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A seminal act from the ’70s wave of British ska, punk, and reggae infused 2 tone, The English Beat, after decades of dormancy, have sprung back to life in recent years, operating in two different incarnations across two different continents. The stateside version, fronted by original vocalist Dave Wakeling, are gearing up to release a…
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We’ve been riding on high with anticipation for Carl Broemel‘s new solo record since the first singles began surfacing. Some may know Broemel for his work with My Morning Jacket for the past decade now, but the Nashville resident appears to have incorporated his highly acclaimed guitar work with songwriting to match in his upcoming album,…
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Earlier this year, rising singer-songwriter Kyle Craft released his debut album, Dolls Of The Highland, to high critical acclaim. His punchy, southern-inspired sound mixes alt-rock with gospel, Motown and the blues. You’ll want to catch him live before he hits the big time, so don’t miss his set at The High Watt on August 16. You can…
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Out in support of their fantastic new album The Magic, acclaimed, long-running San Francisco experimental rockers Deerhoof return to Nashville next week, Aug. 10, for a performance at Mercy Lounge, their second Music City show in just as many years after a bit of a slowdown on tour dates. Backed by punk up and comers Blank Spell and local experimental…
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On the heels of their debut at Bonnaroo, and still celebrating the buzz surrounding their fantastic new sophomore LP, Not to Disappear, London indie/folk group Daughter have announced their first Nashville show in several years, Nov. 11 at Cannery Ballroom! A band who seem only to get better with each release, their earnest, personal, and moody style has made them…
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Though famed indie/alt/emo rockers Motion City Soundtrack played Nashville twice last year, after not having hit Music City since 2011, the group are set to return next month, Aug. 9 at Cannery Ballroom for one final, special performance, as part of their So Long, Farewell tour (notably featuring the return of longtime drummer Tony Thaxton). Despite a successful 10th anniversary…
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Singer-songwriter John Moreland is known for his intimate and inspiring live shows. Now, the Oklahoma-based talent is gearing up for a show at The Basement East on July 29. His third solo album, High on Tulsa Heat, helped Moreland break out as one of the most talked-about acoustic storytellers of 2015. If you missed his…
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Two eclectic, influential songwriting talents, Chuck Prophet and Joseph Arthur, are teaming up to play City Winery next week, July 19. With long and prolific careers, both singers could definitely be described as underrated; while they’ve achieved some longstanding and admirable success, neither are, perhaps, the household names they deserve to be, despite their impressive pedigree. Prophet will be joined…
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In celebration of Exit/In‘s 45th birthday, the legendary venue and adjacent sister space The End, part of the historic Elliston Place “Rock Block” are bringing back a tradition that first took place in the late ’70s and early ’80s: The Elliston Place Street Fest. As we previously announced, the party will take place Saturday, July 23, with stages…
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Multitalented singer-songwriter Macy Gray has been supplying her own unique mix of R&B, jazz, soul and rock since she topped the charts with her infectious single “I Try” back in 2000. Since then, she’s released six studio albums and won the hearts of music lovers across the globe. She’s returning to City Winery on July 16 for…