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Dixie Chicks. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for PMK. Dixie Chicks w/ Vintage Trouble, Smooth Hound Smith Bridgestone Arena; Nashville, TN August 17, 2016 Review by Mary-Beth Blankenship and Philip Obenschain. Photos by Kevin Mazur for PMK. It’s been almost exactly a decade since beloved country trio the Dixie Chicks last played Nashville, also at Bridgestone Arena,…
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As we told you last fall, seminal, best-selling, award winning Texas alt/country pop trio the Dixie Chicks, whose traditionalist meets contemporary pop sensibilities made them a breakout commercial success in the ’90s, and whose subversive, outspoken attitude put them at odds with the conservative views of mainstream country industry in the ’00s, are set to play…
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Another year, another Bonnaroo. Needless to say, the No Country crew had a blast, and we were there in full-force to document the 13th annual installment of the Manchester, TN fest. In addition to our regular and semi-regular contributors, we brought in a few guests to weigh in on ‘Roo (check out the key…
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We’re guessing that Record Store Day was the highlight of last week for most music fans, but, along with warm weather, exclusive RSD releases, and special live performances, the week brought exciting show announcements (Paul McCartney, anyone?), huge new releases and record announcements, great non-Record Store Day shows, and a whole lot of Bonnaroo…
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Bonnaroo Artist | Vintage Trouble Bonnaroo History | Newbie Stage & Time | TBD Just like last year and the year before, we’re making it our mission to help you get acquainted with as many bands as we can from Bonnaroo‘s impressive 2014 lineup. We’ll start from the bottom and work our way up, paying special attention to the…
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Last week, we brought you even more exciting show announcements (from locals AND great touring acts), some festival coverage, television performances, some great new releases, and plenty of reviews and photos. It’s finally starting to feel like fall out, and our end of year coverage is just ramping up. Keep an eye out for…
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While quite a few local bands and a couple of us are up in New York this weekend for the CMJ Music Conference, there is still a ton going on around town. We have a block party, a three venue single bill, pop, rock, blues, and more. It’s the weekend in Nashville, and it’s…
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This Friday, the businesses and creative community of Marathon Village will play host to the coolest party in town. Dubbed the Engine Block Party, presented by Lightning 100, and celebrating the 100 years of Marathon Motor Works, the party will include live music, craft beer and spirits, a food truck court, and a neighborhood vendor village.…
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We’re incredibly excited to have so many new writers and photographers recently added to the mix. You’ll notice, as they settle in, that we’re already able to review many more shows than before. We love bringing you news and previews, and we’ll keep that up as well, but bringing you more unique and long-form…
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At one point during Vintage Trouble‘s Sunday-night set at Mercy Lounge, frontman Ty Taylor stopped to remark, “We’re always amazed when people come up to us and tell us that our music has had an effect on their lives. Mostly, we love it when people say that they use our music to make love…