Words by Music City Staff Photos by Alma Reed
On May 22, Hairball hit Brooklyn Bowl Nashville for the first time—and they blew the roof off.
The place was packed with stadium-level energy, but in an intimate room that made every moment feel close, loud, and electric. I sang every song. I felt the force of the band all night. This wasn’t a nostalgia act; this was a two-hour, high-voltage rock party that hit hard from start to finish.
They gave us everything: full makeup, wild costume changes, smoking lights, visuals, pyro, nonstop crowd interaction. And my favorite moment? Their KISS set.
I’ve never seen KISS live, and honestly, I never thought I wanted to. How wrong was I? That performance alone was worth the ticket.
The Setlist That Rocked Nashville
They cranked through a killer lineup:
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Mötley Crüe
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KISS (“Detroit Rock City,” “Shout It Out Loud”)
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Journey
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Def Leppard (“Photograph,” “Rock of Ages”)
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Twisted Sister
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Ozzy Osbourne
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Queen (“Bohemian Rhapsody,” anyone?)
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AC/DC (“Thunderstruck,” “You Shook Me All Night Long”)
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And a full drum solo + encore
Every song landed with the kind of punch that made you forget you were watching a tribute—they felt like the real deal.
This band gives you bang for your buck—pure and simple. Over two hours of nonstop energy, iconic hits, and a party vibe that doesn’t let up.
It was their first Nashville stop, and I seriously hope they make us a regular tour stop. If you grew up on this music—or even if you didn’t—you’ll get your money’s worth and then some.
Get Your Tickets
Don’t wait for them to come back—if you see Hairball on tour anywhere near you, go.
Tickets + info: https://tinyurl.com/vucas37u
