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Show Preview: Cause A Scene Collective Part 4 – 8/10

Cause A Scene — August 5, 2013 — Leave a comment

If you have been looking for a way to see the up and coming talent this fair city has to offer, this Saturday night is one that you do not want to miss. This being the fourth installment of our collective series, we will be showcasing 12 talented local acts, that currently on the rise in the Nashville music community. Past collective series have featured artists who have gone on to play future CAS shows and build notable reputations among the local music scene and beyond. Such artists include: Robert Kelly, Shannon Labrie, Rebecca Roubion, Erin Rae, Reed Pittnam, Parke Avery and Jessie Parker.

The evening will be the perfect opportunity to discover the next buzzworthy Nashville artist or band. The festivities will be taking place at 5008 Longstreet Drive at 8:00PM. Doors open at 7:00PM. Tickets will be $10 at the door and we expect to have a full house, so secure your spot and get your tickets here for $6 in advance. See below for a complete list of the evening’s performers.

Aliza Carter Band
Charlie Oxford
Jake McMullen
Jessica Mack
Justin Owens
Lauren Daigle
Mackenzie Elliott
Maddison Grigsby
Natalie Schlabs
Scott Revey
Wes Harllee
Zach Broocke

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Daily Discovery: Matthew and the Atlas – ‘Everything That Dies’

Cause A Scene — August 1, 2013 — Leave a comment

It almost seems unfair to call Matthew and the Atlas‘ new single Everything That Dies a “daily discovery” as he’s been a Cause A Scene favorite since 2009 and played a sold out house show last November, but this track has the self-assurance and rawness of Matthew Hegarty turning over a brand new leaf. As his chorus washes over you it feels like a rebirth even: “You said everyone you know one day will surely die. But everything that dies in some way returns”

On his first two EPs, “To The North” and “Kingdom Of Your Own”, there was certainly a warm richness felt throughout Matthew’s raw, folk ballads, sounding right at home around a campfire with your best friends. They were albums that could seemingly stoke the fire in your heart to keep you warm through long, brutal winter months.

Everything That Dies is an entirely different animal. The track slowly builds momentum from its ominous opening over the course of four and a half minutes. The most striking feature is the lack of acoustic instruments on a song by an artist known for his folk and Americana sensibilities. This may sound like a stretch to pull off, but Matthew and his backing back pull it off without a hitch.

When Matthew played in our living room late last fall, it was readily apparent that with the sheer amount of heart and force behind his singing that he possessed a sound for much bigger stages. If Everything That Dies and the forthcoming debut LP are any indication, there’s a great chance we’ll be cashing our chips on that bet very soon.

– Larry Kloess

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Artist Spotlight: Machines Are People Too

Cause A Scene — July 31, 2013 — Leave a comment

If you are looking for some new catchy tunes, be sure to check out Machines Are People Too‘s sophomore EP, Nickels and Dimes. We have been following these guys for some time now and are pumped that they have new material, and yes, it is just as catchy and fun as their first EP, The Fever. Released just last week, Nickels and Dimes retains the band’s signature qualities; catchy synth riffs and captivating melodies, accompanied by front man Brian Sylvester’s hypnotic and distinctive vocals, while also chartering new territory. Throughout all 5 tracks, the band explores new tones and themes which capture a near childlike quality, grasping at a sort of lost adolescence.

Since the release of their first EP last summer, the quartet has relocated from Chattanooga, TN, where the band was originally formed, to here in Nashville and we at CAS couldn’t be more excited to have them. We are even more amped to hear MRP2 when they take the stage at 3rd and Lindsley for their first Cause A Scene show on August 16th with Nashville brethren Vinyl Thief and The Joy of Painting. The show will be a CAS first at 3rd and Lindsley and you can get your tickets in advance here.

Nickels and Dimes is available for purchase on iTunes and you can hear it on their BandCamp page here. Check out the video for their single “Do What You Love,” which released last week along with their EP, below.

Machines Are People Too- ‘Do What You Love’

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Daily Discovery: Little Comets – ‘Jennifer’

Cause A Scene — July 31, 2013 — Leave a comment

Little Comets broke out of North East England in 2008 with their self-described kitchen sink indie: intricate, smart pop music with rhythmic Afro-beat influences. The trio channels the energy and fun of contemporaries Vampire Weekend, Givers, and Ra Ra Riot with big strides toward classic pop forefathers.

On Jennifer, itchy, staccato guitars tease out the story of a tight-lipped lover as the rhythm section jaunts happily to a Graceland groove. It’s a refreshing journey through cascading melodies and a wail of a hook that would make Steve Winwood smile. Even potentially heavy diction (taciturn, alacrity) is buoyed on the track’s impeccable flow.

The Comets’ sophomore LP, Life Is Elsewhere, streaks stateside August 20 care of Nashville’s Dualtone label.

– Whitaker Elledge

Little Comets’ Tour Dates

August

12 – New York, N.Y. @ Mercury Lounge

13 – Washington, D.C. @ The Hamilton

14 – Philadelphia, Penn. @ North Star Bar

17 – Indianapolis, Ind. @ Do317 Lounge

18 – Chicago, Ill. @ Schubas

19 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ 7th St. Entry

20 – Denver, Co. @ Larimer Lounge

22 – Portland, Ore. @ Lola’s Room

23 – Seattle, Wash. @ Vera Project

25 – San Francisco, Calif. @ Cafe Du Nord

26 – Los Angeles, Calf. @ Hotel Cafe

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Show Preview: Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts, Daniel & The Lion, Korby Lenker & Caroline Rose

Cause A Scene — July 30, 2013 — Leave a comment

This week, we are privileged to present a line up consisting of four stellar bands and artists, helmed by Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts. Nielsen has been writing songs for as long as he can remember and over the years he has developed an Americana influenced sound that is all his own. In recent years he has teamed up with a core group of musicians and they quickly became known as “Mile Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts.” They released their full length album titled Miles Nielsen Presents The Rusted Hearts last year and have spent the months since sharing their gift with all who will listen.

We are also happy to welcome back two CAS veterans, Daniel and the Lion and Korby Lenker. The folk duo, Daniel and the Lion have recently relocated to Nashville from their hometown of Baraboo, WI and are quickly garnering a lot of buzz here in Music City. Lenker, also a midwestern transplant, has developed his own brand of lighthearted folk pop that has garnered him significant airplay on the legendary Seattle indie rock station KEXP and opening slots for such notable acts as Willie Nelson, Ray LaMontagne, Nickel Creek, Keith Urban and Tristan Prettyman. The Iowa native was also featured in the popular publication, American Songwriter, just last week. You can read the full interview here.

Rounding out the evening’s set is Caroline Rose. Rose’s recently released debut album, America Religious, is the product and chronicle of her recent travels across Middle America and has gotten high praise from some of the music industry’s top names.

Help us bring in August the right way and come on out to The Basement this Thursday for a night of good tunes and a bit of good ol’ fashioned Cause A Scene fun. Doors open at 8:00 and the music starts at 8:30. Get your tickets here for $7.

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