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The Americana Music Association revealed an initial presenter and performer lineup for its 13th annual Honors & Awards show this week. As anticipated, the list reflects Americana’s “spirit of eclecticism,” as the New York Times stated, through its diverse production and curation. In addition to previously announced performances by Loretta Lynn, Flaco Jimenez, Taj…
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We already spent some time telling you about Beck’s incredible two night run at The Ryman last week, and we’re trying to put our collective (still hungover) heads together to tell you all about Forecastle last weekend in Louisville, KY. In the meantime, you can get your fix of Mr. Hansen performing a good…
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Indie-pop superstar Ingrid Michaelson announced yesterday that she will be performing in Nashville at The Ryman Auditorium on May 21st. Tickets for this all ages show will go on sale this Saturday, February 8th at 10 a.m. and you can get them right here for $27.50! This show is sure to sell out, so we are helping you jump the gun this…
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Ok. I debated whether or not I was going to devote a post to Ray LaMontagne at the Ryman tonight. Not because I don’t love him – because I really do. His songs kill me. Just straight-up slay me. If I were held hostage and forced against my will to list my Top Five…
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The rumors are true – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds w/ Sharon Van Etten at the Ryman on Saturday, March 16 has been announced! And we’re here with another win ’em before you can buy ’em contest from our friends at AEG Live/TMG. Nick Cave and Co. have a new record, Push The…
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Congrats to Cara McFall for winning tickets to the Moz show in January! We’ll be direct messaging you soon with details! And for those of you that didn’t win… we have the presale password: “SPEEDWAY” Now hurry the hell up and go here to try to be one of 500 or so in the…
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We brought you the news this morning and we’re still celebrating. The Pope of Mope, This Charming Man from Manchester, the one and only Moz — Steven Patrick Morrissey returns to the Ryman in January. Details from our boy, Phillip, here. And we have a special treat for our readers thanks to our friends…
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This barely shot across my radar, but I’m glad I found it yesterday. The Flaming Lips’ front man Wayne Coyne and Ke$ha joined Ben Folds on stage at The Ryman on Monday night to perform Conway Twitty’s “You’re The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly”. A fan took a pretty good crowd video of that…
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The Metric are not only musicians, but also wise, prophetic rulers. I know it sounds outlandish, but listen: They know things we don’t know. They know things we do know, but aren’t willing to admit. We’re stuck in a rut of old ideas and uninspiring motivations. Many of us just revert back to standard,…
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Well, if you are going to spend the entire day streaming new records that we have recommended to you, then we’ll just keep this train rolling. Grizzly Bear are releasing their first record since 2009’s Veckatimest. Edward Droste (vocals, guitar, omnichord, keyboard), Daniel Rossen (vocals, guitar, banjo, keyboards), Chris Taylor (bass, backing vocals, various…