Category Concert Reviews
Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby @ City Winery / Nashville TN / November 9, 2014
Marriage has produced some interesting musical collaborations (Johnny & June) and some not-so-interesting ones (John & Yoko). One of recent interest has developed through the nuptial of satirical American songstress Amy Rigby and comically-clever British punk rocker Wreckless Eric. Since 2008, the duo has bonded into an exciting recording and regular touring act that has […]
Jason Isbell @ City Winery / Nashville TN / December 29, 2014
Sorry, but no apologies for all the attention given to Jason Isbell in this space. Even though he is still riding the wave of a record almost two years old (Southeastern), I simply have not tired of its songs—especially hearing Jason perform them live. This time out, Jason filed a break in a steady touring […]
Hamell on Trial @ The Basement / Nashville TN / December 11, 2014
For almost 20 years, I followed Hamell on Trial’s every record. Never though was I in the right place at the right time to see (Ed) Hamell perform live. This night at Nashville’s best-sounding little room, I finally got the chance to see the mightiest one-man act in show business open for another solo performer, […]
Ian Hunter & the Rant Band @ City Winery / Nashville TN / November 9, 2014
After seeing Ian Hunter twice this year (Brooklyn in September and now again back home in Music City) my one wish from a genie would be that I will look as great as he does at age 75. The former front man for Mott the Hoople and prolific solo artist since 1975, not only looks […]
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit @ Ryman Auditorium / Nashville TN / October 24-26, 2014
Jason Isbell has been on one hell of a ride since June 2013, when he released his fourth solo LP, Southeastern. In between touring the world to promote the record with his crack 400 Unit, Isbell has taken in beaucoup accolades for having produced perhaps the best singer-songwriter album of this young century. The praise […]
Holly George-Warren @ Howlin’ Books / Nashville, TN / September 18, 2014
(Author of A Man Called Destruction: The Life and Music of Alex Chilton, From Box Tops to Big Star to Backdoor Man with special guests) I first heard about Big Star from reading Circus magazine in 1972 around the time of the release of their first LP. I even recall getting into a “Who’s on […]
The Milk Carton Kids @ The Belcourt Theatre / Nashville TN / April 14, 2014
Sometimes you are exposed to a new band that you expect to like based on what you have heard about them in the press or through friends. However, it often happens that after listening to their record and/or seeing them live, they just don’t meet your expectations. Acoustic-folk duo, The Milk Carton Kids created a […]
Arcade Fire @ Bridgestone Arena / Nashville TN / May 1, 2014
After Arcade Fire sold out the Ryman in a flash in 2010, I had no doubt that their next visit to Music City would find them at the Arena. Such was the case on this recent spring night. The pre-show advertising asked fans to attend in formal attire—some did, but as expected, most did not. […]
Carlene Carter @ Station Inn / Nashville TN / April 8, 2014
Nestled in the southwest corner of downtown Nashville is an area known as The Gulch. The name likely comes from the fact that its main thoroughfare, 12th Street, somehow manages to sink below the adjacent interstate leaving you seemingly submerged and trapped. It is home to some of Music City’s most upscale development. However, somehow […]
Spanish Gold @ Live on the Green / Nashville TN / April 14, 2014
Radio station Lightning 100 recently kicked off the sixth season of its free Live on the Green concert series downtown in front of the Courthouse. Music City Mike set his sights on seeing Spanish Gold, the first of three bands to take the stage for the opening week. I was eager to see them after […]
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