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Into Oblivion With Lamb Of God

Josh TrotterApr 16, 2026April 21, 20260

Walking into Nashville Municipal Auditorium, the air already felt thick—part humidity, part anticipation. By the time Sanguisugabogg hit the stage, the crowd was primed for chaos. Their set was short but filthy in the best way, all sludgy riffs and guttural vocals that felt like they were crawling out of...

Moody Joody at The Basement East

Jess GruneisenApr 10, 2026April 13, 20260

Moody Joody turned The Basement East into something soft-edged and glittery on April 7th for TONS Live (The Other Nashville Society). The Nashville trio, Kayla Hall, Kaitie Forbes, and Andrew Pacheco moved effortlessly between synth keys and guitar, dreamy vocals, and playful choreography that never let the room settle. Fresh...

Della Mae Brings the Magic

Liz FerrellApr 8, 20260

When bluegrass powerhouse Della Mae bounded onstage at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley Saturday night and launched into “Dry Town,” the crowd knew they were in for a treat. In town to celebrate release of their album Magic Accident, the Dellas gave a solid, high-energy, vastly entertaining show, performing original...

Shawn Camp Returns to Nashville’s Station Inn

Nancy PoseyApr 4, 2026April 4, 20260

There is a certain symmetry to Shawn Camp playing Nashville’s historic Station Inn, where he recorded a live album in 2004. Some of the tracks from that album made the set list this week as well—”Travelin’ Teardrop Blues” and “My Love Will Not Change,” as well as three also included...

Scruggs Fest Announces 2026 Line-up

Nancy PoseyMar 4, 20260

While addressing the 2026 Leadership Bluegrass class at Nashville’s CMA offices on T Tuesday, Claire Armbruster of Planning Stages Inc. alerted the participants of the pending announcement of the lineup for the Earl Scruggs Music Festival, to be held Labor Day Weekend (September 4–6) at the Tryon International Equestrian Center...

Joey Valence & Brae Monster Energy Outbreak Tour

Jess GruneisenFeb 25, 2026March 2, 20260

The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour hit Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl with a double shot of chaos and charm. Joshua Raw opened with full energy and Sasquatch fit and wasted no time whipping the crowd into shape. By the third song, he had everyone in the room bouncing. Raw left everyone...

Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising Exhibit Opening Celebration at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame

Nancy PoseyNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

Just two hours from Music City, the pioneers of what became known as the Muscle Shoals Sound long ago gave notice to the music world that the road runs both ways. While Nashville was already a destination for aspiring musicians, by the sixties and seventies, recording artists, producers, and movers...

Of Monsters and Men at The Pinnacle

Jess GruneisenNov 13, 2025January 11, 20260

Of Monsters and Men bring a dreamlit Mouse Parade to Nashville’s Pinnacle on November 10th. The Mouse Parade drifted into Nashville on Sunday night. Painting the evening with a soft glow of colors that seemed to mimic the Northern Lights. The Icelandic band just released their new album All...

Parcels at Ascend Amphitheater

Jess GruneisenNov 4, 2025January 11, 20260

All Hallow’s Eve at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater was a perfect evening of fun costumes and a disco glow dance party. Cowboy superheroes, sad clowns, and a gaggle of minions swayed under the lights as Parcels closed out their headline run. The Australian-born, Berlin-based five-piece turned the riverside venue into a...

Sam Bush and Tim O’Brien @ Harken Hall

Nancy PoseyOct 24, 2025October 24, 20250

Madison’s Harken Hall, open less than a year, may be a little off the beaten path for a Nashville area music venue, but with its lovely stone-and-wood-beamed construction and ample free parking, the hall offers an attractive and comfortable setting for live music. On Wednesday, October 22, bluegrass legends Sam...