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Readers, friends, and other random people who somehow stumbled upon this blog, we’ve got some excellent news to break: local rockers Yumi and the System have given us the privilege of releasing for you their newest music video, for their tune “Back of the World”. If you’re not yet familiar with this act, you ought to be. Yumi…
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If the name Lauren Strange sounds familiar, it could be because you’re an O.G. No Country reader (her writing used to appear on this very site), or it could be that you just have great taste. A Memphis transplant and current staple of the Nashville scene, Strange and her backing band, The Pretty Killers, have been…
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Amidst all of the craziness of the Foo Fighters’ recent 2015 tour announcement, which brings them back to Nashville for an Oct. 5, 2015 show at Bridgestone Arena, one important detail was seemingly overlooked: who would support. This week, that question was finally answered, and we’re incredibly excited to announce that Austin based blues rocker Gary Clark…
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As if there were any doubt as to just how big of a deal Bonnaroo has become in recent years, tonight, for the first time, the fest is set to air its own cable special: A Very Bonnaroo Thanksgiving. Coming off of an incredibly successful 2014 and ramping up for a sure to be great 2015, the special…
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If you’re an avid reader of this site, you’re likely aware of the weekly showcase we’ve been hosting every Tuesday night at Acme Feed & Seed. For the last few months, we’ve curated the best in local and regional acts, and have brought artists of all genres to Lower Broadway. This week, we’ll be upping the…
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Lightning 100 have a killer evening planned for you to end your Thanksgiving weekend on a bluesy note, with music from two local up-and-comers that you need to know at 3rd and Lindsley this Sunday night, Nov. 30. We’ve been telling you about this show since the end of the summer due to headliners All…
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We’ve spoken at length about the new wave of emo and pop punk bands that have been brewing at the underground level, and about how much fresh life and relevance they’ve been bringing to the scene. No group better exemplifies this movement than Michigan (by way of New Jersey) duo Dads. Fiercely beloved but still…
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As we told you a couple of weeks ago, larger than life rapper on the rise Riff Raff is set to return to Nashville tonight, Nov. 22, for a headlining performance at Anthem! Riff was just here over the summer, where he performed as part of the Diplo-curated Mad Decent Block Party tour (Diplo also serves as something…
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Canadian punk band Single Mothers are bringing their raucous live show to The End tonight, Nov. 21 with locals Sheep Shifters and Harper. Single Mothers have earned raves for their recent debut, which shows intellectual punk at its angriest and has the band being called one of the best punk acts to come out of…
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For nearly half a century, mandolinist-composer-producer David Grisman has been a guiding force in the evolving world of acoustic music. His musical range is wide and deep — embracing many styles, genres and traditions. This week, the good people at City Winery Nashville bring David Grisman’s Sextet to the venue for shows tonight, Nov.…