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Humming House performs “I’m a Bird” [audio]

Prefacing their upcoming performance at 3rd & Lindsley for Nashville Sunday Night, Humming House joins us in the studio to debut a new untitled track and...
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The Whistles and The Bells perform Shadow of Death and Last...

The Whistles & The Bells stopped by the LC Studio to talk about their upcoming show for Nashville Sunday Night at 3rd and Lindsley,...
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Becca Mancari – Summertime Mamma

Becca Mancari is a traveler. She's lived everywhere — Staten Island, Florida, Zimbabwe, Virginia, India, Pennsylvania — and she's collected plenty of tales along...

The Bandoliers – Leslie

With a healthy dose of bluesy swagger and a nod to their Southern roots, The Bandoliers are making their mark in the rock world....
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Maia Sharp performs Nothing But The Radio On and I Need...

Our good friend, Maia Sharp stops by the studio to wish Lightning 100 a happy 25th birthday. Maia performs "Nothing But the Radio On"...
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The Gills – Rubberband

Originally from Pensacola, Florida, The Gills made their way to Nashville, TN, to push themselves out of their hometown comfort zone. Years later, they've...
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Diamond Carter – Looks Ain’t Going To Pay My Rent

Currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, Diamond Carter began in 2012 in Southern California as the house band for the infamous LA underground club, 'The...
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Loving Mary performs Drinking With You and Right Now

Our friends in Loving Mary stopped by the studio to debut a few new tunes before their show with Steven Tyler at Pilgrimage Music...
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Aaron Lee Tasjan – Lucinda’s Room

East Nashville, TN November 2013-”Don’t walk away, I’m talking to you,” sings Aaron Lee Tasjan in the first chorus of the first song off...
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Frances & the Foundation – Plant The Seed

Samantha Frances’ roots began in Colorado, encompassed a short stint in Seattle, and now she’s firmly planted in Nashville. Her band encompasses the 90's alternative...

Jenny & Tyler debuts Song For You

Jenny & Tyler are an acoustic folk-pop duo whose live performances strike a rare balance of intimacy and intensity. They share their songs, their...
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Them Vibes debut “Mamma’s Gotta Secret”

Formed in East Nashville’s underground rock scene in 2013, Them Vibes quickly shook the foundations of Music City with their blitzkrieg live show and...

Kiernan McMullan debuts “Speak Your Mind”

          Born in Hong Kong, and raised just outside of Boston by an Australian mother and Irish father, Kiernan...
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Steelism debut “The Serge” on 100.1 FM

It’s a short drive from Nashville, TN, to Muscle Shoals, AL: 125 miles, or about two hours if your foot’s on the leaden side,...

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...

Omega Swan debuts “Hate Love”

Omega Swan Beats the System Nashville locals Marcus Garceau, Will Burgess, and Aaron Westine live a life of alternative-blues and metal, better known as Omega...

Reno Bo debuts “Lessons from a Shooting Star”

Singer, songwriter, and bass enthusiast, Reno Bo, got his start in Poughkeepsie, New York with a love of music spear-headed by his father's love...

Grand Opening of The Goat

Lightning 100 had a blast helping LC kick off the grand opening of The Goat!  Check out some photos from the event.  For handcrafted...

Lilly Hiatt debuts “Get This Right”

Bio Royal Blue, the second album by East Nashville firebrand Lilly Hiatt, is about the majesty of melancholy—or, as she explains it, “accepting the sadder...

Meet the guys from MODOC

If you’re wondering what the sound of “New Nashville” is, listen to the rockin’ tunes of local band, MODOC. Formed at Ball State University in...