Inside This Week's Music Section

There's Always Room for Cellos: Kindercastle at Mercy Lounge (Photo: Steve Cross)
Nashville State of Mind: This year’s CMA lineup exemplifies the myriad strains of modern country—with Dwight Yoakam on top (CMA Festival performances run Thursday, 5th through Sunday, 8th in downtown Nashville.)
Democratic Conventions: The Infamous Stringdusters welcome a new member and let everyone have their say on their second album (Playing Friday, 6th at Station Inn.)
Back to the Future: Glasgow’s Frightened Rabbit release their sophomore record (Playing Tuesday, 10th at Exit/In w/French Kicks.)
Scenecast Episode 135 is prime beachfront property on the ocean of dreams with Siren calls from Nada Surf, Lord of the Yum Yum, And the Relatives, The Turf, Howlin' Rain, Mike Zito, Poi Dog Pondering, Courtney Tidwell, The Secret Handshake and Shannon Whitworth.
In The Spin: Old Bear, Kindercastle, Happy Birthday Amy, LaSalle, Mean Tambourines, Wooly Mamas & Can You Duet?
Our Critics' Picks: Nada Surf, Lord of the Yum-Yum, And the Relatives, Dieselboy, The Turf, French Kicks and more.



