independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
For the last 17 years, iconic folk pop band Sister Hazel, who began their storied career in the early 90s, has hosted an event called The Rock Boat; essentially a maritime music festival that occurs every February, adventurous music lovers are treated to a lineup that features the best of what’s next and established artists alike... Continue Reading →
New York-based blue-eyed soul man Caleb Hawley was in the Music City recently to perform at Musicians Corner, a weekly free music festival, and we were able to snag some time with him and his band to film an exclusive performance just for you! Â If you follow East of 8th (and if you don't, you... Continue Reading →
Hey y'all! Â The Musicians Corner summer lineup came out today, and I am so excited I can hardly type! Â I mean, just look at it! For the unfamiliar, Musicians Corner, a program of The Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, presents free family friendly music events in Nashville's Centennial Park on Saturdays from 12... Continue Reading →
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 →
Soul music is coming back, and so is Caleb Hawley! YAY! I sat down with him for an interview when he was in town back in the spring; we caught up again on the phone the other day, such a sweetheart, and so incredibly talented!  If you missed the show the last time he played Nashville, like... Continue Reading →
I caught up with NYC's Caleb Hawley at Pinewood Social in Nashville recently; a former resident of the Music City, Caleb was glad to be back in town, meeting people and catching some live shows.  We discussed everything from must-go places in Nashville, Prince, summers in Harlem, to recent lip-synching showdowns on Jimmy Fallon.  Check out... Continue Reading →
