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PAUL MCCARTNEY 5/31/22 AT THOMPSON BOLING ARENA KNOXVILLE TN

MCMM STAFFJun 4, 20220

The Thompson-Boling Arena was packed to the brim Tuesday night in anticipation of one of the greatest musical masterminds of all time. Paul McCartney played the city of Knoxville for the first time ever this past week, and there was not an empty seat in the house. Hot off the...

GOGOL BORDELLO W/AMIGO THE DEVIL 5/21/22 AT BROOKLYN BOWL NASHVILLE

Alma ReedMay 25, 20220

Nashville and Gogol Bordello screams: Slava Ukrayini! This tour is Gogol Bordellos’ way of expressing solidarity with the Ukrainian people and to spread a message of freedom around the USA and Europe. The tour kicked off in Boston, Massachusetts on 05/04 and will continue around European cities...

DAVID CHILDERS & THE SERPENTS PLAY MERLEFEST

Nancy PoseyMay 1, 2022July 12, 20220

Opening on the Watson Stage with a rocking rendition of “Baby, Baby, Baby,” David Childers and the Serpents knew they could expect some of their fans in the audience, as well as many festival goers unfamiliar with his music. He served up a good mix of his originals, including “Don’t...

CANDLEBOX W/WHOLE DAMN MESS 4/21/22 AT CITY WINERY NASHVILLE

MCMM STAFFApr 25, 2022April 27, 20220

Grunge powerhouse Candlebox brought their 2022 Unplugged Tour to Nashville this past Thursday, April 21st, playing to a sold-out crowd at City Winery. Promoting their 2021 album Wolves, it was a two-man show, led by rock icon Kevin Martin (lead vocals, guitar) and current guitarist Brian Quinn (lead guitar). The...

THE DARKNESS W/THE DEAD DEADS 4/8/22 AT BROOKLYN BOWL NASHVILLE

MCMM STAFFApr 12, 20220

There’s a reason that Brooklyn Bowl was named the best new concert venue in Nashville for 2022. From the incredible light and sound system, the amazing food and drinks, the spectacular staff, and the fact that you can bowl while jamming out to your favorite bands, Brooklyn Bowl has it...

SEVENDUST ROCKS THE WILDHORSE SALOON IN NASHVILLE TN 3/27/2022

Britt BossertApr 10, 20220

Sevendust with special guests Tetrarch and Dead Poet Society Nashville may be known as the country music capital of the world, but Sevendust brought out all the rock fans to downtown Nashville for the last stop on the first leg of their “Animosity 21st (20th) Anniversary Tour”. They are celebrating...

Los Angeles based rock band Dorothy stopped at the beloved Basement East in Nashville

Alma ReedApr 7, 20220

The heart of rock & roll still beats. Los Angeles based rock band Dorothy stopped at the beloved Basement East in Nashville promoting their latest album Gifts from the Holy Ghost which will be released on April 22nd. The show began with an enthusiastic performance by “Classless Act”. A...

THE CACTUS BLOSSOMS: 3rd & Lindsley

Nancy PoseyApr 4, 2022April 4, 20220

The comparison of The Cactus Blossoms to The Everly Brothers may be a little too easy. Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum certainly share the blood harmony, and their songs often have a timeless quality that would play in any decade. The Minneapolis-based moves easily between folk, indie rock, and...

TANK AND THE BANGAS 3/25/2022 AT BROOKLYN BOWL NASHVILLE

Alma ReedMar 29, 2022March 29, 20220

Tank and the Bangas Got the Juice! NPR’s 2017 Tiny desk winner Tank and The Bangas brought their Stolen Fruit tour to Nashville, TN on March 25th. The tour kicked off in March 9th in St. Louis, MO and wraps up on August 30th in London, UK. Brooklyn Bowl Nashville was the hottest place in town on...

SHEYDA: ANALOG IN NASHVILLE

Nancy PoseyMar 19, 2022March 22, 20220

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sheyda opened at Hutton Hotel’s Analog Friday night for what she called her “first real show,” and though she admitted she had jitters, her strong vocal performance didn’t give it away. She opened with her first single release “The Dragon,” a song dealing with addiction, helping someone who’s...