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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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Ryan Adams covers Taylor Swift’s 1989

The rumors are true!  Ryan Adams covered Taylor Swifts album 1989.  The best part is Ryan debut it on youtube and ironically on Spotify....
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Chatting with Nikki Lane at Pilgrimage Music Festival

Adam gets the chance to chat with the unofficial queen of outlaw country, Nikki Lane.  Wonder what the best dog name in the world?...

The Daily Howl debut “Make Your Colors Run” on 100.1 FM

Lightning 100 debuts "Make Your Colors Run" by The Daily Howl on the615. Bio: The Daily Howl encapsulates Nashville's rising rock scene. Steeped in the Southern...
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Intern Pick of the Week: Bear’s Den – Magdalene

Originally from London with Mumford & Sons influences but clearly their own sound, Bear's Den's album Islands is incredible start to finish. Lightning has...
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Pokey LaFarge performing “Goodbye Barcelona” and “Wanna Be Your Man” [audio]

Pokey LaFarge plays live in the LC Studio to promote his album "Something In The Water" and his show at the Mercy Lounge.  He...
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Punch Brothers interview at Pilgrimage

Lightning 100 caught up with Chris Thile and Chris Eldridge from Punch Brothers at Pilgrimage Music Fest.  Check out preview performances live from the LC Studio. %CODE1%
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Unplugged 8-30-15

%CODE1% For the latest Attic Session, War Memorial invited Rayland Baxter to The Attic Lounge. Rayland was the first of their guests to have trouble with the low...
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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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Hillbilly Casino – Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night on 9-6-15

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...

Richie performs Wild Forces and I’ve Got a Crush On You...

RI¢HIE, also know as Richie, stopped by the LC studio before his show with The Features and The Lower Caves at Exit/In.  Richie performs "Wild Forces"...
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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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The Milk Carton Kids performing “City of Our Lady”

Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale of The Milk Carton Kids stopped by the LC Studio to debut a few tunes on 100.1.  The Milk...

Wilder Embry – Always You

Wilder Embry is a songwriter/singer from Gainesville, Ga. He has been based in Nashville for 5 years and has 4 full length albums to...

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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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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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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The Roosevelts – Full set at Nashville Sunday Night On 11/1/15

“It’s rock – with some mandolin.” Though it’s virtually impossible to classify the thoroughly unique entity that is The Roosevelts, this statement by guitarist Jason...

#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...

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...
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Unplugged 9-27-15

%CODE1% In the morning of one of Nashville's hottest days this summer, War Memorial Auditorium welcomed Anderson East to cool down in the Attic Lounge.  Check...