BONNAROO 2023: OUR THURSDAY RECAP

Thursday at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival brought us Diarrhea Planet, Big Freedia, Zed's Dead, Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway, Cimafunk, Venus and the Flytraps, Angel Saint Queen, and Daily Bread!

FESTIVAL PREVIEW: BOURBON & BEYOND 2023

The 2023 Bourbon & Beyond Festival has a stellar lineup headlined by Bruno Mars, The Black Keys, The Killers, and Brandi Carlile! It also has classic acts like Duran Duran, Blondie, and Wayne Newton as well as too many others to name, including Billy Strings, The Avett Brothers, Mavis Staples, Danielle Ponder, Spoon, First Aid Kit, and Maggie Rose!

[UPDATE: CANCELLED] PREVIEW: WHO KNEW Women Who Rock at Nashville’s City Winery

The music industry networking and TED Talk styled event, WHO KNEW, is returning live to Nashville's City Winery on March 30. For a preview, East of 8th did a Q&A with WHO KNEW's founder, Tom Truitt.

PREVIEW: JESSE CORRELL ALBUM RELEASE SHOW @ CITY WINERY

Building on the release of his new album Inner Shibori, Jesse Correll will be performing live on February 11 at City Winery in Nashville, TN. Get all the details about Correll, the new album, and the concert in our show preview!

ALBUM REVIEW: JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS — PENINSULA

The lines between indie, folk, alternative, and pop rock are becoming more subtle.  Indie and alternative are leaning towards lighter, and often, dreamier tones. Folk rock is seeing an explosion of electronic instrumentation.  This evolution gives a keen artist the necessary space to push boundaries and create distinct sounds.  Jealous of the Birds, the musical... Continue Reading →

Throwback Thursday: Thunderpussy at The High Watt

It’s no secret that the current rock scene is plagued by dilution. The word “rock” always comes with a qualifier: indie rock, pop rock, electro rock—all great, but not rock. Fortunately, there are a few bands that still hold the rock banner high and fight for your right to hear thundering guitar riffs, driving bass... Continue Reading →

VIDEO PREMIERE: “START OVER ft. SWATKINS” by KRISTOPHER JAMES

In art, there are erasers or fresh coats of paint to cover mistakes. In theater, there are dress rehearsals before the final performance. There are even do-overs in golf (called mulligans). However, in life, we really only have one shot to get it right, because, as some say, you can't put the toothpaste back in... Continue Reading →

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