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TWiN | This Weekend in Nashville | 6/6 – 6/8
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Banner By Gravity Plan While most regular readers will be avoiding the madness downtown this weekend and preparing for Bonnaroo next week, there are still plenty of shows going on around town that the tourists won’t have a clue about. Have a look at a surprisingly full calendar of events despite upcoming mega-festivals and…
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Don’t Miss Conor Oberst w/ Dawes | TONIGHT @ The Ryman!
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Former brains behind Bright Eyes, occasional Desaparecido, and sometimes Monster of Folk Conor Oberst released, perhaps, his best album in years, Upside Down Mountain, last month, and, in support, is out on a U.S. tour with Dawes, which stops at our very own Ryman Auditorium TONIGHT. Not only will Dawes open for Oberst on this outing, but they will also…
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Don’t Miss the First Moon River Music Festival June 7 in Memphis!
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by Kurtis Dickerson We are counting down the days till the inaugural Moon River Music Festival, which is happening this Saturday, June 7, at the historic Levitt Shell in Memphis, TN. Headlining the gig will be none other than the Nashville-based Americana rock tenacity of Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors. Curated and presented by the…
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REVIEW: Portugal. The Man w/ Quiet Life | 5.16.14 @ Cannery Ballroom
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Portugal. The Man w/ Quiet Life Cannery Ballroom; Nashville, TN May 16, 2014 Words by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by Emilia Paré. Whenever Alaskan psychedelic pop rockers Portugal. The Man come to town, we know it’s going to be a great show, but when their last stop in Music City SOLD OUT just days before they…
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Bonnaroo Band of the Day: Main Stage Roundup, Part 4
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Just like last year and the year before, we’re making it our mission to help you get acquainted with every single band on Bonnaroo‘s impressive 2014 lineup. We started from the bottom and have been working our way up, paying special attention to the smaller and lesser known acts on this year’s bill with daily, dedicated…
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Lightning 100 Celebrates 100 (err 101) Episodes of The 615 | Free Celebration Show w/ The Weeks, Leagues, and Buffalo Clover on Monday
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Our pals Wells Adams and Justin Hammel are getting old. 100 to be exact. Yes, folks this past Monday marked the 100th episode of their local radio hour, The 615, on Lightning 100, but, just because they are quirky dudes (or overworked like the rest of us), they are going to celebrate with you…
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[PREVIEW] Parquet Courts with Quailbones in the Blue Room at Third Man Records
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By now we’re pretty sure you’ve already heard this epic, once in a lifetime show has SOLD OUT, but we still feel obligated to tell you about it, and mention that Parquet Courts have also released a a brand spanking new album entitled Sunbathing Animal earlier this week. Be sure to get your copy digitally…
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Don’t Miss Foxy Shazam w/ Larry and His Flask | TONIGHT @ Exit/In!
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Newly independent Cincinnati rockers Foxy Shazam will return to Nashville TONIGHT, June 5, for the first time in two years, in support of their surprise new album, Gonzo. Abandoning the glam rock, arena flare of recent releases, Gonzo showcases Foxy returning to a deconstructionist and no-frills sound, enhanced by the sensibilities of legendary producer Steve Albini. One of the most epic…
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[PREVIEW] Pop Evil w/The East Side Gamblers | Mercy Lounge | TONIGHT
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When it’s Thursday, it’s basically the weekend, and there is no better way to celebrate a pre-weekend day than to go out to a good venue and just rock out to some awesome music. If you’re not sure where to go for a night of rock and roll, Mercy Lounge has got you covered. Michigan-based Pop Evil…