Welp… here we are again sitting on the cusp of another amazing lineup of shows in Nashville. I feel like im repeating myself every week but it’s true; Nashville has the best music scene in the country.
First of all let me give a few reviews of last weekends top moments. I was up and going Saturday morning after a night of work all Friday night. But what Saturday had in store for me as far as live music was worth getting up for. My day started with a good lunch then picking up my picnic blanket and heading to Centennial Park for the FREE musicians corner. Upon arrival I heard a familiar bands sound playing. It was the sound of Carolina Story, a husband and wife duo with an acoustic folk sound. I’d heard them before but this time it was like they were more in gear then ever before. Right after the last song I noticed the one and only Sam Bush setting up. Sam Bush is known as one of the best Mandolin players whose ever lived. Before his first strum you could see the crown beginning to liven up with anticipation. And once he was introduced and hit the stage, the crowd inched their way toward the legend. Mr. Bush did nothing less then force jaws to hit the ground. His musicianship and song selection was all beyond professional. This man knows how to perform. My favorite bit of the performance was his Beatles covers. So yes, go see Sam Bush if you have the opportunity, it is mindblowing.
After Musicians Corner my friends and I headed to watch the depressing Tennessee vs. Florida game. Once I had cried away my sorrows, I headed toward the new Marathon Music Works venue to see Beach House grace the stage. Arriving at the venue was a great feeling. When you know the room will soon be crowded with people and you see the biggest ceiling fans you have ever seen, you know you’re lucky. This means sweating wont be too much of an issue.
Not long after grabbing a spot near the stage, the opener Daniel Wong came out. His solo performance with nothing but a guitar and no vocals was strange but entertaining. After about two of his songs we were able to see his musical talent but were ready to move on to Beach House.
About 20 minutes after his exit, the lights dropped and multiple fog machines turned on. Beach House was headed out on stage. From the start to end there was not an unentertaining section. Luckily they played most all of their hit songs off of my favorite album :Teen Dream”, and even some really old songs I had never heard. Overall the climax in my opinion was when they played one of my favorite songs “10 Mile Stereo” right before their encore. They played it better then I’d heard before. After their encore the lights came up, the fog settled and we left with a great experience under our belts. Not a bad opinion was heard during our exit.
Saturday was a musical success!
Ok! Now, lets look forward. And when we do so it looks very bright. This weekend has alot going on so lets hit it.
9/20/- Live on the Green
Ty Segall
9/21- Zac Brown Southern Grounds Festival
Umphreys Mcgee
Maps and Atlas
9/22- Zac Brown Southern Grounds Festival
Musicians Corner
Y2K
Electric Hearts
Thursday:
Well here we are with round three of Nashville’s free music festival Live on the Green! This week we have The Missing Cats(consisting of former Widespread Panic band members) opening for North Mississippi All-Stars. This should be a night filled with bluesy funk and plenty of gritty dancing numbers. Expect steel guitar and musical numbers that jam for a while. Head on over to Public Square right in front of Davidson County Courthouse for a good time, for FREE!
Another show that is going to get heated up a bit later on in the night is Ty Segall at the Zombe Shop. Having been to a show here before it is bound to be a crazy experience. Zombie Shop is an old car garage that still doesnt look too much like a concert venue, but thats the beauty of it. Expect a rowdy crowd and a party if you’re heading down to Zombie Shop.
Friday:
Zac Brown Southern Ground Festival gets underway on friday and it’s sure to be this weekends big event. They are hosting the festival at the newly redone Riverfront Park. Fridays acts include: Amos Lee, Jerry Douglas, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Zac Brown, and more. Also John Mayer has been added to the list as of this week! Tickets for one day passes are on sale for 50 dollars on ticketmaster.com
Although most of the attention will be given to the Zac Brown Festival, Umphreys McGee is hitting the legendary stage at the Ryman Auditorim with their upbeat anthems and particular sound.
Another show is Maps and Atlas, playing at Mercy Lounge. This is a band I would love to head out and see this weekend. I keep hearing the coolest reviews on them. They have opened for bands like Ra Ra Riot and Portugal the Man. They hail from Chicago and have been touring for a good 4 years now. So we will see how nashville takes to their sound Friday night.
Saturday:
Rounding out the Zac Brown Festival, they have an amazing all-star lineup this saturday. Here is who is on the bill to perform: David Gray, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, The Lumineers, and more. I must say… that is an amazing line-up. If only if only I had 50 dollars. O well maybe if I stand on the pedestrian bridge I can hear bits and pieces of the shows?
Well, for those of you out there with nothing in your wallet like me, head over to Centennial Park again! Musicians Corner is heating up again. Kenny Vaughn is headlining and although I have never heard of him Im sure it will be a great show, because it always is. So once again, take your blankets, dogs, and picnics to Centennial Park for another week of great FREE music!
Another band I have heard bits and pieces of is The Electric Hearts. And what I have heard is interesting and it captures you. Lucky for you they are playing in Nashville Saturday night at The Basement. Head over to their site and get a listen, if you like it go out and support them.
Something I have yet to blog about but I love to attend occasionally is Y2K. Every Saturday night at The High Watt(newer venue above Cannery Ballroom), there is a place to dance the night away. For FREE. Every week new DJ”s and bands come to show their stuff and you get to dance to all of it. Doors open at 11pm and your wallets dont open. Remember it’s FREE.
OK Nashville once again you have the rundown of all the best live music. So yet again, you have no reason to say “Im bored, and there is nothing to do!” There is something to do. Pick one of these to go see and then reply and tell us how it was. Which of these looks most appealing to you this week?
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