appearance at Marathon, and put another notch in their belts for the countless Nashville shows they’ve played…