This Weekend In Nashville | 12/7-12/9

Here we go again for another run down of the shows this weekend in Nashville.  Once again, we’re tag teaming, so have a look at what all of our writers are excited about this weekend.

Friday

The Queen of Rockabilly herself, Ms. Wanda Jackson, will be taking the stage at Third and Lindsley on Friday night along side No Country faves Jonny (don’t call me “Corndawg”) Fritz and Courtney Jaye.  I’m sorry Ms. Jackson, but I haven’t see you since Marathon opened it’s doors.  Be prepared for a night full of songs and stories of the way things used to be.  You can check out a clip from from Wanda’s recent surprise show at The 5 Spot below, and you can snag your tickets right here.

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Andrew’s Music Trivia Question: What artist has released sixteen studio albums, has acted in supporting roles in the films Paradise Alley and Bram Stoker’s Dracula, has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and has a voice that sounds “like it was soaked in a vat of bourbon, left hanging in the smokehouse for a few months, and then taken outside and run over with a car,” according to critic Daniel Durchholz? That be would be Tom Waits. Over at the 5 Spot, the Annual Tom Waits Tribute will be raging. 12 acts will be performing 36 Tom Waits songs, starting at 8 pm. Andrew will certainly be there, as he’s been on the Waits train since his birth. Well, maybe the obsession started a little later than that…

Kink Ador, The Gills, Schools, and Hotel War are bring the grooves tonight over at Exit/In for a show of some of the best regional acts that are running through the circuit right now.  Things get started over there around 9pm, and you can snag those tickets right here.

If you need the boom and the bip to move your ass to, then head over to Cannery Ballroom for Round 2 of the Hustle! party which is once again brought to you by the fine folks from Electric Western, Boom Bap, Keep On Movin’, Y2k Nashville, & Whiskey Disco.  If you don’t know what all that means, it means you’ve been missing out on the best dance parties in Nashville.  So, get out and move your ass.  Things get started around 9pm, and they roll until you can’t dance (or probably stand) no more.  Tickets are right here.

Saturday

Cleveland, Ohio duo Mr. Gnome makes a triumphant return to Nashville’s Exit/In on Saturday with support from Fancytramp & Linear Downfall.  Mr. Gnome last played The End in Nashville almost one year to the date, and that show got some rave reviews from pals in attendance.   If you are up for some experimental rock tonight, then you should definitely grab the tickets hiding under this link.  You can also check out their video for “House of Circles” over at NPR right now, and you can stream Softly Mad below.

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Andrew’s heading over to Mercy Lounge for Lightning 100’s Miller Made Music Showcase, which is sponsored by Miller Light, and is a free event, and features the following artists: 1)The Wild Feathers: Their debut album will be finished in 2013. You can download the songs “The Ceiling” and “Backwoods Company” at their website.     2) Sol Cat: You can check out a video from their performance at this year’s South by Southwest Festival on their website. We previously posted about their music video for their single “Fishin’ With John.” 3) Luella and the Sun: Check out this live video of the song “Fly So Free.” 4) Grass Root Kids: We previously mentioned that they were a surprise crowd-favorite at the Fall 2012 East Nashville Underground Festival. Check out their music here.

Another possibility for your Saturday night is Buffalo Clover, Mystery Twins, Max & the Wild Things, Justin Kalk Orchestra, and Cheer Up Charlie Daniels over at The End.  Things usually get started pretty late there, but with a lineup like this, I would imagine you shouldn’t be the standard 2 hours late for a show at The End.  Check out Buffalo Clover’s Low Down Time and Mystery Twins’ Love Is Strange EP below.  You can grab those tickets here.

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Sunday

Our own Jessika is very likely to kick your ass if you don’t give some thought to heading out on Sunday night to check out the “Sibling Rivalry” show with none other than Jessica Lea & David Mayfield at 3rd & Lindsley.  She has a love filled post coming up later this afternoon to really seal your Sunday night fate, so keep your eyes open for that.  This one gets started on the earlier side (8pm) for those radio folks at Lightning 100 (you can listen to the show at home here).  You can snag tickets here.

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Regardless of what show you decide to see this weekend, be sure to share your experiences with us @NoCountryNash on Instagram or Twitter and show your love for This Weekend in Nashville with the hashtag #TWiN, or bring it on home to the Facebook page.  Get out and see some live music!