SHOALSFEST@MCFARLAND PARK IN FLORENCE, AL

Nancy PoseyOct 5, 2019October 19, 20190

When Jason Isbell first dreamed up the idea for the ShoalsFest, a full day of music on two stages on the banks of the Tennessee River in Florence, Alabama, he says he figured he’d ask the people wanted to play. Then when they said no, he’d ask some more people....

My Chemical Romance at Nissan Stadium

Jess GruneisenAug 18, 2026August 30, 20260

My Chemical Romance returned to “Nashville, Transylvania” Sunday night. Opening with howling screams and a drummer intro before immediately launching into the kind of beautiful chaos only MCR can create. A spotlight shone on the beautiful opera singer, Marianne, in the center of the stadium, followed by The Dictator, being...

Bluegrass Music’s Big Tent

Liz FerrellJul 6, 2026July 6, 20260

In its first two weeks, the 2026 season of Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman managed to hit the far corners of the big, inclusive tent that covers bluegrass music. Week 1: Dailey & Vincent The season kicked off on June 16 with multiple award-winning bluegrass and country duo...

Rock Nite at JBJ’s Nashville

Zach BirdsongJun 25, 2026June 26, 20260

Rock and roll invaded Broadway and CMA Fest earlier this month, when Rock Nite held a free concert at JBJ’s Nashville on June 5. The Rock Nite concert took place in the middle of Broadway during Nashville’s biggest country music festival and was headlined by Cage the Elephant. Music started...

The Cab Return to Nashville after 13 Years

Nathan LeslieJun 19, 2026June 19, 20260

Returning with a new album and tour, The Cab made an enthusiastic midweek stop in Nashville, TN at the Brooklyn Bowl. The aptly named Back From The Dead Tour drew a packed room of longtime fans who never thought they would see the band return. As you can expect...

Evanescence Live In Nashville, TN 2026 World Tour!

Josh TrotterJun 18, 20260

For a band now more than two decades into its career, Evanescence continues to perform with the hunger and intensity of a group still proving itself. On a night that brought together three of modern rock and metal’s most distinctive acts, the audience was treated to a lineup that showcased...

Alter Bridge brings an unforgettable rock showcase to Nashville!

Josh TrotterMay 23, 2026May 26, 20260

The crowd inside The Pinnacle was ready for a night packed with crushing riffs, soaring vocals, and elite artistry as Tim Montana, Sevendust, and Alter Bridge brought an unforgettable rock showcase to Nashville. Each act delivered a distinct performance style, but what truly elevated the night was the chemistry and...

DEXTER AND THE MOONROCKS @ THE SIGNAL 5/15/26

Britt BossertMay 18, 2026May 19, 20260

DEXTER AND THE MOONROCKS IN CHATTANOOGA The rescheduled Dexter and the Moonrocks show at The Signal in Chattanooga on May 15, 2026 proved the band was well worth the wait. The packed room buzzed with anticipation, and from the first notes it was clear the crowd hadn’t forgotten about the...

Bruno Mars Brought Funk, Soul and Rain-Soaked Magic to Nissan Stadium in Nashville

Alma ReedMay 7, 20260

Bruno Mars Turned Nissan Stadium Into One Giant Dance Floor Bruno Mars arrived in Nashville this week with The Romantic Tour, his first major headline tour in years and the live companion to his newest album The Romantic. The record leans heavily into retro soul, funk, disco, romance, latin...

Steep Canyon Rangers with Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Orchestra

Nancy PoseyMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

Telling a table of Gen Z and Millennials that I was going to see Steep Canyon Rangers at the Schermerhorn yesterday, I had to clarify just whom I was going to see. They, after all, had tickets for Bruno Mars’ stadium show that night—the explanation for the even-more-than-usual Downtown Nashville...

Brace and Jutz’s ‘Circle and Square’ Looks at Art, Artists, and the Creative Life

Nancy PoseyMay 7, 2026May 6, 20260

With the release of their second duo album Circle and Square, Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz pay tribute to the creative bent in human beings. With Simple Motions, their first album together after the loss of their friend and musical partner Peter Cooper, the pair demonstrated the unique dynamics they...