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Best Indie & Rock from September 18 - November 18

in Nashville

Mother Mother at Brooklyn Bowl

Mother Mother

Formed in Vancouver by siblings Ryan and Molly in 2005, Mother Mother expanded their upbeat alt folk-rock empire with the additions of keyboardist/singer Jasmin Parkin, dummer Ali Siadat and bassist Mike Young. Fusing catchy melodic hooks with driving, groove-laden bass-lines, sparkling synths and glorious three part harmonies, the quintet have solidified their status as indie pop heavyweights!

Vampire Weekend at Ascend Amphitheater

Vampire Weekend

Breaking out with their timeless track 'A-Punk', the delectable indie four pieces are back out on tour in 2024, bringing with them the witty and honest songs, sartorial elegance and accessible style that makes them continually popular. Catch them on the road this year as they present their fifth album, 'Only God Was Above Us'.

ZZ Top at Ryman Auditorium

ZZ Top

Influenced by the likes of Johnny Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters, Rock & Roll hall of famers ZZ Top infuse their classic blues riffs with the spirited, often humorous pursuit of worldly pleasures. Look no further for catchy tunes about fast cars, sharp clothes and good times... and of course the iconic (and pretty incredible) facial hair.

Cavetown at Marathon Music Works

Cavetown

Cavetown is the musical project of Robin Skinner, a 25-year-old from the United Kingdom who has been writing and producing music since his early teens. His brand of heartfelt acoustic pop has seen him amass a huge following on social media. Don't miss the chance to catch multi-platinum singer/songwriter Cavetown and this year!

Beach Boys at Ryman Auditorium

Beach Boys

It's hard to believe that these guys have been delighting the world to with their legendary surf infused rock and roll for five decades since releasing "Fun Fun Fun" but there you have it. Consisting of Al Jardine, Mike Love, and Bruce Johnston, 'America's Band' are still bringing their incredible sounds to venues across the world!

Barenaked Ladies at Ryman Auditorium

Barenaked Ladies

Canada's finest purveyors of bouncy pop-rock are heading out for a handful of shows in 2024. The multiple Juno Award-winning band never fail to deliver hook-laden goodness, from their iconic single 'One Week', to the theme tune for TV's The Big Bang Theory, and their live shows are always fantastic fun.

Twenty One Pilots at Bridgestone Arena

Twenty One Pilots

Grammy Award-winning duo Twenty One Pilots are embarking on a brand new tour, 'The Clancy World Tour', in support of their latest album, 'Clancy'! Hailing from Ohio, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun formed the band while in college and independently released their records before being signed by Pete Wentz's Fueled By Ramen label in 2013. Since the debut of their first studio album, 'Vessel', they have been creating genre-defying sounds blending synth, spoken word, and more, amassing a dedicated and immense fan base. Don't miss out as they set off on their largest headlining tour yet!

Violent Femmes at Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Violent Femmes

As well known for their infamous feuding as for their ground-breaking punk rock work, Violent Femmes have no trouble showing us why they are one of the best acts in punk as they set off on tour across America this year! They became the chosen soundtrack for angsty teens everywhere thanks to irascibly intelligent anthems like 'Blister In The Sun' and 'Kiss Off'. Don't miss these absolute icons of 90s rock!

Clairo at Grand Ole Opry House

Clairo

Young songstress Claire Cottrill, AKA Clairo, returns to the stage after the success of her highly-anticipated residencies with the Charm Tour 2024! In celebration of her new album of the same name, Clairo will be bringing singer-songwriter Alice Phoebe Lou on tour as support. With her lilting vocals, hazy guitars, dreamy soundscapes, and lyrics inflected with Gen Z's wry digital view of the world, Clairo is solidifying her status as one to watch. Don't miss your chance to see her live!

Kings of Leon at Bridgestone Arena

Kings of Leon

The band, formed in 1999 in Nashville by three brothersNathan, Jared, and Caleb Followilland their cousin Matthew, aka Kings of Leon, return this year with a brand new album and tour! "Can We Please Have Fun" is the band's ninth studio album and sees them return to a playful form much like their early albums. With the lead single "Mustang" gaining huge critical acclaim, KOL is back and better than ever!

Vance Joy at Ascend Amphitheater

Vance Joy

Celebrate a decade of musical magic with Vance Joy, the Australian singer-songwriter as he embarks on his special 10-year anniversary tour! Joy's debut album, Dream Your Life Away, released on September 5, 2014, introduced the world to his distinctive blend of folk-pop music, earning him critical acclaim and thousands of fans along the way. Now, celebrate the album that shot Joy into the limelight - with special guests like Grouplove and Local Natives.

Badflower at Ryman Auditorium

Badflower

Badflower is gearing up for their upcoming "No Place Like Home" tour this fall, accompanied by support from Missio on all dates and Slothrust at select shows. Originating in Los Angeles in 2014, Badflower comprises singer/guitarist Josh Katz, lead guitarist Joey Morrow, bass guitarist Alex Espiritu, and drummer Anthony Sonetti. The masters of alternative rock, grunge, and punk often tackle heavy themes such as mental health, addiction, and societal issues in their music, and now you get to see them live!

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