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Ticket Sales Start Today for Slightly Stoopid | 4/25 at Marathon Music Works
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Go ahead and admit it: at one point in your life, you were in to the sunny sounds of legendary reggae act Slightly Stoopid. It’s okay, we all were at some point. After all, this is the band that came out with “2 AM”, a track still considered by many reggae authorities (reggologists?) to be…
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No Country in a Nutshell: The Weekly Recap | 12.9-12.15
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Last week, we brought you tons of show coverage, news on some of our most-anticipated events of 2014, spotlights on several talented female artists, and a whole slew of preview posts featuring some of the amazing bands performing this week at our Christmas Carol Party! We know it’s a busy time of year, so,…
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Fitz and the Tantrums w/ Capital Cities and Beat Club | Thursday @ Marathon Music Works!
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One of the most fascinating nuances of music is its infinite variability. Some fans like their music hard and heavy, while others like something more contemplative and thoughtful. Still others like their music poppy and danceable, or downtempo and spacey. However, every once in a blue moon, an act comes around so imbued with…
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[Review] Arctic Monkeys & Deap Vally | Marathon Music Works | 10/8/13
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ARCTIC MONKEYS w/ Deap Vally Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN October 8, 2013 Photos by Kelly Hite. British rockers Arctic Monkeys took over Marathon Music Works on Tuesday night with the chops of some of the greatest British rock legends, and the gaggle of younger women were squealing with every announcement from front man, Alex…
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On Sale Today: Sleigh Bells @ Marathon Music Works on 11.8.13 | Watch their New Video for “Bitter Rivals”
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Electro-rock duo Sleigh Bells are back with an attitude-filled new single, and have announced their third album, entitled Bitter Rivals, which drops on October 8. Shortly after the release, they make a stop in Nashville on Friday, November 8th to bring their rage-worthy jams to Marathon Music Works. Tickets go on sale TODAY at 10am, and…
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REVIEW: Alkaline Trio w/ Bayside @ Marathon Music Works | 5.12.13 [PHOTOS]
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Alkaline Trio w/ Bayside, Off With Their Heads Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN May 15, 2013 Review and photos by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). It’s been awhile since I last saw Alkaline Trio. In fact, I got a sense of déjà vu upon entering Marathon Music Works and catching a glimpse at the enormous Bayside…
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Review: The Gaslight Anthem @ Marathon Music Works | 3.6.13 (PHOTOS)
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The Gaslight Anthem w/ Matrimony, Cory Branan Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN Mar. 6, 2013 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Ellice Evins. It’s clear that The Gaslight Anthem have an affinity for Nashville. Perhaps it’s because the band spent a month here last year, recording their career-defining major label debut album, Handwritten, at…
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Baltimore Natives Think Alike: Animal Collective & Dan Deacon To Play Marathon Music Works.
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As reported by the Nashville Scene, Animal Collective and Dan Deacon will play Marathon Music Works on March 13. This bill makes perfect/weird Baltimore sense, since Animal Collective’s music video for the song “Today’s Supernatural” screams weird. In fact, it might indicate that the band members all went to a Sahara circus together and decided…
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Local Natives: The Buzz for The New Album “Hummingbird” Looms Large.
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I remember the first time I heard the Local Natives’ first record Gorilla Manor in late 2009, and I was absolutely blown away. Their dedication to ear-soothing three-part harmonies and constantly catchy tunes that feature afro-pop guitars made for an amazing record. Shortly thereafter, I went to Grimey’s and bought that record on vinyl. At…
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Venue change alert: Diamond Rugs show moved to Marathon Music Works
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Not sure exactly what is going on over at The Zombieshop, but I hope they can get it all figured out soon. In the meantime, the Diamond Rugs gig, which is one of the shows that we are most excited about this fall, was just moved over to Marathon Music Works on 10/29. They’ll get…