Summer Guide 2021 Our rundown of some of the best food, shopping, arts, music, film and outdoor events of the season Tweet Share
With vaccination rates on the rise, COVID case numbers falling and all public health restrictions now officially lifted, there’s reason to believe summer 2021 though obviously not what any of us would call “normal” in the pre-pandemic sense will be a hopeful time with plenty of reason and opportunities to party. In our annual Summer Guide, we’ve got a whole slew of recommended activities for those looking to get out and, you know, do stuff. From art openings and plays to outdoor activities, farmers markets, craft markets, concerts, food events and more, here’s a roundup of some of the most intriguing activities of the season. Dive in.
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Altered Statesman Vibes Out at Queen Ave Collective The East Side studio christens its new streaming series with a stirring set from Steve Poulton and his band Tweet
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Queen Ave Collective which resides in the same spot that was once the DIY venue simply called Queen Ave made its public debut. The production crew contributed visually striking, excellent-sounding live-in-studio performances by area artists to local virtual festivals including Far Out Free Fest in June and Drkmttr s Spirit of Drkmttr Halloween stream. It s something the Queen Ave crew looks to do with more regularity. Last night s set from
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Editor’s note
: In an occasional series called Through Lines, we’re taking a look back at records that help tell the evolving story of Nashville music, one decade at a time. Our installment on the 2000s comes to us from former Scene music editor Tracy Moore, who called on a variety of contributing writers to discuss a wide range of releases from the decade. Also see our installments on the 1970s, the 1980s and the 1990s.
Nashville music fans faced an increasingly frustrating problem in the Aughts: deciding which of many exciting local independent acts often as not, very new ones to check out on a given night. By mid-decade, the issue grew more serious, with a slew of top-notch recordings to match those thrilling live shows, and national attention turning our way. Though the era saw many artists wrestle deeply and sometimes publicly with notions of “selling out” remember when that was still a sick burn, kids? the crowded scene meant more competition.