A Few Good Shows: 3/9/12
March 9, 2012
This weekend’s show listings are clearly dominated by the Freakin’ Weekend, but there are some other very notable things going on if you’re not feelin’ freaky deaky. Check it:
FRIDAY:
Freakin’ Weekend: JEFF the Brotherhood, Cy Barkley & The Way Outsiders, D. Watusi, Useless Eaters, Fox Fun @ Exit/In. 9pm $10
Maps & Atlases, Casa Castile and Santah @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $10
Heypenny, James Wallace & the Naked Light, Antennas Up @ The High Watt. 9pm $8 (The High Watt is the new side-stage in Mercy Lounge. For more on that check out the Cream’s coverage of the stage’s debut show.)
Magnolia Suns w/ Buffalo Clover, The Lonely H, and Kenzie Gregg @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $5
SATURDAY:
Freakin’ Weekend: The Traditional Fools, Mikal Cronin, Heavy Cream, The Men, Cannomen @ The End. 9pm
Neon Indian w/ Purity Ring @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $15
Ri¢hie, Mystery Twins, Century Club, Ohio Knife @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $5
That’s all I got for ya. Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 3/2/12
March 2, 2012
This is some scary shit.
We have some crazy weather headed our way in middle TN (see above graphic!) so A Few Good Shows is super quick today. GO:
FRIDAY:
Vitalic Noise presents CRAVE at TAVERN in midtown: I will be DJing along with resident DJs Losici and Dali Drama. FREE, 21+ 10pm
Chancellor Warhol, Sam & Tre, Gummy Soul, and Ducko McFli @ 12th & Porter. 9pm $10
Cheap Time, Leather Nightmare, King Karl, Psychic Hotline @ The Other Basement. 8pm $???
SATURDAY:
Dr. Dog w/ Purling Hiss and PUJOL @ War Memorial Auditorium. 8pm $20
Bass Drum of Death, Cy Barkley & the Way Outsiders, Thelma & The Sleaze @The End. 9pm $10
Scale Model, A Secret Policeman’s Ball, You Blew It!, and Direct Effect @ Springwater. 10pm $5
Have a great weekend and BE SAFE TODAY! PAY ATTENTION TO MEDIA OUTLETS AND STAY ON TOP OF THE SEVERE WEATHER!!!
A Few Good Shows: 2/24/12
February 24, 2012
A fun weekend is in store for Nashville show-goers. Behold my picks:
FRIDAY:
Majestico, Bad Cop, Fly Golden Eagle @ 12th & Porter. 9pm $7
Kidsmeal Revue #4 ft. Starkey, Heyoka, & Mochipet @ Exit/In. 9pm $10
Portlandia: The Tour @ Marathon Music Works. 8pm SOLD OUT (I think…)
SATURDAY:
Useless Eaters, Fancytramp, King Karl, Ancient Warfare @ Springwater. 10pm $5
Loss, Tijuana Goatride, Pallbearer, Alruane @ The End. 9pm $5
Boom Bap @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $10
On a side note, if you haven’t already, I highly suggest checking out this week’s Scene cover story on the Bruise Cruise. Excellent work from D. Patrick Rodgers and Adam Gold.
That’s all I got for ya. Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 2/17/12
February 17, 2012
Nashville’s got options this weekend! Here’s some stuff I think is worth your time and money:
FRIDAY:
A Valentine’s Prom at the 5 Spot, benefitting Tennessee Teens Rock & Roll Camp ft. Jason Thomas, Jason Eskridge, Kansas Bible Company, and DJs Matt Smith & Chris Doubler. $4 if you dress the part, $7 otherwise. I will also be there doing a very prommy photobooth, so I recommend coming out to the east side and helping out a very special cause!
Caitlin Rose, Buffalo Clover, Evan P. Donohue @ The Basement. 9pm $8
The Clutters, Cy Barkley, Bad Touch @ Dino’s Bar & Grill. 9pm $???
My So-Called Band @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $10
SATURDAY:
By Lightning album release show w/ Cortney Tidwell, Glossary @ The Basement. 9pm $5
Sex Cult, D. Watusi, Useless Eaters, Dirty Dreams @ Little Hamilton. 9pm $5??
Fly Golden Eagle, Little Viking, Forwards Edwards, Winnebago @ The Other Basement. 9pm $3
Screaming Females & Girl Scouts @ Grimey’s (in-store show) 4:30pm FREE
A Few Good Shows: 2/10/12
February 10, 2012
Panty Raid
Once again- busy week at the day job. It’s been hard to find the time to gather good content. But I will always find time to spit out A Few Good Shows every Friday. Here’s what’s up this weekend:
FRIDAY:
QDP (Queer Dance Party) @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $1
Panty Raid presents Rock n Roll Hoochie Coochie: a Valentine’s Day Breastacular @ Exit/In (night 1 of 2). 9pm $20
Daniel Johnston @ Lipscomb’s Collins Auditorium. FREE 8pm
SATURDAY:
Panty Raid presents Rock n Roll Hoochie Coochie: a Valentine’s Day Breastacular @ Exit/In (night 2 of 2). 9pm $20
Cherub album release w/ Wild Cub and Brandon Jazz & His Armed Forces @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $15 (w/ CD)
Ocoai, Hellbender, Ascent of Everest, Bleeding Heart Blues @ The End. 9pm $5
A Few Good Shows: 2/3/12
February 3, 2012
Sorry I’m a little late in posting today, a wonky work schedule today has thrown me off- but here’s a quick rundown of some good shows to see this weekend in Nashville.
FRIDAY:
David Allan Coe, Johnny Corndawg, Denny & the Jets @ Marathon Music Works. 8pm $20
The Lonely H, Ranch Ghost, Josh Farrow @ the 5 Spot. 9pm $5
Calling all the Mods: Music of The Who, Joe Jackson, The Jam, The Kinks and more @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $5
SATURDAY:
Epic Ditch album release w/ Hurts To Laugh and Century Club @ The Basement. 9pm $5
Codaphonic, Field Days, and Photo Ops @ the 5 Spot. 9pm $5
That’s all I got for ya. Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 1/27/12
January 27, 2012
This weekend looks pretty typical show-wise in Nashville. Here’s a quick rundown of some that piqued my interest.
FRIDAY:
Prophets & Kings, Gangster Rainbow, Scale Model, Lines in the Sky @ The End. 9pm $5. (As you may know, I’m in Scale Model. This is one of those shows where we got billed but I honestly don’t know much at all about any of the other bands. But it’ll be fun no matter!)
MiMOSA w/ Cherub and special guests @ Cannery Ballroom. 8pm $15.
Hate Life ft. Puffy Areolas, The Black Faces, Obnox, and Cheap Time @ Dino’s. 9pm $???
SATURDAY:
Yacht Rock Revue @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $10 adv./$12 DOS
Boom Bap 4-year anniversary @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $5
The Paperhead, D. Watusi, Denny & The Jets, and Ranch Ghost @ the Zombie Shop. 9pm $5
And even though it’s technically next week, I must go ahead and mention that I’m hosting a pretty killer 8 off 8th on Monday 1/30. I’m the happiest with this 8 off 8th lineup as I’ve ever been, so please do come out. Bands: I Believe in Hotpants, Scale Model, Honey Locust, King Arthur, Bows & Arrows, Magnolia Sons, Sugar Sk*_*lls, and Bravo Max.
Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 1/20/12
January 20, 2012
Sorry posting has been scarce this week. My parents have been in town all week helping me along with some apartment upgrades, and I’ve been very busy with that.
Before my show picks for this weekend, I should mention that Cannery Ballroom has been undergoing some renovations that will greatly improve the show-going experience there. Those annoying poles in front of the stage and in the middle of the main crowd area have been removed! GM Drew Mischke tweeted about it yesterday and the Cream posted about it as well. And the good news is there are stage and sound improvements in the future as well. Good news all-around.
Shows to see this weekend:
FRIDAY:
Mercy Lounge 9th Anniversary party, night 1: How I Became the Bomb, Cheer Up Charlie Daniels, Ponychase, Wild Cub, ReLapse & more. FREE. 9pm
Graveyard w/ Radio Moscow @ Exit/In. 9pm $15
SATURDAY:
Mercy Lounge 9th Anniversary party, night 2: Heypenny, The Nobility, Mayhem performing Elvis Costello’s This Year’s Model, Escondido, & more. FREE. 9pm
Vermicious K’nids reunion show w/ Reid Magette, Ben Spinks Supermelt, and The Salamanders @ The End. 9pm $5
Mom & Dad, Little Viking, Schools @ Mt. Swag. $3 (address redacted)
Nashville Rollergirls benefit ft. Take the Power Back, Ponychase, and The Granny Whites @ Exit/In. 9pm $10 min. donation
That’s all I got for ya. Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 1/13/12
January 13, 2012
Before you do anything else, go watch the trailer for Wes Anderson’s new film Moonrise Kingdom, if you haven’t already. It looks decidedly Wes Anderson. I can’t wait to see it on a big screen.
This weekend offers a lot more than last in terms of good shows to see in Nashville. Check it:
FRIDAY:
D. Striker, Ri¢hie, Birdcloud, and Mystery Twins @ The Basement. 9pm $5
The Paperhead, D. Watusi, Feral Beat @ Dino’s. 9pm FREE
SATURDAY:
The Features, Evan P. Donohue, Kingston Springs @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm SOLD OUT
John Langworthy, Fly Golden Eagle, Majestico, Chrome Pony @ fooBar. 9pm $???
Useless Eaters, D. Watusi, El Fossil, Spanish Candles @ The Other Basement. 8pm $3
SUNDAY:
Crybaby, Fox Fun, King Karl, White Pages @ The End. 9pm $5
Have a great weekend!!
A Few Good Shows: 1/6/11
January 6, 2012
I know it’s been a while. Sorry, after all the holiday-ing gets me out of a rhythm it takes a minute for me to get back into the swing of blogging.
This weekend is a tiny bit slow when it comes to rock shows, but here are a few things worth mentioning (and some shameless self-promotion):
FRIDAY:
Vitalic Noise presents CRAVE at Tavern. FREE, 21+, ft. resident DJs Losici (Josiah Lester) and Dali Drama (Jenn Harbin), and guest BURGERS (aka me). We’ll spinning the best in nu-disco/house/french touch/indie dance. Did I mention it’s FREE? It’s free.
The Dead Towns, Siberian Traps, The Bad Swears, & The Dirty Holidays @ The End. 9pm $5
SATURDAY:
The Tendoor, Kat Smo, Taxicab Racers, Ugly Kids Club @ The End. 9pm $5
Metal at the Mercy: a KISS tribute @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $5
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