By Amanda Trotter Freely Fest will indubitably mark history as one of the most integral expressions of art and freedom. The newest Nashville festival was sold out days before the show began, and for good reason. The event brought artists and creatives of different backgrounds and beliefs together in celebration of the freedoms granted by the First Amendment. Hosting the show was the award- winning Ariana DeBose, known for her role as “the Bullet” in Hamilton, who carried the night with...

By James Bilbo Not many bands have an accordion player. Fewer have a euphonium player. Even fewer have a full brass trio. Only They Might Be Giants has all of them at once. Before I can continue this review, I have to admit something to you, dear reader. Despite going to and reviewing the They Might Be Giants concert that took place at the Nashville Brooklyn Bowl this November 14th, I did not go into the concert knowing many songs by the Johns. My knowledge of them didn’t stray much...

By Andrew Pringle Halloween Night, Friday, October 31 st , 2025- guitarist Steve Hackett brought his 2025 “Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo Tour” to Nashville’s Mother Church, The Ryman Auditorium. With a setlist consisting of solo material dating back to the mid-1970s, as well as highlights from his time with English prog rock band Genesis, Hackett delivered nearly three hours of mind-bending music. Like any show at The Ryman, the energy of the intimate venue is unlike any...