Music Festival

Backstage interviews and performances at music festivals.

Your Bonnaroo 2019 packing list, with help from Friedman’s Army Navy...

Written by Rachel Weaver Getting ready for Roo 2019? Our friends at Friedman's Army/Navy Outdoor Store helped us put together this list to make sure...

Mikky Ekko Chats with Adam at Bonnaroo

Mikky Ekko joins Adam in the ONErpm studio backstage at Bonnaroo for a chat after his set. The two get very comfortable with each...

AHI backstage at Pilgrimage Festival

AHI (pronounced "eye") is an indie-soul/alt-folk songwriter from Brampton, Ontario. Adam caught him for an interview on Saturday before his set was rained out. His...

Live On The Green featuring Spoon, Portugal. The Man and The...

It’s week three of Live On The Green Music Fest! Hope you had fun on at Public Square Park for this free show featuring...
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More Mayhem: James Ethan Clark & The Renegades

James Ethan Clark & The Renegades have earned their place in Lightning 100's annual Music City Mayhem. This is their third year in a...

The Weeks performs Brother in the Night at Bonnaroo [video]

Recently transplanted Nashville band The Weeks perform a backstage performance at Bonnaroo.  The Weeks debut a new track for us entitled "Brother in the...

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...

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 2018 [photo gallery]

Unfortunately, it was a short-lived Pilgrimage Fest this year due to weather, but we were still lucky to see some great acts while it...
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Emi Sunshine interview and performance backstage at Pilgrimage Music Festival

`We were happy to get little miss Emi Sunshine backstage at Pilgrimage Music Fest.  Jason talks with Emi about her recent viral success, playing...

Lollapalooza Lineup 2013

 The Cure, Mumford & Sons, The Killers, NIN, Postal Service and many more! Lollapalooza 2013 is happening August 2-4 in Grant Park, Chicago! Lineup,...

Shaky Knees Music Fest 2018 – Day 2

Are you looking to escape the EDM takeover at festivals?  Shaky Knees Music Fest might just be the place for you.  Feeling a little...

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Fest 2019 Day 2 [Photos]

It was well worth the heat to catch day two of Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival. We saw Live On The Green alum Devon...

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...
Bonnaroo's Mushroom Fountain

What’s in the Bonnaroo Mushroom Fountain water?!?

Wanna find out what's in Bonnaroo's mushroom fountain's water? Hear what these peoples' wacky theories are! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CZjHs5v2AI

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...

Lightning 100 and Pilgrimage Music Festival’s Food Drive at Third Man...

PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL PARTNERS WITH LIGHTNING 100 AND SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE FOR THE HELP US HARVEST FOOD DRIVE September 12th at Third Man...

Ana Lee chats with Dr Dog backstage at Live On The...

Lightning 100 was pretty pumped to get Dr. Dog back at Live On The Green Music Festival.  Dr. Dog headlined our 2010 season accompanied...

Live On The Green Presents Will Hoge, Amanda Shires, Mat Kearney,...

It’s shaped up to be a most gorgeous night at Live On The Green. Check out some photos from Public Square...

The Black Cadillacs performs Methodrone at Hangout Music Fest [video]

The good ole boys from Tennessee, The Black Cadillacs, decided to surprise some fans with an acoustic performance after their set.  The band setup in...

Rhythm N’ Blooms Music Festival FULL Lineup 2019

Rhythm N’ Blooms makes its home in the Historic Old City neighborhood of downtown Knoxville, utilizing a mixture of indoor and outdoor venues....