Hozier’s Rain-Kissed Serenade at Ascend

Alma ReedOct 7, 2023October 7, 20230

An Intimate Evening of Old Favorites and Fresh Melodies with Hozier Flashback to a decade ago, with the static-y echoes of “Take Me to Church” wafting through the speakers of a beaten-down Chevy Malibu, I, an ardent fan, became one with the hypnotic pull of Hozier’s baritone. An instant serendipity...

A Vibrant Tuesday with Shinedown, Papa Roach, and Spiritbox at First Bank Amphitheater

Alma ReedOct 6, 20230

An Unlikely Evening of Spirited Performances and Stirring Surprises Amidst Franklin’s Natural Splendor Tuesday evening isn’t the night you would typically find yourself at a packed and energetic rock show. However, Shinedown, Papa Roach, and Spiritbox brought a fully packed punch to the beautiful First Bank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN. ...

Måneskin Captures Hearts at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Alma ReedOct 4, 20230

Måneskin Seduces Nashville with Raw Energy and Intimate Interludes Shrouded in the velvet cascade of nightfall, Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium transformed into a haven for those seeking the visceral, evocative lure of raw, unbridled rock. Måneskin, the Italian cohort with a monumental ascension from Rome’s intimate stages to the resounding...

Intimo Fest September 30th: A Date Seared into Nashville’s Musical Soul

Alma ReedOct 2, 2023October 2, 20230

Íntimo Nights: Where Nashville’s Soul Sways to a Latin Beat “Anticipation” barely scraped the surface of the vibes resonating in Nashville as three titans of Latin American music ascended upon the city, transforming an ordinary September night into a cascade of rhythm and united hearts. Intimo Nashville, quite possibly...

Fuerza Regida: Beyond Borders in Music City

Alma ReedSep 29, 20230

“A Sinaloan Fiesta in the Heart of Nashville” Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, often celebrated as the mecca for the twangs of country music, witnessed a riveting transformation on September 28th. The sounds of steel-stringed guitars were replaced by the rhythmic beats of Fuerza Regida, and the arena hummed with an...

Pre-Show Spotlight: Vera Bloom Unveils the Heart Behind Her Upcoming EP and Artistic Roots

Alma ReedSep 28, 20230

Before she takes the stage this Thursday and releases her much-anticipated EP on Friday, Vera Bloom gives us an intimate glimpse into her musical journey and inspirations. Growing up in Kingston, WA, how did the lush forestry and inlets influence your musical style and artistic expression? This might sound dark,...

Unleashing Metal Madness: Avenged Sevenfold & Falling In Reverse Ignite Nashville

Alma ReedSep 24, 2023September 24, 20230

a Night to Remember at Bridgestone Arena On the evening of September 22nd, Bridgestone Arena’s walls not only shook, but the very ground throbbed with energy. Avenged Sevenfold and Falling In Reverse took center stage for the “Life is But A Dream…” tour. Promising an evening of wild, unbridled metal...

WMOT’S AMERICANAFEST DAY STAGES@EASTSIDE BOWL

Nancy PoseySep 23, 2023September 25, 20230

WMOT Roots Radio returned to the Wash at Eastside Bowl for three days of Americana Music. For Americana music fans, the venue offered the opportunity to see five sets each day without having to leave the premises–all with food, bowling, and free parking. Wednesday featured American songster Don Flemons, bluesman...

AMERICANA MUSIC AWARD: RYMAN AUDITORIUM

Nancy PoseySep 23, 2023September 25, 20230

For people with a bad case of FOMO, Nashville’s annual AmericanaFest is enough to push them over the edge. With an official start on Tuesday, the annual festival and conference of the Americana Music Association (AMA) draws attendees from around the world—from musicians, songwriters, and producers, and engineers to publicists,...

SHELTON AND WILLIAMS: THE STATION INN

Nancy PoseySep 16, 20230

The saying “Two’s Company; three’s a crowd” may be true in some circumstances, but when long-time music and marriage partners Jeanette and Johnny Williams teamed up with Jay Shelton to form Shelton and Williams, three made a perfect combination. On Wednesday, September 13, the Danville, VA, trio was joined on...

Machine Gun Kelly Brings Lost Americana to the Nashville

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