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615 Saturday – 7/29/23

This week on 615 Saturday Casey talks about one of East Tennessee's notable authors. You'll also hear tracks from Lombardy, Savannah Conley, Zentrance, Valories,...
Cassandra Coleman Moonbeam

Cassandra Coleman “Moonbeam” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 announces Cassandra Coleman as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! Featured as the first song on her most recent EP,...

615 Saturday – 11/6/21

This week on 615 Saturday Casey fills you in on which Tennessean holds the world record for "Most Claps in a Minute". You'll hear...

Matthew Perryman Jones performs I Won’t Let You Down [video]

Matthew Perryman Jones performing "I Won't Let You Down" during Lightning 100's 615 Session. %CODE1%

Puffhost – “Soulebrate”: Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week!

Casey's DJ Pick this week is "Soulebrate" by Puffhost. Puffhost's Ethan Rose and Myke Wilken were heavily involved in the local music scene before...
Tune in to 100.1 FM or lightning100.com all day to hear “The Beat Goes On” by Nicki Bluhm, Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week! Share your thoughts on the track by tagging #L100DJPicks on Twitter!

Nicki Bluhm “The Beat Goes On” – Dan’s DJ Pick of...

Dan’s DJ pick of the week is Nicki Bluhm’s “The Beat Goes On.” Bluhm, while originally from San Francisco, is currently pursuing music in...

615 Saturday – 7/2/22

Casey talks about Tennessee's beloved Mary Costa on this week's episode of 615 Saturday. You'll also hear tracks from Hannah Wicklund, Cabin Boys, Phangs,...

Oliver & the Spectacles

Oliver & The Spectacles Interview With Chris Swartwood, Lead Singer Oliver & The Spectacles bring back a distinctive look and excitement reminiscent of the time when...

Roots of a Rebellion interview backstage at Live On The Green

Ana Lee catches up with Austin and Jeremyck from Roots of a Rebellion before their set at Live On The Green.  The guys have...

Roots of a Rebellion performing “Giving Tree”

Music City Mayhem champs, Roots of a Rebellion perform "Giving Tree" live in the studio.  Check ROAR out at Live On the Green on September...

Cordovas – The One Who Needs You Tonight

Local artist of the week, Nashville-based band Cordovas are an Americana rock group made up of members Joe Firstman, Lucca Soria, Graham Spillman and...

the615 – 1/3/22

This week on the615 Casey continues running through some of the submissions we received in 2021. Tonight you'll hear Krantz, Mutual Groove, Mountains Like...

Lightning 100 debuts “Spitfire” by INTL

Lightning 100 debuts "Spitfire" by INTL on 100.1 FM.  It's been nearly one year since fans have heard from the ground-breaking alternative rock outfit...
Willie Pearl

Willie Pearl — “Fixed It For Ya”: DJ Pick of the...

Willie Pearl’s new single “Fixed It For Ya” is Casey’s DJ pick of the week! “Fixed It For Ya” is the band’s first release...

the615 – 10/19/20

This week on the615 Casey introduces Local Artist of the Week, Lore! You'll also hear tracks from Stephie James, The Southern Gothic, Liz Longley,...

Yola – “Diamond Studded Shoes”: DJ Pick of the Week

Yola is back with a vengeance on "Diamond Studded Shoes," the lead single off her upcoming Stand for Myself. The soulful track is impassioned...

Thunderground featuring The Gills, Sun Seeker, Lasso Spells and Moseley [photos]

Lightning 100 spotlighted some of our favorite up-and-coming local talent at one of the best venues in Nashville! Check out photos from The Gills, Lasso...

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – End Of The World

Local artist of the week Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors have secured themselves as Nashville Americana royalty. With 10 records under their belt including...

Ron Gallo – Love Supreme (Work Together)

Local artist of the week Ron Gallo is no stranger to Lightning 100. We’ve been spinning his songs for years, and he’s played everything...

Wild Love – “I Hate That I Need You”: Local Artist...

Wild Love is back with their new single "I Hate That I Need You," crowning them Lightning 100's Local Artist of the Week. The...