It's that time of year again... time for the second-biggest week in my musical life next to SXSW. Yup, mid-September means it's time for Next Big Nashville once again - which is like our very own little SXSW, celebrating the best and rockin'est Nashville has to offer.
This year's festival is even BIGGER than 2007's - more acts, more venues, and even a two-day conference taking place this Thursday and Friday. Things kick off on Wednesday night, September 10, with a pair of showcases and a movie premiere, and they won't wind down until Nashville Sunday Night wraps up over at 3rd and Lindsley on (you guessed it) Sunday, September 14. And in between? Three days jam-packed with crazy talent, featuring nine to fifteen different showcases every night.
All of this is probably a little overwhelming, which is why I'm compiling my own little guide to 2008's Next Big Nashville. I'll have a day-by-day look at the schedule - showcase-by-showcase - complete with LOADS of mp3s. I'll have a handful of mini-interviews so you can get to know a few of the bands and artists a little bit better. I'll have some of my own personal recommendations, and as much info as I can dig up to help you stay on top of things. And hopefully - if my liver survives and I can find some quality time to spend with my laptop - I'll have recaps of my NBN adventures as well.
But first thing's first. Don't have your wristbands yet? GO BUY THEM. They're only $35 and they're going to get you in to see ALL of the acts I'm about to introduce you to.
(The wristband giveaway is now closed - thanks to everyone who entered and congrats to the winners, who have been notified via email!)
The Out the Other Next Big Nashville 2008 Preview at a glance:
Showcase-by-showcase schedule with mp3s:
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
NBN Artist Mini-interviews:
The Non-Commissioned Officers
Eureka Gold
Eastern Block
The Hannah Barbarians
Canon Blue
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