independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Rockaway Beach-based duo Lewis Del Mar, who exploded onto the scene in 2015 with their irresistible single "Loud(y)," will be performing at Nashville's own Exit/In on Thursday, May 11th. These two lifelong friends, Danny Miller and Max Harwood, inseparable creative companions filled with zeal and confidence, have been on a continual musical journey together, a DIY mission... Continue Reading →
Lightning 100, Nashville's bastion of independent radio, will host its annual Spring Block Party on Saturday, April 29th at Marathon Music Works. This year's lineup features Eo8 faves The Delta Saints, who will be celebrating the release of their stellar new album, Monte Vista, with the hometown crowd, along with Waker (formerly known as Koa), Luthi, Okey... Continue Reading →
Columbia Records' emerging pop songstress LÉON, who first became known for her debut single “Tired of Talking,” which has already garnered more than 40 million streams on Spotify, is currently on a headlining tour (and will also appear at Bonnaroo this year!) and will grace the stage of our own Mercy Lounge on Tuesday February 28th,... Continue Reading →
If you're a regular around here at East of 8th (and if you aren't, you really should be), you already know that we are pleased as punch to present Elephant Revival's Nashville show! The Colorado-based purveyors of a deliciously eclectic blend of grass, Celtic, and folk sensibilities will head to the Music City for what's sure... Continue Reading →
The highly-anticipated Communion Residency returns to The East Room on September 14th, showcasing up-and-coming talent across multiple genres for an unforgettable night of music discovery. The lineup includes Jonny P, The Wild Jays, Guthrie Brown, and Zoe Sky Jordan--and we have a pair of tickets to give away to a lucky winner! Nashville-by-way-of New York soul artist Jonny P has a sound... Continue Reading →
The countdown is on for East of 8th Presents blues rocker TRUETT with American Roommates and Summer Salt at The High Watt on Wednesday, July 27th! We are giving away a pair of tickets to the show! Just scroll down and enter your info to win! The winner will be chosen at 5:00 p.m. Central... Continue Reading →
Communion Presents is bringing Pure Bathing Culture to The East Room on Monday, June 6th. The roots of Pure Bathing Culture stretch back to 1999, when Sarah Versprille and Daniel Hindman befriended one another on the first day of freshman orientation at William Patterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. A decade later, they became bandmates when they both joined... Continue Reading →
Jordan Meredith and Louis Johnson of The Saint Johns have the ingredient every special duo needs: chemistry. Theirs is the kind of relationship where neither finishes a sentence because the other already gets it in just a few words. It’s the kind of relationship that starts at a friend’s Taco Tuesday party in St. Augustine, Florida, in... Continue Reading →
Y'ALL! Richmond, Virginia-based indie rockers Those Manic Seas, who are on tour and will be making a stop to play at local music institution, The Basement, in Nashville on Friday, February 12th. Coincidentally, yours truly is presenting said show, but more on that to come. Those Manic Seas want to show their fans some love,... Continue Reading →
Y'ALL!!!! Blog favorite Brooklyn-based blues band People Vs. Larsen will be hosting their album release show at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City on Tuesday, February 9th at 10:00 p.m.!! The album, Loving Losing, is a fantastic listen, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, East of 8th has not one, but THREE albums to give... Continue Reading →
