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Robben Ford Has Found The Way
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
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Features
The Invisible Women
“I was sitting at my desk at my stained glass business, and it just came to me,” he says about the concept for Invisible, the independent documentary about gay women in the Nashville music scene. The film’s first theatrical screening sold out The Belcourt Theatre in February for a one-night fundraiser. … more
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Them Vibes Bring Good Vibes for Tornado Relief
In true Nashville tradition, post-tornado benefit shows continue to proliferate, with many already-scheduled shows simply re-focusing on the matter at hand. Retro soul rock’n’rollers, Them … more
East Side Buzz Online Edition
Elizabeth Cook Brings It Back Home, Friday at Topgolf
Even though a new record is way overdue for East Nashville-Madison’s Queen of All Media, Elizabeth Cook, it doesn’t mean she’s been resting on her … more
Features
A Kingdom of Fun
Ask Oliver Wood about The Wood Brothers’ upcoming album and you’ll receive a large helping of enthusiasm. In this case though, the passion for Kingdom … more
Cover Stories
American Bold
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
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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