Cover Stories – The East Nashvillian

Robben Ford Has Found The Way

March 28, 2020 Randy Fox

Stop by Robben Ford’s East Nashville home for a visit and he may treat you to some strongly brewed coffee, point out the view from … more

American Bold

January 12, 2020 Brittney McKenna

For Louis York’s new project, American Griots, principals Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony wanted to make more than just an album. They set out to … more

Trigger Control

November 15, 2019 Brittney McKenna

Steve Gorman isn’t the kind of guy you’d expect to struggle with artistic insecurity. Widely known as the drummer of the wildly successful (and now … more

Buddy & Julie Miller

September 6, 2019 Warren Denney

Nashville has emerged from its elemental roots to flourish today, expressively, as the tip of the American tongue. It is a writers’ town unparalleled, and … more

No Other Girl

July 16, 2019 Randy Fox

Six years ago, Jack White performed at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles with “The Peacocks,” his all-female backing band. Two thousand miles … more

Stages & Phases

May 2, 2019 Randy Fox

In the autumn of 2018, Jessy Wilson was searching for her voice as a solo artist. A meeting with Black Keys drummer, songwriter, and record … more

Shining Like Diamonds

March 11, 2019 Randy Fox

The last time I saw Guy Clark it was three nights before he passed away,” says Steve Earle, recalling his close friend and songwriting mentor. … more

Bring the Family

January 15, 2019 Randy Fox

John and Lilly Hiatt on family, tragedy, and life told through songs … more

The Whole Damn Family

September 7, 2018 Warren Denney

Random generosity occasionally falls from the sky. Explain Hank or Dylan. Explain John Prine. These artists, and many others, of course, bring words to … more

Community & Karma

July 9, 2018 Randy Fox

Five years in, Aaron Lee Tasjan still finds his heart’s desire in his own backyard … more