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When do you stop calling underrated songwriters, well, underrated? Playing the underdog for so long, Cory Branan’s No-Hit Wonder album is rocking rave features across the country, with rosy-cheeked praise from Rolling Stone, Consequence of Sound, and the Wall Street Journal. This Saturday, August 23, we get a chance to toast to Branan’s success…
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You rarely hear the words indie and harpist together. For that matter, you don’t often hear the words singer-songwriter and harpist together either. You’ll get all of those combinations tonight, as rising starlet Mikaela Davis takes over The High Watt. Davis’ stock started to rise after the release of her Youtube covers of Sufjan…
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The High Watt, despite being a sub-venue of Mercy Lounge, has a relaxed, intimate vibe that allows fans to become immersed in the music. Tonight, they are hosting Allah-Las, Music Band, and Evan P. Donohue. Allah-Las isn’t a new name to us; we first introduced the group as our Bonnaroo Band of the Day, and they were again brought…
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If you like to bob and pogo a bit while listening to upbeat music, The High Watt is basically turning into a bounce castle tonight. Alt-rock band Cardboard Kids are celebrating their new album release for Echo Boomer. They’re bringing along plenty of melodically talented friends, including Golden Youth, Lenachka, and Poema. This one has the…
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Vinyl Thief w/ Phin, INTL The High Watt; Nashville, TN April 11, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. After nearly a year away from performing in their home base of Nashville, electro-rock outfit Vinyl Thief made their triumphant return last week, supported by fellow locals INTL and Phin, to a commendably sold out room at The…
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Ever wonder what happens when the music gods play fantasy pop singer? They molded the best of pop superstar Katy Perry with dance queen Robyn to bless us with Australian-born, New York-based Betty Who. After knocking out Perez Hilton’s SXSW party, Who is set to blow up The High Watt TONIGHT for only $10.…
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It’s that time of year again. The time when bands lobby, beg, and plead for your vote to send them to Bonnaroo. The wildly successful (and fun) 8 off 8th variation of Battle of the Bands, Road to Bonnaroo, has taken on a bit of a new look this year, with ten (instead of…
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Last time we heard from Yip Deceiver, they dropped a slow-motion, gore-filled trip-fest of a video. Tonight, they’re bringing more funky synth sounds to The High Watt than hyphens in that last sentence. And for only $8!
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Liza Anne. Photo by Cami Rose. Liza Anne with Sam Pinkerton and Aliza Carter Band The High Watt, Nashville, TN February 21, 2014 Review by Wes Davenport Photos by Cami Rose Much has been made of Nashville’s creative community lately. From GQ to USA Today, the press raves about our artists, food, and communities.…
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Folk revival has been going strong in 2013, with Austin’s Wild Child remaining one of the genre’s bright acts. After a couple late-night show and NPR performances, the band will bring all their charms to The High Watt tonight. The show gets started at 9 p.m. with Girl in a Coma‘s Nina Diaz and Holiday…