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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK @ FIRSTBANK AMPHITHEATER 7/16/24

Britt BossertJul 20, 2024January 11, 20260

Night one of New Kids On The Block bringing their Magic Summer Tour to Franklin’s FirstBank Amphitheater with Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff as special guests. Paula Abdul DJ Jazzy Jeff

RICK FARIS BAND: STATION INN

Nancy PoseyJul 13, 20240

The Rick Faris Band played Nashville’s iconic Station Inn stage on Friday, July 12, to a lively crowd of locals and out-of-towners, staunch bluegrass fans, and even some bachelorettes.Jed Clark opened the evening on guitar, showcasing his finger-picking style and original lyrics. Rick Faris has spent his life apprenticing for...

Third Eye Blind at FirstBank Amphitheater 6/30/24

MCMM STAFFJul 6, 2024January 11, 20260

Third Eye Blind’s Summer Gods Tour in Franklin, TN Words & Photos By: Zach Birdsong Music fans got a taste of nostalgia when Third Eye Blind brought its Summer Gods Tourto FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin on Sunday evening. Though the crowd was treated to a plethora of 90s and early...

RED MOUNTAIN BOYS @ THE STATION INN

Nancy PoseyJun 16, 20242

It takes more than matching red Western shirts and cowboy hats to make a band. Red Mountain Boys showed the audience at the Station Inn on Friday that they have more—much more. The Colorado-based bluegrass band played to a packed house, with light, friendly banter between their all-original songs. Their...

Luis Miguel at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville

Alma ReedJun 15, 20240

Last night, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena was transformed into a haven for fans of Luis Miguel, the legendary “Sol de México.” With his powerful voice and magnetic stage presence, Luis Miguel brought a night of timeless hits and passionate performances that none of us will soon forget. I can still remember...

ROBERT EARL KEEN @ THE RYMAN

Nancy PoseyJun 4, 20240

Robert Earl Keen certainly knows how to read his audiences and to consider his fan base. In advance of the digital relaunch of his Western Chill album, the REK band appeared at the Ryman Auditorium, which he called “the Taj Majal, Mount Rushmore, and Westminster Abbey of Country Music.” Oklahoman...

KRISTY COX & GRASSTIME LAUNCH ‘LET IT BURN’ @ THE STATION INN

Nancy PoseyJun 4, 2024June 4, 20241

While Kristy Cox has certainly played for a packed audience before at Nashville’s historic Station Inn, which she called “The Grand Ole Opry of bluegrass,” she admitted to some nerves on Friday as she launched her latest album Let It Burn (Billy Blue Records). With a sell-out crowd, Cox and...

THE IMAGINARIES@HISTORIC ROCK CASTLE FOR OPENING SONGWRITERS NIGHT

Nancy PoseyMay 30, 2024June 1, 20240

The Imaginaries–Maggie McClure and Shane Henry–kicked off their Wheels on the Pavement Tour as they opened Songwriters Night at the Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville. The family-friendly summer event drew a crowd with food trucks and inflatables to supplement the music on the outdoor stage. The husband-and-wife duo, on electric...

Maggie Rose Live at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville: A Soulful Symphony in Music City

Alma ReedMay 12, 2024May 14, 20240

Last night, May 10th, 2024, at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, I had the privilege of witnessing a performance that channeled the golden days of musical divas, with Maggie Rose commanding the stage like a modern-day Aretha Franklin. Dressed in a stunning black and red dress, Maggie brought a blend of funky...

Steel Panther Live at Marathon Music Works, 2024

Alma ReedMay 10, 20241

Let me tell you about Steel Panther’s show in Nashville. Tornado warnings were swirling across Tennessee that night, and I thought, “No way this show isn’t canceled.” I called Marathon Music Works to check, and sure enough, the show was still on. Tornadoes couldn’t stop this metal machine. The evening...