Just a little topic idea (keep in mind that I am new to this board and this is probably a tired one). For years there has been talk about the Murfreesboro (let's include Nashville in this one) music scene being "on the brink" of being hugely successful. When I packed up my car and moved to the boro (already a field rep for the hit or miss Spongebath records) in 1998, it just seemed like it would explode. In my hanging of fliers and receiving of free discs from the label, I gradually discerned that Self was the only band (at the time) who was even in striking distance. The Fluid Ounces were a great live band, but it didn't seem to translate into "hit songs" on record. The Katies were getting signed to a big label and putting out a record, but I just didn't think they had what it took to have one big hit, much less any staying power. That's when I also learned that being on a big label was no thermometer to measure your success by. Just because some 50 year old A&R guy likes you doesn't mean that the 13-21 year-old music-buying public will. The Features are better now than any of those bands were at the time and are probably our best shot at someone breaking big (and actually being good...imagine that)..., but there are a bunch of other bands around here. I am in a band around here so I will refrain from making a list that includes my own band or excludes my own band, so I will leave it up to the educated masses: who are the area's top 5 (or more) best shots at making Murfreesville larger than a spec on the musical map?

I think it depends on how you define success, curtainsfall. I'll make two lists:

1. Bands from Nashville that could totally blow up and have songs in the Billboard singles charts and be on the cover of Rolling Stone and have their album sold in Wal-Marts nationwide:

the Features
De Novo Dahl
Slack
Verde
Lume


2. Bands that could totally blow up in an indie way. 95% of America wouldn't know who they were, but they could have national media coverage and have their records sold in Towers nationwide:

all of the above bands, plus...
the Lone Official
Imaginary Baseball League
the Lucky Guns
Character
the Hot Pipes
Green Rode Shotgun
and many others that I can't remember right now.

1.The Features
2.The Features
3.The Features
4.Imaginary Baseball League
5.Character

don't get me started.

You guys need to check out Butterfly Boucher. She is quietly going to become big. She is about to put out an album on MCA I think.

If The Features, De Novo Dahl or Slack got on tour with the right band, I think they could take off like Hot Hot Heat did after touring with The Strokes or whoever it was that got them in front of people.

It's hard to not just list all the bands I love and I think that it's sort of bad karma for the bands. All my choices have been listed for the most part (Features, Slack, De Novo Dahl), but I'll also say that in JC's "indie" category, I'd also place Feable Weiner and Forget Cassettes.

Great topic, cfall. In which band are you??

Anyway, as far as "getting big," here's my top 5 list--

1. The Features
2. De Novo Dahl

In an indie capacity, several of the others have a shot.

Does Self still count as being from here or putting here on the map? If so, then I still think they have the best shot. All they need is a single on the forthcoming record.

Interesting to hear your take on my favorite band as well.

ugh.....(vomit motion)

first of all i want to thank those of you that say the band i'm in has a shot. secondly i want to say that if my tyger would go back to being my tyger then they have a great shot. also forget cassettes is already representing on the indie career ladder. uh - i would love to see hotpipes get the respect they deserve. after that i give props to my personal favorites.

verde
character
slack
imaginary baseball league
green rode shotgun

p.s. i didn't mention the features because it is safe to say that everyone here is a fan, and we all know that they have paid ther dues and should have exploded 4 or 5 years ago.

pocari sweat

I'm really bummed that I'm going to have to miss their debut. Everybody mark your calendars: Friday, August 29 at the Exit/In (I think this date is right?). It's a super-group, ya'll.

this should be very very very good......im excited.

More info, please.

Maybe the show will be officially announced in the "shows" or "news" section. Or maybe it won't be.

Pocari Sweat
August 29th
Exit/In
Super-Group
I'll be there

That's all you need to know

Why? Are the Features opening?

This is totally not nice, y'all.

Me too. I heard their bass player is super hott.

Hmm, I'm not sure what this is about, either, but a carligula approved band named after a Japanese sports drink?, intriguing!!!

well played.

Sorry, I've been MIA. It is no longer called Pocari Sweat. There is no official name, but hopefully there will be by Thursday. The show is also at 12th and Porter not Exit/In.

sad about the name. i thought it was a great one. but with so many great minds i am sure you will come up with something better. and yes, their bass player is one sexy mofo. i will try my darnedest to be there.

Man, I was completely wrong. So it's Thursday, August 28 at 12th & Porter? Is it still opening for the Lucky Guns or am I wrong about that too?

Wow, JC is slippin'!

I would once again like to point out that Porno Pogs is still available for a band name.

I've always been partial to Bad Girl Poetry or Fecal Nirvana

i think he meant that they'll have an official band name picked out by thursday. but the show IS on FRIDAY august 29. at 12th and porter.

WHEW!!! I thought I was going to have to miss Forget Cassettes at the Slow Bar thursday night.

no lucky guns. but i cant remember what the band is that they are playing with- id never heard of them.

(Edited by stopforme at 12:13 pm on Aug. 20, 2003)

August 29th
12th & Porter
Lucky Guns
Laws Rushing
The Privates

its actually not the privates either. that name is taken by a shitty japanese band thats been together since the eighties. so are the lucky guns headlining? i was unaware they were even playing.

Well if they go to Japan they can just be The Nashville Privates.

They could be the Private Eyes and play Hall and Oates covers.

Yes, good name.

One of my students told me yesterday that he plays bass for a band called the Genital Hersheys. I laughed and laughed.

Just had to share.

back to the original topic/ question...

new faggot cunts

I agree- The Hot Pipes are definitely not getting the credit they deserve. I think everyone should check out one of their shows. They are amazing live. The next show is Aug.28th at The End- with Slack and the Comfies. See you there!

Doesn't Nashville Pussy already do that?

Well played.

My sources tell me that it WILL be The Privates-- at least for this show. I hope they come up with a cooler name for the second show.

I suggest (though it's already been suggested) a combination of the two names: Private Sweat.

im still pushing private schneider.

Saving Private Norris.

Man i'm lmao at this thread. First of all I loved the name Pocari Sweat. I'm pissed i didn't think of it. I liked it even more once I saw it in print here. I think its a good name for this particular band.

But now I also like Private Sweat. Great shit, man. The Privates is too obvious for me.

Genital Hersheys: Brilliant.

I just noticed,

"I'm Still Pushing Private Schneider" would probably be an ok band name. A good GBV song title at least.

I'm still bummed that I'm missing this show. Knock 'em dead Thursday night and PLEASE|schedule another show!

yes, preferrably one that we can all get in to......good luck!

Stop confusing the people, Jamie. The show is still Friday.

Yeah, everybody needs to come out to the Exit/In and check it out on friday.

is this a joke? you are so weird. friday at 12th and porter, people.

[by invitation only]

(Edited by stopforme at 4:02 pm on Aug. 27, 2003)

Yes and I know.

Am I invited?

no

I am invited.

This topic has become overly confusing...

12th & P or Exit/In?

Thursday or Friday?

Will the mysterious super group, whose name is a mystery, play as headliner or play first?

friday at 12th and porter. they play first. there are flyers all over town if you dont believe me.

Their name is not A Mystery. It's The Privates. Get it right.

I believe you, stop. I just wanted it clearly spelled out since different things have been said.

How about flipping this thread over to Who WILL NOT put Nash/Boro on the map?!

Feeling dark today.... with a piece of humor mixed in....

The Lucky Guns

They have loads of energy but they are just damn annoying. Too much beer being tossed around on the crowd at their shows. I know that they want to be a southern version of the Stooges (bang ,bang, clang, clang......very loud.....loud and annoying......), but come on.....The fact that most of their songs sound exactly the same doesnt help very much either.....

I respect them as a band, but they are just not my cup of tea

(Edited by ray davies at 5:42 pm on Aug. 31, 2003)

I guess this is where I post this:

While I must admit that their music is not my "speed" I enjoyed the debut of The Privates very much. All the guys looked like they were having a great time and that's always good to see. Keith was not only dropping some PHAT basslines, but the "bassface" was in full effect. Even though it was a different style from The Features, Rollum still seemed to be in his element and, as always, was a pleasure to watch.

Agreed......


Also applies to Mink......

But the thing is....a ton of people go to their shows......to each their own I suppose, but I just don't get it.....Actually, what I saw of them almost drove me mad.....

Ewww. I saw them perform once. I must say they are not my cup o' tea either. They seemed kind of No Doubt wannabeish at the time.

Who will not put Nashville or Murfreesboro on the map??

Copacabana
Weights & Measures
The Lone Official


These are all opening acts I have seen in the last 9 months. I'm sure there are more...

oh i fucking hate that band......i've always hated that band....thanks, yddd, for reminding me of my hatred for them

I thought they were pretty great when they opened for De Novo Dahl last week. Especially the bass player.

Guilt has set in....I have had another one of my turns....How about one more flip...

Best unknown band NOT FROM Nash/Boro and you best not be in it Damnit!!

For starters....hailing from Louisville, KY........The Apparitions

New music please?!

bloomington, indiana - the john wilkes booze

lewisport, kentucky - the ssion

they play for a rather long time considering that they are just an opening act.

I have only seen them twice (1. at the Imaginary Baseball League record release show and 2. at the De Novo Dahl show that you are speaking of). Both occassions have made me want to vomit......

(Edited by ray davies at 10:52 am on Sep. 2, 2003)