Best Shows of 2010
Wednesday, December 8th, 20101. Wolf Parade @ Exit In – 11/22/10 2. The National @ Ryman Auditorium – 10/3/10 3. Deerhunter @ Exit In – 11/10/10
Archive for the ‘Concerts’ Category
1. Wolf Parade @ Exit In – 11/22/10 2. The National @ Ryman Auditorium – 10/3/10 3. Deerhunter @ Exit In – 11/10/10
In Review: Wolf Parade @ Exit In – 11/22/10
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010Apparently Wolf Parade is now on an indefinite hiatus, and that makes me all the more happy I was able to witness this show. I have definitely tapered off in terms of the amount of shows I attend, but I have seen a lot, and this one was up ...
In Review: Deerhunter @ Exit In – 11/10/10
Sunday, November 21st, 2010I didn't really catch on to Deerhunter until mid-2010, and that was through Cox's side project, Atlas Sound. I think the first time or two I heard them, they just didn't do anything for me. Then I started listening closer. Despite some odd harmonies, there is some ...
In Review: Sarah McLachlan @ Ryman Auditorium – 11/08/10
Sunday, November 21st, 2010I'll admit, I did feel slightly uncomfortable at this show, mostly because of the unusual audience, which consisted of mostly 30-something women. I've always been a fan of SM's voice, so I was really just curious as to how it would carry over in a live setting. She ...
In Review: Metric @ Cannery Ballroom – 10/13/10
Sunday, November 21st, 2010I've seen Metric now 3 times I believe. They are a terrific band, and put on a great show, but either I have seen them too many times, or they are losing some of their charm. I enjoyed this show, don't get me wrong. The first time ...
In Review: The National @ Ryman Auditorium – 10/3/10
Sunday, November 21st, 2010The National has always been one of those bands I like, but don't love. I think part of the reason is that their music is generally gloomy, which isn't a bad thing, but just not something I care to listen to with much regularity. After seeing them live, ...
Best Shows Of 2009
Tuesday, December 15th, 20092009 was a really slow year in terms of shows. As I recall the tours that came through town, it seems to me that the recession was not good to Nashville in terms of concerts. In fact, it was downright sparse. I can't really say I'm complaining ...
In Review: Andrew Bird & St. Vincent @ Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN – 10/11/09
Monday, October 12th, 2009I have never really listened to St. Vincent or Andrew Bird. I have caught bits and pieces of their music over the past few months, so I had a vague idea of what they sounded like, but never was really interested enough to check out their music. That ...
In Review: Them Crooked Vultures @ War Memorial Auditorium – Nashville, TN – 10/05/09
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009I discovered this show by accident. I was flipping through the fall guide of the "Nashville Scene" and found their section devoted to upcoming shows. They mentioned this new band called "Them Crooked Vultures" which happened to be composed of John Paul Jones (bass - Led Zepplin), Dave ...
In Review: School of Seven Bells & Black Moth Super Rainbow – Exit In, Nashville, TN – 6/5/09
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009The first time I saw the Secret Machines I had no clue who they were, just a band opening up for The Fire Theft. I saw them again back in May of 2006 for the launch of their Ten Silver Drops album. Their live show is impressive, even ...