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Halestorm, I Prevail, and Hollywood Undead Rock Franklin, TN

MCMM STAFFAugust 8, 2024

by MCMM STAFFAugust 8, 202402289

On August 4, Halestorm and I Prevail brought their massive co-headline tour to the FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN. This powerhouse lineup, featuring Hollywood Undead and Fit For A King as support, was an unforgettable night of rock and metal. Hollywood Undead hails from Los Angeles, California. Known for their......

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Stephen and Jana Mougin: Bluegrass Mondays at Dee’s

Nancy PoseyAugust 7, 2024September 23, 2024

by Nancy PoseyAugust 7, 2024September 23, 202401688

Bluegrass Mondays at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge have become a favorite weekly event for music lovers—and musicians—in the Nashville areas. After a six-year residency, East Nash Grass has taken a break while touring, with other local musicians filling the slot. On Monday this week, Jana and Stephen Mougin took to......

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30 Seconds to Mars Thrills Nashville at Ascend Amphitheater

MCMM STAFFAugust 6, 2024January 11, 2026

by MCMM STAFFAugust 6, 2024January 11, 202601940

On August 3rd, 30 Seconds to Mars delivered an electrifying performance at the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville. The band treated fans to a setlist packed with hits like “Kings and Queens,” “Walk on Water,” and “The Kill (Bury Me).” Jared Leto’s dynamic stage presence and the band’s high-energy show kept......

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK @ FIRSTBANK AMPHITHEATER 7/16/24

Britt BossertJuly 20, 2024January 11, 2026

by Britt BossertJuly 20, 2024January 11, 20260845

Night one of New Kids On The Block bringing their Magic Summer Tour to Franklin’s FirstBank Amphitheater with Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff as special guests. Paula Abdul DJ Jazzy Jeff ...

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RICK FARIS BAND: STATION INN

Nancy PoseyJuly 13, 2024

by Nancy PoseyJuly 13, 202401733

The Rick Faris Band played Nashville’s iconic Station Inn stage on Friday, July 12, to a lively crowd of locals and out-of-towners, staunch bluegrass fans, and even some bachelorettes.Jed Clark opened the evening on guitar, showcasing his finger-picking style and original lyrics. Rick Faris has spent his life apprenticing for......

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Third Eye Blind at FirstBank Amphitheater 6/30/24

MCMM STAFFJuly 6, 2024January 11, 2026

by MCMM STAFFJuly 6, 2024January 11, 20260971

Third Eye Blind’s Summer Gods Tour in Franklin, TN Words & Photos By: Zach Birdsong Music fans got a taste of nostalgia when Third Eye Blind brought its Summer Gods Tourto FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin on Sunday evening. Though the crowd was treated to a plethora of 90s and early......

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RED MOUNTAIN BOYS @ THE STATION INN

Nancy PoseyJune 16, 2024

by Nancy PoseyJune 16, 20242 1697

It takes more than matching red Western shirts and cowboy hats to make a band. Red Mountain Boys showed the audience at the Station Inn on Friday that they have more—much more. The Colorado-based bluegrass band played to a packed house, with light, friendly banter between their all-original songs. Their......

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Luis Miguel at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville

Alma ReedJune 15, 2024

by Alma ReedJune 15, 202402967

Last night, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena was transformed into a haven for fans of Luis Miguel, the legendary “Sol de México.” With his powerful voice and magnetic stage presence, Luis Miguel brought a night of timeless hits and passionate performances that none of us will soon forget. I can still remember......

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ROBERT EARL KEEN @ THE RYMAN

Nancy PoseyJune 4, 2024

by Nancy PoseyJune 4, 202401652

Robert Earl Keen certainly knows how to read his audiences and to consider his fan base. In advance of the digital relaunch of his Western Chill album, the REK band appeared at the Ryman Auditorium, which he called “the Taj Majal, Mount Rushmore, and Westminster Abbey of Country Music.” Oklahoman......

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KRISTY COX & GRASSTIME LAUNCH ‘LET IT BURN’ @ THE STATION INN

Nancy PoseyJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024

by Nancy PoseyJune 4, 2024June 4, 202412139

While Kristy Cox has certainly played for a packed audience before at Nashville’s historic Station Inn, which she called “The Grand Ole Opry of bluegrass,” she admitted to some nerves on Friday as she launched her latest album Let It Burn (Billy Blue Records). With a sell-out crowd, Cox and......