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The Rise of the Roach Tour Hits Franklin: Rage, Healing, and 2000s Rock Glory

MCMM STAFFOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

by MCMM STAFFOctober 3, 2025October 3, 20250735

Traffic was brutal — it seemed like every single child of the ’90s was heading to FirstBank Amphitheater — but the moment I walked in, I knew I’d made it to the right place. The Rise of the Roach Tour is a full-throttle celebration of Papa Roach’s legacy — a......

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Live Review: Conan Gray Lights Up a Stormy Nashville Night

Sophia McCourySeptember 29, 2025September 29, 2025

by Sophia McCourySeptember 29, 2025September 29, 20250826

Conan Gray brought unmatched energy and heart to Nashville on a stormy evening that could have dampened the mood – but didn’t even come close. Despite the show being pushed earlier due to weather threats, fans showed up in full force, many dressed in pajamas and sailor outfits, fully embracing......

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Wet Leg at Marathon Music Works

Jess GruneisenSeptember 26, 2025January 11, 2026

by Jess GruneisenSeptember 26, 2025January 11, 20260966

Everyone gathered Tuesday night at Marathon Music Works for Wet Leg’s “Gather No Moss” tour showcase presented by Rolling Stone. The evening was electric. mary in the junkyard opened on a dreamy note. Their sound wove violin with a fragile yet melancholy sound into the room. They performed their song,......

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MANÁ Brings Latin America to Nashville

MCMM STAFFSeptember 21, 2025September 21, 2025

by MCMM STAFFSeptember 21, 2025September 21, 202501213

The “Vivir Sin Aire” Tour turns Bridgestone Arena into a night of pride, tears, tequila, and decades of hits. Fresh off their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, MANÁ made their first-ever stop in Nashville as part of the Vivir Sin Aire Tour. The show took over Bridgestone Arena......

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Nelly’s “Where The Party At” Tour Turns Up the Heat in Nashville

MCMM STAFFSeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025

by MCMM STAFFSeptember 17, 2025September 17, 20250982

Few artists defined the early 2000s quite like Nelly and Ja Rule. Their music dominated parties, school dances, and radio playlists across the globe. To see them together on the same stage 25 years later proves that their songs still ignite the same fire today. On September 16, 2025, Music......

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2025 AmericanaFest Serves up Music across Music City

Nancy PoseySeptember 16, 2025January 11, 2026

by Nancy PoseySeptember 16, 2025January 11, 202601250

Nashville may have a few drawbacks as host city—not the least of which are traffic and parking—but with some planning, trial and error, and a good dash of serendipity, music lovers of all tastes can find more than enough entertainment during AmericanaFest each year. Indeed, for many the curse of......

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Benson Boone’s American Heart Tour at Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, Sept. 9, 2025

MCMM STAFFSeptember 11, 2025

by MCMM STAFFSeptember 11, 202501651

I love Benson Boone, and last night proved why. His voice, his fashion, his humility, his humor, his way of commanding an arena — every part of him resonates with me. The American Heart Tour is Benson Boone’s first all-arena headlining trek, and Music City embraced him and gave him......

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The Darkness @ Brooklyn Bowl 8/31/25

Jess GruneisenSeptember 6, 2025January 11, 2026

by Jess GruneisenSeptember 6, 2025January 11, 20260954

THE DARKNESS AT BROOKLYN BOWL NASHVILLE The night kicked off with Mark Daly & The Ravens bringing raw energy to the stage that set the tone for the evening. Hair flips, guitar solos, and head bangs were not lacking in their performance. The chemistry between them on stage — three......

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Linkin Park + Jean Dawson at Bridgestone

Jess GruneisenAugust 24, 2025January 11, 2026

by Jess GruneisenAugust 24, 2025January 11, 20260977

Jean Dawson opened the night with a mello and dreamy set laced with 80s inspired guitar riffs and experimental energy. His grills and bold earrings were as striking as his sound, a perfect match for his genre bending beats and raw unfiltered lyrics. “New Age Crisis” hit like a soulful......

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Katy Perry Brings Color and Connection to Nashville

Britt BossertAugust 21, 2025January 11, 2026

by Britt BossertAugust 21, 2025January 11, 202601440

Bridgestone Arena | August 19, 2025 Katy Perry turned Bridgestone Arena into a kaleidoscope of color and sound on August 19th, bringing her Lifetimes Tour to Nashville for a night packed with spectacle, humor, and heartfelt moments. The night kicked off with Rebecca Black, who set the tone with a......