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Home›Author: Erica Beatey

Author: Erica Beatey

Erica Beatey

  • Live Review of Stephen Wilson Jr.

    Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    December 20, 2025
    by Erica Beatey
    The Ryman Auditorium Nashville, TN Contact: joe@missingpiecegroup.comWeb: stephenwilsonjr.comPlayers: Stephen Wilson, Jr., vocals, guitar; Julian Dorio, drums; Scotty Murray, steel guitar; C. Miles Burger, bass guitar, harmonica Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium was ...
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  • Live Review of Mirador

    Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    November 21, 2025
    by Erica Beatey
    Gothic Theatre Denver, CO  Contact: katie.ogara@umusic.comWeb: miradorband.com Players: Jake Kiszka, vocals, guitar, harmonica; Chris Turpin, vocals, guitar; Nicholas Pini, bass, keys; Mikey Sorbello, drums As fans spent the day camping outside the venue and curious pedestrians ...
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  • Live Review of Djo

    Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    November 21, 2025
    by Erica Beatey
    The Pinnacle Nashville, TN  Contact: katien@grandstandhq.comWeb: djomusic.com Players: Joe Keery, vocals, guitar, mellotron; Adam Thein, keys; Trent Prall, bass, keys; Sam Jordan, guitar; Javi Reyes, guitar, keys; Wesley Toledo, drums; Teddy Matthews, drums Outside of The Pinnacle, fans camped ...
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  • Thousands Make the Pilgrimage

    Latest, Photo Blog Show Reviews
    October 6, 2025
    by Erica Beatey
    Pictured top: Grace Potter The bright shining sun seemed a bit too good to be true. At Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, Tennessee, clear skies set the scene ...
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  • LORD HURON ENCHANTS NASHVILLE 

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    August 8, 2025
    by Erica Beatey
    Lord Huron took Nashville on a little journey to the unknown on Friday and Saturday night at Nashville’s newest venue, The Pinnacle. The Pinnacle boasts a 4,500 person capacity with ...
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  • Making the Most of Bonnaroo

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    June 19, 2025
    by Erica Beatey
    Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is one of the most highly anticipated weekends of the year. For local vendors, it is a chance to show off their crafts and cuisine. ...
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  • Larkin Poe Blooms Bright in Nashville

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    June 5, 2025
    by Erica Beatey
    Ryman Auditorium | Nashville, TN  Roots-rock duo Larkin Poe brought down the house with a flourish at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, on May 29.  While they have performed at ...
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  • Mayday Parade Sells Out in Nashville

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    April 30, 2025
    by Erica Beatey
    Stepping into Marathon Music Works felt more like walking into a time machine on Saturday night as pop-punk band Mayday Parade sold out the Nashville show on their largest headlining ...
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  • Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival Celebrates 10 Years

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    October 18, 2024
    by Erica Beatey
    Whilst the remnants of Hurricane Helene raged across the southeast, music-lovers from all over braved the weather for the 10th annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, TN. This ...
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  • Interview: Chance Peña Rolls with the Punches

    Latest, Photo Blog Show Reviews
    October 17, 2024
    by Erica Beatey
    Though the remnants of Hurricane Helene covered Middle Tennessee, music fans from all over took to the fields of Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin for the 10th annual Pilgrimage Festival. Despite ...
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  • King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard in Nashville

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    September 3, 2024
    by Erica Beatey
    The bank of the Cumberland was filled with the eccentric sounds of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard (KGLW) on Saturday night as the band played Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville. ...
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  • Grace Bowers’ Benefit Show for a Safer Tennessee

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    June 14, 2024
    by Erica Beatey
    She may not be able to vote yet, but Grace Bowers doesn’t let that stop her from making a difference. The 17-year-old guitar prodigy hosted her second benefit show, “An ...
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  • Awesome Country at Railbird Festival in Lexington, KY

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    June 10, 2024
    by Erica Beatey
    Pictured: Marcus King The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington, KY was flooded with an estimate of 45,000 music-lovers for the fourth Railbird Festival. Despite Mother Nature’s indecision, no amount ...
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  • Greta Van Fleet in Louisville, KY

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    May 20, 2024
    by Erica Beatey
    Greta Van Fleet made a triumphant return to Louisville on Thursday night. The four-piece band, consisting of brothers Josh (vocals), Jake (guitar), and Sam Kiszka (bass, keys), as well as ...
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  • Ryan Beatty in Nashville

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    February 27, 2024
    by Erica Beatey
    Ryan Beatty returned to Nashville on Monday as part of the Calico World Tour. The 28-year-old artist is on his first big tour in years, and his allure has only ...
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  • Hotel Fiction at The End

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    February 26, 2024
    by Erica Beatey
    Pop-rock band Hotel Fiction took over The End in Nashville on Friday night, and it seems that every guest enjoyed their stay! Based out of Athens, GA, “Hotel Fiction" is ...
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  • The Record Company at The Basement East

    Photo Blog Show Reviews
    February 2, 2024
    by Erica Beatey
    The Record Company turned the winter blues into rockin’ blues in Nashville as they filled The Basement East on Wednesday.  Led by vocalist Chris Vos, the GRAMMY nominated trio is ...
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  • Shakey Graves at the Ryman Auditorium

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    November 8, 2023
    by Erica Beatey
    Nashville was rocked by the triumphant return of Shakey Graves to the Ryman Auditorium. The Americana musician graced the stage on his latest tour, drawing in an enthusiastic crowd to ...
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  • Gaelic Storm at Newport Music Hall

    Photo Blog Show Reviews
    March 11, 2022
    by Erica Beatey
    Gaelic Storm partied hard in Columbus, OH on February 24th at the Newport Music Hall with a crowd ranging in age from 7 to 77. Gaelic Storm was formed in ...
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  • Louis Tomlinson at Andrew J. Brady Music Center - Cincinnati, OH

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    February 25, 2022
    by Erica Beatey
    Louis Tomlinson has embarked on his first ever world tour as a solo artist. The former member of One Direction made a stop at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center ...
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