A Few Good Shows: 5/24/13
May 24, 2013
Happy Memorial Day weekend!
There’s not shortage of good shows to check out this weekend, but before we get to the listings I have a few noteworthy local music tidbits to mention-
- Creature Comfort are a talented new local band I’ve had the pleasure of playing shows with, and they’ve just released their debut album Fox Tales, which can be purchased digitally on bandcamp. Stream it here!
- My band Scale Model just released a 2-song remix EP for “Do It Tonight” off our 2012 S/T EP. The remixes were done by Makeup & Vanity Set and The Leech Boyz. It’s totally free for download on our bandcamp page, so stream it and grab it! While you’re at it, also check out our limited edition tshirts designed by Funky Catsterz.
My picks for what shows to see this Memorial Day weekend in Nashville-
FRIDAY:
Night Beds, Good Buddy, and Tristen @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $10
Nashville Pioneers pep rally part 2 ft. DJs Coach and La Force @ the Stone Fox. 9pm $5
SATURDAY:
No Country For New Nashville 2-year anniversary party ft. Colorfeels, EL EL, and Beck’s Song Reader performed by Daniel Ellsworth, members of Milktooth, and more @ The Basement. 9pm $7 21+
Josephine Foster, The Cherry Blossoms, and Honey Locust @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $7
Those Darlins, Gills, Magnolia Sons, Vespers, Stagolee, Cooper & The Jam @ Eastside Hootenanny at East Park. 4-10pm Proceeds go to benefit Urban Green Lab. More info on East Side Hootenanny website.
You’d think there would more good shows Sunday night given the long weekend, but I couldn’t find anything I’m particularly thrilled about. Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 4/19/13 (Record Store Day Madness)
April 19, 2013
It’s that time of year again. Record Store Day 2013 is TOMORROW! That means lots of awesome day shows at the record stores around town, and lots of very exclusive/limited-release vinyl. Unfortunately it also means insanely obsessive fans/collectors camped out in front of said record stores at the asscrack of dawn waiting to be first in line to purchase the “RSD-only exclusive collectors edition midnight blue vinyl 7-inch test-pressing of (insert dead indie band frontman) farting during an early demo of (insert dead indie band name).”
I digress.
Seriously though, between the awesome RSD festivities and the regular shows happening, this is one helluva weekend for music in Nashville.
FRIDAY:
Frye Jam Session ft. The Features, Odessa Rose, Nikki Lane, and Andrew Combs @ Mercy Lounge. FREE- doors 7pm. *Only the 1st 300 people will get in, and you will be videotaped if you’re in the crowd.*
Mean Jeans, Ben Spinks Supermelt, No Regrets Coyote, and Hollywood @ The End. 9pm $7
Nudity, Scale Model, The Prime Ordeal, and Joey Molinaro @ Noa Noa. 9pm $3-$5 suggested donation. BYOB.
AC Slater, Myrryrs, Flinch, and Treekeeper @ SEEN. 9pm $20
Phantom Farmer (aka Joel McAnulty) album release w/ Lylas, Mark Sloan, and Cale Tyson @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $5
QDP @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $1 21+
SATURDAY:
RSD at The Groove- DeRobert & The Half-Truths, Penicillin Baby, Forget Cassettes, Cooper, Western Medication, Tristen, & more. More info here.
RSD at Grimey’s- The Features, Hotpipes, Paramore, Alanna Royale, PUJOL, Daniel Bachman, Josh Rouse, & more. More info here.
RSD at Third Man Records- Karen Elson and Fats Kaplin, Mark Watrous, and DJ Jemina Pearl. More info here.
Fond Object grand opening ft. JP5, Cheap Time, Promised Land, JP Harris & The Tough Choices, and Sparkle City DJs. 2-7pm FREE. More info here.
Mansions On The Moon, Carousel, and Black Sea Royalty @ The High Watt. 9pm $10 adv/$12 DOS.
Phew. That’s it. Have a great weekend and go out and buy some records!
The Features: a new album May 14th and Grimey’s RSD show
April 17, 2013
Nashville’s hometown indie-pop heroes The Features are back with a new self-titled album on May 14th! They released the bouncy, catchy single “This Disorder” (which you can stream below) a while back, and just announced the official presale for the album on CD/Vinyl and iTunes. The pre-order on Bandcamp will also get you 2 free mp3s of your choice.
The boys will be performing at Grimey’s Record Store Day festivities along with Paramore, Hotpipes, Alanna Royale, Daniel Bachman, Josh Rouse, and PUJOL. They’re also playing a special free Frye Jam Session showcase this Friday night at Mercy Lounge with Nikki Lane, Odessa Rose, and Andrew Combs. Get there early if you want in- it’s limited to 300 capacity!
A Few Good Shows: 3/29/13
March 29, 2013
Spring hasn’t fully sprung, but it’s trying really hard. But don’t let the weather dictate what shows you check out this weekend, because you’d be missing out on something good. Here are my picks:
FRIDAY:
Cheap Time, Fast Girls, and Thelma & The Sleaze @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $5
Charles Walker & The Dynamites album release @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $12 adv/$15 DOS
Penicillin Baby, Elk Milk, Shy Guy, and Golden Spurs @ Springwater. 9pm $5 21+
SATURDAY:
Roy Ira, w/ Phantom Farmer @ FooBar too. 9pm $5
Stone Fox Garden benefit show ft. William Tyler, Reid Magette, and Stephen Molyneux @ The Stone Fox. 9pm $5, free if you bring something to donate to the garden.
Suggested:
Garden Center/Hardware Store Gift Cards
Top Soil/Compost
Lumber for Raised Beds
Screws (~3in)
Garden Tools
Seeds, Starters
That’s it! Quality over quantity this weekend. Have a great one!
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: 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
A Few Good Shows: 1/4/13
January 4, 2013
It’s kind of a slow weekend since we just had all sorts of New Year’s craziness earlier this week, but there are still several goods shows to check out this weekend in Nashville. Here are my picks:
FRIDAY:
Ghost Dance, The Electric Dollhouse Groovebuggy, and Fly Golden Eagle @ The Groove. 8pm, FREE
All Them Witches, Slick, Justin & The Cosmics, and Velvet Elvis @ The Basement. 9pm $5 21+
SATURDAY:
The Deli Magazine Presents: Magnolia Sons, Peter Terry & The City Profits, and Star & Micey @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $5 21+
Parquet Courts, OGG, Dirty Dreams, Nots, ArchAnimals, and Gold & The Rush @ The Owl Farm. 9pm $5
That’s it, have a great 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!
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