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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. 

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Vance Joy performing “Fire and the Flood” and “Riptide” [audio]

Vance joy stopped by the studio while on tour with Tay-Tay Swift.  Vance played two sold out shows at Bridgestone Arena with Taylor.  We...
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Shakey Graves performs Where a Boy Once Stood, Big Time Nashville...

It was so nice to see Shakey Graves back in Nashville after he played Live On The Green Music Festival this year.  Shakey Graves became known for his one-man...

Nashville Sunday Night Full Archive from 2015

Were you team #whiteandgold or #blackandblue? This was the year that infuriating dress broke the internet - but it was also the year that...
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Cardboard Kids perform Echo Boomer and Dime a Time Lover

After their show at Mercy Lounge, Cardboard Kids stopped by the studio to play the title track off their 2014 album "Echo Boomer" and...

Andrew Leahey & The Homestead- Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night...

  Nashville's own Andrew Leahey and The Homestead, live on Lightning 100's Nashville Sunday Night, live from 3rd and Lindsley! A tradition on Lightning 100...
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The SteelDrivers – Full Set At Nashville Sunday Night On 11/15/15

The SteelDrivers’ brand of bluegrass – intense, dark, poetic, and inescapably human – is a refreshing reminder of the timeless power of stringband music,...

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...
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Jill Andrews performing “Not Okay” and “My Love is For”

Local artist Jill Andrews stopped by the LC studio to play a few new tunes and promote her upcoming show at Musicians Corner.  Check...
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JR JR performs Gone and Break My Fall live [audio]

JR JR, formerly known as Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., is an American indie-pop band from Detroit, Michigan, consisting of Daniel Zott and Joshua Epstein.   The...
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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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Leon Bridges performs In My Arms, Smooth Sailing, and Coming Home...

Leon Bridges performs a secret show for some lucky Lightning 100 listeners at William Colliers.  Listen to the full set posted below!  Leon Bridges...

Waterfall Wash debuts “Foreign Chords”

Waterfall Wash is a quirky, catchy mesh of folk, gospel, and indie rock. The five-piece lets steel guitar and autoharp coexist alongside colorful layers...
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Howard Shares debuts “Money Can’t Buy”

In Japanese culture there is a type of nostalgia known as mono no aware, or a wistful appreciation for the impermanence of life and...
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Sol Cat performs “Body Like That” and “Knot” live on 4-21-15

Nashville based rock band, Sol Cat performs "Body Like That" and "Knot" live on 4-21-15. The band talks about their upcoming album and their...

Sloss Music and Arts Festival 2015

  Sloss Music and Arts Festival start off strong with an amazing first year lineup.  Only 3 hours away from Nashville, this festival will take...
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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...
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Andra Day performs Forever Mine and Rise Up

Retro-soul singer, Andra Day stopped by the LC studio to perform a few tunes before her sold out show at The Basement East.  Andra...

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...
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The Sheepdogs perform I’m Going to Be Myself and Jim Gordon...

The Sheepdogs stopped by the station after performing Nashville Sunday Night at 3rd and Lindsley. The guys talk about recording the last album with...

Trampled By Turtles interview at Ryman

Check out Jesse Nordstom's first official Lightning 100 interview.  Some people start small, but Jesse starts with a backstage at Ryman Auditorium with Trampled...