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Phoebe Bridgers at Bridgestone Arena – Night 2

Jess Gruneisen
Phoebe Bridgers brought The Lost Tour to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on October 11, delivering a performance that felt like stepping into someone’s mind.Β  Equal parts ethereal, haunting, and emotional.Β  The production transformed the arena into a dreamlike landscape where heartbreak had its own light design and the crowd seemed to......
Weezer in Nashville walking on to the stage.
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Weezer Leads a Night of Indie-Rock Nostalgia at Bridgestone Arena

Josh Trotter
Three distinct flavors of alternative rock came together at Bridgestone Arena for a night that celebrated the genre’s lasting influence, pairing the atmospheric intensity of Silversun Pickups, the melodic sophistication of The Shins, and the instantly recognizable hooks of Weezer. From the opening notes to the headlining set, the lineup......
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Bleachers and This Is Lorelei at The Truth

Jess Gruneisen
It was the third show for Nashville’s newest venue, The Truth, and This Is Lorelei opened up strong.Β  Sounding just as they do recorded.Β  Guitarist and vocalist, Nate Amos, had crisp vocals that were sweet and melancholic, while bassist Al Nardo had their signature sway.Β  After the set ended, I......
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My Chemical Romance at Nissan Stadium

Jess Gruneisen
My Chemical Romance returned to β€œNashville, Transylvania” Sunday night.Β  Opening with howling screams and a drummer intro before immediately launching into the kind of beautiful chaos only MCR can create.Β  A spotlight shone on the beautiful opera singer, Marianne, in the center of the stadium, followed by The Dictator, being......
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Bluegrass Music’s Big Tent

Liz Ferrell
In its first two weeks, the 2026 season of Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman managed to hit the far corners of the big, inclusive tent that covers bluegrass music.   Week 1: Dailey & Vincent   The season kicked off on June 16 with multiple award-winning bluegrass and country duo......
Amy Lee of Evanescence live on stage in Nashville, TN
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Evanescence Live In Nashville, TN 2026 World Tour!

Josh Trotter
For a band now more than two decades into its career, Evanescence continues to perform with the hunger and intensity of a group still proving itself. On a night that brought together three of modern rock and metal’s most distinctive acts, the audience was treated to a lineup that showcased......
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Alter Bridge brings an unforgettable rock showcase to Nashville!

Josh Trotter
The crowd inside The Pinnacle was ready for a night packed with crushing riffs, soaring vocals, and elite artistry as Tim Montana, Sevendust, and Alter Bridge brought an unforgettable rock showcase to Nashville. Each act delivered a distinct performance style, but what truly elevated the night was the chemistry and......
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DEXTER AND THE MOONROCKS @ THE SIGNAL 5/15/26

Britt Bossert
DEXTER AND THE MOONROCKS IN CHATTANOOGA The rescheduled Dexter and the Moonrocks show at The Signal in Chattanooga on May 15, 2026 proved the band was well worth the wait. The packed room buzzed with anticipation, and from the first notes it was clear the crowd hadn’t forgotten about the......
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MerleFest 2026 Delivers

Liz Ferrell
You know you’re at a pretty special event when the Avett Brothers show up unannounced.   By the morning of Saturday, April 25th, the 38th annual MerleFest had already offered up two days of uncommonly gorgeous weather, lawn games, fair food, and some of the best music on the planet.......
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I Love You But I Choose The Maine

Jess Gruneisen
I Love You But I Choose The Maine tour turned Marathon Music Works into a nostalgia-soaked celebration on April 24th, packed with big feelings, bigger singalongs, and the kind of warmth that only a bill like this could bring. Moody Joody kicked off the night with a bright and poppy......