Closer to the Fire with Kings of Leon at Bridgestone Arena

Alma ReedSep 28, 20240

These guys aren’t just riding on the success of their past; they’re showing us they’ve got plenty more to give. A hurricane was swirling off the coast of Florida, sending storm clouds over Nashville, but nothing—and I mean nothing—would stop the city from showing up for our hometown legends “Kings...

Falling In Reverse Brings Jaw-Dropping Production to FirstBank Amphitheater

Alma ReedSep 23, 2024September 23, 20240

“Falling In Reverse it’s a spectacle. Ronnie Radke knows how to set a stage—and an audience—on fire.” Last night at FirstBank Amphitheater, Falling In Reverse, Black Veil Brides, and Dance Gavin Dance delivered one of the wildest shows we’ve seen in a long time. The energy was off the...

Punk Rock Explodes at Nashville’s Geodis Park with Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas

MCMM STAFFSep 22, 20240

Nashville’s Geodis Park transformed into a punk rock haven as Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas brought an electrifying night of music to the city’s eager fans. From the youthful energy of The Linda Lindas to the seasoned showmanship of Green Day, the lineup offered a diverse yet cohesive blend of punk, alternative, and rock that left...

Tribute to the Songs of 1974: AmericanaFest@Basement East

Nancy PoseySep 22, 2024September 22, 20240

Performer after perfomer opened with “How about this house band?” and no one considered it a cliché. Again this year, the Basement East hosts an annual favorite at the AmericanaFest, a celebration of the music of fifty years ago. Host Tim Jones and his team again put together their stellar...

Shoals Takeover @ The Blue Room

Nancy PoseySep 21, 2024October 5, 20240

The Blue Room hosted the Shoals Music Makers–Single Lock Takeover on Friday of AmericanaFest. The event gave a glimpse into the past and present of the Shoals music scene just two hours down the road from Music City. Hailing from Natchitoches and now living in Florence, Alabama, Caleb Elliott opened,...

Stella Prince and Friends: AmericanaFest@City Winery Lounge

Nancy PoseySep 18, 2024September 25, 20240

On the opening evening of AmericanaFest 2024, folk singer Stella Prince moderated an all-female panel of representatives of music industry roles—booking, songwriting, A&R, and, followed by performances by female artists. This was the second year Prince has participated in a session sponsored by Change the Conversation. The City Winery Lounge...

A Rookie’s Guide to AmericanaFest

Nancy PoseySep 14, 20240

The Americana Music Association will the 24th annual AmericanaFest from September 17–21, with seminars and panels for music professionals, as well as performances spread all across Nashville. While most Nashvillians are fully aware when the CMA Fest comes to town each summer, AmericanaFest may be one of Music City’s best...

Nashville, Brace Yourself: Megadeth’s “Destroy All Enemies” Tour Hits Hard with Mudvayne and All That Remains

MCMM STAFFSep 7, 20240

Nashville metal fans, mark your calendars for September 28th! The Nashville Municipal Auditorium will be ground zero for one of the heaviest shows of the year as Megadeth storms into town with their “Destroy All Enemies” tour, accompanied by the hard-hitting Mudvayne and All That Remains. Megadeth, led by the...

KK’s Priest and Accept Bring Heavy Metal Thunder to Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl

MCMM STAFFSep 7, 20240

Get ready, Nashville! On September 24th, heavy metal icons KK’s Priest and Accept are set to unleash their raw power at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. K.K. Downing, legendary co-founder of Judas Priest, returns with his new band, KK’s Priest, to prove that classic metal is alive and kicking. With their latest album, The Sinner Rides Again, featuring high-octane tracks like...

Falling In Reverse Set to Ignite FirstBank Amphitheater on September 20th

MCMM STAFFSep 7, 20240

Brace yourselves, Nashville! Falling In Reverse is storming into the FirstBank Amphitheater on September 20, and this is one concert you absolutely can’t miss. Touring on the back of their latest album, Popular Monster, these rock rebels are ready to deliver a night full of anthemic bangers and raw, unfiltered energy. Supporting acts like Black Veil...

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