Everybody’s Crying Mercy: The Phil Madeira-curated Mercyland: Hymns for the Rest of Us explores a pluralistic take on gospel (Mercyland: Hymns for the Rest of Us is out April 24 via Mercyland Records)
‘Boro Code: Murfreesboro bicycle fest Tour de Fun showcases the college town's finest rock 'n' roll (Saturday, 14th in Murfreesboro)
Band on the Run: More than two decades in, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones are masters at keeping it forward-looking (Playing Saturday, 14th at The Ryman)
In The Spin: Memetic Society Showcase Feat. Fly Golden Eagle, Faux Ferocious, Justin and the Cosmics and Majestico at The Basement
Plus Critics’ Picks on VITEK’s album release, Shpongle, D. Striker’s RR Party, Night Beats, Jonny Corndawg, Road to Bonnaroo Round Three and more