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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. 

Bobby Long- 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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Leon Bridges performing “Coming Home” and “Rivers” [video]

Leon Bridges stopped by the studio after his sold out show with Lord Huron at Ryman Auditorium and solo show at 3rd and Lindsley.  It’s...
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Madisen Ward and Mama Bear interview at Pilgrimage Music Fest

Adam was joined by Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear herself, Ruth Ward at Pilgrimage Music Fest.  Adam reviews Ruth contract with her son,...
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The Districts Perform Fat Kiddo Live in the Studio

Frontman of The Districts Rob Grote performed "Fat Kiddo" live in the studio. It was cool to hear his voice accompanied just by his...
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The Tallest Man On Earth performing Sagres and Like the Wheel...

%CODE1% Lightning 100’s Lt. Dan has The Tallest Man on Earth live in-studio as they perform their songs “Sagres” and “Like the Wheel”. The Tallest Man on...
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Hey Rosetta performs Soft Offering and Kintsukuroi on 4-16-15

Hey Rosetta stops by the Lightning 100 studio to play a few tunes before their Communion show at High Watt. Check out the stripped...
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El Vy – Return to the Moon

The National’s Matt Berninger and Menomena’s Brent Knopf form EL VY, announce LP and single release "Return to the Moon".   EL VY pronounced like...
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Ben Folds performs a secret birthday show for Lightning 100

Last Friday, Ben Folds dropped his most recent album So There and played a secret show live on Lightning 100 from historic RCA...
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Walk The Moon performs Shut Up and Dance

Everyone and their mom has heard the Walk the Moon single "Shut Up and Dance" by now, but what you haven't heard is this...

#L100Festivus 2015 [Photos]

Thanks again to everyone that helped out with #L100Festivus 2015 at Marathon Music Works!  Sponsor includes WUXP MYTV 30 Nashville, Seinfeld, AT&T, Pabst Blue Ribbon, The Salvation Army - Nashville, and Team...

JD McPherson debuts “Let the Good Times Roll”

JD McPherson grew up wanting to be a visual artist. While music was always a significant part of his life, he had never planned...

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...
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Father John Misty’s Secret Show [audio]

Father John Misty performed a secret show for some very lucky Lightning 100 listeners. Warning, this recording contains adult content and language.  Father John...

The Aquaducts debut “Nightlife”

Since their inception in 2012, The Aquaducks have been bringing the party to the southeast with their unique blend of funk, rock, and reggae. Combining...
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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...
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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...
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Moon Taxi debuts “All Day All Night”

Musicians Trevor Terndrup, Tommy Putnam, and Spencer Thomas founded Moon Taxi in 2006 while attending Belmont University. The Nashville band added drummer Tyler Ritter...
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The Features performing “Two Hearts” and “Keepsake” [audio]

The Features performing "Two Hearts" and "Keepsake" live in the LC studio. We look forward to hearing Keepsake off their upcoming album. %CODE1%

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...
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All Them Witches – Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night On...

Heavy, heady and hypnotic, All Them Witches concoct a powerful and potent psychedelic sound that fuses bluesy soul, Southern swagger and thunderous hard rock. With...