independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Touring to support Side 1 and Side 2, the two EPs he released this year, Caleb Hawley has been criss-crossing the country, bringing a little sunshine and a whole lot of soul to the masses.  The night I'd been waiting for had finally arrived; Caleb was rolling into the Music City for a show at The High Watt, and... Continue Reading →
Singer/songwriter Buddy was in Nashville recently, on a short acoustic tour with fellow singer/songwriter Meiko (whose songs are so darn catchy and relatable they remained stuck in my head until...no, wait, still stuck there). I'd spoken with Buddy earlier about his recently-relased LP Last Call For The Quiet Life, which he'd been touring to support with his... Continue Reading →
At the end of each summer, Nashville hosts a weekly outdoor (and free!) concert series called Live On The Green.  Every year I eagerly await the lineup announcement, so I can plan accordingly of course, and this year's lineup was...in a word...spectacular.  Unfortunately, the weather refused to cooperate the first two weeks, and since I know... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had an experience that made you feel like you would absolutely explode if you didn't tell someone about it?  I had such an adventure recently at the Mercy Lounge; I'd been asked to interview Nashville-based band Clear Plastic Masks for a show preview.  I had a great time getting familiar with their music, speaking with... Continue Reading →
I just went to the most fantastic show....I'm not sure I've ever been to a show where the acts were so well-matched musically, what a great combination. The show was last week at Exit/In here in Nashville.  I really like going to shows there, it's really not pretentious, there's lots of room, and the stage is... Continue Reading →
It's rare that I like songs just because a certain band plays them; I can easily appreciate a song if it moves me, no matter who plays or sings it, and I usually don't assume that all of the songs on a band's album are phenomenal just because I love the band. Â However, there are... Continue Reading →
I was at Mercy Lounge last week, on a mission to see southern soul septet St. Paul & The Broken Bones, from Birmingham, Alabama.  I say "on a mission" because that's what it feels like when I set my sights on a show I want to attend; I gear up for it by "spreading the gospel"... Continue Reading →
Kodaline was set to play at Exit/In, a Nashville venue, last week;Â I had my ticket and was ready to go. Â It was one of those weeks when the notoriously fickle Tennessee weather decided that it should try to be wintry for change, and I was growing weary standing in the elements waiting for the doors... Continue Reading →
