By Logan Langlois
Motlow Buzz Contributing Writer
(Editor's note: Logan Langlois is a Communication major and musician on
the Smyrna campus of Motlow State Community College.)
NASHVILLE
-- The underground music scene in Nashville is exploding in countless,
unexpected ways. Unfortunately, when each of us finally realizes how amazing
the local music is, we can run into a awkward situation or two. So many of us
have showed up to a venue to find the music sucks or that the venue has closed.
Worst yet, we all have that one humiliating time we showed up to a show, only
to find we are not old enough to enter, and we were forced to leave feeling
like we were still training diapers. Well kids, me and my many years spectating
and playing as a part of the Nashville underground scene are here to help. Here
are a few of the many great places live music can bless your ears.
Phat
Bites
Phat
Bites is an amazing, all-ages venue that hosts all shows counter culture. The
legendary Nordista Freeze books nothing but talented bands for electric
audience (unless it’s an acoustic set, in which case it’s an easy place to just
grab a bite and hang out).
Address:
2730 Lebanon Pike B, Nashville, TN 37214
Website: www.phatbites.com
Two
Boots
This
place is amazing for all things ‘70s weird. The workers all look like they
belong in Led Zeppelin or The Beatles (in a good way). The pizza is great, the
staff is very friendly, and the music includes everything from indie-rock to
punk rock. Check it out if you wanna have some fun.
Address: 1925 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Website:
www.twoboots.com/location/nashville/
The
East Room
The
East Room is truly a place for freaks and weirdos, and I love it. It’s 18-plus,
which shouldn’t be a problem for anyone reading this unless you're a kid genius
and you graduated high school early. But for everyone out there that are
technically adults, this place has great music and stand-up comedy. So no
matter what, it’s fun.
Address: 2412 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Website:
www.facebook.com/TheEastRoom/
The
Exit/In
This
would be the most popular venue on the list, but unlike Rocket Town, it doesn’t
take away from the overall quality. This place is 18-plus as well, and they won’t
let you back in if you go outside. So smoke your cigarette before the show. A
lot of great indie bands play here, as well as a lot of surf punks.
Address: 2208 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203
Website:
www.exitin.com/
The
End
Right
across from the Exit/In is this hidden gem of absolute insanity. Yes they have
indie acts but the best shows. The reason this venue has my highest
recommendation are the punk, metal and hardcore shows. Imagine a five-hour
event of people stage diving, crowd surfing, and moshing to the most fast-paced,
heavy music Nashville has to offer. Seriously, if you want to see something you
never have before in a venue, go to this place.
Address: 2219 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203
Website:
www.endnashville.com/
