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This Saturday Cause A Scene is proud to present a show in celebration of Lionhart’s first full year of operation. Lionhart is an organization with the mission to “empower and encourage young women struggling to know their true worth, and equip them to spread courage and confidence within their own communities.” Their first birthday is an excellent reason to celebrate, and one that we at CAS are thrilled to be a part of. And what better way celebrate such a great cause than with a night of free music?

If the name Adley Stump sounds familiar, it may have something to do with the fact that you have most likely seen her on TV. Stump was a contestant on Season 2 of NBC’s ‘The Voice,” and for good reason. The native Oklahoma native discovered her ‘voice’ later in life while studying PR at Oklahoma State. While late to arrive it didn’t make her talent any less spectacular or noticeable. Her gift was so noticeable in fact that it led her to Nashville to audition for “The Voice,” and her life hasn’t been the same since. In the time since she has put her PR aspirations on hold, and is currently fully pursuing her career as country artist and singer-songwriter. Her momentum isn’t slowing down either. Stump’s debut single “Like This” is due to release in the coming weeks. But don’t let her exposure fool you into thinking that she has forgotten her roots. In response to the devastating tornadoes that tore through her home state this passed May, Stump collaborated with Nashville songwriters and recorded the song “Weather the Storm” to benefit and bring awareness to the victims of this horrible disaster.

Also on the bill for the evening is singer-songwriter Josh Ehrmann. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Ehrmann currently resides in Nashville where he is passionately pursuing his love for music. He released his 6-track album, Hold On, earlier this year. The talented acts Steven Fiore and Traveller will also be contributing their talents to what is sure to be a fantastic night of good music. Fiore is a singer-songwriter from Charleston, SC who has an indie-folk sound with a bit of a country twist. He has self-released three EPs in the few short years he has been recording his music and released his first full-length album, “Youth and Magic” this spring. Traveller is the new project of Nashville singer-songwriter Mikaela Hamilton, and this Saturday’s show marks their debut. We at CAS are honored that they chose a CAS house show for their first live performance and we are pumped to hear what they have in store.

So clear your schedule for Saturday evening, and get your ass down to 3808 Elkins Avenue in Sylvan Park, because you’re not going to find a better cause to celebrate, nor better music to listen to. All we ask for in return for your entry is that you kindly RSVP here. Doors open at 7:00PM and the party starts at 7:30PM.

Adley Stump- ‘Weather the Storm’
Weather The Storm by Adley Stump

Josh Ehrmann- ‘Listen Pt. 3’

Steven Fiore- ‘Flicker and Fade’

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Head on out to Sylvan Park this Friday night for some good ol’ fashioned house show fun. This evening’s bill will consist of acts from both near and far of Nashville. Portland, OR based singer-songwriter Catherine Feeny will be headlining the set. Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, Feeny has been exposed to musicianship nearly her entire life and began honing her skills as a vocalist and songwriter at a young age. She released her debut self titled album in 2003 and her fourth and most recent full-length album, America, just last year. Having also toured with the likes of Wilco, Belle and Sebastian, Suzanne Vega, John Prine, The Indigo Girls and Kelly Jones (Stereophonics), Feeny brings a sense of wisdom to Cause A Scene that we cannot wait to see, and more importantly, hear.

Also from Portland, OR, we will hear the tunes of indie, experimental trio, Sama Dams. Hot off the release of their first full lenght album, No Vengeance, this passed spring, Sama Dams is creating a large buzz and a unique sound in their hometown, and we at CAS can’t wait for them to bring that sound here to Nashville. To top the evening off, we also have two acoustic folk artists who happen to both be Nashville transplants. Molly Parden is a southern girl from Jonesboro, GA, just outside Atlanta, while Caleb Groh, born in Ceonnecticut, spent much of his life traveling up and down both coasts. It is no surprise that both of these incredibly talented artists ended up here in Nashville, Groh writing songs and learning guitar from a very young age, and Parden having spent the last several years of her life focused on her songwriting. Both musicians released full length albums within the last two years and both will undoubtebly bring their own unique vibe to Friday evening’s show.

The music will begin at 8:00 PM at 3709 Murphy Road in Sylvan Park. Doors at 7:30 PM. You can purchase your tickets here for $8 in advance. Tickets will be $10 DOS.

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If you’ve been looking for the perfect track to complete your summer play list, Smallpools‘ single, Dreaming, may be just the one you’ve been looking for. The song’s catchy synth riffs and carefree tempo make it the ideal summer anthem. Perhaps it’s the same qualities that have propelled the electropop quartet to the top of the industry radar in only a couple short months.

Upon the release of their single, the LA-based band have swamped their local radio waves and their infectious sound is moving east just as rapidly. In the weeks since, they have not showed signs of losing any momentum. Smallpools began their first tour in the beginning of July, with dates scheduled in several cities across the eastern US. The band also released their debut self-titled EP this passed Tuesday.

Trust us when we say you will be hearing much more of these guys. Give their EP a listen below and take a look below at the official music video for Dreaming, which also debuted this passed Tuesday. If you like what you hear, don’t miss your chance to see them live when they come through Nashville on July 28th at Exit/In, with San Cisco and Cause A Scene alum, The Get Togethers.

Christian Lerchenfeld

Smallpools – EP by Smallpools
Smallpools- ‘Dreaming’

Best Music 2013 First Half

 

If there are two things true of Cause A Scene, it’s that 1) we are constantly scouring the internet for new, fresh music and 2) that we don’t post on nearly enough of it. We’re working diligently on fixing that second part as Cause A Scene goes through a rebranding process and adds several new writers and contributors the blog soon.

In the meantime, there has been a lot of great music released in the first half of 2013 that deserves your listening ears and is worth paying attention to. We’ve compiled some of our favorite songs released so far from everyone from the ubiquitous Daft Punk, Dawes and The Civil Wars to brand new up-and-comers Dustin Tebbutt, Gambles and The Mariner’s Children. Along the way, you’ll see many Cause A Scene house show alums like David Ramirez, Radiation City, Rebecca Roubion and Penny & Sparrow. All told, there is something for everyone on this mix, and we guarantee there will be plenty of new discoveries to complement some familiar favorites.

So as a way to say “thanks” for all the great support this year, we present to you, the Best Songs of 2013, So Far. We hope you enjoy!

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The Sweet Nuthin is All In,  pulling out every stop for a riffy, rollicking joyride.  The Austin quartet is a project of former members from two wunderkind rock groups, The Daze and The Steps, the latter having toured the UK and Japan in their teens, while the other gave street cred to Disney’s Bandslam in between sweltering blues-rock sets in Texas dancehalls.  Lead vocalist/guitarist Evan Charles evokes Pete Doherty with a Southern drawl as the combo deftly packages bouncy, loose instrumentation into tight song units, channelling the Rolling Stones, early Kings of Leon, and the Libertines.

The track revs up with a fat rimshot-kick beat, then pauses for Charles to announce the start of the race.  But before he can finish, a rush of jangly guitars, thick Rickenbacker bass, and drums impatiently crash in.  Layers of guitars banter at an impossible clip, chirping arpeggiations and three solos in the two and a half minute scorcher.  Sounds exhausting, but at the heart of this blood pumping anthem is a sweet optimism, a bruised love story capable of surviving on pure adrenaline.

– Whitaker Elledge