A year ago, Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean, otherwise known as London roots-rock duo Ida Mae, pulled up stakes and relocated to Nashville. Was that scary? “Yes!” Turpin says with a laugh. “It was less scary since it was the two of us together. It wasn’t until we landed that we realized how far away... Continue Reading →
Interview: JD Wilkes
“I always liked acting up and playing piano, I thought I’d always be a cartoonist though, it’s my first love. There’s no way I ever imagined this would be my life. I mean, I don’t really even know what it is I do now, as an adult. I can’t describe it, it’s strange, but it’s... Continue Reading →
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats at Mercy Lounge
Blue-eyed soul man and all-around force to be reckoned with Nathaniel Rateliff, and his band, The Night Sweats, descended upon the Music City recently to perform at the Mercy Lounge. The show was sold out, which was no surprise, and the crowd, standing shoulder-to-shoulder, let the spirit of soul take them over as they worked... Continue Reading →
Langhorne Slim & The Law at Mercy Lounge
Folk-rock four piece Langhorne Slim & The Law is currently on a nationwide tour--which has included stops at the Newport Folk Festival, CBS This Morning, and the Conan O'Brien show, no big deal--to support the release of their sophomore album, "The Spirit Moves," an effervescent collection of his now-signature, cinematic, joyful noise, rooted in folk, soul, and blues. Out... Continue Reading →