ABOUT

Welcome to Music City Music Mag, your backstage pass to Nashville’s pulsating live music scene. we’re a dynamic crew of local photographers and writers with a shared obsession: capturing the soul of live performances in every click and word.

Our Team is the heartbeat of Nashville’s nightlife, living and breathing music. We’re edgy spirits with cameras and pens, ready to dive into the crowd or sneak behind the scenes, all to bring you the raw, unfiltered essence of live music. Think of us as your scouts in the wild, untamed world of melodies, always on the lookout for the next big hit or the hidden gem.

Our Mission? Simple. To shine a spotlight on every chord strummed and note sung in this city. From the gritty bars where local legends are born to the grand stages graced by international stars, we believe every artist has a story worth telling. Big or small, local or global, we’re here to ensure no beat goes unnoticed.

What We Love? Is everything music. Rock that makes you headbang, jazz that soothes the soul, pop that has you dancing on air, and every genre in between. Our love for music knows no bounds, and our coverage reflects that. We’re on a mission to make sure that, whether you’re a local troubadour or an international sensation, your music resonates with fans old and new.

STAFF

Brittany Bossert – Owner/ Editor/ Photographer

Brittany was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. Her love for photography started at a early age when she became fascinated with her dad’s Polaroid camera. She got her own camera at age 9 and never looked back. Brittany discovered black and white photography at 14 when she joined her high school’s photography club where she learned to develop film and print her own negatives. Many hours were spent in the darkroom all through high school and college. She also began to explore shooting concerts as a teen because it combined photography with her other passion, music. She started out shooting local and regional bands in her home town, then moving to larger festivals when she went off to college. She covered VooDoo Fest in New Orleans and had her first article and photos published in 2002. She also loves to experiment with light and textures in her photographs trying to find the beauty in everyday people, places, and things.

https://www.instagram.com/brittbossert/

 

Johnny Giles – Photographer


Johnny shot his first concert in 2008. Just happened to be walking by a music venue (12th & Porter) in downtown Nashville with his camera. He went inside and ask if he could shoot the band. Thats when it began. After covering hundreds of bands he started his own music magazine.

He loves his wife, the beach, whiskey, kayaking and motorcycles.
www.johnnygiles.com
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Nancy Posey – Editor/Writer/Photographer


Nancy Posey cut her teeth on the Muscle Shoals Sound then moved to Western North Carolina where she marinated in bluegrass, old time, and roots music, before settling in the Nashville area in 2016. She is an English adjunct and doctoral student at Lipscomb University and co-host of Black Dog Poetry Open Mic. She especially enjoys the Americana scene and the singer-songwriters that call Nashville home. She blogs about books at discriminatingreader.com and loves live music.


Alma Reed – Photographer/Editor/Writer

Alma is a passionate music photographer whose journey into the world of live music imagery began in the mountainous serenity of Jinotega, Nicaragua. Growing up, Alma was captivated by the dynamic world of live music performances, a fascination that was fueled by meticulously cutting out and collecting magazine and newspaper photographs of artists and bands from across the globe. Her childhood walls were adorned with the golden mists of Lyn’s photography and the vivid captures by Anne Lenovitz, featuring legendary acts like The Rolling Stones and many more. Deprived of the live music experience in her hometown, Alma spent countless hours watching DVDs of her favorite performers, dreaming of the day she could be amidst the crowd, camera in hand, capturing those iconic moments herself.

The move to Nashville, Tennessee, was a turning point for Alma. Immersed in the city’s vibrant honky-tonk scene, she seized the opportunity to photograph every band and live act she encountered, turning her lifelong dream into a tangible reality. Today, Alma’s work is driven by her undying passion for music and her commitment to spotlighting musicians through her lens. Each of her photographs is a testament to her journey from a dream-filled room in Nicaragua to the bustling live music venues of Nashville. Alma Reed continues to chase her dream, one iconic image at a time, aiming to illuminate the essence of every musician she photographs.


https://www.instagram.com/musiccityrocksofficial/

 

Hayley Gjertsen – Photographer


Hayley is a Nashville-based photographer and videographer originally from Seattle, Washington. She relocated to Nashville in 2019 and combined her love for live music and her love for photography. She primarily does music-related shoots, including concerts, studio sessions, behind-the-scenes content, tours, music videos and portraits. When she’s not shooting, Hayley loves yoga, trying new restaurants, and catching shows around town.

https://hayleyshoots.com
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Leslie Snyder – Writer