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The Head and the Heart brought their self-titled album anniversary tour to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville for a performance that balanced nostalgia, storytelling, and communal singalongs. Framed by a living room-inspired stage setup and collaborative reflections from multiple band members, the night revisited the group’s early material while also showing how the songs and the people behind them have evolved over the years.
The Head and the Heart play Brooklyn Bowl Nashville on April 29, celebrating the 15th anniversary of their debut album with a rare small-room benefit show.
Boy Golden delivered a focused opening set at Cannery Hall, blending Americana foundations with a sound that comfortably reaches beyond genre lines.
Elizabeth & The Catapult return with the new single “50/50,” a reflective track that captures the contradictions and emotional weight of everyday life. The song previews the upcoming album Responsible Friend, arriving April 3 via Compass Records. Elizabeth & The Catapult will also bring their intimate live show to Nashville on April 17 at Analog.
Dean Johnson turned a cold Nashville weeknight into a packed, attentive listening room at The Blue Room. With understated arrangements, expressive vocals, and songs that balance surreal storytelling with grounded perspective, the set unfolded with a genuine connection between stage and audience.
Happy Landing’s new single “Come On South” blends folk-rock storytelling with orchestral lift. Here’s our latest spotlight.
You can always count on Nashville entertainers and music lovers to come together for a good cause. Earlier this year, Nashville’s Mayor Megan Barry proclaimed that Friday, October 20th would be Heal the Music Day to raise awareness of and provide support for the over 42,000 Nashvillians who work in the music industry who are... Continue Reading →
“Sometimes we ask other twins we meet if they’re the kind of twins who like being twins or hate being twins. It’s totally a thing. We’re definitely the kind that like being twins,” laughs Laurie Shook, who, with her identical twin sister Katelyn make up Portland-based indie folk duo The Shook Twins. “Maybe it’s because... Continue Reading →
Canadian indie folk artist Jadea Kelly, who counts Nashville as her second home, will celebrate the U. S. release of her new album, Love & Lust, on Friday, April 21st. Love & Lust is Kelly’s third studio album--and her most vulnerable work yet, documenting her journey through anger, shame, mercy, and her ultimate celebration in... Continue Reading →
It's Day 3 of Jadea Kelly Week, and the excitement continues! Be sure to check out her upcoming album release show at The High Watt presented by East of 8th, with Adam Agin and Natalie Schlabs providing opening support. For most music lovers, the live performance is the ultimate connection to the art and its maker--but... Continue Reading →
