No Country in a Nutshell: The Weekly Recap | 7.22-7.28

Is it really almost August? Summer’s been flying by, especially with nonstop, awesome shows every single week. Last week, we brought you previews, reviews big and small, and even news of some locals coming home to perform the biggest venue around. This week, expect some looks back at the best of summer, Lollapalooza guides, news, and a ton of coverage leading up to Friday’s Luella & the Sun benefit show at Mercy Lounge, featuring the incredible talent of Justin Townes Earle, Altered Statesmen and more (check out the full lineup and grab your tickets right here).

As we kick off a new week, here’s a recap of everything we covered last week on the site:

• NEWS: Live on the Green announced a series of official after-parties for its upcoming season.
• NEWS: Nashville’s own Paramore will be making their Bridgestone Arena debut this fall, with Metric and Hellogoodbye. Tickets are on sale now!
• FEATURE: This Weekend in Nashville: We highlighted our picks for the best weekend shows and events around town.
• REVIEW: We gave you our thoughts on Skylar Grey and TeamMate at Mercy Lounge (w/ PHOTOS).
• REVIEW: We caught The Black Crowes with Tedeschi Trucks Band at The Woods at Fontanel (w/ PHOTOS).
• SHOW: Peter Bradley Adams and Angel Snow performed at Exit/In, and we gave away tickets.
• SHOW: Truth and Salvage Co. performed at Exit/In, and we gave away tickets!
  
• SHOW: Skylar Grey, TeamMate, and Connor Youngblood performed at Mercy Lounge.
• STREAM: FIDLAR and The Orwells both released new songs, ahead of their upcoming Nashville performance.
• CONTEST: We’re giving away tickets to this evening’s Filligar, Mikaela Davis, and Mainland show at Exit/In.

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