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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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Haas Kowert Tice- Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night on 6/7/15

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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The Midnight Stroll performs “Just Hang On” and “Loosing My Mind”...

The Midnight Stroll stop by the LC studio before their show at The High Watt.  You might recognize Aaron Berhrens from the band Ghostland...
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Steven Tyler crashes Loving Mary’s interview at Pilgrimage

Jayson and Adam invited our friend in Loving Mary backstage for an interview at Pilgrimage Music Festival.  Steven Tyler hopped on mic during the interview...

Lauren Shera – Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night on 8-16-15

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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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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Benjamin Booker Interview at SoundHarvest Music Festival

We got to welcome Benjamin Booker to Nashville and chat with him about living in New Orleans and about his upcoming performance at the...

Natural Forces – Animal

Natural Forces is a rock duo made up of two musicians who grew up on opposite sides of The United States. Catchy hooks, thoughtful...

Lightning 100’s Top 100 of 2015 Countdown (100-50)

2015 Top 100 Countdown: 100-50 What to see the Top 50?  Click here to see the rest of the list. 100. "Budapest" - George Ezra 99. "Even the...

Festivus Photo Booth 2015

Thank to everyone that came out to Lightning 100's 3rd Annual Festivus at Marathon Music Works.  Check out the photos from the AT&T's photo...
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Josh Farrow performs “Ain’t No Need To Say Goodbye” for Allan...

Josh Farrow live in the Lightning 100 studio to promote the benefit concert for Allan Thompson.  Go to Basement East to help them reach...
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Jr Jr – Gone

You could certainly call it a “Turning point” or a “New chapter,” but Detroit’s JR JR have been working towards this moment since first forming...

Champion Electric – Want [Internal Affairs]

Champion Electric is an alternative/indie group from Nashville, TN. We chose their debut single "Want" as our pick this week. "Want" is Pt. I...

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...
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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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Sports talk with Trampled by Turtles at Pilgrimage Music Fest

Adam got a chance to chat with Trampled by Turtles after their set at Pilgrimage Music Fest.  Ever wonder who got the first county...

Music Business Radio #199: Sheila Shipley Biddy

With a music industry career that spans three decades, Shelia Shipley Biddy has handled jobs from the front desk to the board room. The first...
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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...

Humming House – Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night 11/22/15

%CODE1% The spotlight on Nashville, with its musical values and timeless traditions, is currently bright. And no band embodies what’s right about 21st century Nashville...

Heathen Sons debut “Futures”

Lightning 100 debuts "Futures" by Heathen Sons on 100.1 FM.  A rock ‘n’ roll band from Nashville, TN influenced by the songs and sounds...
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Jill Andrews – Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night on 9/27/15

Before launching a solo career in 2009, Jill Andrews made her name co-fronting the Everybodyfields, an Americana outfit that highlighted her musical connection with Sam Quinn. Based in...