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Surely by now you have heard about our upcoming August 25 showcase that we are co-curating with Infinity Cat on the roof at Acme Feed & Seed. But, if you haven’t, this special edition of our FREE weekly showcase features IC label mates Daddy Issues and Jawws, and breakout Louisville garage punks, White Reaper. If…
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It seems like forever ago that we first introduced you to indie rock outfit Haunted Device when we took over The 615 program on Lightning 100. Their self titled debut EP featured the “Haunted Device” title track that was on steady rotation around the No Country digs for quite some time. So, it was…
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Last weekend was like “showpacolyse” with the plethora of opportunities awaiting Music City ears. The dial trends slightly back towards normal with weekend, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty in store for your aural pleasures. We have happy hour with instrumental standouts Steelism, party rockers The Protomen for only $3, and a local Alanna…
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Ted Drozdowski is known for his psychedelic twist on North Mississippi blues. He’s made himself a modern storyteller through his songwriting, and his music pays homage to American roots. His influences are important Mississippi blues artists of the era, such as R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and Muddy Waters. For years he has been making music with his…
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Ahead of the Sept. 4 release of their highly-anticipated fifth album, No Closer to Heaven, beloved Philadelphia pop punk group The Wonder Years have announced a fall tour with Motion City Soundtrack, as well as State Champs and You Blew It!, which returns them to Nashville for the first time in over three and a half years on Nov. 16, for a…
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Unfortunately and “due to unforeseen circumstances,” the Mad Decent Block Party has canceled its planned Aug. 28 stop at the Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater (formerly Fontanel). Curated by Diplo’s Mad Decent label, the popular fest first hit Nashville last summer, and this year’s lineup was set to include Dilpo’s own Major Lazer, as well as RL Grime, Zeds Dead, and several other…
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Counting Crows w/ Citizen Cope, Hollis Brown Ascend Amphitheater; Nashville, TN August 7, 2015 Review by Meagan Whitney. Photos by Brian Hill. In Nashville, there are always at least a handful of good shows going on any given night. So when the new 6,800 person amphitheater is packed and there are even people camped out…
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My Morning Jacket w/ Moon Taxi Ascend Amphitheater; Nashville, TN August 6, 2015 Words by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by Jen Silver It’s becoming quite clear around Music City that Ascend Amphitheater is not messing around. Maintaining one of the strongest venue-opening weeks we’ve ever seen, the outdoor concert hall followed an epic two-set night from Phish…
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Attention all show hounds, No Country Presents’ weekly showcase at Acme Feed & Seed continues to roll on all summer long! This Tuesday, August 18th will feature Americana/folk singer Charles Johnson, rowdy blues rock ’n’ rollers Blackfoot Gypsies, and reggae rockers Roots of a Rebellion. As we do every week, we’re bringing you all this music for FREE starting around 7:30 p.m. Get there early for some…
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Rocky Votolato w/ Dave Hause, Chris Farren The High Watt; Nashville, TN August 4, 2015 Review by Meagan Whitney. Photos by Shayne Garcia. Rocky Votolato has been steeped in the rich musical scene of the northwest for decades; he’s been one of the most influential producers in the region, helping to create and canonize the…