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Into Oblivion With Lamb Of God

Josh TrotterApr 16, 2026April 21, 20260

Walking into Nashville Municipal Auditorium, the air already felt thick—part humidity, part anticipation. By the time Sanguisugabogg hit the stage, the crowd was primed for chaos. Their set was short but filthy in the best way, all sludgy riffs and guttural vocals that felt like they were crawling out of...

Moody Joody at The Basement East

Jess GruneisenApr 10, 2026April 13, 20260

Moody Joody turned The Basement East into something soft-edged and glittery on April 7th for TONS Live (The Other Nashville Society). The Nashville trio, Kayla Hall, Kaitie Forbes, and Andrew Pacheco moved effortlessly between synth keys and guitar, dreamy vocals, and playful choreography that never let the room settle. Fresh...

Della Mae Brings the Magic

Liz FerrellApr 8, 20260

When bluegrass powerhouse Della Mae bounded onstage at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley Saturday night and launched into “Dry Town,” the crowd knew they were in for a treat. In town to celebrate release of their album Magic Accident, the Dellas gave a solid, high-energy, vastly entertaining show, performing original...

Shawn Camp Returns to Nashville’s Station Inn

Nancy PoseyApr 4, 2026April 4, 20260

There is a certain symmetry to Shawn Camp playing Nashville’s historic Station Inn, where he recorded a live album in 2004. Some of the tracks from that album made the set list this week as well—”Travelin’ Teardrop Blues” and “My Love Will Not Change,” as well as three also included...

Puscifer at The Pinnacle in Nashville

Zach BirdsongMar 31, 20260

It feels appropriate that Puscifer titled its fifth studio album “Normal Isn’t,” because there is nothing normal when it comes to seeing a Puscifer concert – and that’s exactly what makes it unique. The show even started in bizarrely entertaining fashion, with comedian Dave Hill performing a 30-minute set. The...

New Edition Way Tour — Nashville, Bridgestone Arena — March 20, 2026

Alma ReedMar 22, 20260

There are concerts you go to, and there are concerts that remind you where everything came from. We started the night the way Nashville does—overpriced margaritas downtown, people watching, and realizing quickly this wasn’t a normal crowd. Grown folks dressed like the ‘90s never left, couples, groups of friends, women...

A Rainy Nashville Night with The Strumbellas

Alma ReedFeb 28, 2026February 28, 20260

Some nights feel like a deep breath you didn’t know you needed On February 25, 2026, The Strumbellas brought their North American tour to Nashville’s beloved 3rd & Lindsley, a venue that feels more like a musical living room than a concert hall. The timing couldn’t have been better. Rain...

Joey Valence & Brae Monster Energy Outbreak Tour

Jess GruneisenFeb 25, 2026March 2, 20260

The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour hit Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl with a double shot of chaos and charm. Joshua Raw opened with full energy and Sasquatch fit and wasted no time whipping the crowd into shape. By the third song, he had everyone in the room bouncing. Raw left everyone...

Machine Gun Kelly Brings Lost Americana to the Nashville

Alma ReedJan 26, 20260

Lost Americana is MGK’s seventh studio album, released in 2025, and the backbone of his current arena tour. Machine Gun Kelly closed out his 2025 arena run in Nashville on December 16 at Bridgestone Arena, bringing the Lost Americana tour to one of its most significant stops of the year....

Folk Alliance International Welcomes First-Time and Veteran Attendees.

Nancy PoseyJan 24, 2026January 24, 20260

A cross-section of the Nashville music community met in New Orleans this week, many for the first time. The Folk Alliance International conference, held at the downtown Sheraton, casts a wide net that draws a variety of performers—singer-songwriters, bluegrass artists, hip hop, bounce, and Americana artists as well as self-proclaimed...