Friday, February 3, 2012
Music Alex Marley, Cousin of Bob, Live Tomorrow Night at Island Breeze Cafe
Posted by Jim Ridley on Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 2:26 PM
Reggae shows in Nashville are about as common as ... well, Cracker Barrel outposts in Kingston. That makes tomorrow night's appearance by Alex Marley — cousin of Bob, and a singer, guitarist and recording artist in his own right — a doubly rare opportunity. On Saturday, he'll be performing two sets, 8:30 ("younger crowd," sez the flyer) and 11 p.m. ("adult"), with his Black Lion Band in honor of what would have been Bob Marley's 67th birthday Feb. 6 at Madison's Island Breeze Cafe (formerly the Montego Bay Cafe), 936 Gallatin Pike South.
At Sinizine, Dave Sharp has a preview of what to expect:
Marley is a Rastafarian who’s fluent in Jamaican culture and music, which over the years he’s broadened to include other sounds and instruments (he plays seven and DJs). Although he came from a purely reggae/dance-hall background, his experience studying music at The Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing in Kingston and traveling the world surfing (he’s been a member of Jamaica’s national team) introduced him to different cultures and sounds.
Hot Goss New Venue Alert: The Humdrum Coming to East Nashville
Posted by Steve Haruch on Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 2:20 PM
- Photo: The Humdrum on Facebook
The Facebook doesn't offer much more detail than that, with the only status update so far being, "Coming soon." But judging by the 70-plus photos, there is a large room, a raised stage, a balcony, a green room and a restaurant-grade kitchen, possibly with its own dining area. A new venue on the East Side would certainly be a welcome addition, and I think the music scene has grown enough to accommodate another room without negatively impacting The 5 Spot or fooBar, each of which has developed its own respective vibe/crowd. But that's me. What say you, Creamers?
Doff of the cap to East Nashville, With Love for the boss-level Internetting and subsequent heads-up.
Cream Calendar Calling All Mods Tonight at Mercy Lounge
Posted by Adam Gold on Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 2:16 PM
It's February and the weather here in Nashville is inexplicably balmy. While that makes Music City feel pretty fuckin' far from England right now, it does lend itself well to local scooter riders. If that means you, consider setting your Vespa for Mercy Lounge, where tonight is Mod Night. Read all about it in one of my Critic's Picks from this week's Scene below.
What can you say about England that Ray Davies, Pete Townshend and Paul Weller haven’t already said? … Nothing. But Pete Townshend managed not to die before he got old, Faces-era Rod Stewart is more of a memory than the threat of communism, and a winning Lottery ticket is probably easier to find than a person under the age of 40 who can tell you what a Teddy Boy is. Perhaps that explains why local blue-eyed soul man and avowed anglophile Greg Mangus has put together this hours-long third wave mod revival tonight at Mercy Lounge. The gig will feature local rockers (though not Rockers) playing tribute to Britain’s bygone eras of suits, scooters, amphetamines and Maximum R&B by the likes of The Kinks, The Who, The Move, The Jam, Small Faces, Joe Jackson, The Action and more. Wait … Joe Jackson?! If the suit fits, right? —ADAM GOLD
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Weekend Round-Up: No Style Super Gold Sunday Style
Posted by D Patrick Rodgers on Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 7:45 AM
So there are plenty of options for those of you looking to rock. Tonight you've got David Allan Coe with local support from Denney and the Jets and Jonny Corndawg at Marathon, Rusko at Cannery, the mod covers night upstairs at Mercy, a good punk show at The Other Basement and plenty more. Tomorrow you're looking at Epic Ditch's EP release at The Basement, Ani DiFranco at Cannery and more. Have a look at the rest — compiled by Adam "Football" Gold — after the jump. Let us know what we missed, and have yourselves a solid one.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Cream Bands in D.C.: NPR to Broadcast JEFF the Brotherhood and The Kills 9:30 Club Show Live Tonight
Posted by Adam Gold on Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 5:12 PM
Then consider tuning in (or in this case logging on) to NPR at 8:15 p.m. ET/7:15 p.m. CT to catch the next best thing — a live broadcast of both the J-Bros and The Kills’ sets from their show at Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 club. Here’s the link.
Cream Calendar Mumford & Sons to Play The Ryman March 6-8
Posted by Adam Gold on Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 4:11 PM
Perhaps making up for lost time, Mumford & Sons will take to country music’s Mother Church not once, not twice, but thrice — today announcing a three-night residency at The House That Hee Haw Built, March 6-8. Tickets for all three shows will probably sell out in, like, three minutes when they go on sale this Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. here, here and here. So get ready to refresh your browser with a gunslinger’s trigger finger. Tickets are $49.50.
While there’s no word yet as to who will appear as support on these shows, a forthcoming announcement of a local opener and/or openers would not surprise me in the slightest. Feel free to share your predictions in the comments.
Are you Mumford virgins wondering what to expect? Then revisit my pointed unbiased review of the band’s tear-jerking 2011 Bonnaroo set and worship service. Among other musings, I had this to say about the M&S phenomenon:
Mumford and Sons are the Americana boom's answer to Coldplay — they're trying to see what a pickin' party would sound like at Wembley Stadium.
Moving Pictures Tour Diary: The Civil Wars at The Ryman [Fresh Vid]
Posted by Adam Gold on Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Ever wondered what it’s like to gear up for a gig at The Ryman?
From backstage rituals like a midday management debriefing, sound check, interviews, the writing of the set list and the walk (or in this, case elevator ride) to the stage to the last-minute, pre-show toast, the above installment of The Civil Wars Tour Diary series — the rest of which you can peep on the band’s YouTube page — gives a fly-on-wall perspective of Joy Williams and John Paul White’s activities as the hours and minutes tick down to their homecoming, headlining debut at country music’s Mother Church last month.
The clip was shot and edited by local photographer and videographer Allister Ann. Check it out.
Cream Calendar Aaron Roche, R. Stevie Moore and Action! Tonight at The Basement
Posted by D Patrick Rodgers on Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 8:15 AM
Local fans of progressive lo-fi pop are no doubt familiar with the one and only R. Stevie Moore. But how about Brooklyn's Aaron Roche? Roche collaborated with Moore and Nashvillian Dan Burns of Action! on the rather lush "Cyclocardoray" (see the video above), and all three will be playing The Basement tonight. Contributor Kyle R. Williams penned us a Critics' Pick on the affair, and it goes like this:
I still have a mini-disc EP Aaron Roche made a few years back called The Fred Farkus Christmas EP. The sleeve of this thing is taped together with a wad of shredded cardboard he found outside his house. That kind of presentation somehow embodies Aaron’s commitment to prolifically and adventurously experiment with music, and it always comes across with sincerity. This ethos is one he shares with co-conspirator and “veteran progressive popster” R. Stevie Moore. This time around, Roche has churched up his presentation and is back in town promoting his 7-inch split with Pakistani composer Shazad Ismaily on the French imprint La Station Radar. The A-side is Roche’s gorgeous symphonic collaboration with R. Stevie Moore and Dan Burns (Action!, The BIV), titled “Cyclocardoray.” This bad boy is audacious, psychedelic, warm and dependably intimate. Back in town from The Big Apple to do some recording with various former Middle Tennessee cronies, Roche’s return to The Basement is sure to be a treat for the books. —KYLE R. WILLIAMS
Kicks off at 9 p.m., and cover is $5.
Liner Notes David Allan Coe and Jonny Corndawg, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Louvin, Rusko and More: Inside This Week’s Music Section
Posted by D Patrick Rodgers on Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 7:45 AM
The Sound and the Fury: Dierks Bentley turns in complex performances in the role of modern country music star (Playing Thursday, 2nd at The Ryman)
Louvin Life: Charlie Louvin's posthumous bio, Satan Is Real, speaks volumes on the conflict for the human soul (Satan Is Real: The Ballad of the Louvin Brothers is available now via Igniter Books)
Steal This Dubstep: If the dubstep hacks of the world insist upon ripping someone off, at least make it Rusko (Playing Friday, 3rd at Cannery Ballroom)
In The Spin: Hate Life at Dino's feat. Puffy Areolas, Obnox, Cheap Time and The Black Faces; Kathleen Edwards with Hannah Georgas at Exit/In
Plus Critics’ Picks on Aaron Roche and R. Stevie Moore, Calling All Mods at Mercy Lounge, Ani DiFranco, Epic Ditch, Sam Lewis’ album release, CJ Boyd with Sugar Sk*-*lls and Kyle Hamlett at Brick Factory, Henry Wagons and more
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Moving Pictures Trailer: Nothing Can Hurt Me: The Big Star Story
Posted by Adam Gold on Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Check out this generously lengthy trailer for Nothing Can Hurt Me: The Big Star Story, the forthcoming rock doc on power-pop godfathers Big Star. Big Star being the greatest band to — in my opinion and also in fact — ever hail from the great state of Tennessee.
Directed by Drew Denicola, Nothing is set for a "still-in-progress" screening at Austin's SXSW film conference in March. Check out the film's official site for more info.
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