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LOTG Photo Booth – August 23, 2018

Thanks for hanging with Lightning 100 at Live On The Green!  Check out the photo booth pictures below.  Make sure to tag @lightning100, #Lightning100,...

The Kingston Springs at Hangout Music Fest

The Kingston Springs, formed out of high school boredom in their namesake town, are living the dream. They started playing together in the summer...

Jed Hilly talks AMERICANAFEST

Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association, talks all-things AMERICANAFEST 2018 and plays some of his favorites from the past 19 years...

The National’s Homecoming Festival Lineup 2018

The National’s Homecoming Festival and MusicNOW Announce Dynamic, Dual Festival Weekend April 27 – 29, 2018  Cincinnati, OH Father John Misty, Feist, Future Islands, The Breeders, Lord Huron,...

Backstage at Bonnaroo!!!

Since 2004 Lightning 100 has been setting up an interview and recording studio Backstage at Bonnaroo! We do it with a little help from...

Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup

Radiohead | Red Hot Chili Peppers | Phish | Bon Iver The Beach Boys (featuring Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks) The Avett Brothers | The Shins | Foster the People...

Hangout Music Fest 2019

The 10th annual Hangout Music Festival will take place on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama May 17 – 19 including The Lumineers, Vampire Weekend, Judah...

Moon Taxi performs Young Journey on ferris wheel at Hangout Music...

Brought together at Belmont University, Moon Taxi has evolved from a dorm jam band to hometown heroes. Formed in 2006, the band has gone...

Road to Roo at 3rd and Lindsley [photos]

Congratulations to Forest Fire Gospel Choir and The Bumbs for moving on to the next round of Road to Roo!  Help these bands get...

Pilgrimage Music and Culture Festival 2017 – Day 1

Lightning 100 is back for the 3rd year of the Pilgrimage Music and Culture Festival in Franklin, Tennessee.  Tune in for Lightning 100's coverage...

Lightning 100 Announces the Live on the Green 2022 Lineup

Lightning 100, Nashville’s Independent Radio, is proud to announce the most anticipated lineup in the history of Live On The Green. This year’s festival...

Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival 2017 Lineup

Imagine listening to your favorite bands with you toes in the sand, surrounded by the your closest friends; that’s the Hangout Music Festival. Join...

Southern Ground Music Festival preview

%CODE1% Join us at The Lawn at Riverfront Park where Zac Brown Band & the Southern Ground crew have been mixin' up the perfect blend...

Grace Potter Debuts “Love Is Love” on 100.1 FM

Grace Potter stopped by the Lightning 100 studio to sit down with Lt. Dan Buckley and debut her new single “Love is Love.” She...
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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,...

Live On The Green featuring Local Natives, Real Estate, and Minus...

It's Lightning 100's 50th show of Live On The Green Music Fest!  Thanks for braving the weather and rocking out for another great outdoor...

Pilgrimage Festival Founders Kevin Griffin and Michael Whelan Interview [audio]

Dan Buckley got the chance to catch up with Kevin Griffin and Michael Whelan, two founders of the Pilgrimage Music Festival! They talk about...

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...

Live On The Green featuring Band of Horses, The Wild Feathers,...

Here are some of our favorite shots from Live On The Green featuring Band of Horses, The Wild Feathers, Daniel Ellsworth, Nikki Lane, Josh...

Paul McDonald’s “One Big Love” at Americana Fest

I had the chance to sit down with Nashville favorite, Paul McDonald, to talk about his upcoming "One Big Love" festival. The festival is...