Welcome to 2013, now go see Django Unchained
January 2, 2013
Welcome to 2013. The world didn’t end and we’re all right back in this together. Back to the grind. Everyone loves to grind, right?
I really don’t have a lot to say at this point, as I’m still getting myself out of vacation mode and back into grind mode, but I will say this quickly: GO SEE DJANGO UNCHAINED. This film is one of Quentin Tarantino’s masterpieces. It has all the trademarks of his greatest films. In many ways it echoes Inglorious Basterds, but I enjoyed it even more for some reason. Tarantino takes the satisfaction of watching the revenge of an oppressed class of people and weaves it into the framework of a classic spaghetti western. The result is as satiating as a big juicy hamburger loaded with all your favorite toppings. Yum.
A Few Good Shows: 12/21/12 (Doomsday edition)
December 21, 2012
Twas the weekend before Christmas, and all through Nashville good rock shows were happening.
Seriously, there are plenty of good shows to see this weekend, many of which are “end of the world” parties tonight. Personally I’m already very sick of this end of the world bullshit but whatever. Here are my picks: (FYI, this will probably be my last post of the year, as I’m beginning my official holiday break tomorrow.)
FRIDAY:
QDP’s End of the World Party @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $1 21+
End of the World Party ft. DJ sets from Coach, Jim, Jacob Jones (Electric Western), DJ Rate (Boom Bap), and Keegan Dewitt @ The East Room. 9pm $10
Forget Cassettes, Tower Defense, CHARGES (new band from Jay Leo Phillips of Apollo Up!) @ The High Watt 9pm $7
Night 1 of the 4th Annual Beatles Vs. Stones Christmas charity show Ft. The Weeks, Mayhem, Buffalo Clover, Tim Easton, Megan Palmer and more @ The Basement. 9pm $7 Suggested donation benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank. 21+
The Protomen w/ Uncle Skeleton @ 12th & Porter 9pm $15 (Makeup & Vanity Set was originally on the bill as well, but had to cancel.)
SATURDAY:
Night 2 of the 4th Annual Beatles Vs. Stones Christmas charity show Ft. Derek Hoke, Grimey & Friends, Courtney Jaye, Langhorne Slim, Anchor Thieves, Matt Friction, Magnolia Sons, and more @ The Basement. 9pm $7 Suggested donation benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank. 21+
Yacht Rock Revue Holiday Special @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $12 GA/$20 VIP
The Paperhead @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $5
A Very Sleazy Christmas Ft. Thelma & The Sleaze, Fuckshow, Dave Cloud, and Vacation Bible School @ Exit/In. 9pm $5
That’s it! Have a happy holiday break and I will see you here in the new year! (Unless something crazy happens and I decide to blog before then.)
A Few Good Shows: 12/14/12
December 14, 2012
First off, a huge apology for the lack of posts this week. I’ve been in the process of buying a new car all week and between that & work & everything else I’ve just been overwhelmed. But A Few Good Shows will never fail! Here are my picks for shows to check out this weekend in Nashville:
FRIDAY:
Hanzelle, Scale Model, and Anchor Thieves @ The End. 9pm $5 I really hope you can come to this show not only because my band is playing, but also because it’s a very solid lineup of fantastic, hard-working local bands. We’ll also have Jeff Leet on hand selling limited edition copies of the awesome linocut poster he designed and printed for us!
Wild Cub w/ The Non-Commissioned Officers and Glass Anchor @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $5
Father Figures, DOME, and The Maloneys w/ DJ Linwood Kirk @ FooBar. 9pm $5
Warren Pash & Friends @ The Family Wash. 9pm $???
SATURDAY:
Thunderbitch (members of Alabama Shakes, Fly Golden Eagle, and Clear Plastic Masks), Natural Child, Promised Land, Fly Golden Eagle, and James Wallace & The Naked Light @ Ghot Wingz. 8:30pm $10 *This show is supposedly limited to about 100 people or so, and it’s in a place that’s never done shows before. This is the perfect recipe for chaos and mayhem of the best kind possible, so if you’re going, hang on tight- it’ll be a wild one.*
Ponychase, Bows and Arrows, Money Cannot Be Eaten, and Grandfather Child @ The Basement. 9pm $5 21+
The Most Amazing Century of Science, No!, and Call Me Savage @ Boheme Collectif. 9pm $???
Christmas Village and Holiday Party Music Night @ The Stone Fox. FREE- A wide array of local artisans and mobile shops will be present all day for your holiday shopping needs, and later in the evening there will be performances from Heypenny, Tyler Family Band, Promised Land, Birdcloud, JP5, and more. For full details see the Stone Fox website.
SUNDAY:
Winter Sounds, Milktooth, Dr. Jungle Cat, and Yumi & The System @ The Basement. 8pm $5
That’s it! Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 12/7/12
December 7, 2012
First of all, I’m happy to say that today marks one full year with my girlfriend Lauren, of Old Red Boots. It’s been an amazing year and I love her.
As the Holiday season swings into full gear, there are plenty of great shows to check out this weekend in Nashville. Here are my picks:
FRIDAY:
Wanda Jackson, Johnny Fritz, and Courtney Jaye @ 3rd & Lindsley. 8pm $17-$35
Richard Buckner w/ Chelsea Crowell @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $10
Hustle Take 2: The BIGGER Biggest Dance Party of the Year, Ft. DJs from Y2K, Whiskey Disco, The Boom Bap, Keep On Movin’, Recognize, and QDP @ Cannery Ballroom. 8pm $10 Adv/$20 DoS
SATURDAY:
Justin Kalk Orchestra, Mystery Twins, Max & The Wild Things, and Conductor Kelly & The Underground Railroad @ The End. 9pm $5
Mr. Gnome, Fancytramp, and Linear Downfall @ Exit/In. 9pm $8 adv/$10 DoS
Miller Made Music Showcase ft. Luella & The Sun, Sol Cat, Wild Feathers, and Grass Root Kids @ Mercy Lounge. 8pm FREE
Tiffany (yes, THAT Tiffany… LOLZ) @ the High Watt. $10 6:30pm
SUNDAY:
John Wesley Coleman, OGG, and Dirty Dreams @ The End. 9pm $6
Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 11/30/12
November 30, 2012
Once again there is a quality smattering of both local and touring shows to see in Nashville this weekend. Check out my picks below:
FRIDAY:
The Faint performs Danse Macabre, with Trust and Icky Blossoms @ The Cannery. $20 8pm.
The Ettes, Blackfoot Gypsies, Omega Swan, and Blackbear @ the new Zombie Shop- 500 Houston St. $7 8pm
Jasmin Kaset, Little Bandit, and Ri¢hie @ The Basement. $5 9pm 21+
Stephaniesid, Honey Locust, and Hanzelle @ The High Watt. $5 9pm
SATURDAY:
The Mountain Goats w/ Matthew E. White @ Mercy Lounge. $18 adv/$20 DoS 9pm
A Benefit for Poverty is Real ft. Wild Cub, Vinyl Thief, Foreign Fields, Casa Castille, and Afterlife Parade @ Exit/In. $5 min. donation, 9pm
Natalie Prass, 24/7, and Joshua O’Dine @ The Basement. $5 9pm 21+
SUNDAY:
The Carolina Chocolate Drops w/ the Two Man Gentleman Band @ Marathon Music Works. $20-$28 8pm
A Few Good Shows: 11/23/12
November 23, 2012
I hope your Thanksgiving was everything a Thanksgiving should be- food, booze, and sports. That’s what Thanksgiving is all about right? No? (J/K) Anyway, here are some good shows to see in Nashville to combat those post-turkey feast blues.
FRIDAY:
MiMOSA, JMSN, and Cosmic Revenge @ Cannery Ballroom. 9pm $20
SATURDAY:
Useless Eaters, Paint Fumes, Bazooka, and New Pleasures @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $5
David Bazan plays Pedro the Lion’s Control, w/ Stagnant Pools @ Exit/In. 8pm $15
Y2K Presents: Dirty Feathers III ft. Coach, Hands Off Sam, and special guests Sosa, Purpl Monk, Schtompa (Cherub), Tyler Quarles, Cashatt, and Griffin @ The High Watt. 9pm 21+ is free, 18-20 is $5.
That’s it for now, have a great post-turkey weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 11/16/12
November 16, 2012
We have a nice offering of shows featuring local and touring acts this weekend in Nashville. Here are my quick picks:
FRIDAY:
QDP @ the 5 Spot. 9pm $1 (Come by and say hi- I’ll be running the photobooth.)
Chubby & The Dots, Faux Ferocious and Graham Colton @ The Basement. 9pm $5 21+
Pinback w/ Solos @ Exit/In. 8pm. $16
Space Capone w/ Magnolia Sons @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $10
SATURDAY:
Simon Joyner, Altered Statesmen, Stephen Molyneux @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $7
Same As It Ever Was: A Talking Heads Tribute @ Exit/In. 9pm $10
Dr. Dog w/ Cotton Jones and Ri¢hie @ Marathon Music Works. 7pm $15-$22
Kansas Bible Company free in-store @ Grimeys. 5pm FREE
PAUSE FOR THE CAUSE: A Benefit for Brett Whitacre of The Legendary Shack Shakers ft. The Legendary Shack Shakers (final show), The Dirt Daubers, and Pine Hill Haints @ Mercy Lounge. 8pm $12 min. donation
SUNDAY:
Two Bit Charlie CD release w/ Mystery Twins and Waterfall Wash @ The Basement. 8pm $5 21+
Awesome Shirt, Gnarwhal, Sunglasses, Knightmare @ The End 9pm $5
Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 11/9/12
November 9, 2012
Pre-show listing importance: The NYC/New Jersey area is still suffering from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. There’s a great opportunity to help this Saturday at The Well in Green Hills form 1-4pm. The Nashville Food Bloggers and Sweet Betweens are organizing a bake sale! So stop by and pickup some goodies to benefit Sandy victims.
Now for the weekend show listings: It’s gonna be another good weekend to get out and see some local shows in Nashville! Here are my recommendations:
FRIDAY:
Take the Power Back: a tribute to Rage Against the Machine, with Tipper Whore and Hotel War @ Exit/In. 9pm $10
Faux Ferocious w/ Hi Electric and Timmy & The Tumblers @ Springwater. 10pm $5
SATURDAY:
Peelander-Z with Electric Eel Shock and The Joy of Painting @ Mercy Lounge. 8pm $12
Schools, Evan P. Donohue, Calicocat, and Heavy Chase @ The End. 9pm $5
My So-Called Band plays Weezer’s Blue Album and Pinkerton @ the Stone Fox. 9pm $7
Ponychase record release in-store performance @ Grimey’s. FREE 5pm (Their new EP is fantastic check it out below!)
SUNDAY:
Regina Spektor w/ Only Son @ The Ryman. 7:30pm $24.50-$37.50
Snowmine w/ Bows and Arrows @ The End. 9pm $7
Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 11/2/12
November 2, 2012
After a weekend of crazy Halloween parties and other shenanigans, it’s good to get back to a weekend of good old regular shows. No gimmicks, no costumes, no bullshit. Here’s what looks good to me:
FRIDAY:
Frontier Ruckus, Honey Locust, and Foreign Fields @ The High Watt. 9pm $10
Man or Astro Man? w/ Ri¢hie, and The Ultras S/C @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $15
Stardeath and White Dwarves w/ New Fumes, Linear Downfall, and Space Face @ The End. 9pm $10
SATURDAY:
He’s My Brother She’s My Sister w/ Denny & The Jets @ The High Watt. 7:30pm (early show) $10
The Fresh & Onlys w/ Quilt and No Regrets Coyote @ Exit/In. 8pm $10
That’s all for now- have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 10/19/12
October 19, 2012
Another fine weekend is in store for Nashville show-goers! There’s something for everyone, so don’t sit around on your couch- get out and see some bands.
FRIDAY:
Fly Golden Eagle, James Wallace & The Naked Light, Meadownoise @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $5
QDP @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $1
Die Antwoord w/ Five Knives (DJ set) @ Marathon Music Works. 8pm $22-$25
SATURDAY:
Forget Cassettes O Cursa release show w/ By Lightning! and Poly @ Exit/In. 9pm $10
Banditos, Promised Land, Oh Dang Lo Mein, Clear Plastic Masks @ The Basement. 9pm $5
Alabama Shakes, Blackfoot Gypsies, Frances & The Foundation, Patrick Sweany @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $donation (This is a benefit show for a terminally ill friend of the Alabama Shakes.)
That’s all I’ve got- have a great weekend!
steve cross loves music and science 