Self to reunite for benefit show on Dec. 29th!
November 8, 2012
I knew the day would eventually come- the day that Matt Mahaffey, one of my all-time musical heroes, would get his defunct band/project Self back together on a stage. That day has finally arrived! It was announced today that Self will indeed finally return to the stage on Dec. 29th to play a benefit show at the Exit/In with Forget Cassettes. The show benefits the Music for Life Alliance, an organization that supports music education for kids who might not otherwise have access to it. I’m very curious as to who Matt will enlist for the band. I’ve no doubt Seth Timbs of Fluid Ounces/Seth Timbs Thing/Hot New Singles will be involved, but other than it’s anybody’s guess as to how many of the original members will be down for it.
Tickets go on sale 11/15 via the Exit/In website.
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!
Zombies Unite! Undead Underground party tomorrow night!
October 25, 2012
Tomorrow night there will be an epic Halloween party, and you’re invited! Yes, Erica of 615 Design has opened her awesome theatrical set design studio for the second year in row to host the Zombie Unite! Undead Underground party! This year the party’s entertainment features my band Scale Model, Girls & Money, and DJs Burgers and Sex Gravy. We also have the Latin Wagon food truck, FREE BEER (with a donation to Hike for the Homeless Team Hotsteppers), and a professional zombie makeup artist onsite! Trust me- this is the coolest space you can imagine for a Halloween party, complete with a huge creepy-ass fake tree from one of Erica’s past set designs. Did I mention it’s totally FREE to get in? Yeah, it’s free. Here’s the full rundown:
Zombies Unite! Undead Underground
at 615 Design: 1015 W. Kirkland Ave, Suite 310
Bands: Scale Model and Girls & Money
DJs: Burgers and Sex Gravy
Latin Wagon food truck, FREE BEER w/ charitable donation
Professional makeup artist onsite
Starts at 9pm, NO COVER
A Few Good Shows: 10/12/12
October 12, 2012
It’s yet another busy weekend in Nashville for indie/local/rock shows. I’m a little bummed that I can’t make it to the Nobility/Non-Comms show tonight, since I’ll be in ATL playing a show. Haven’t seen those dudes play in far too long…
FRIDAY:
The Nobility, The Non-Commissioned Officers, and The Kernal @ The High Watt. 9pm $7
The Queers, Blooddrunk Shenanigans, Random Conflict, and Commonwealth of American Natives @ The End. 9pm $12
Godspeed! You Black Emperor and Kurt Wagner @ The Cannery Ballroom. 8pm $20
KDSML Review Ft. Protohype @ Exit/In. 9pm FREE for 21+, under 21 $5
SATURDAY:
Cry Baby EP release show w/ Snakeyez, Ghost Light and Vacation Bible School @ Owl Farm. 8pm $5???
D. Watusi in-store show at Grimey’s. FREE Postponed, according to Grimey’s website
Horror Hootenanny ft. The Creeping Cruds, Forbidden Dimension, & Alucard @ The End. 9pm $6
Scale Model, Creature Comfort, and Girls & Money @ The Labyrinth in Murfreesboro (529 Crossway Ave., near Ewing)
SUNDAY:
Skeleton Witch, Black Tusk, Havok, and Early Graves @ The End. 8pm $14
That’s it for now. Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 8/31/12
August 31, 2012
This Labor Day weekend isn’t quite as insane as last weekend, but there are plenty of good shows to see. Here are my recommendations.
FRIDAY:
Screen Door Records presents Echo Group, The Joy of Painting, Self Help, The Dead Towns, Secret Shopper, and Norene @ The End. 9pm $5
Nikki Lane, Justin & The Cosmics, Hughbob & The Hustle @ The Basement. 9pm $7
Indie.Dance.Party.Nashville. Vol. 1 ft. DJ sets from Wild Cub, Lacey, Five Knives, Snap Acklen, Ugly Kids Club, Meth Dad, and more @ 12th & Porter. 9pm $6
SATURDAY:
Lightning 100/Miller Made Music presents Heypenny, Among Savages, Tyler James & The Cards @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $FREE
High Class Hillbilly presents Nikki Lane, Johnny Fritz (formerly Corndawg), Hugh Bob & The Hustle, and Promised Land @ 1505 Lischey Ave. DAY SHOW- Doors 3, show 4:30pm $6 BYOB.
After Crawl Ft. music from The Maloneys, VITEK, Marc Scibilia, The Future, Eric Phillipi, and The Dandy Lions. “Heat Wave” art installation ft. Emily Clayton, Nina Mayer, Greg Pond, Angela Burks and Mandy Rogers-Horton. Free Jackalope beer, not free Pizza Buds, Honeybean mobile boutique and Tricycle Sweets Co. @ Brick Factory. 9pm. Phew, that’s a lot of shit going on!
SUNDAY:
NOT MUCH.
MONDAY:
Seth Graves presents 8 One-Offs-Off 8th, ft. 8 bands that formed specifically for this show as a one-off. @ Mercy Lounge, 9pm, FREE. Full details on facebook.
That’s all I got. Have a great 3 day weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 7/13/12
July 13, 2012
A little late to the punch on this Friday the 13th but better late than never eh? I had a great vacation in NYC/Long Island with my lady Lauren from Old Red Boots. Head over there to check out some pics from the trip, along with all the other goodness she posts.
This weekend has some good show offerings in Nashville. Here’s what looks interesting to me:
FRIDAY:
Bad Veins, Mom & Dad, The Dead Towns @ The End. 9pm $7
RR Bash ft. D. Striker, Leroy Powell, and Dirt Heavy @ the Basement. 9pm $7 21+
SATURDAY:
Neon Trees w/ Penguin Prison and JJAMZ @ Cannery Ballroom. 8pm $20 ALL AGES.
Henry Clay People w/ Evan P. Donohue @ the High Watt. 8pm $8 ADV $10 DOS.
Ranch Ghost, Majestico, Dead Mellowtron, and Promised Land @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $5 21+
SUNDAY:
Wye Oak, James Wallace & The Naked Light, By Lightning! @ The High Watt. 9pm $10
Sunday School ft. No Regrets Coyote, What Up, English?, and Orbit Funeral @ Exit/In. FREE 6pm. (Sunday School is a new FREE weekly series at Exit/In and The End with all local bands and awesome drink specials. They’re all early shows- 6pm- so come early!)
That does it for this week. Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 6/15/12
June 15, 2012
A lot of good shows, both local and non-local, are happening this weekend in Nashville. Here are a few that stick out to me.
FRIDAY:
Gospel Music, Bows and Arrows, Mom & Dad, The Dead Towns @ The End. 9pm $6
Queer Dance Party @ the 5 Spot. 10pm $1 21+
Reid Magette & the 1020s, Ri¢hie, and New Pleasure (Reid Magette’s album release show) @ Zombie Shop. 8pm $5
SATURDAY:
Hey Champ w/ Future Unlimited @ The High Watt. 9pm $10 adv/$12 dos
Chris Crofton, Faux Ferocious, The Fastboys @ The Basement. 9pm $5 21+
Umbrella Tree, O Don Piano, Eyes of the Elders @ The 5 Spot. 9pm $5 21+
SUNDAY:
The Weeks, Kingston Springs, and Asherel w/ special guests Shivery Shakes and Bobby Jealousy @ The High Watt. 9pm $7
Have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 5/11/12
May 11, 2012
Another busy weekend is getting started. Not much time today but here’s a quick rundown of what I find interesting.
FRIDAY:
Cherub, Ghosthouse, DWNTWN @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $10 adv/$15 DoS.
Honey Locust, Cuddle Magic, Paper Lantern @ The High Watt. 9pm $5
Heavy Cream album release show w/ Cheap Time and Fox Fun @ Zombie Shop. 8pm $7
Fancytramp and Kill Baby Kill @ Dino’s. 9pm Free
SATURDAY:
Natural Child, Birdcloud, Ri¢hie, King Karl @ Zombie Shop. 8pm $5
Rock for Kids Benefit & Art Show @ 12th & Porter ft. local art and 7 bands: Auto Defiance, Scale Model, Frances & the Foundation, Lazar Lazar, Static Revival, The Notion, and Tell Tale Nights. Proceeds go to Project Help MTSU and Pediatrics Division of Neonatology at The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Check out the facebook event page for more!
That’s all I’ve got- have a great weekend!
A Few Good Shows: 5/4/12
May 4, 2012
There are some amazing shows happening this weekend in Nashville. Seriously- get off your ass and go see some good bands. Here are my picks.
FRIDAY:
PUJOL, King Arthur, The Joy of Painting @ Wall Street (in Murfreesboro). 9pm $5
Courtney Jaye, Birdcloud, and Denny & The Jets @ The Basement. 9pm $8
Uncle Skeleton album release show w/ How I Became the Bomb and Nahnee Bori @ Mercy Lounge. 9pm $5 gets you in, $15 gets you in + the album.
The Melvins w/ Unsane @ Exit/In. 9pm (Sold out but had to mention it!)
Quatro de Mayo Cancer Benefit Dance Party @ The Brick Factory. Straight from the horse’s mouth (aka Facebook): “Celebrate the release of Makeup and Vanity Set’s Vinyl while helping raise money for The American Brain Tumor Association’s Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K and possibly being the first person in Nashville to bust up a piñata at the stroke of midnight! Plenty of Dancing and Robots and Booze…what more could you ask for?” I also hear there might be a special guest appearance…
SATURDAY:
Royal Bangs w/ Fly Golden Eagle and ??? @ The End. 9pm $10 (There will be at least one more band on the bill but I can’t find it anywhere online…)
SUNDAY:
Screaming Females w/ PUJOL and Cry Baby @ The End. 9pm $7
The Biters, Diarrhea Planet, Stallion, and Rock City Birdhouse @ The High Watt (adjacent to Mercy Lounge). 9pm $7
Have a great weekend!
steve cross loves music and science 