DOLLY PARTON @ THE GRAND OLE OPRY

Nancy PoseyOct 13, 2019October 14, 20190

As Ken Burns’ documentary demonstrated, few country music stars—few stars in any genre—have a more loyal fan base than Dolly Parton. Nashville wrapped up “Dolly Week” with two Opry shows celebrating Dolly’s 50thanniversary as a member of the Opry. Many fans turned out in Dolly t-shirts, jeans, and cowboy boots,...

DANCIN! IN THE DISTRICT @ RIVERFRONT PARK

Johnny GilesOct 10, 2019October 19, 20190

DANCIN! IN THE DISTRICT @ RIVERFRONT PARK @NashvilleDancin NASHVILLE LEGENDS JAM featuring JOE BONAMASSA, RODNEY CROWELL, PAT MCLAUGHIN, THE MCCRARY SISTERS AND THE ALLSTAR BAND: KENNY GREENBERG, MICHAEL RHODES AND CHAD CROMWELL @JoeBonamassa, @RodneyCrowellOfficial, @patmclaughlinmusic, @mccrarysisters LEFTOVER SALMON @leftoversalmon SPACE CAPONE @spacecaponemusic SLIM WEDNESDAY @SlimWednesdayBand ALANNA ROYALE @AlannaRoyale TENNESSE MUSCLE...

SHERYL CROW @ SHOALSFEST

Nancy PoseyOct 7, 2019October 9, 20190

Sheryl Crow took the stage with her band members at ShoalsFest and captured audience members of all ages. She opened with songs familiar enough for the audience to sing along—“If It Makes You Happy,” “Santa Monica Boulevard,” and her upbeat classic “All I Want to Do Is Have Some Fun,”...

MAVIS STAPLES @ SHOALSFEST.

Nancy PoseyOct 7, 2019October 11, 20190

When Mavis Staples took the ShoalsFest stage, she brought greetings from the Windy City, “home of the down home blues—Muddy Waters, Coco Taylor, Buddy Guy, the Howling Wolf.” Then she made it clear that on her first return after her years recording in Muscle Shoals (pointing in the direction of...

SINGLE LOCK STAGE @ SHOALSFEST IN FLORENCE, AL

Nancy PoseyOct 6, 2019October 23, 20190

Louisiana native Caleb Elliot https://www.calebelliott.comBand Members:Spencer Duncan–bassClint Chandler–keyboardsKimi Samson–stringsHeath Fogg–guitar The PrescriptionsBand Members:Hays RagsdaleParker McAnnallyJohn WoodChris Luebeck

SHOALSFEST@MCFARLAND PARK IN FLORENCE, AL

Nancy PoseyOct 5, 2019October 19, 20190

When Jason Isbell first dreamed up the idea for the ShoalsFest, a full day of music on two stages on the banks of the Tennessee River in Florence, Alabama, he says he figured he’d ask the people wanted to play. Then when they said no, he’d ask some more people....

ShoalFest Set for Saturday, October 5

Nancy PoseyOct 5, 2019October 5, 20190

“Mean Mary” James launches “Cold” on a hot Nashville night.

Nancy PoseyOct 3, 2019October 19, 20190

InDo Nashville, a shared space near Downtown Nashville where just last month Robert Earl Keen and Foo Fighter’s Chris Shiflett interviewed each other for their podcasts, served as setting for “Mean Mary” James’ ice cream social and CD release party. Her new release Cold is the perfect antidote to the unseasonably...

Up & Coming Indie Rock Band Say Kids Releases Debut EP, From Earth

Johnny GilesOct 1, 2019November 3, 20190

Following their anthemic July-released single Rectify, Nashville based indie rock outfit Say Kids continues to garner traction with their brand new EP, From Earth, a sonically diverse collection of nostalgic, inspirational, head-bopping tunes. A perfect soundtrack for the Indian-Summer-to-Fall transition, From Earth truly offers something for every listener and...

NECK DEEP @ THE COWAN

Johnny GilesSep 30, 2019October 1, 20190

On September 23rd, Welsh pop punk band Neck Deep had The Cowan packed to conclude their touring cycle before heading to the studio to record their newest album. Opening bands, Sad Baxter and Best Intentions did an amazing job warming up the crowd. To prepare the crowd for a night of...

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