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
8 off 8th tonight at Mercy Lounge: I’m hosting
January 30, 2012
Mercy Lounge is the place to be tonight if you’re in Nashville- I’ve put together an 8 off 8th bill that I’m quite proud of. It’s totally FREE and there are cheap drinks brought to you by Yuengling. There have been SO many themed 8 off 8ths and other shows lately that I (and I think most people around town) are starting to get sick of it, so this one is just a solid, no-gimmick lineup of great up-and-coming and established local names. Here’s a rundown of the lineup (in no particular order):
I Believe In Hotpants– sizzling, tight, in-your-face 90s-fueled power pop.
Bravo Max– another dose of clever power pop from former Feable Weiner/Mondo Primo co-frontman Joshua Watson.
Bows and Arrows– shoegazey, melodic, dreamy, Jesus & Mary Chain-inspired fuzz-pop.
Scale Model– (I play drums) we’re a marriage of 90s/early-aughts indie rock and 80s syth-pop. Think Blondie meets Mogwai.
Magnolia Sons– soul/funk/motown. A big sound complete with horns and backup singers.
Honey Locust– featuring members of Blue Cadet Three, Ave Marling, Mom, and others. A stompy, folky good time.
King Arthur– Stewart Copeland is in this band! No, really. He is. They are bouncy indie pop fun times.
Sugar Sk*_*lls– an experimental glitchy 8-bit dance project from Ben Marcantel of Hands Off Cuba fame. He plays a Gameboy!
That does it. Check them all out live tonight! Starts at 9pm SHARP. You won’t want to miss the first band OR the last, and I promise we won’t keep you out too late- this shizz will be over at a reasonable hour!
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: 12/16/11
December 16, 2011
Before I get to the regular listings I have a bit of shameless self-promotion. I’ve been drumming in a new-ish (at least to Nashville) band called Scale Model, and we’re playing a free show at the 5 Spot this Sunday night along with I Believe in Hotpants, Girls & Money, and Karma Kite. This show is all noobs, so we decided it should be a freebie- therefore you have no excuse not to come. All of us are good bands with good songs and each is worth your attention. Now, on to the other good stuff happening around town this weekend:
FRIDAY:
Futurebirds w/ Grass Giraffes @ The Basement. 9pm $10 Adv/$13 DOS 21+
Mayhem performs The Doors’ LA Woman w/ Buffalo Clover @ the 5 Spot. 9pm $5 21+
SATURDAY:
Moon Duo, D. Watusi, Spanish Candles, and The Black Faces @ The End. 9pm $10
3rd annual Beatles vs. Stones Christmas Bowl, benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. Ft. Mayhem & members of By Lightning!, Lonely H, Nite Nite, Jeremy Lister, Derek Hoke, Mike Grimes, Nikki Lane, Chuck Mead, Tommy Womack, Warren Pash, and many more… 9pm. $7 or 3 cans of food for admission. 21+
Natural Child, Ranch Ghost, Electric Dollhouse Groovebuggy, NEW BAND ft. members of the Cannomen and Bad Cop. @ Mount Swag. $3 It’s a house show so if you wanna go you can figure out the address. 🙂
SUNDAY:
Scale Model, I Believe in Hotpants, Girls & Money, Karma Kite @ the 5 Spot. 9pm FREE 21+ (See above!)
Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 12/9/11
December 9, 2011
This weekend has a pretty good selection of show-going opportunities in Nashville. Here we go:
FRIDAY:
Vitalic Noise presents CRAVE at Tavern (1904 Broadway). Nashville’s hottest Friday night dance party is back in a new location, and last week was a very successful kickoff. This week’s DJ lineup includes Losici (Josiah Lester), Dali Drama (Jenn Harbin), and Burgers (me). FREE, 21+ 10pm
White Rabbits w/ SONOI @ Exit/In. 9pm $10
DJ Craze @ Mai. 10pm $???
SATURDAY:
Little Viking, King Arthur, Calicocat, and O Giant Man @ The End. 9pm $5
Carolina Chocolate Drops w/ Frazey Ford @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $18
SUNDAY:
The Greater Good, Dead Legs, Night Beds @ The Basement. 9pm 21+ $5
Have a great weekend!
P.S. If you haven’t seen the glory that is Texts From Bennett, take care of that problem right now.
A Few Good Shows: 11/18/11 (My 30th birthday edition)
November 18, 2011
Before we get to the show listings, I have a show of my own to plug: I’m turning 30 this Sunday the 20th, and to celebrate I put together the 3rd-ever “Nashville Under the Covers” show at Mercy Lounge. That is, Nashville bands covering other Nashville bands. AND, it’s all to benefit YEAH‘s TN summer youth music camps- SGRRC and TNTRC. It’s gonna be a blast, and the lineup is fun (though Matt Friction did have to drop off the bill at the last minute), and the minimum donation is only $5! For more, read the generous blog post the Nashville Cream gave me yesterday. That’s this Sunday Nov. 20th, 9pm at Mercy Lounge, 18+, $5 minimum donation. (Hot tip: past YEAH volunteers will get in FREE with their volunteer tshirts!)
Now for the rundown:
FRIDAY:
Lucero (night 1 of 2) w/ Glossary @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $20
Hanzelle, The Greater Good, Casa Castille @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $5
Hull, Tijuana Goat Ride, Laser Flames, The Ascent of Everest @ The End. 9pm $7
SATURDAY:
Wanda Jackson w/ The Black Belles @ Marathon Music Works. 7pm $15
Lucero (night 2 of 2) w/ Austin Lucas @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $20
Bad Cop, Ranch Ghost, Denny & The Jets, Majestico @ The End. 9pm $5
Manchester Orchestra, White Denim, The Dear Hunters @ Cannery Ballroom. 8pm $17
SUNDAY:
SEE ABOVE. And come celebrate me getting old!
Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 11/11/11
November 11, 2011
This weekend is a little weak in the show department, but there’s still some good stuff to be seen around Nashville. Let’s get straight to the point:
FRIDAY:
The Black Belles album release w/ The Black Faces @ Third Man Records (Sold Out) 8pm.
Spidervirus reunion, w/ Riff Raff (AC/DC Tribute), Rock City Birdhouse, and Flesh Vehicle @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $5
Those Darlins @ Gilligan’s (in Murfreesboro). 9pm $10
SATURDAY:
Nashville Premier of Girls Night Out, a film by Meredith Kotas and Chris Davis. 4pm-8pm @ the 5 Spot, accompanied by performances by Birdcloud, Rall Tide, and very special top secret guest. $5 (proceeds benefit Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp)
Har Mar Superstar, Fake Brad, Five Knives @ 12th & Porter. 9pm $10
SUNDAY:
Melt Banana, Diarrhea Planet, Look What I Did @ The End. 9pm $12. *BRING EARPLUGS YALL*
Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 11/4/11
November 4, 2011
In case you didn’t know, I’ve been moving since last weekend, and the fact that my life is still mostly in sea of boxes in my new place means that my mind and body have been overwhelmed, thus no posts this week. But- I must tell you about some great shows going down this weekend in Nashville, so behold:
FRIDAY:
The Nobility’s The Secret of Blennerhassett Island album release show @ The Rutledge. 9pm $5 for entry $10 for entry + CD. According to their facebook, they are the only band on the bill and have a “DJ/general merriment” before and after them. I’m very excited for this one because the new album is phenomenal and the sound guy at The Rutledge is Frank Sass- the best sound guy in the history of sound guys. I seriously hope this venue starts getting more inde rock shows like this because he makes it sound like a million dollars, and every band deserves to sound that good.
Shoot the Mountain, Joel J. Dahl, Poly, and Backwords @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $5 21+
3rd annual rock for ovaries benefit ft. How I Became the Bomb, Soul Incision, and a fashion show @ Mercy Lounge. 7pm, $15 min. donation.
Girls & Boys Nashville presents: Dani Deahl, Coach, Hands off Sam, Jensen Sportag DJ set, Autoerotique, Rio, Kidsmeal, and Kevin Perryman. Girls free before 10pm, $5 gen. adm.
JEFF the Brotherhood, Mom & Dad, Seafood Hotline @ Walnut House in Murfreesboro. A YEAH! benefit show. 7:30pm $10
SATURDAY:
The Black Angels, Spindrift, and Dead Meadow @ Exit/In. 8pm $15
Big Surr w/ Triptides, Dino DNA, and Chrome Pony @ The End. 9pm $5
Hands off Cuba, Hepatitties, Coupler, Renee-Louise Carafice, and Bird Names @ Noa Noa (620 Hamilton Ave.) 8pm $???
SUNDAY:
Cortney Tidwell w/ Ponychase and Jasmin Kaset @ Exit/In. 8pm $7
Remember daylight saving time ends at 2am Saturday night/Sunday morning, and have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 10/21/11
October 21, 2011
This weekend is fairly average in terms of good shows to see, with Saturday’s “The Big Nashty” being the exception. More on that under Saturday.
FRIDAY:
The Swan King, Stallion, Laser Flames on the Great Big News @ The End. 9pm $5
SATURDAY:
Deer Tick, Virgin Forest, Dead People @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $15
The Big Nashty: an all-day music festival featuring a hoard of great local bands including Bad Cop, Hans Condor, Evan P. Donohue, Cy Barkley, Natural Child, Natalie Prass, Reid Magette, and many more. The festival is being held at a farm of sorts at 550 South Tunnel Rd., way out near Gallatin. Camping is encouraged because let’s face it, you’re probably going to imbibe and we don’t want anyone making that drive back to Nashville proper at 3am while questionably intoxicated. Cost is $10 adv/$20 DOS.
Have a great weekend!
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