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Summer League “Quirky Girl” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week

Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Quirky Girl” by Summer League!  Nashville-based indie-rock band Summer League crashed into the scene by playing energetic live shows and maintaining a consistent audience. Consisting of Fletcher Sapp, Jackson May, Eli Pfotenhauer and Reed Jenkins, Summer League melds jazz, pop and rock influences...

Jobi Riccio “Whiplash” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 announces Jobi Riccio as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week!  Riccio debuted in 2019 with her EP Strawberry Wine. Drawing inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell and Sheryl Crow, Riccio elevates her Americana sound with sharp, introspective lyricism. Much of Riccio's artistry is in live performance. She played...

DeeOhGee “Better Days” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week

Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Better Days” by DeeOhGee!  Nashville-based trio DeeOhGee consists of Matthew Paige, Zach Murphy and Dylan Whitlow. Each band member plays a wide range of instruments, and their music features timpani, piano, banjo and harmonium. DeeOhGee contributes every single note to its recordings. The...
Tune in to 100.1 FM and lightning100.com all week to hear “Worst Case Scenario” by Katie Pruitt, our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week!

Katie Pruitt “Worst Case Scenario”

Lightning 100 announces Katie Pruitt as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! Their newest single “Worst Case Scenario” finds a way to make honesty and vulnerability incredibly catchy.  Pruitt has been taking center stage since they were a kid, often performing in local plays or numerous open mic...
The Foxies "Talk To Me That Way" - Jayson's DJ Pick of the Week

The Foxies “Talk To Me That Way” – Jayson’s DJ Pick...

The Foxies “Talk To Me That Way” - Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week  Jayson’s DJ Pick this week is “Talk To Me That Way” by The Foxies!  The newest single from The Foxies is here! “Talk To Me That Way” follows their previously released single “Call Me Later.” These two...

Teddy At Night “I Want To Be Your Sound” – Casey’s...

Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week is “I Want To Be Your Sound” by Teddy At Night! Teddy Boldt fronts the Nashville-based indie rock band Teddy At Night. Boldt spent the past 10 years drumming for over 20 other bands while building his solo project. Boldt's new album Good In The End will...

the615 – 3/18/24

This week on the615, Casey introduces The Atomic Age as our new Local Artist of the Week! He also plays tracks from Teddy at Night, Genevieve Heyward, Sierra Ferrell and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our sponsors Daddy’s Dogs and SEA Institute! https://www.mixcloud.com/Lightning100/the615-nashvilles-independent-radio-show-031824/ Teddy At...

the615 – 03/11/24

This week on the615, Casey introduces Birdtalker as our new Local Artist of the Week! He also plays tracks from Autumn Nicholas, Abigayle Kompst, Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our sponsors Daddy’s Dogs and SEA Institute! https://www.mixcloud.com/Lightning100/the615-nashvilles-independent-radio-show-031124/ Autumn...
Tune in to 100.1 FM and lightning100.com all week to hear “Dogs & Rocks” by Birdtalker, our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week!

Birdtalker “Dogs & Rocks” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 announces Birdtalker as this week's Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! The band’s recent single “Dogs & Rocks” is a unique track full of intriguing and endearing indie themes. The Nashville-based band feels music in a deep way that translates very transparently in their discography. The married...
Baseball Bat “Let Down” - Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week 

Baseball Bat “Let Down” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week 

Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Let Down” by Baseball Bat!  This is the debut track from Baseball Bat! “Let Down” is a strong opening to the newest era of their music. These four friends have been ‘making memories’ since 2012. This track stands as their first official release-...

the615 – 03/04/24

This week on the615, Casey introduces Maren Morris as our new Local Artist of the Week! He also plays tracks from Phillip-Michael Scales, Gabrielle Grace, Vera Bloom and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our sponsors Daddy’s Dogs and SEA Institute! https://www.mixcloud.com/Lightning100/the615-nashvilles-independent-radio-show-030424/ Baseball Bat "It's A...
Tune in to 100.1 FM and lightning100.com all week to hear “Dancing with Myself" by Maren Morris, our Local Artist of the Week!

Maren Morris “Dancing with Myself” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 announces Maren Morris as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! Her cover of “Dancing With Myself” is a stunning, modern rendition of the Billy Idol classic. While originally from Texas, Morris has been calling Nashville home for more than a decade. She shows her love for...

Kings of Leon “Mustang” – Rev’s DJ Pick of the Week

Rev’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Mustang” by Kings of Leon! This is the first single off the band’s newest album Can We Please Have Fun, set to release May 10.  Kings of Leon is a quintessential Nashville rock band. The band recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its debut album Youth & Young Manhood....
Phillip-Michael Scales "Light Up The Sky"

Phillip-Michael Scales “Light Up The Sky” – Casey’s DJ Pick of...

Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Light Up The Sky” by Phillip-Michael Scales! From a young age, Nashville-based artist Phillip-Michael Scales immersed himself in the music scene. He grew up around the influence of his aunt’s close friend B.B. King, who he affectionately called “Uncle B.” Scales entered...

the615 – 02/26/24

This week on the615, Casey introduces Creature Comfort as our new Local Artist of the Week! He also plays tracks from Phillip-Michael Scales, The Foxies, Genevieve Hayward and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our sponsors Daddy’s Dogs and SEA Institute! https://www.mixcloud.com/Lightning100/the615-saturday-nashvilles-independent-radio-show-02262024/ Phillip-Michael Scales "Light Up...