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Donald Trump’s Nagging Problems Are Our Collective Nightmare
On February 3, I embarked on the Norwegian Pearl for the Cayamo 2020 cruise. Although everyone was aware of “the coronavirus,” as it was known … more
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Waylon Payne’s Path To His Dark New Disc
“I learned to write songs from Kris Kristofferson and Bobby Gentry,” 48-year-old Waylon Payne softly drawls over the telephone from Nashville, his home since 2015. … more
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EAMOTION Re-imagines Live Entertainment
As the co-founder/design principal of Cour Design, Erik Anderson has led the production design teams for tours from Billie Eilish to Kacey Musgraves. But when … more
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From Culture to Country: Music in the Park Tells the Story of the Parthenon’s Musical History
Since its opening in 1896 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Centennial Park has been a locus for Nashville music. From music festivals to impromptu jams … more
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Emma Swift: Blonde On The Tracks
“I’m certainly living the most domestic life I’ve ever lived,” says angel-voiced Australian alt-country thrush Emma Swift. “I’m in my house in East Nashville with … more
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Heru Heru Bringing “Heal Hop” To The Nashville Music Scene
When Nashville hip-hop duo Heru Heru debuted their video, “Cashvillians,” on social media, their primary purpose was to cast a light on the uniqueness and … more
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The Genesis of Bill Lloyd’s “Feeling the Elephant”
The original inspiration for the July|August 2020 print edition of The East Nashvillian arrived by way of Bill Lloyd’s 1983 song “Feeling the Elephant,” which … more
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PLEASE Help Save Our Stages!
With the COVID-19 pandemic delivering a one-two body blow to the live music and entertainment industry across the nation, help is desperately needed. To that … more
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Cayce, Community & Care in the Time of COVID
As with many Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic was a blow to Marilyn Greer’s personal and financial well-being. After losing her job at the Schermerhorn Symphony … more
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Jack Davis and Good Neighbor Festivals Continue Celebrating Community With TAF…ish
At the beginning of 2020, Jack Davis and his team at Good Neighbor Festivals prepared for another busy year of managing community festivals and events … more