Here's another one of those nifty Lake Fever Sessions videos! This session features "Hung Up on Me," a cut off of Those Darlins new self-titled album. You can see all three of the Darlins videos here. But wait, that's not all! Word has it we can expect a new video every three weeks. Right on, that's some solid stuff!

Those Darlins "Hung Up On Me" from Lake Fever Sessions on Vimeo.

This is a weekly entry that highlights some of the artists who posted their upcoming shows in our show listing section (right hand side column of this page). Any band can promote their show in The Deli's DIY Live Show Listings section for free.

Wednesday 7/1: Swan Dive @ 3rd & Lindsley

Willie 3rd Street, Harlott, Sex and Patriotism, & Justin Kalk Orchestra @ Exit/In

Thursday 7/2: A Night For Nelly @ 3rd & Lindsley

Friday 7/3: Pale Blue Dot, Brandi Sellerz, Maureen Murphy, Ernest Chapman, and Kink Ador @ The Basement

Bad Cop, Cannonmen, and Daniel Lucca Pujol @ The End

Face it: we all owe a debt to ovaries. They give much and ask little in return. So get yourself over to The Mercy Lounge tonight (6/25/09) to provide a little support for that which has given so selflessly. That's right! Salon YaYa and Pureology present the first annual ROCK FOR OVARIES benefit, where all proceeds go to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, and features live music, silent auction, t-shirts, and door prizes. Bands include: Mark "porkchop" Holder, Sarah Williams, Guthrie Trapp, Tristen, Happy Birthday Amy, Cassino, and The Champion and His Burning Flame. $10 minimum donation, ages 18+. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!

Mercy Lounge is a great place for a dance party, which seemed to be the theme at Saturday night’s show. Few small-venue audiences stay consistently attentive throughout a show, usually wandering off in search of beer or the bathroom, but The Distribution, Shoot the Mountain, and Heypenny kept everyone on their feet and moving. Chattanooga’s The Distribution woke up the venue with jazzy, almost bayou-flavored funk, scattering tambourines and dizzying brass through upbeat bass lines and Mary and Michelle Higgins’ sweet-sassy vocals. Other vocalist David McReynolds took over to put his own twist in a cover of James Brown’s “Get On the Good Foot.”

Shoot the Mountain slowed things down, performing their self-titled EP in its entirety plus an additional song “Trouble.” Steady drums and slightly twangy vocals don’t break the boundaries of rock, but Shoot the Mountain’s sunny-day guitar riffs always paint a pretty picture. “The Zoo” is one such example, and who doesn’t love a song with the word “shenanigans” in it?

By the time Heypenny went on, the audience had gathered in size and energy to witness the band’s innovative explosion of a show. As one of the three winners of the Road to Bonnaroo competition, one of Nashville’s most endearing oddball acts was fresh from the music festival and ready to rock the stage with a strange kind of Beck-meets-Dr. Suess performance, including the band’s vaguely Sergeant Pepper-esque uniforms and the colorful patterns emitting from the TVs on either side of the stage. The witty and whimsical lyrics of “Oh No” stand out especially, and something about its bizarre quirkiness was reminiscent of an Oompa Loompa song. “Parade” was another highlight, which alternates simplistic, choppy verse with beautiful melodic breaks on the keys.

At the end of the night, keyboardist Benjamin Elkins announced that Heypenny would close the show on a high note, which was followed by an entertaining rendition of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies.” Heypenny being a band that never fails to accentuate what instruments can do with a lot of dancing and stage presence, it was kind of impossible for the audience to not dance with them. If you missed it, make sure you check them out at The Mercy Lounge again next Monday June 29th. - Jessica Pace

Milktooth's debut album is a dynamic inaugural effort; through the use of stark contrast the band makes a candid record with wide accessibility and appeal. Precise musical arrangements cast the howling vocals in a feral hue lending them a candor which punctuates each song with lyrical depth. The opening track “The Serving Plate” opens with no detectable meter. The result is a near ominous tone which pushes vocalist David Condos’ vocal direction to the forefront. Sonorous guitar tone, percussive whacks and memorable songwriting combine to make this Nashville band one to keep your finger on.

Song writing duties teeter between Condos and the group as a whole. The songs written by the band maintain a richer personality and clearer identity than those written by Condos alone; an issue stemming, no doubt, from the fact that Condos’ has made a name for himself as a Nashville solo artist. The songs written by the band aren’t necessarily better songs, (Condos’ “Such Wondrous Light” is, after all, a highlight of the album,) but rather more collaborative in their tone and find Condos assuming a role within the band as opposed to surrounding himself with a band. Though the more innovative song structures stem from these collaborative efforts, the resulting potpourri keeps the record engaging.

“Your Arrows” is a simply magnetic song combining indie-pop sensibility with romantic imagery. Here the band reflects on a lover pursued pining for the piercing arrows of the pursuer; whether the love is idyllic, platonic or spiritual is left ambiguous. A continuation of the contrast surrounding this record, Milktooth captures beautifully both the exciting appeal and foreboding cost of the chase between lovers; an apt metaphor for a songwriter trying to assume a role within a band. - Trevor Nyman

This is a weekly entry that highlights some of the artists who posted their upcoming shows in our show listing section (right hand side column of this page). Any band can promote their show in The Deli's DIY Live Show Listings section for free.

Tuesday 6/23: Bad Cop, Mean Tambourines, & Cactus's @ The Mercy Lounge

Wednesday 6/24: Absu, Averse Sefira, & Zosimos @ The Muse

Thursday 6/25: Charlie Continental @ 5 Spot

The Champion and His Burning Flame @ The Mercy Lounge

Friday 6/26: Jason White @ 3rd & Lindlsey

Bad Cop and Useless Eaters @ Little Hamilton

Saturday 6/27: The Tits, Shoot The Mountain, and Kintaro @ The Groove Record Store

Dudes,

We just launched The Deli's Portland branch! Another awesome community of musicians is now covered by The Deli - hurrah! Check it out here.

-The Deli Staff

Everyone who knows me knows that I have an obssession with Animal Collective. So naturally, AC occupied a spot near the top of my list of performances at Bonnaroo. They had the privelige of playing on the Which Stage, the second largest at the festival, but suffered the penalty of playing during the hottest part of the day. To give you an idea of the heat, if you weren't there, both my friend and a perfect stranger fainted during the show. My buddy recovered nicely (I don't know about the other guy), but at the cost of missing a great show.

They started off in typical Animal Collective fashion, with whooshes and whirling, amniotic gurgles—enough to entrance the crowd and to keep them on their toes for the inevitable explosions of looped didjeridoos which marked the beginning of "Lion in a Coma." The set list primarily consisted of songs from the new album, Merriwheather Post Pavilion, including the obvious hits like "My Girls," "Summertime Clothes" and "Brother Sport." Yet instead of playing "In the Flowers" they opted to give us "Guys Eyes", which is by no means a bad song, but it lacks the punch and power that accompanies the former. They also played "Slippi," from 2003's Here Comes the Indian, which was a welcomed old school surprise.

However, it was "Fireworks" from Strawberry Jam that proved to the best song of the entire performance. To call it "Fireworks" is almost inadequate due to its total musical overhaul. They inserted two lengthy additions, one at the beginning and one in the middle, which drastically altered the form, motion and movement of the song, but in a good way. Despite the heat and a few interesting song choices, Animal Collective did not disappoint, and (as is the case with most bands) seeing them at Bonnaroo made it all the more memorable. -Fletcher Watson

It was a difficult decision to make—do I watch Erykah Badu or Andrew Bird? They both offer musical greatness, but their deliveries are hardly similar. Andrew Bird with his sweet melodic whistling and sugar coated technical jargon versus Erykah Badu’s sticky groove and unwavering rhythm. My group was divided on the issue, so half of us went to see Eryka, and the other half to Andrew. I was assigned to the Andrew platoon and I was fortunately not let down.

Though this was the third time I had seen Andrew Bird, there was definitely something special this time around that made the show more powerful and lasting. Seated high up in the bleachers, roasting under the sun, I tuned in to Andrew Bird’s first song in eager anticipation. In true Andrew Bird form he whistled out a melody that would make all the song birds in the world mute from jealousy. I closed my eyes and focused even harder on the melody, then on the rolling guitar, then on the light brushing of the snare. When I opened my eyes they fell on a woman who was standing with her back to the stage, and she was making elaborate motions with her hands; she was mouthing the words too. It took me a few seconds, but I then realized that she was signing the entire show to a group of four people seated in front of her.

For the next hour I sat listening to Andrew Bird and realized I only looked at the stage a handful of times, either to see the oversized phonographs or the sound of what looked like an oversized Leslie speaker spinning a cacophonous web of sound. The rest of the time my eyes were glued to this woman who was signing the entire show. Thirty-five minutes into the show I realized that watching this woman sign helped my comprehension of the lyrics. It was a unique experience for sure, but it does not say much about the actual show. Which leads me to the best part about watching this woman sign the whole performance to her friends.

The best part wasn’t when she signed the words, it was when she signed the music. She would say, “Fast, he’s whistling, there are drums and guitars.” Just as I was better able to understand the words when she signed them, I was more attentive to the music, more wrapped up by the sounds when she described them. The swells of strings and the complex rhythms that Andrew Bird loves to create by means of loops and solos combined with the driving, New Orleansy churn of the drums all came to life through the silent motion of hands and lips. As I sat there watching this remarkable performance I could only marvel at how everybody, despite our differences, can enjoy Andrew Bird's music. - Fletcher Watson

If you didn't hear by now that you missed out big time if you weren't at Bonnaroo last Friday for the Beastie Boys, let me be the one to tell you. They may be a little older but, the guys have still got it for sure. They played a set ranging from their early punk thrashers to their biggiest hip-hop hits. They kept the energy of the crowd up for the duration of their set, bouncing around like twelve year olds on crack. It's a unique experience to be shaking your rump with around 80,000 people, but you look around the crowd and realize that you're on the same frequency with everyone there. It's a unique spirit that Bonnaroo fosters. As if the boys weren't awesome enough, the crowd erupted when they decided to bring fellow New York rapper, Nas, on stage for "Two Many Rappers," a track off their upcoming album. Mix Master Mike took the spotlight for a moment, completely tearing it up with his lightning fast scratching skills. I didn't even mind the mosh pit that sprang up next to me during the boys final song "Sabotage." The show was definitely one not to be missed. If you get a chance to catch the group live, do whatever you have to do to catch the show.

Saturday was full of great shows but the one that no one should have missed was Of Montreal though the show took place in the middle of the day, when the band actually deserved MGMT's night spot, the afternoon rave was packed, and the crowd was extremely enthusiastic. The band played flawlessly and at the same time provided a wonderful psychedelic spectacle featuring people in animal heads and a creature with 20ft arms which was used to launch beachballs into the sweaty crowd. The band also featured an amazing visualizer projected behind them; the show blew my mind wide open. Make sure not to miss this show in the future as it is sure to get better as the band continues to evolve.

Saturday night didn't offer much for the dancers/ravers so MGMT was insanely packed. I couldn't manuver myself into a position I felt comfortable with. I was either too packed in to move or too far back to see, plus the sound for some reason wasn't that great. I felt like many of the bands tunes which were awesome as studio cuts didn't translate well live and ended up sounding thin and incomplete. Also the band's theatrics didn't blow me away compared with all the other great acts at the festival obviously stepping up their game for the giant audiences. I heard mixed reviews from other friends at the show, so maybe the show was better than I give it credit for, but as a big fan of the band looking very forward to seeing the show, I was a little disappointed. I hope in the future I get to see MGMT again so that they can prove me wrong. -JP Conger

When you’re walking through an abandoned warehouse contaminated by radiation from a nuclear meltdown, it’s hard not to stare at the deformed vagabonds populating the God- forsaken place, but you have to respect the music they make from the bleeps and bloops of nuclear machinery. Tobacco, front-man to Black Moth Super Rainbow, does us the favor of taking the mutant music out of the fallout shelter and into the spotlight, even bringing a couple of his deformed friends for us to gawk at on stage. Listening to this music is like being submerged in a tank of mystery chemicals: it feels good washing over your body, but your not sure if it’s bad for you or not. I’m pretty sure that prolonged exposure would not be fatal, but you would certainly not be the same. The sounds of plasma drills and digital decay beams pulse and undulate in unexpectedly attractive ways, persuading one to go along with it, when you might “duck and cover” in another era. It was a great show, unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Tobacco is known for unpredictable visual aides in his performances, and having two costumed freaks with him certainly helped us understand where it’s all coming from. Now, all I have to do try to not think about it when I go to sleep. - Adam Nicholson

Yee-haw!! We the Deli arrived in the wizards cauldron of Bonnaroo, Thursday afternoon, and swiftly after posting our tents flew into Centeroo to enter the Bonnazoo. After some most excellent rap by, Murs, and sexy reggae by, Midnite, I boosted into the Troo Music tent to see Nashville's femme fatales, Those Darlins. Starting their set with what sounded exactly like a Cash cover being belted from a Honky Tonk back home, "Wild One" was a rad display of how to make country cool again. Not that it wasn't cool or anything, but let's be honest, country music has seen better days, and Those Darlins do it oh so well. The ladies were a vehicle of boisterous energy and cute attraction which electrified the drug addled Bonnaroo crowd and The Deli as well. It is as if The Animals and Merle Haggard were Those Darlins spirit guides to righteous country/ garage rock tunes. Their bare bones brand of garage country fit well in the filth and fun here at Bonnaroo. The Deli is super excited to see them at the Mercy Lounge, June 27, for their cd release with Atlanta garage rock revivalist, Black Lips-BE THERE! - David Bermudez

Bonnaroo was amazing. After hooking up with friends at the Wal-mart in Manchester on Thursday, our 14 car caravan managed to hook and ladder our way into the line stretching for miles behind us and cruise into the fest with less than a thirty min wait. We filed on in and set up our 50 plus person campsite/complex (a possible record) and hit the ground running seeing snippits of the seemingly endless entertainment. Among the best for Thurs were rapper MURS, and band Hockey, as well as the silent disco. Then the storm of the century blew in with winds threatening to blow our whole campsite in if we didn't physically hold it down ourselves, and though while trapped in the gale I unfortunately missed Passion Pit (a show I was really looking forward to), I was able to catch most of reggae extraordinaires Midnite's show. I only happened upon the show having never heard the band before, but I was extremely pleased with what I saw. I was able to bob my head and shake my ass through their entire set, which if I only had one word to describe, would be chill. Another storm did blow through while I and my fellow Bonnaroovians turned the concert area into a mud pit. The show was amazing though I missed the end to duck out and catch a bit of Tobacco's super psyched out set before returning back to the tent to sleep in puddle. Trust me; you have to go next year. -JP Conger

This is a weekly entry that highlights some of the artists who posted their upcoming shows in our show listing section (right hand side column of this page). Any band can promote their show in The Deli's DIY Live Show Listings section for free.

Tuesday 6/16: Charlie Continental @ Exit/In

Xpia, Oli Endless, Carrier Pigeon, & Ikaik @ The End

Wednesday 6/17: Bad Cop, The Hussey, & Heavy Cream @ The End

Thursday 6/18: Michele Ari, Tommy Ache, & Gusher @ The End

Friday 6/19: Old Union and Leon Russel @ 3rd and Lindsley

Darla Farmer @ 5 Spot

Heavy Cream, The Tits, and Wheels on Fire @ Springwater

Jamie Randolph, Dixie Whiskey, and Hammertorch @ The End

Saturday 6/20: Over The Rhine @ 3rd and Lindsley

The Zut Alors, An Horse, Telekinesis @ The End

It seemed like it would never get here, but now everyone's waiting is about to end! The gates of the famed music festival Bonnaroo open Thursday at 10 am, and we'll be there to update all of you who aren't able to make the trek to manchester this year. It's going to be a four day whirlwind of music, sunburns, and hectic blogging; so make sure you check in with us to see what craziness we get into this year as we keep you posted on what is sure to be one of the best 'roos yet! Enjoy the car ride down and remember to use sunscreen! SEE YOU THERE!

This past Thursday, Glossary teamed up with Drive-By Truckers and The Last Straw to play at 527 Main Street in Murfreesboro for a night of good old fashioned southern rock n roll. First of all, kudos to 527 Main St. for booking such an impressive show. A lineup of this caliber is hard to come by in the boro these days and they are quickly becoming the best live music venue in Murfreesboro.

It was easy to tell that this was going to be a truly southern affair from the moment I spotted several fans tailgating in the parking lot. Amused, I entered the venue just in time to hear the jam-like stylings of The Last Straw. Tight rhythms and guitar solos highlighted the few songs I was able to hear. (527 also has a habit of starting shows on time; imagine that!) As I made myself at home in the confines of the balcony above the stage to await Glossary, I couldn't help but notice the endless sea of Fender amplifiers on stage with at least a dozen different guitars. What stood out most was the pedal steel; it was almost understood that if you didn't come packing one, you need not bother to play.

Local heroes Glossary played to a packed room in front of a hometown crowd. Led by the charismatic songwriting of Joey Kneiser, they plowed through an hour of southern indie rock that showcased why they are one of the best bands in the Murfreesboro/Nashville area. After Glossary came Drive-By Truckers. I have to say that before this show, I had little exposure to this band, but seeing them play live however was quite impressive. Not only was the band excellent, sounding something like a southern Bruce Springsteen of sorts, but the positive reaction coming from the hardcore fans was enough to give you goosebumps. They knew every word to every song and I felt like they were going to spot me and throw me out for not being a lifelong fan. Thankfully, no one had enough time in between songs to even notice I was there.

This show was one of those times that the experience of being there was just as delightful as the show itself. The crowd ranged from 20 year old indie rockers in tight pants to 40 year old country folkies. A band that can bring that kind of crowd together, especially without said crowd wanting to kill one another, is a band that deserves everything that comes their way. -Jason Goucher

For real! On Friday June 26th, the two bands Kindercastle and How I Became The Bomb are joining together l ike Voltron to form the super group "Bomb-Castle"! As if that weren't reason enough to celebrate, the two bands have teamed up to cover Electric Light Orchestra's brilliant double LP Out of the Blue! An eight piece orchestra will join the band, which means there will be an amazing total of sixteen musicians on stage at once! The band will perform ELO's masterpiece in it's entirety from start to finish. Wow. Tickets are only a measly $7 and can be purchased here. Something this big doesn't happen everyday; MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MISS IT!

David Condos' new project Milktooth is releasing their self-titled debut EP this Saturday at The Basement. Pretty cool stuff. Check it out:

EP release show - June 13th at The Basement from Milktooth on Vimeo.

There was a time in my past when the opportunity to dance in circles, my arms in the air like some kind of free-form bohemian, was the toast of a stellar Friday evening. I guess things have changed, or maybe I’ve grown up a little bit. I determined that fact last Friday night when I ventured out to the Exit/In to see Black Moth Super Rainbow; a show I’ve been anticipating for a serious two months. What I came to find wasn’t the fantasy I had created in my mind’s eye. I walked into a silent Exit/In, and about the time I stepped to the bar a projector began spilling a series of shock-value videos, starting with bloody girls spitting up pastel vomit. The remainder of the videos followed the same grotesque pattern with a campy psychedelic tinge that was more often disturbing than kitsch.

The videos were fine for the first twenty minutes, but here’s the problem: I didn’t once catch a clear glimpse of the band. The stage was black; the shadows of fingers over a keyboard and the guitar player’s platinum wig were my closest view of the actual artists. I came to see the band Black Moth Super Rainbow perform a concert, a showcase of their talents; what I got was a video projector and a few slings of hippie sweat. I happen to enjoy watching an artist at work, and while the chaotic ramblings of tripped out films provide great amusement to the dilated eye—I could have stood for a bit more traditional presentation.

Perhaps my evening with Black Moth Super Rainbow would have been a bit more animated in my younger days when I too was hippie kid, but despite the tone of my negative rant, I did love the music. Bobbing along in the thick of the crowd, I watched the show in waves as a clearing broke amongst the scores of wagging smelly heads. Though the lights were up by 11:43 pm and the show seemed to be designed for those not of this planet, I still consider the melty-synth-rock of Black Moth Super Rainbow to be in my definite tops. However, in the future I’ll probably just keep my enjoyment confined to the confines of my own apartment. - Victoria Read

This is a weekly entry that highlights some of the artists who posted their upcoming shows in our show listing section (right hand side column of this page). Any band can promote their show in The Deli's DIY Live Show Listings section for free.

Tuesday 6/9: Overzealous @ Springwater

Bleat, Push-pull, and Dewey Decibel @ The Warehouse

Friday 6/12: The Avery Set and Slithering Beast @ Springwater

Saturday 6/13: Jay Flash, Alana Sveta, The Kicker Knot, Saint Anthony, Pineapple Explode @ The High Horse Saloon

Milktooth @ The Basement

Friday June 5th is a night for the ages! It's the tour kickoff for Nashville experimental progressive punk band LOOK WHAT I DID before they leave for their 6 week tour of the midwest and west coast! Also appearing are noise-metal masters Evil Bebos, punk assault trio Cactus's, political punk band Ill Patriot, and the debut of the guitar noise duo Womb Rites (featuring members of Sacaea and Gnarwhal). This is sure to be a hell of an evening, with many different styles of music and bands you NEED to know about if you don't already. The show is all ages, and it's at 1318 Little Hamilton. Come support some local music and kick this massive tour off the right way!! You can also celebrate the illustrious RETURN of Look What I Did on July 16th at The End with She Rides, Laser Flames on the Great Big News, and Black Wood Fields (featuring Gary Call of U.S.S.A.).

Dewey Decibel’s debut album The Dusting has been written off by many as a pop album, and that is true in many ways; however, it is not a sufficient description. There are moments, in fact entire songs, that would be difficult to categorize as strictly pop. For instance, the third track, titled “ I Am Walking”, sounds like something that would come off the latter half of Radiohead’s Amnesiac-- it almost forces you into a hypnogogic state. The swells of alarm clock bells sweep in and out while a stolid, haunting vocal line sews together moments of crashing drums and nearly complete silence. Hardly pop at all.

To be fair, “I Am Walking” is a relative departure from the overall happiness (not to be confused with poppiness) of the rest of the album. There is no doubt these guys have a knack for writing a catchy line. The first song, also the title track, politely introduces the listener to a gentle electric guitar riff above accordion pads and a chugging acoustic guitar. Half-way through the drums finally kick in, and the bass joins with a shake and a wobble to keep things interesting. A simple but powerful chorus of "whoas" leads into the climax—“And I fail to be scared. I want you there”—simple as pouring syrup on your pancakes, and just as sweet.

There is something for everyone on this album, from calm, rainy day songs, to energetic sing-alongs. If you like Arcade Fire, Andrew Bird, Jeff Buckley, or early Weezer then you’ll find your place in The Dusting. Catch them at Little Hamilton on June 9th, their live show is totally worth it. - Fletcher Watson

On May 29, three dissimilar bands rocked Mercy Lounge, bringing a crowd out for a mix of pop with edgier Americana.

Modoc opened the show with nine songs of stripped-down and amped-up rock. Playing only two songs from last year’s gritty and rocking EP Passive Aggressive, they opened up the vault of new and unrecorded material, most of which was written this year. “White Woman,” “In Your Head” and “Hard Times” especially are songs to look out for on a future album. At the risk of sounding trite, Modoc is honestly one of the only Nashville bands that avoid gimmicks and keep the heart of unadulterated rock music beating.

Appearing as though they fell through a 1970s time portal into 2009, The Effects play the way they look, layering a lot of rough Sabbath-like riffs while also working in a more fragile, Beatles-esque sense of melody. Their set included a rendition of Aerosmith’s “Last Child,” as well as “Battleship” and “Desert Rain” which both sum up their mix of classic ’70s rock softened by a bohemian touch. This gig was the last for The Effects before they embark on a tour in the Middle East this month.

Luna Halo brought a celestial sound to the stage for the last late-night set, ending the show with their signature “lunar” pop. Playing before a backdrop of flashing bars of light, the setup only accentuated the cosmic vibe. Luna may have been the intended headliner, but all the bands there were worth seeing, always bringing a rougher edge to punk out a pop show. - Jessica Pace

This is a weekly entry that highlights some of the artists who posted their upcoming shows in our show listing section (right hand side column of this page). Any band can promote their show in The Deli's DIY Live Show Listings section for free.

Wednesday 6/3/09: Chicken Little, Dewey Decibel, & Blue Cadet Three @ House Pride

Harlott and Justin Kalk Orchestra @ Mercy Lounge

Thursday 6/4/09: Brooke Waggoner, Landon Pigg, and MANY more @ Rocketown

The Tits, Dex Romweber Duo, and The Detroit Cobras @ The End

Friday 6/5/09: 84001, The Photographic, and Hollow Ox @ Springwater

H-Beam, Johnny Neel, and The Janissary @ The Rutledge

Saturday 6/6/09: Sarah Silva, The Minor Kings, and Mikky Ekko @ 12th & Porter

Sunday 6/7/09: Cheer Up Charlie Daniels @ The Basement

Just another quick reminder: Tonight Turbo Fruits and The Deli are teaming up to celebrate the release their new 7" "Mamma's Mad Cos I Fried My Brain" @ The End. There will be performance by Turbo Fruits, Bad Cop and The Tits. Plan on sticking around because we've got the after party (also at the end) with Ben and Ben of Third Man Records (aka "The Third Man DJ's") spinning classic jams all night and a raffle for three free copies of the Turbo Fruits new release. See You There! - The Deli Staff

Check out the teaser for And The Relatives Lake Fever Sessions due out June 5th! It's gonna be sweet...

And The Relatives from Lake Fever Sessions on Vimeo.

April showers might bring May flowers, but what does May bring? Mustaches, apparently. This Saturday (5/30)several of Nashville's finest will celebrate the classy facial accessory by sending "Mustache May" off in style. The event begins at the Mercy Lounge @ 9 with performances by Ghostfinger, And the Relatives, and Uncle Skeleton (Ross Wariner of Kindercastle's electro side project). No, you don't have to have facial hair to enter, but it is encouraged, even for the ladies. So get out that old fake mustache you still have from Halloween, or get to growing your own genuine facial frill (better hurry, you've only got a couple of days...) and come join in the party this weekend!

A couple of weeks ago (3/12/09), Jack White celebrated the release of his new label/record store Third Man Records by playing a secret show with his new band. Yeah, he has yet another band. They're called The Dead Weather and they have an all star line-up including: Alison Mosshart of British duo The Kills on vocals, guitarist Dean Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age on guitar, and Jack Lawrence of White's other other band The Raconteurs manning the bass. That means mister White will be... the drummer in the band?That was unexpected. Well whatever, I'm sure it will be awesome anyways; talk about a super group. The band's debut single, "Hang You From the Heavens," and The Gary Newman cover "Are Friends Electric" are already available for download on iTunes plus their album, Horehound, is slated for release sometime in June. The album will contain 10 originals and a cover of Bob Dylan's "New Pony." You can check them out first hand when they play The War Memorial Auditorium on July 11th. Check out the video for "Hang You From The Heavens" below.

Nobody can do it quite like Joey Ramone, but Nashville intended well. Mercy Lounge celebrated one of New York’s favorite and finest punk rockers’ May 19 birthday with a Ramones-cover show. In the process, they raised around $675 to be donated towards a cure for lymphoma, which took Joey’s life in 2001.

There was a humorously wide age gap among band members present, ranging from seemingly pre-pubescent to approaching middle-aged. Bad Cop opened the show, and the hot lineup included And the Relatives, Hotpipes, and members of The Privates, The Pink Spiders and Superdrag. Everyone played short sets, putting varying amounts of effort into looking the part by donning dark shades and black wigs. There were a couple of renditions of “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend,” in addition to “Beat on the Brat,” “Pinhead,” as well as the inevitable “I Wanna Be Sedated” and “Blitzkrieg Bop.” And as predicted, Joey’s ghost made a suspiciously life-like appearance, mop-topped and clad in a leather jacket, waving a sign declaring “gabba gabba hey.”

The crowd had unfortunately dwindled by the time The Tits closed with one of their unfailingly entertaining and animated performances. Despite the misfortune of witnessing some awkward crowd-surfing and a soft-core mosh pit, it was a decent show. I mean, if there is a party with Ramones covers, free copies of The Tits’ new Jesus Says Relax lying around, and your money is going towards a cure for cancer, it’s bound to rock. It may be difficult to achieve the same cut-throat punk energy, but Nashville’s heart was in the right place. - Jessica Pace

This is a weekly entry that highlights some of the artists who posted their upcoming shows in our show listing section (right hand side column of this page). Any band can promote their show in The Deli's DIY Live Show Listings section for free.

Tuesday 5/26: Guitarbomb and The Sweetones @ 5 Spot

Friday 5/29: Jason White @ 3rd and Lindsley

The Deli Presents: Turbo Fruits 7" Release Party W/Bad Cop, Hopewell and The Tits (plus cool after party!)