Live reviews

Live Review: Matt Nathanson – Live on the Green 2013 – Nashville, TN

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Live Review: Matt Nathanson – Live on the Green 2013 – Nashville, TN
Matt Nathanson has built his career on his live reputation. Last Thursday he closed the second night of Lightning 100’s Live on the Green concert series and he showed the capacity crowd exactly why that is. The stage is clearly his natural habitat. Nathanson sings with his whole body, and while many people there may Read More

Live Review: The Mowgli's – Live on the Green 2013 – Nashville, TN

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Live Review: The Mowgli's – Live on the Green 2013 – Nashville, TN
Last Thursday, August 15, saw another successful edition of Lightning 100’s Live on the Green free concert series in downtown Nashville. Second band of the night, The Mowgli’s, brightened up the stage. Literally and figuratively. The 8-piece alt-rockers from California energized the crowd with their infectious grooves, bubbly melodies, and bright smiles. They danced, clapped, Read More

Live Review: Shovels & Rope – 1884 Lounge – Memphis, TN

11 years ago Liv Carter 3
Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst aren’t your typical married couple. They spend their days traveling from city to city. They spend their evenings playing at music venues ranging from large outdoor festivals to tiny dive bars. They call themselves Shovels & Rope. An amalgamation of country, bluegrass, and rock and roll, there’s something to Read More

Live Review: Whitney Duncan and Jonathan Singleton on stageit.com – February 12, 2013

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Live Review: Whitney Duncan and Jonathan Singleton on stageit.com – February 12, 2013
Right from when I received the very first press release about the then brand new idea, I have been a cheerleader for stageit.com. The online live show platform is a wonderful way to connect artists with their fans anywhere in the world. Earlier this evening, Whitney Duncan checked in from Jonathan Singleton‘s studio The Lodge Read More

Live Review: The Cadillac Three – Exit/In – Nashville, TN – January 24, 2013

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Live Review: The Cadillac Three – Exit/In – Nashville, TN – January 24, 2013
If I had to book entertainment for a venue and I needed to guarantee a rocking good time, I wouldn’t even hesitate. I would book The Cadillac Black Three. The trio of Nashville born-and-raised musicians, Jaren Johnston (vocals and guitar), Kelby Ray (steel), and Neil Mason (drums), has been touring extensively since the release of Read More

Live Review: Chris Janson – The Silver Dollar Saloon – Nashville, TN – January 23, 2013

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Live Review: Chris Janson – The Silver Dollar Saloon – Nashville, TN – January 23, 2013
Last night, January 23, 2013, country singer and songwriter Chris Janson and his band took to the stage at Nashville’s Silver Dollar Saloon for what felt like a victory lap. After years of some very hard work, Janson released his debut single, ‘Better I Don’t’ to country radio this week. In 2012, Janson secured his Read More

Live Review: Brian Nutter on stageit.com – January 10, 2013

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Guitarist, vocalist, and basically all-around cool dude, Brian Nutter, invited his fans into his guitar loft again for another performance streamed live via stageit.com. He rocked the internet during a half hour set accompanied by his boys Phil Wilson (drums), Sean Harrison (bass), and Simon (cat). Kicking off with new rocker ‘I’d Do it for Read More

Concert Review: The Roys – The Station Inn, Nashville, TN – Oct 11, 2012

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Concert Review: The Roys – The Station Inn, Nashville, TN – Oct 11, 2012
“If you’re having a good time, we’re The Roys…and if not, we’re Dailey & Vincent.” Blending modern bluegrass, traditional country music, and good-natured humor, sibling duo The Roys entertained at legendary venue The Station Inn, Thursday, October 11, 2012. Those foregoing the bombast of the Tennessee Titans game got an intimate evening of exquisite music. Read More