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It seems like every year, summer festival announcements start arriving earlier and earlier (next week’s month early Bonnaroo Lineup Announcement Megathon is certainly proof of that), and the 2015 round has already started off strong with big reveals from two heavy hitters: Coachella and Governor’s Ball. The former, which takes place April 10-12 and 17-19 (with identical…
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Local “big band” Kansas Bible Company have made a name for themselves since relocating to Nashville several years ago. It is partly because of their super tight grooves, and largely because of their incredibly fun live performances. So, you know our ears perk up when we hear about new tunes from this 12 piece juggernaut.…
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American Songwriter magazine will celebrate its 30th Anniversary this Thursday, January 8 at Nashville’s City Winery. And, wow, what a stellar line up…Jason Isbell (who, with Amanda Shires, just sold out two shows at City Winery and three at The Ryman), John Oates, Jim Lauderdale, Elizabeth Cook, Andrew Combs, Cory Branan, Cale Tyson, Alanna Royale…
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If you’re looking to find a place where you can see Music City’s next big up-and-coming band, The 5 Spot in East Nashville is where you want to be. The venue stresses that it is a local venue – meaning you’ll never be at The 5 Spot without seeing a local band. Per their website, the only…
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For the past several years, our favorite summer fest, Bonnaroo, has hosted the Bonnaroo Lineup Announcement Megathon (or BLAM) around mid-February, complete with guest hosts and a whole lot of flair in order to reveal the bulk of its summer lineup in style. And, while the BLAM is set to return in 2015, it has…
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If you are still in need of warming up on Thursday night, consider packing yourself into a basement full of dancing bodies for a little collective heat from three uniquely powerful rock bands. Oklahoma bred Taddy Porter, Austin Texas based Moonlight Towers & local via Florida, Civilian, are going to bring just the heat that…
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That’s right faithful readers, we’re keeping our weekly showcase at Acme Feed and Seed going next week, when local blues rock ’n’ rollers the Blackfoot Gypsies headline with support from resident indie rock singer songwriter Shane Piasecki. Make sure to check out the full preview after the jump to get hip to both of these amazing acts. As…
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Happy New Year, friends! After a brief holiday respite we’re here to divert you from your doldrums and you ease back into the world of the working once again. And to kick 2015 off in true Nashville fashion, we have brought you something special worthy of both an Adorable Alert and a serious second…