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Songs You Should Hear Before Tonight’s NashLive! Opening Night

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

Tonight, it’s all about opening night of our 2023 NashLive! Cobra Series at The Cobra Nashville.

Joining us in this endeavor — our first presented show of the year — will be a stellar lineup featuring ARREIS, Chelcie Jette, and Ria Barkr. Two of the three artists on the bill have released music and/or visuals today, meaning that we’re throwing a double release party for the ages.

Tickets are available here for $10, and it’s 21+ up to enter when doors open at 8 p.m.

If you’re in Nashville, you should come out. But, no matter where you are, you can get a sampling of the lineup with this week’s Songs You Should Hear!

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NashLive! x Music City Movement Present: Edgar Derby, Aaron Friend & The Enemies, and Leoncarlo at The Cobra Nashville

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

On Tuesday, September 27, we’ll head back to The Cobra Nashville to bring you a diversified lineup featuring the talents of Nashville’s Aaron Friend & The Enemies, in between touring artists Edgar Derby and Leoncarlo.

Edgar Derby has been making music for over two decades. He was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, and is currently based in Denton, Texas. Derby’s music fuses acoustic, lyric-based folk with a unique songwriting style and energetic performances. He treats a live audience to a multi-instrumental show that includes vocals, guitars, a resonator, and harmonicas. Edgar Derby’s sophomore LP, Dancing in Death/The Place Where the River Makes a Sound, was released February 13, 2021.

Urgent, uplifting, and wildly anthemic, the music of Aaron Friend & The Enemies radiates a brilliant energy that boldly amplifies its emotional power. With captivating vocals and soul-baring lyrics, Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and producer Aaron Friend created his latest body of work after a period of personal upheaval and self-discovery, channeling his deepest pain and uncertainty into songs that question, confront, and endlessly illuminate. The result: an essential soundtrack to self-reflection, raw catharsis, and life-changing transformation.

Leoncarlo is a musician, violinist, and educator based in North Texas. His career took shape while attending the University of North Texas for violin, as Leoncarlo would begin to travel nationwide, performing and speaking at reputable events such as SXSW Festival in Texas, Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado, TEDx Conference in Fargo, and more. He has had the honor of collaboration with esteemed musical acts like Polyphonic Spree, Alejandro Escovedo, and Melanie Safka, to name a few. Off stage, Leoncarlo offers various audio production work, as well as music lessons at Soundbox MusicWorks (formerly known as Bonduris School of Music) in Denton, TX.

Tickets for this show are just $10, and you must be 21 or older to enter. Doors are at 8 p.m., with music promptly kicking off at 8:30 p.m.

How to Get People to Attend Your Shows

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

In my previous article for Muze, we took a dive into the ways independent artists can book more shows, more often. From relationship building with venue managers and fellow artists, to making sure you deliver a complete, organized pitch, the steps are outlined to ensure that you find greater success, as you strive to bring your live show to new audiences.

But… you know what they say about a tree falling in a forest, right? If nobody is around to hear it, does it really make a sound? The final step in that article was to make sure you promote your show once it’s booked, to get people out and ensure that the venue is happy (thus, increasing the likelihood that you will be booked again in the future).

Last time, I promised to come back with ways to make your gig stand out as special, and to make it the place to be in any competitive live music market. That’s what we’ll do here today!

Read the full article on Muze!

NashLive! Presents: Josh Del, YEARLOVE, and Nicole Boggs & The Reel at The Cobra Nashville

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

We’re thrilled to be joining our friends at The Cobra Nashville on Thursday, September 15 for a night of rock, blues, soul, and a whole lot more. We’ll be graced by the talents of Josh Del, YEARLOVE, and Nicole Boggs & The Reel.

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Hailing from a small desert town in California, later relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, Josh Del is no stranger to small town Americana. In 2019, he wrote the anthem for When The Lights Went Down, a documentary surrounding an iconic theater in Baytown, Texas starring the late cowboy and Cocoon star, Wilford Brimley.

YEARLOVE is an alternative rock band residing in Nashville, Tennessee. The band take cues from musicians all across the musical spectrum, drawing influence from various genres such as rock, pop, alternative, and jazz. YEARLOVE separates themselves from the indie scene by creating a modern, yet nostalgic sound.

Rooted in three-part harmony and existential blues, Nicole Boggs & The Reel inject rock & roll riffs and vindicated vocals into social commentary, holding a mirror to the absurdity of modern life. Nicole Boggs (bass, lead vox), Alex Kramer (guitars, vox), and Sam Gyllenhaal (guitars, vox) grew up in musical families and walked individual paths before coming together for their first official band release, Scenes From Last Year, in 2019. Dripping with razor-edged sarcasm, their hard-hitting follow-up EP None of Your Business dropped in the summer of 2020, in the depths of the first wave of COVID-19. Since then, the group has been honing their collective sound behind the scenes, quietly and diligently working on their upcoming release, Dystopian Book Club, set for release on August 1.

If that sounds like a good time to you, join us at The Cobra Thursday, September 15 starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, and you must be 21 or older to enter.

These NashLive! Shows Are Now On Sale

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

This week, the fall NashLive! season kicks off at The Cobra Nashville, when we proudly present Josh Del, YEARLOVE, and Nicole Boggs & The Reel this Thursday, September 15.

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Question: Where Do You Want to See a NashLive! Show?

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

We’ve got a few NashLive! shows announced for the fall, and more to come. Some are at old haunts, and some are in previously uncharted territory (including this special one at Nashville’s iconic Listening Room Cafe).

Tell us what you think!

PHOTOS: Krantz, Deidre, and DaChri at The Cobra Nashville

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

Summer got off to a hot start for NashLive! at The Cobra Nashville.

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NashLive! Presents: Deidre, Krantz, and DaChri at The Cobra Nashville

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

Deidre is a pop/alternative artist from the Washington, D.C. area who recently relocated to Nashville. Driven to start a new chapter in her life, the fearless 22-year-old is using her strong, bold voice to express her emotions emanated from her most challenging moments. Her determination to be heard is the prominent theme of her upcoming projects, which she hopes will encourage others to face toxic relationships with strength and to never stop believing in themselves.

Krantz can best be described as “rock ‘n roll in color from Music City, USA.” His new single, “Girlfriend,” was recently released to all streaming platforms, and the captivating live performer can always be called upon to bring potent energy and high-quality musicianship to the stage, as was the case when he last joined us at The High Watt in February.

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, DaChri is just an eclectic soul trying to make his mark on the world. Drawing inspiration from the likes Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men, The Beatles, Pharrell, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Drake, and Kanye; DaChri blends elements of pop, R&B, alternative, and hip hop with his own singer-songwriter flair to help steer his sound. The self-proclaimed “Black Bieber” is sure to get you up and dancing with his infectious soundtrack. Now residing in Nashville — and surrounded by some of the best songwriters and producers in the world — DaChri is cultivating classics that are sure to be around for ages.

Get your tickets here for just $10!