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All of Himself
After a career spanning four decades in rock ‘n’ roll, singer and songwriter Cidny Bullens is about to release a debut album – of sorts. … more
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Their Little Home in Tennessee
Country Music by Ken Burns reminds us that in 1943, the Grand Ole Opry was very nearly made homeless by circumstances beyond its control. It … more
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Book Review: “Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of The Black Crowes—A Memoir”
Being famous might mean enjoying the cats without having to clean the litterbox, but it can also mean dislocation and separation from the sanity-keeping foundational … more
Cover Stories
Trigger Control
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
East Side Buzz Online Edition
Briston Maroney: Appreciating the “Gift”
“Miracle Singles” is the title for Nashville rocker Briston Maroney’s newest releases on Canvasback Music, beginning with the lo-fi, driving rocker “Steve’s First Bruise” and … more
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Friday News Roundup, September 27
Better Batter’d & Fried: Boston Commons Arrives Long time Five Points favorite, Batter’d & Fried (1008A Woodland St.) is making a few changes including cosmetic … more
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The Regrettes Bring Love, Grit, and No Regrets to The Basement East
When the Regrettes plug in at The Basement East this Friday, it won’t be their first time in Nashville. The (mostly) girl-group power-pop punkers have … more
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John Doe Brings More Fun to Nashville
John Doe made his mark as a songwriter and musician with the seminal literary-punk band X, the pre-Americana, Americana combo the Knitters, and through a … more
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Darrin Bradbury Talks Talking Dogs and Atom Bombs
Darrin Bradbury is in on the joke. That the wayward characters (and personified bodies of water) in the lyrics of his songs suggest their creator … more
Know your Neighbor
Val Hoeppner
“I have this saying at the station: if we take care of our artists and we take care of our community, they’ll both take care … more