I have to heartily apologize for dropping off the face of the earth for the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, that is the way school goes. Things get crazy at the end of the semester and you just gotta hold on tight to have a prayer of getting through. But enough about me and my struggles with finals for the next ten days or so. There have been some awesome shows since we last talked. Rites of Spring was this past weekend. If you have photos, please submit them to be posted. Also I made an appearance at the Muse last weekend to see Charlie Roberts wowing his loyal followers. I'm not joking when I say that one lady in attendence claimed she thought she was witnessing some kind of holy experience. It was a good show and fun was had by all.
As spring (or summer as you might call it in middle Tennessee) gets cranking there are all kinds of shows going on. Here's a rundown of some of the good stuff coming up. Just a reminder, if you've got shows you want to publicize, let me know and I'll get it up here ASAP.
Great Big Shows will be sponsoring an even bigger show at Exit/In tomorrow, Tuesday, April 25, with Flickerstick, Actress, and The Cry Room.
James Moore will spread the love on Wednesday, April 26 @ Caffeine. Grab a cup of java and enjoy what this up-and-comer has got to show. Before I forget to mention it, he will also be playing at May 3 at the Bluebird and May 13 at Cafe Coco. Both yummy venues with even yummier music.
Doghouse Record stars Cruiserweight and Feable Weiner will be kicking off their "TOUR OF THE YEAR" on Thursday, April 27 at The End on Elliston Place. If you can't make that show, they will be swinging thru Murfreesboro on May 26 at Wallstreet. But more on that as it gets closer. In the meantime, if you want to leave a message for the FW boys, you can call their hotline at 615-424-7070.
Thursday will also be the night that Rosco will be playing a show at 12 and Porter. Go enjoy some rocking tunes in one of the chillest bars in Nashville.
On Friday, April 28 Cottrell Grant will be playing the 5 spot with Phoenix Rising and Honeysuckle. 18+, $5.
If you need your punk rock dosage for the month, check out Punk Rock Party Number 10 at The Muse on Saturday, April 29. Two Atlanta bands will join Nashville's own Off Duty Ninjas and The Wombats. Yummy.
Charlie Roberts will grace the Muse with his "ProEx" bass playing. Gotta check him out if you haven't already. Wednesday May 3. All Ages. $5
Don't forget, They Might Be Giants will be playing City Hall on May 5. I will do my best to be there (I gotta get out of working a track meet...). The last two times I've seen them in Nashville have been AWESOME. Definitely a live show you do not want to miss.
A band who I never thought I would see play the Muse again, Ethan Swim will be playing there on Sunday, May 7. It shall be a show to remember for sure.
Shirock will be playing Exit/In on Tuesday, May 9. I really am going to try to make it out to this show because Shirock is one of those bands that will recreate some kind of religious experience at Exit/In...seriously. Go see this because it will change your life.
May 18 means The Worsties will be hitting up Cafe Coco acoustic style. Don't know their stuff yet? Go see them on May 13 at Windows on the Cumberland. You will certainly be pleased with the besties from the Worsties!
Free music!
Fellow MTSU student Backseat Goodbye is offering an acoustic EP for free download at Purevolume. Go take a listen and spread the word.
(Not) Free music! But well worth the price!
Sean McConnell has just released his new album, "Cold Black Sky" which can be purchased from one of my favorite online retailers CDBaby.com. This album will only make your CD collection all the more credible in my books.
I think that's all I've got to say for now. Got something to add? Post a comment or email me. I like mail and more importantly, I like what you've got to say.
