In October 2018, singer/songwriter Kurt Vile released his critically-acclaimed seventh album Bottle It In via Matador Records. Bottle It In heads off in new directions, pushing at the edges of the... Continue Reading →
LIVE SHOW REVIEW: FLEET FOXES
The shows you attend by chance are usually the ones that leave lasting and indelible impressions--Fleet Foxes’ recent stop at the Ryman Auditorium was definitely one of those shows. Fleet... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: DAVID RAWLINGS at THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM on 1/23/18
“It’s always nice to play in the southeast,” says David Rawlings as he watches the snow fall outside of his east Nashville home and prepares to go on tour in... Continue Reading →
LIVE SHOW REVIEW: DAWES at THE RYMAN
This past weekend, folk rock band Dawes played a two-night stand at The Ryman, and I’m not sure I will ever be the same. I can confidently say—and speak for... Continue Reading →
LIVE SHOW REVIEW: JULIEN BAKER at THE RYMAN
As bodies began to file into the Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, April 12th, everything seemed normal--people were chatting about the show, what they do in the world, and the like.... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: CONOR OBERST at THE RYMAN
Omaha-based singer/songwriter Conor Oberst, touring in support of his new record, Ruminations, made a much-anticipated appearance at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium recently. The former Bright Eyes frontman has become a cult... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: TWIN LIMB at THE RYMAN
To me, the historic Ryman Auditorium has, after 12 years of attending live performances within the confines of its hallowed sanctuary, a distinctly familiar smell; if someone blindfolded me and... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: TWIN LIMB at THE RYMAN on 11/23/16
Louisville-based dreamy indie rock trio Twin Limb has recently hit the road with fellow Louisvillian music-maker Jim James, a tour that will bring them to the Ryman Auditorium to perform for... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: JOHNNYSWIM at THE RYMAN
Though husband-wife duo JOHNNYSWIM is based in Los Angeles, they will always consider Nashville their home turf; the pair brought their signature style of energetic pop n’ roll to the historic Ryman... Continue Reading →
AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with JOHNNYSWIM
“We’re on our way to soundcheck in the minivan with the baby in the back. You may hear some high-pitched squeals. It could either be Joaquin or Abner,” laughs Amanda... Continue Reading →