Local Music

Local independent music from Nashville, TN

615 Saturday – 4/16/22

On this week's episode of 615 Saturday Casey talks about the tornados that came through Middle Tennessee on this day in 1988. You'll hear...

Jacob Jones performing Now That I Found You and Good Timin’...

Jacob Jones performs "Now That I Found You" and "Good Timin' in Waynetown" off his recent release Play It Loud, Ray live at Lightning...
Multi Ultra "Eastside" - Casey's DJ Pick of the Week

Multi Ultra “Eastside” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week 

Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week is the newest track from Multi Ultra, “Eastside.”  Multi Ultra is a fan favorite here at Lightning 100. Since...

Leah Blevins – God, Help Me

Within the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Sandy Hook, KY, came Nashville rising singer/songwriter and local artist of the week Leah Blevins. With...

the615 – 3/14/22

This week on the615 Casey introduces new Local Artist of the Week, Hannah Wicklund. You'll also hear tracks from Briston Maroney, Miki Fiki, Shakira...

Teddy and the Rough Riders – I Found Somethin’

Local artist of the week Teddy and the Rough Riders combine nearly every genre to create a sound all their own. Ryan Jennings (bass,...

Becca Mancari performs Golden and Summertime Mama [video]

Local artist, Becca Mancari stops by the studio before her show at Thunderground.  Becca and friends joined Lt. Dan Buckley to perform “Golden” and “Summertime Mama”...

Michael Logen – Ready Or Not

Local artist of the week Michael Logen's sophomore album New Medicine serves as an articulate examination of the inner-workings of the human mind and heart on a...
Warm Ryders

Warm Ryders radio debut! [audio]

The recently formed group Warm Ryders stopped by the studio to play a few tunes.  The band features some of our favorite locals of Michael...

Joy Oladokun – “Bigger Man”: DJ Pick of the Week

Joy Oladokun never fails to wow listeners with her soulful and powerful vocals. Her newest release "Bigger Man," off of her 2021 album in...

Dave Barnes performs Mine To Love and White Flag [video]

Local comedian/musician Dave Barnes stopped by the Lightning 100 studio to debut some new tunes.  Check out "Mine To Love" and "White Flag" off...

The 615 – 9/10/18

This week on The 615, Hammel and Casey highlight some of the local artists playing this year's Americanafest. Our Local Artist of the Week for...

The Gills – Aria

Originally from Pensacola, Florida, local artist of the week The Gills made their way to Nashville to push themselves out of their hometown comfort...

the615 – 7/12/21

On this week's episode of the615 Casey showcases Women Who Rock. He's playing two hours of all local female artists including new Local Artist...

Jacy Zay – “No Name Superstar”: Mel’s DJ Pick of the...

Mel's DJ pick this week is "No Name Superstar" by Nashville native Jacy Zay. The artist released "No Name Superstar" as the first track...

615 Day Playlist

It's 615 Day! We're playing 24 hours of local music, celebrating the artists who call Nashville home and the new sounds of music city. The...

Greg Adams – Make A Mess Of Me

Local artist of the week Greg Adams has learned to push his chosen instrument and delve deep into his craft after studying guitar greats...

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...

Mike Maimone – Garbougie

Local artist of the week Mike Maimone is a singer, songwriter and session musician who recently transplanted from Chicago. He averages more than 100...

Caroline Spence & Robby Hecht – Parallel Lines

Caroline Spence and Robby Hecht have their own individual success as singer, songwriters in Nashville. Spence earned respect from her most recent album Spades And Roses,...