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JD McPherson “Socks” – Local Artist of the Week

Our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week is JD McPherson, with his 2018 single "Socks." Rockabilly artist JD McPherson originates from his family's ranch...

Natalie Royal performs It’s Funny How and Darling, Don’t [video]

Natalie Royal stopped by the Lightning 100 studio to play a few songs and chat with Lt. Dan about her new album before her release...

Rayland Baxter covers Bob Dylan’s To Ramona [video]

Did you miss Dylan Fest at The Ryman last month? We've got you covered. Check out this video of Nashville songsmith Rayland Baxter performing...

615 Saturday – 12/4/21

This week on 615 Saturday Casey tells us about some very interesting rock formations in Tennessee. You'll also hear tracks from The Weeks, Goodbye...

The615 – 4/4/22

On this week's episode of the615 Casey kicks things off with one of our Music City Mayhem 2022 matchups, introduces Gabe Dixon as our...

Genevieve Heyward “LAME” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week

Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week is “LAME” by Genevieve Heyward! Genevieve Heyward bares her soul through striking guitar parts, tasteful piano arrangements and...

the615 – Music City Mayhem 2022 Edition (3/28/22)

On this week's episode of the615 Casey introduces each of our 32 finalists for Music City Mayhem 2022. You'll also hear our new Local...

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...

the615 – 3/22/21

This week's episode of the615 kicks off with a new single premier from Fulton Lee. In the second hour Casey is joined by The...
Hannah Fairlight Press Photo

Hannah Fairlight: Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100’s annual #615Day is celebrating its 10th year by featuring Local Artist Hannah Fairlight. Fairlight has been on Music City’s radar since 2013,...

Joe Robinson performs insane guitar solo at Nashville Shreds [video]

Smokin' Joe Robinson joins us for the first edition of King Jewelers' Nashville Shreds.  Joe shows us what he can do with a Rock Royalty...

Joel Levi – Will We Ever Change

Local artist of the week Joel Levi writes his music with painful honesty. Born in a post-GM town with a struggling economy, this Nashville...

Easy Roscoe debuts “Alright, Regina”

Lightning’s Local Artist of the Week: Easy Roscoe Ian Fondrk, Logan Coats, Jon Worthy, Austin McFall, and Brian Martin came together in the spirit of...

Toy Dinosaur “Anyway” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week

This week's DJ pick from Casey is from the local band Toy Dinosaur with their new song "Anyway!" Toy Dinosaur is an Alternative/ Indie...

Nikki Lane with Jonathan Tyler [photo]

Nikki Lane headlines the last showcase of 3rd and Lindsley's 26th birthday sponsored by Lagunitas and New Amsterdam Vodka.  Photography by James Banker Photography.

Repeat Repeat performs Not the One [audio]

%CODE1% Repeat Repeat stopped by the LC studio to give us a little preview before their show this Saturday at #BlocktoberFest.  Check out their in-studio...

beabadoobee – She Plays Bass

Lt. Dan here with my DJ pick for the week from London musician beabadoobee (aka Bea Kristi). "She Plays Bass" appears on her third...

Tré Burt “Santiago” – Local Artist of the Week

This week’s Frothy Monkey local artist of the week is Tré Burt! Burt released "Santiago" on June 14th as the lead single for his upcoming...

James Ethan Clark & The Renegades – Covered in Roses (ft....

Local artist of the week James Ethan Clark is breaking down the barriers of traditional americana music with influences of progressive rock, folk, soul...

Backstage interview with Republican Hair [video]

Lightning 100's Ana Lee chats with Luke Dick from Republican Hair backstage at Live on the Green!  Luke talks about the writing process for...