Freakin’ Weekend 2013 full schedule revealed
February 28, 2013
In the wake of the tragic death of Freakin’ Weekend founder Ben Todd, those who worked with him on it have stepped in to make sure this year’s installment of the festival/celebreation/freak-out will go off without a hitch. Indeed, yesterday the full schedule was posted over at Nashville’s Dead, and this year is gonna freak harder than ever before. The above poster was designed by Julia Bee and Ben Todd, and will be available to purchase at the pop-up record store Friday and Saturday. This year they introduced the option to buy a full weekend, three-day pass which guarantees entry into all three shows, and will save you a few bucks compared to buying individual tix for each night. Grab those here, because with this lineup you won’t want to miss a single act! Here’s a quick rundown of the lineup, but be sure to head over to Nashville’s Dead for full details.
Thursday March 7th @ The End:
Quintron & Miss Pussycat
Natural Child
Ranch Ghost
PUJOL
Slammers
Friday March 8th @ Exit/In:
The Black Lips
White Fence
Ex-Cult
D. Watusi
Crime Wave
Saturday March 9th @ Exit/In:
JEFF the Brotherhood
Diarrhea Planet
Cy Barkley & The Way Outsiders
OGG
The Orwells
The pop-up record store and daytime shows will go down at Local Honey (2009 Belmont Blvd) Friday and Saturday 12-5pm, with bands starting at 3pm.
This year’s gonna be a blast so get your freak on!
Great news for the tragically hip in Nashville: Morrissey has rescheduled his Ryman appearance for March 29th! According to the Ryman’s website, all original tickets for the canceled Jan. 29th date will be honored. Lauren and I were devastated when the Jan. 29th show was canceled due to Moz’s bleeding ulcer. Thank goodness he’s back in good health, though! We’d heard rumors that the tour would be rescheduled for the summer with Patti Smith opening… but I guess one could only dream of being so lucky as to witness such an amazing bill…
In case you’ve been under a rock recently, Caitlin Rose has a brand new album ready to drop March 5th. I’ve heard nothing but good, good, and more good about it. And this new song “No One To Call” makes me even more excited about this album than the last teaser track “I Was Cruel.” Stream it below and pre-order the vinyl here and receive a free digital copy of the album on March 1st. DO IT.
A Few Good Shows: 2/22/13
February 22, 2013
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I hope you got your East Nashville Beer Fest tickets yesterday! I believe they sold out in roughly an hour. A little slower than I predicted but still… damn.
This weekend isn’t the strongest we’ve had in a while in terms of good shows to see, but there are some good ones in there. Here are my picks:
FRIDAY:
Allen Thompson Band, Poly, and Lonely H @ The Basement. 9pm $5 21+
Hagsanova @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $7
SATURDAY:
Menomena w/ Guards @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $13 adv/$15 DOS
Count Bass D, Bohemian Hype Cult, and Treekeeper (DJ set) @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $7
Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes, The Lonely Biscuits, & Black Sea Royalty @ Exit/In. 9pm $5
*This isn’t a show, but it really is worth mentioning: The Spectacular Poster Printacular at Barista Parlor, 7-10pm. Legendary printmakers such as Isle of Printing, Hatch Show Print, Boss Construction, Monkey Ink, Laura Baisden, Snowcat Press, Sam Smith, Micah Smith, Kangaroo Press, Family Tree and more will all be there showcasing and selling their prints. Bring some money because with this star-studded lineup of printmakers, you will come across something that you just can’t live without. It’s part of the Nashville Print Revival.
SUNDAY:
Stone Jack Jones, Lylas, Adia Victoria, Handsome Panther, and JD Panty Sweat (Nikki Darlin) @ The Basement. 9pm $5
A Few Good Shows: 2/15/13
February 15, 2013
Happy post-Valentine’s Day weekend! Not a lot of time as I’m writing this, but here’s a quick rundown of show listings that piqued my interest this weekend in Nashville.
FRIDAY:
Glossary and Telegraph Canyon @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $7
Roy Ira w/ W.B. Givens and Mayday Malone @ the High Watt. 9pm $5
East Nashville Underground ft. Magnolia Sons, Machines Are People Too, Cult Logic, Alanna Royale, All Them Witches, Vinyl Thief & DJ Rate @ The East Room. $10 or $25 for full festival pass. Full lineup and info can be found here.
SATURDAY:
QDP presents: QDProm ft. Ponychase, Tipper Whore, The QDP DJs, and special guests @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $8 adv/$10 DOS
Social Studies and Ramona Falls @ The High Watt. 9pm $10
East Nashville Underground (day show) ft. The Static Trees, Jon Byrd, Joshua, Waterfall Wash, KS Rhoads, Colorfeels, Frances & The Foundation, Hanzelle @ The East Room. 1-8pm Full details here.
East Nashville Underground (night show) ft. Golden Spurs, COIN, Tesla Rossa, James Wallace & The Naked Light, MOON TAXI, The Wans, DJ That Guy! @ The East Room. 9pm Full details here.
SUNDAY:
Psychic Ills w/ Cloudland Canyon and Western Medication @ Exit/In. 9pm $7
That’s it, have a great weekend!
I’ve been a huge Classixx fan ever since the undeniable “I’ll Get You” which featured the silky smooth vocals of Jeppe. The L.A. based duo have made quite a name for themselves doing remixes for several years now, and are finally set to release their debut full-length album on May 14th. The lead single “Holding On” is streaming on soundcloud now, and will be out officially on Feb. 19th. Do yourself a favor and take a listen below. It’s full of shiny synths, a smooth house beat, and sunny uplifting vocals. Dudes, throw this track on and watch your girlfriend grab your hand and drag you to dance. 😉
I’ve also been keeping an eye on Australian nu-disco outfit Mitzi for a while now. They’ve done some DJing/remixing/etc… but are now ready to release a full-length album that shows their true colors- a full-on electro/nu-disco band capable of writing great songs that you can dance to. Sure, it’s obvious they’re following in the footsteps of similar Australian acts such as Cut Copy and Miami Horror, but that’s not a bad thing at all in my book. Check out the track “All I Heard” below, and grab the album via Future Classic on Feb. 19th.
A tragic day for Nashville music: Ben Todd, founder of Nashville’s Dead, has died at age 24
February 13, 2013
Ben and one of his best friends Bekah Cope at SXSW 2010.
It is a tragic, horrible day for the Nashville rock scene. Ben Todd, founder of Nashville’s Dead, bassist of D. Watusi, and main force behind the Freakin’ Weekend has died at age 24. Read more about it at the Nashville Cream, as they are far more talented writers than I.
I’ll just say a few words from my own experience with Ben. He was one of hundreds of acquaintances I know primarily through shows. I would always see him and briefly say “hey man how’s it going?” and unfortunately that was pretty much the extent of our interactions. But just through those interactions I could tell how passionate he was about the Nashville rock scene. That passion was very evident in his creation and the content of Nashville’s Dead. He was also the driving force behind the Freakin’ Weekend. Since we’re only about a month out from the 4th installment of the annual festival, I wonder how it will proceed. I’ve no doubt that it will, though, in his honor.
I just can’t help but think it ironic that his whole mantra seemed to be centered around eternal positivity, kindness, and keeping a youthful outlook on life. His blogging moniker was Forever Young, and Forever Young he shall remain. My condolences and deepest sympathy go out to his friends and family. Actually, I’ll just say family. Because Ben was the kind of person to whom friends ARE family. Rest in peace.
A Few Good Shows: 2/8/13
February 8, 2013
Sorry for the lack of posts this week. I’m currently moving and my life is utter chaos.
Here’s a quick rundown of cool shows to check out this weekend in Nashville:
FRIDAY:
Megajoos album release w/ Penicillin Baby, TN Scum, and Young Wolves @ Springwater. 10pm $5 21+
Torres, Catfish, and BF/GF Sex @ The Basement. 9pm $FREE 21+
SATURDAY:
Into the Night: A Twin Peaks Themed Art Show and Prom ft. DJ The Librarian, Burlesque Performances, Eight ‘O Five Jive, and Twin Peaks themed art show @ Boheme Collectif. 7pm 21+ Tickets available via EventBrite
Kopecky Family Band, The Eastern Sea, and Rayland Baxter @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $10 adv/$12 DOS
That’s all I’ve got for you. It’s kind of a slow one. Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 2/1/13
February 1, 2013
Very short on time today (I’m actually typing this on Thursday since I’ll be on tour with Scale Model this weekend), so here’s a quick show rundown for Nashville this weekend:
FRIDAY:
Goddamn Gallows, Jake Orvis & the Broken Band, James Hunnicutt, and Pat Reedy & the Longtime Goners @ Exit/In. 8:30pm $10 adv/$12 DOS.
LEAGUES and Nikki Lane @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $12 adv/$15 DOS
SATURDAY:
Dee Goodz BYOR Back to School Party @ Exit/In. 9pm $$ adv/$7 DOS
Nashville Pioneers pep rally ft. DJ sets from Wild Cub, Coach, and DJ La Force (from QDP). 9pm $door money benefits the Oasis Center
*Also, I should mention that the headliners for Freakin’ Weekend IV have been announced and they include Black Lips, JEFF the Brotherhood, Diarrhea Planet, PUJOL, and many more! Check out Nashville’s Dead for the rest.
Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 1/25/13 (And a QDProm promo video)
January 25, 2013
Before I get to the show listings, I had to post this cool promo video for the upcoming QDProm at Mercy Lounge Feb. 16th. I’ve been doing photobooths at the monthly QDP parties for a few months now, and they made that video using the photos from the December edition. What is QDProm? It’s QDP, but bigger, with live bands, slow dancing, party favors, the regular QDP DJs, photobooth, and much more. Get your tickets now at www.tinyurl.com/qdprom and follow them on facebook and twitter for updates.
Here’s what sounds good to me this weekend in Nashville, show-wise.
FRIDAY:
Purity Ring w/ Young Magic @ Cannery Ballroom. 9pm $15 adv/$20 DOS
Alanna Royale CD release w/ Maureen Murphy, Daniel Ellsworth & the Great Lakes, and Golden Spurs @ The Basement. 9pm $7 21+
SATURDAY:
Yo La Tengo (performing two full sets) @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $20
Boom Bap 5th Anniversary ft. DJ Nu-Mark @ the 5 Spot. 9pm $10
Derek Hoke, Denny & The Jets, and Ranch Ghost @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $7
Pencillin Baby, Sexx, Rales, and Pocono @ Springwater. 10pm $5 21+
John Spencer Blues Explosion w/ Cheap Time and The Jam Messengers @ Exit/In. 9pm $15 adv/$18 DOS
Help Tristen release her new album via Kickstarter!
January 24, 2013
Nashville’s beloved songstress Tristen has a new record, titled C A V E S finished and ready to go. The only problem is, she needs money to repay the engineers, musicians, and others involved in the making of the record, and she also needs money to release it on vinyl. She’s doing this all through her own label Pupsnake Records, and she has a lot of handmade goodies and extras for the generous backers. Here it is straight from the horse’s mouth:
Hey guys. It’s time! I’m releasing the single ‘No One’s Gonna Know’ through my KICKSTARTER that has just launched. Watch the making of C A V E S video, get a download of ‘No One’s Gonna Know’ for a dollar, pre-order the whole dang record, or get your hands on exclusive hand-crafted merchandise I’ve made for the project. I need your help to release C A V E S on my own record label, Pupsnake Records. So please show some love and share it with your friends.
Kickstarter projects have become a dime a dozen these days, but trust me when I say that this is one that’s absolutely worth it. She’s the type of artist who is incredibly meticulous about every detail of her art. If it’s not absolutely perfect, she will not put it out for the world to consume. That’s why she enlisted the help of names like Mike Mogis (of Bright Eyes, and practically every other Saddle Creek band), and Stephen Hague (New Order, Pet Shop Boys). She worked hard on this album and sought out the right people to make it perfect, and that’s why it’s something worth supporting. Please read the full story of the album and pledge your support at her Kickstarter.
*Full disclaimer: Tristen is a friend of mine. I am writing this not only as a friend, but as a genuine fan of her music. I would not urge your support via this blog if I didn’t objectively consider her a talented artist making music worth supporting.
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