2017 Fall / Winter Sampler

The Nashville Fringe Festival is proud to present our fourteenth seasonal sampler, featuring ten tracks showcasing an eclectic range of the city’s artists. Preview the album below, or download the entire sampler by subscribing to the Nashville Fringe Festival’s newsletter.

1) Dynamo “Thankful”

“Thankful” is from Dynamo’s 2016 album Celina, which was recorded in front of a live studio audience. The album is comprised of eight tracks completely free of overdubs.

2) Eric Brace “Petitle Fleur”

“Petite Fleur,” by Sidney Bechet & Fernand Bonifay, is from Eric Brace’s 2017 album Cartes Postales, released via Red Beet Records. (Credits – Eric Brace: vocals; Rory Hoffman: guitar, accordion, clarinet; Mark Fain: bass; Lynn Williams: drums.)

3) Charles Butler “No One Knows My Plan”

“No One Knows My Plan,” written by They Might Be Giants, was released on Charles Butler’s 2015 Letterbox – They Might Be Giants Reimagined LP. (Credits – Justin Amaral: drums, percussion; David Spicher: bass; Derek Pell: fiddle; Marc Lacuesta: melodica; Charles Butler: banjo. Engineered and mixed by Marc Lacuesta.)

4) Jeff Blaney “Roll and Tumble”

“Roll and Tumble” is from Jeff Blaney’s 2017 Tennessee EP. (Credits: Jeff Blaney: guitar, vocals; Charlie Pate: upright bass, vocals; Charles Butler: banjo, dobro; Mick Chegwidden: mandolin.)

5) Charlie Rauh “Augustine”

“Augustine” is from Charlie Rauh’s Viriditas LP, released in 2017 via Destiny Records.

6) Tony Gerber “Child of Wonder”

“Child of Wonder” appears on Tony Gerber’s Best Of Retrospective 1986​-​2000.

7) Rae Hering “How the Wind Blows” (live at Pentavarit)

“How the Wind Blows” was written by Rae Hering and Jonathan Morse, and recorded live at Pentavarit Studios. (Credits – Rae Hering: vocals, keyboard; Jonathan Morse: bass; Keith McGonigle: drums; Laura Vance: background vocals. Produced by Bobby Holland and Rae Hering; Engineered and Mixed by Bobby Holland; Mastered by Frank Gagliardi.)

8) Bentley Caldwell “Awkward Turtle”

“Awkward Turtle” is from Bentley Caldwell’s 2014 A Place to Be EP.

9) Bruce Ervin “Will You Light My Fire?”

Bruce Ervin’s “Will You Light My Fire?” is from the 2017 film, Black Holler.

10) Mutual Groove “Here Comes The Bear”

Fall 2015 Nashville Fringe Festival Sampler

Fall 2015 Nashville Fringe Festival Sampler

The Fall 2015 Nashville Fringe Festival Sampler features contributions from AL-D, Bentley Caldwell, Dynamo, E.T., Fraug, the Great Barrier Reefs, Jeni Calhoun, and Truth Clipsy. Listen below, or download the entire sampler by registering for the Nashville Fringe Festival’s newsletter.

“In This Together” is from E.T. and AL-D‘s forthcoming collaborative release. “Moonwax” appears on Fraug‘s 2015 self-titled EP. “No Tears” is the lead track from Truth Clipsy‘s EP titled The Lion. “Fight” appears on Bentley Caldwell‘s album, A Place to Be. “Dangerous Woman” is from Dynamo‘s 2015 release, Find Your Way. “The Revelation” is from Jeni Calhoun‘s mixtape titled Resurrection of Hip Hop. “Train Ride Home” is taken from the Great Barrier Reefs‘ 2014 release, Are You Scared?!

Fringe Radio Show with Al-D (feat. Great Barrier Reefs & More)

Great Barrier Reefs Exit In 2015

For the August 31, 2015 edition of the Fringe Radio Show, host AL-D spoke with Tony Hartman of Great Barrier Reefs, Ryan Connors of Dynamo, members of Fraug, and Whit Murray of Maradeen.


 
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Preview: Great Barrier Reefs on the Fringe Radio Show

Great Barrier Reefs Charles Butler 2015

Tonight on the Fringe Radio Show, host AL-D will be talking with Tony Hartman of Great Barrier Reefs, as well as members of Dynamo, Maradeen, and Fraug. These bands will all be performing this Friday night at Exit/In (more details on the show can be found here).

The Fringe Radio Show will go live tonight at 6:00pm (Central) on Radio Free Nashville 103.7 FM (which is also streaming online at RadioFreeNashville.org).

AL-D previously welcomed Tony into the studio for the April 28, 2014 edition of the Fringe Radio Show. Stream or download that episode here.

September 4: Great Barrier Reefs, Dynamo & More at Exit/In

Great Barrier Reefs Exit In 2015

Mark your calendars as Exit/In will be the location for an upcoming Nashville Fringe Festival show Friday, September 4. The event will feature performances by Dynamo, Great Barrier Reefs, Maradeen, and Harrison Anvil Fraug. Doors open at 8, the show kicks off at 9, and the event is 18+, $5 in advance, or $7 at the door. Click here for more information or to RSVP to the event on Facebook.

In addition to the show, Tony Hartman from Great Barrier Reefs will be the guest on the August 31 edition of the Fringe Radio Show. The Fringe Radio Show will goes live every Monday night at 6:00pm (Central) on Radio Free Nashville 103.7 FM (which is also streaming online at RadioFreeNashville.org).

August 29: Deep Fried 5 at Exit/In

Deep Fried 5 Exit In 2014

Friday, August 29 the Deep Fried 5 will be performing at Exit/In with Dynamo, DeRobert & the Half-Truths, and Chris West & the JunkYard Horns. The night serves as the release party for DF5’s new album, Right Around the Corner. Doors at 8:00pm, 18+, $5.

Click here to RSVP to the event on Facebook.