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Everclear: An Unforgettable Night Of Late-90s Alt-Rock Nostalgia

Josh Trotter
The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee, proved to be the perfect setting for an unforgettable night of late-90s alt-rock nostalgia as Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Marcy Playground, and Everclear brought their legendary sounds to the subterranean venue. Known for its unique location—a massive underground cave system transformed into a live music venue—The......
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WAGE WAR’S PERFORMANCE WAS AN EXERCISE IN CONTROLLED CHAOS

Josh Trotter
On a balmy night in Nashville, TN, Marathon Music Works became the epicenter of modern metalcore as Wage War headlined an electrifying show, supported by a dynamic lineup featuring Erra, Thrown, and Fame On Fire. This tour stop had been one of the most anticipated on the calendar for heavy......
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Closer to the Fire with Kings of Leon at Bridgestone Arena

Alma Reed
These guys aren’t just riding on the success of their past; they’re showing us they’ve got plenty more to give. A hurricane was swirling off the coast of Florida, sending storm clouds over Nashville, but nothing—and I mean nothing—would stop the city from showing up for our hometown legends “Kings......
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KRISTY COX & GRASSTIME LAUNCH ‘LET IT BURN’ @ THE STATION INN

Nancy Posey
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......
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Godsmack Brings the Vibez to Nashville

Nathan Leslie
  Nearly 30 years in, Godsmack gave fans a different perspective on their musical journey along with a few surprises.  The Vibez Tour, a unique stripped down partial acoustic and storytelling tour gave a new look into the music and songwriting that brought everyone into historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville,......
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Tool Headlines Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena

Nathan Leslie
Weaving through intricate compositions, ever changing time signatures, and a unique sit in by bluegrass guitarist Billy Strings, Tool left the Nashville crowd in awe.  The headlining show at the Bridgestone Arena was a welcome change for fans as the band typically finds themselves just south of town headlining Bonnaroo......
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SHELTON AND WILLIAMS: THE STATION INN

Nancy Posey
The saying “Two’s Company; three’s a crowd” may be true in some circumstances, but when long-time music and marriage partners Jeanette and Johnny Williams teamed up with Jay Shelton to form Shelton and Williams, three made a perfect combination. On Wednesday, September 13, the Danville, VA, trio was joined on......