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The Pioneers Debut As Nashville’s Official Basketball Team
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Word has been trickling out this week about Nashville’s “official” hoops squad, The Pioneer’s. While our newest franchise isn’t sanctioned by the NBA, NBDL, CBA, USBL, WNBA, or even the defunct ABA, it is our only “official” basketball team because we don’t have another squad of hoopsters in town. Aside from hooping, people may…
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GQ gets hip to Nashville
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As a solid reminder that our little ‘Ville is in the spotlight these days, GQ made a trip down to Music City to peep a few of our faves. With shoutouts to Mas Tacos, The Ettes, Karen Elson, Grimey’s, Third Man, The Whigs, Joshua Black Wilkins, Nikki Lane, 308, The Zombie Shop, The Five…
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New Years Eve in Nashville, Music Recommendations
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In my opinion, heading out to see a show is the best way to ring in the New Year. I generally feel like you really get your bang for your buck, and you don’t end up in some overcrowded bar with an unprecedented or undeserved cover. I’m going to be out of town for…
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Benefit for DJ Jonathan Toubin, FOOBAR, Tonight In Nashville
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Yesterday, we received news of the tragic accident to DJ Mr. Jonathan Toubin, and within minutes the Nashville community (as well as the country) had begun to respond. Tonight, some local bands will be having a benefit concert for Jonathan Toubin at FOOBAR in Nashville (which is a fitting spot because Toubin was there…
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Wilco’s awesome stop motion video from The Ryman!
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Did you guys see the post on The Ryman’s blog about Wilco’s stop-motion video they put together during their recent stint in Nashville. I was at that show, and it blew me away. So has the new record, The Whole Love. It was a definite Monday treat to see this video of them setting…
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Sigur Ros “Inni” gets a Nashville screening
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News just came through about Sigur Ros’s Inni showing at Nashville’s Belcourt Theater on November 7th. You can grab your tickets at Grimey’s by pre-ordering (U.S. release date is Nov. 15th) any of the physical copies of the DVD/live album. You better believe that I’m going to be there for this. Don’t miss out.
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Youth Lagoon is coming to Nashville
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Do you remember me talking about that new record by Youth Lagoon? It has been on very heavy rotation over here, and I was as thrilled as the next guy to hear that they are coming to the Basement on November 10th. Too expensive for ya? I don’t think so, you can go see…
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YUCK!, Mercy Lounge, Tonight In Nashville
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It’s a funny looking headline, I know. But, if you haven’t heard about the band YUCK! yet, then you have probably been hiding under a rock for the past few months… If that is the case, I’m not judging, but I’m glad I caught your attention to tell you what to do tonight in…
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RAW, Mercy Lounge, Tonight In Nashville
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If you aren’t one of 2,362 lucky ticket holders (trivia: that’s the official capacity of The Ryman) seeing the very sold out Raconteurs show tonight, then maybe you should dress up, get your philanthropy on, and head over to the Mercy Lounge for RAW Nashville. It is a celebration of all things independent. It’s…