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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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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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Becca Mancari – Summertime Mamma

Becca Mancari is a traveler. She's lived everywhere — Staten Island, Florida, Zimbabwe, Virginia, India, Pennsylvania — and she's collected plenty of tales along...
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EZA – High and Low

EZA is the brooding, sultry project of 22-year-old Ellery Bonham. The Nashville-based, electro-pop artist made waves with her first EP in 2014 containing her...
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Lets get weird with Iron & Wine at Pilgrimage Music Fest

It's never a dull moment at Pilgrimage Music Fest.  Lightning 100 is broadcasting live the entire weekend at the festival's own back porch.  Jesse...
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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...

The 12 Days of Roo Clues 2015

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival released "The 12 Days Of Roo Clues" to give you a few hints on the 2015 lineup release.  Each day,...
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Them Vibes Interview at SoundHarvest Fest

We got to talk with Them Vibes at Sound Harvest about their performance, their songwriting/musical synchronicity, and their upcoming trip to Europe. Did y'all catch...
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Hangout Music and Arts Festival

The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival is in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Bring you great music on a great beach in the Gulf of Mexico. You can soak up...

Modest Mouse – Lampshades on Fire

Modest Mouse debuts a new tunes on 100.1 FM after a several year hiatus.  Tune in to hear "Lampshades on Fire" from their upcoming release...
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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...
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Givers – Record High, Record Low

When GIVERS formed in 2008 in the sweaty dancehalls of Lafayette, Louisiana, they knew right away that they had something special. Crafted from the...
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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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Omega Swan – Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night on 8-2-15

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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Will Hoge performing “Little Bitty Dreams” and “The Last Thing I...

One of our favorite locals, Will Hoge stopped by the LC studio to debut a few new tunes from his recent release Small Town...
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ZZ Ward performing “Love X3” and “Put the Gun Down”

On the 17th of July, Ms. ZZ Ward paid a visit to the Lightning 100 studio with guitarist, Eric Walls, and her adorable sidekick,...

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...

Phases – Full Set At Nashville Sunday Night 12/13/15

%CODE1% PHASES is the result of four friends listening to the universe and working tirelessly to make their dream a reality. For all the serendipity...

BORNS- Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night 12/13/15

%CODE1% BØRNS, a Michigan native who spent time in New York before landing in his new home of Los Angeles, is a preternatural talent. He...

Lucie Silvas debuts “Letters to Ghosts”

Lucie Silvas’ new self-titled EP is out now on Furthestpoint Records viaCaroline. In celebration of the release, Silvas will perform a special show with James Bay...

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...