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From Kayne West announcing he is running for President in 2020 to Zayn Malik breaking the hearts of millions of fans by leaving One Direction it was a year to remember in music.

2015 was an exciting year for Lightning 100! We had the opportunity to have Walk the Moon in studio to play a stripped down version of “Shut Up and Dance”. Ben Folds played a secret show live on Lightning 100 from historic RCA Studio A, and Leon Bridges also played a secret show for a few lucky Lightning 100 listeners at William Colliers. These are just some of the highlights!

During our Nashville Sunday Night series, Ruston Kelly, All Them Witches, Borns, Future Thieves, John Oates, Elle King, and several other fantastic performers joined us at 3rd & Lindsley for some killer performances. 

Diamond-Carter

Diamond Carter – Looks Ain’t Going To Pay My Rent

Currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, Diamond Carter began in 2012 in Southern California as the house band for the infamous LA underground club, 'The...
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Willie and the Giant performing “Loose Ends” and “Poor Boy”

Nashville's Willie and the Giant stopped by the studio to play a few tunes.  The band performs "Loose Ends" and "Poor Boy" live in the...
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The Gills – Rubberband

Originally from Pensacola, Florida, The Gills made their way to Nashville, TN, to push themselves out of their hometown comfort zone. Years later, they've...

Floralorix – Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night on 9-13-15

Nashville Sunday Night is a special presentation of Nashville's Independent Radio, Lightning 100. Each Sunday night Lightning 100 broadcasts a concert from 3rd and...
Them Vibes

Them Vibes debut “Mamma’s Gotta Secret”

Formed in East Nashville’s underground rock scene in 2013, Them Vibes quickly shook the foundations of Music City with their blitzkrieg live show and...
Rianna Giddens

Rhiannon Giddens Secret Show and Photos

Rhiannon Giddens helped us celebrate our 25th birthday at the City Winery on April 4, 2015.  A few lucky listeners won the opportunity to...
The Sheepdogs

The Sheepdogs Perform Live in the ONErpm Studio

The Sheepdogs came by the studio to perform "Jim Gordon" and "I'm Gonna Be Myself". Both of these are off their most recent album Future...
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Laura Reed- Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night on 7/5/15

Nashville Sunday Night is a special presentation of Nashville’s Independent Radio, Lightning 100. Each Sunday night Lightning 100 broadcasts a concert from 3rd and...
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JD and the Straight Shot- Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night...

Nashville Sunday Night is a special presentation of Nashville’s Independent Radio, Lightning 100. Each Sunday night Lightning 100 broadcasts a concert from 3rd and...

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Lineup 2015

Tickets go on sale for Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on January 17th and noon (EST). Lightning 100 will be doing a live update during...

Forecastle Festival lineup 2015

Forecastle Festival is a port-of-call where the world gathers to experience the best in Music, Art, Activism. The 2015 festival will be 7/17-19 on...

The Bandoliers – Leslie

With a healthy dose of bluesy swagger and a nod to their Southern roots, The Bandoliers are making their mark in the rock world....
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Steelism Perform The Informant and The Tube

Steelism came into the studio for quite the jam session. They performed "The Informant" and "The Tube" from their recently released EP The Drawing Room,...
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Unplugged – 10/4/15

%CODE1% Ana Lee spotlights some rare and acoustic recordings for the latest episode of L100 Unplugged!  She also highlights The Attic Session featuring American Aquarium...

Live On The Green 2015 Lineup

Lightning 100 is proud to announce the highly anticipated artist lineup for the 2015 Live On The Green Music Festival! Scheduled to run Thursday...

LOTG Presents Cold War Kids, J. Roddy Walston and the Business,...

Houndmouth, J. Roddy Walston and The Business, and Cold War Kids graced the stage on the night of Thursday, August 27th, the second night...

Adam’s Favorite Singles of 2015

5. "Daffodils"- Mark Ronson featuring Kevin Parker 4. "Bros"- Wolf Alice 3. "Do You Remember" - Jarryd James 2. "Midway"- Bad Bad Hats 1. "Pretty Pimpin'"-Kurt Vile
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Father John Misty performing “I’m Writing a Novel”, “Holy Shit”, and...

A few lucky fans got to see before his sold out show at Marathon Music Work.  J. Tillman was in a really good...
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Sister Sparrow And The Dirty Birds perform Mama Knows and Sugar...

Sister Sparrow And The Dirty Birds perform Mama Knows and Sugar on June 22nd, 2015. Find out how Sister Sparrow prefers to record, where...
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KiND Perform Gloss Live at Lightning 100

KiND came by the studio to perform the first single from their debut album Eunoia. "Gloss" is a dreamy, new wave song with subtle influences...