Check out Matt Mahaffey’s (Self) combo performance + talk at the 2013 TEDxNashville conference, “Nice Guys Don’t Finish Last, Nice Guys Finish Happy.” In it, he speaks to his experience dealing with major record labels, producing big radio friendly bands and creating sounds for ad agencies – all of which, apparently, required a great deal of compromise. It’s great to see him speak with such honesty and authenticity on the subject.. now I just want to hear all the nitty gritty details.
Birdcloud – Did You Go Swimmin?
Did you know Birdcloud had a second album entitled One More Again? It’s maybe not as Instant-Classic as the first batch of songs but with absurdity like the above, “Did You Go Swimmin’?” and “Snail Trail” – it’s hard not to love.
Matt Mahaffey at TEDxNashville – “Nice Guys Don’t Finish Last, Nice Guys Finish Happy”
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
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PSEUDOMOTO SWAP MEET – Sat May 18th 10-2, 3pm Ride
Nashville Moto Repair – 505Â 6th Ave South Nashville
http://www.facebook.com/events/445788638842499
Birdcloud – Did You Go Swimmin
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
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A Tribute to Machines – Hot in the Maui: A Tribute to Jerry Campbell
I didn’t know the name Jerry Campbell until I stumbled across this tribute album featuring some WOTT favorites – Ryan Ervin, Todd Kemp, Matt Moody, Matt Mueller, etc etc. It’s a tribute in the truest sense – these players highly respect the creations of Campbell and are putting it on a pedestal to showcase just how good they believe it to be. My ignorance aside, a cursory listen will unveil this dedication to be completely sensible. This is pop rock with all the right combination of elements. I’m diving in knowing that I’ll emerge on the other side with a new favorite local talent.
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If you don’t have a Daytrotter account, it’s worth considering. You get access to a TON of content for not that much money. If you DO have an account, go snag the new Photo Ops session.
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The Dozier Himself – “20 Minutes”
You know me, I know nothing of the hip-hop scene in town. I leave that to the pros. So, I don’t know anything of the story of The Dozier but this bass heavy track does reference Crash Bandicoot and have some interesting album art. With that in mind, I’m giving it a serious listen.
Hot in the Maui: A Tribute to Jerry Campbell
A Tribute to Machines – Hot in the Maui: A Tribute to Jerry Campbell
I didn’t know the name Jerry Campbell until I stumbled across this tribute album featuring some WOTT favorites – Ryan Ervin, Todd Kemp, Matt Moody, Matt Mueller, etc etc. It’s a tribute in the truest sense – these players highly respect the creations of Campbell and are putting it on a pedestal to showcase just how good they believe it to be. My ignorance aside, a cursory listen will unveil this dedication to be completely sensible. This is pop rock with all the right combination of elements. I’m diving in knowing that I’ll emerge on the other side with a new favorite local talent.
Honey Locust / Scale Model / Ryegrass / The Midnight Riders
Inaugural Sevier Park Festival
Bands include Honey Locust, Scale Model, Ryegrass, and The Midnight Riders
More bands TBA.
Sevier Park – All Day
The Black Keys / The Flaming Lips
The Black Keys
The Flaming Lips
Bridgestone Arena – 7pm
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I can’t begin to tell you how much I love that Sugar Sk*_*lls is a Nashville band. Living here it is tiresome to read press that points out we have more than Country Music but most people think all we have is country music. That being said, it’s unfair to like Sugar Sk*_*lls just because it’s Not Country. I’m enjoying it because it’s well done, somewhat spooky, somewhat dancey, 8-bit goodness.Â