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Williamson Branch Album Release at Nashville’s Historic Station Inn

Nancy Posey
Despite the current heat wave, bluegrass fans were treated to a much more pleasant forecast as Williamson Branch, the Murfreesboro-based family bluegrass band, took the stage at the historic Station Inn Friday to celebrate the release of their new album Southern Sunshine. The show kicked off a three-day homecoming for......

Tim O’Brien Band plays Bluegrass on 3rd

Nancy Posey
Thanks to 3rd and Lindsley’s Bluegrass on 3rd series, sponsored by Bluegrass Nashville, audiences can enjoy bluegrass music day and night in Nashville. On Thursday, the Tim O’Brien Band took the stage. Representing WMOT Roots Radio, music journalist Craig Havighurst introduced the band, noting that playing the venue was probably......

East Nash Grass and AJ Lee and Blue Summit@ Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman

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AJ Lee and Blue Summit and East Nash Grass shared billing and the stage for the Ryman Auditorium’s 2025 Bluegrass Nights, sponsored by Springhill Farms. The bands will be touring together in the fall. Enjoying their Ryman debut, AJ Lee and Blue Summit opened with a set that showcased the......

Joe Mullins and Radio Ramblers Release ‘Lovin’, Fightin’, and Losin’ Sleep’

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On their new album, Lovin’, Fightin’, Losin’ Sleep, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers show that when they are picking and singing, even the blues can feel good. They deliver “Black and Decker Blues,” “Cancellation Blues,” and “Low Dog Blues,” with toe-tapping high energy. The tracks include songs from some......

Shelby Means Album Release @ The Five Spot

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The Five Spot in East Nashville was packed June 25 for Shelby Means’ release of her self-titled solo album. She was joined on stage and in the audience by top-notch bluegrass musicians and fans. Means was at the top of her game—decked out in spangles, boots, and cowboy hat. She......

Veelenturf Makes Cross-Europe Splash with Kristy Cox and Grasstime

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As Kristy Cox and Grasstime made plans for a European tour that had been postponed since the pandemic, they had to work with all the moving parts of a touring band. The travel details—plane, trains, and boats—were handled for them by Dave Byrne of My Grass Is Blue, but they......

OH SISTER! BOB DYLAN’S BIRTHDAY SHOW @ 3RD AND LINDSLEY

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Nashville singer-songwriter Stephanie Chapman wore her producer hat at Friday’s “Oh Sister!” show, but she did so much more, as she pulled off her the second annual celebration of Bob Dylan’s birthday (a day early this year) at 3rd & Lindsley. Last year, Chapman chose the release party for her......

Leftover Salmon with Jason Carter @ Nashville’s Basement East

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What happened at the Basement East on Thursday night, May 8, may not be unique in Nashville. Local music lovers may be spoiled: we go to a show to see one band and then—voila! Look who else shows up to perform! Leftover Salmon’s Let’s Party about It album release was......

Mike Mitchell Band @ Nashville’s Historic Station Inn

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Mike Mitchell of Floyd, Virginia, considers himself foremost a songwriter, and in his involvement with the International Bluegrass Music Association’s songwriting committee, he has done much to support the songwriting community. On Friday, May 2, when the Mike Mitchell Band took the stage at Nashville’s historic Station Inn, he demonstrated......