Nashville rock artists Greylee, The Lifeline, and GRAVA plan to present an extravagant night of music at Nashville’s “The East Room” on January 4th, 2025. These three young artists have proven by consistently drawing more fans to their events that this will be a night of music that will stack up to the high standards of music city.
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First on this bill is “Greylee.” Greylee literally grew up in the studio. She wrote and recorded her first song at age 3, kickstarting her love for the art of musical storytelling. She honed her skills on the theater stage, performing in over 25 productions. Since her debut single in 2020, she has continued to write and record numerous songs, including the Unsecret / Sam Tinnesz collaboration “I’m Coming for It”, which has received over 3.5M streams on Spotify. She has landed multiple tv and streaming syncs and was recently featured on Armin van Buuren’s latest album. Now 20, she’s excited for the world to hear her new album, out now. She’s also eager to share the music live wherever possible with her newly formed band.
In the middle position of the night, we have “The Lifeline.” The Lifeline is a rock n’ roll band originating from New Jersey and now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Drummer Andy Baker and Guitarist / Vocalist Nick Amling make the loud louder. Their music blends various genres like the Blues, Hard Rock, Alternative Rock, and Classic Rock with influences from artists such as The Foo Fighters, Jack White, and Nirvana. Over the past two years, this powerful duo has been making a name for themselves in Nashville’s rock scene with their eclectic and high energy rock shows that keep their very loyal audience coming back for more.
Last but not least, “GRAVA.” Nashville-based alt-pop singer & actress GRAVA is a force to be reckoned with. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, she has traveled across North America to pursue her mission of blending timeless melodies with vivid storytelling & brutal honesty. Drawing inspiration from artists like Fiona Apple, Billie Eilish, & Olivia Rodrigo among others, GRAVA’s sonic versatility is unmatched, covering a wide variety of genres from synthwave to hard rock & everything in between. GRAVA is the epitome of everything modern music should be: Bold, Unafraid, Transcendent, Emotionally Gripping, & Emblematic of Universal Truth.
This event at the East Room is one that is not to be missed. Make sure to make it out for a night of professional, original, Nashville music that comes from the soul. The East Room. 2414 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN, 37206 Ages 18+ | Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm Tickets $10. Click here for this event’s ticket link.
Remembering the life of local musician Larysa Jaye
Scheduled to perform at the Country in Color Holiday Celebration was one artist among many whose life was cut short this past Sunday morning. Channel 4 WSMV did a story on the event here:
Larysa is survived by her family and friends and her fellow musicians in Nashville, many of whom will now play the Country in Color event as a benefit for her family.
Come to Indie Luna Lounge and your admission of $10 is now a donation to Larysa’s Go Fund me. If you want to donate now, hit the link below.
Visit Larysa’s Go Fund Me page to help make her family’s transition a little softer
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Country In Color – Celebration of the Holidays and Larysa Jaye
Dela Kay Shines on Nashville Rocks: A Star on the Rise
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Dela Kay isn’t just making waves—she’s making a statement. The vocalist and songwriter took center stage on Nashville Rocks this week, bringing her charisma, undeniable talent, and a sneak peek into her next chapter. Hosted by Jason Coleman, the episode dove into Dela’s journey, her upcoming plans to hit the road with a newly built band, and the creative process behind her hard-hitting music videos: The One, Nasty, and Let You Down.
For rock and roll fans who crave authenticity and raw talent, this episode was nothing short of electric.
The Evolution of a Rock Star
During the interview, Dela Kay revealed that she’s assembling a brand-new band to take her music on tour. “It’s been a long time coming,” she said, her excitement palpable. The songs are ready, the energy is there—it’s time to take this show on the road.
Building a new band is no small feat, but for Dela, it’s a natural progression. Known for her commanding stage presence and the ability to connect deeply with her audience, she’s gearing up to translate her studio magic into unforgettable live performances.
Dela also teased that she’s still actively writing new music, ensuring that her setlist will be as fresh as it is iconic. “I’m always creating,” she explained. “New songs keep the fire alive. Every track I write tells a new story, and I can’t wait to share those stories with fans in person.”
The conversation turned to The One, a hauntingly beautiful anthem that blends vulnerability with a driving, melodic rock sound. Dela described the song as a deeply personal reflection on love and loss, and the music video echoes those sentiments with striking visuals and raw emotion.
Coleman commended the video’s cinematic quality, and Dela shared how it was a labor of love. She wanted the visuals to reflect the highs and lows of that journey.
From introspection to rebellion, Nasty flips the script with its unapologetically bold attitude. The gritty track is a rock anthem that celebrates confidence, independence, and shaking off societal expectations.
The music video, a wild, no-holds-barred visual feast, captures Dela’s fearless energy. “This one was just fun,” she laughed. “I got so dirty I had to throw away my clothes.”
The video’s high-energy and visuals have already earned it a cult following among fans, solidifying Nasty as a quintessential Dela Kay track.
Closing out the music video discussion, Dela and Coleman delved into Let You Down, an explicit track that’s equal parts powerful and heartbreaking. The video combines sweeping visuals with intimate close-ups, creating an emotional rollercoaster that perfectly complements the song’s raw lyrics.
Jason Coleman praised the song’s depth and its ability to resonate with audiences.
What’s Next for Dela Kay?
As the interview wrapped, Dela hinted at big things on the horizon. With her band coming together and new music in the works, she’s poised for a breakout year. She’s ready to get out there and connect with people. The studio is great, but nothing beats the energy of a live crowd.
For fans of rock and roll, Dela Kay is an artist to watch. With her unmatched talent, bold vision, and relentless drive, she’s carving out a place for herself in the music scene—and she’s just getting started.
If you missed this episode of Nashville Rocks, do yourself a favor and catch up now. And if you haven’t yet checked out The One, Nasty, or Let You Down, prepare to be blown away. Dela Kay isn’t just a musician; she’s a force to be reckoned with.
We will have two great country artists for the first ever Nashville Rocks Acoustic Night at Sip & Sound inside the Sheraton Nashville Brentwood! The Show starts at 7 p.m. and will run till 10 p.m. so come get dinner and a beverage and enjoy great music with us and you may see a cameo from a local influencer!
Talent
Makenzie Phipps
First up and getting us all started is Makenzie Phipps! Makenzie is a Nashville artist who has recently released a song titled “Pink Whitney” and has also released a Christmas cover for “O Holy Night!“
Lee Gibson
Lee was a guest on the original audio version of Nashville Rocks and is coming back for an encore performance! Don’t forget, you can still go to the shop and download a FREE Nashville Rocks Studios original acoustic recording of “Still There” by Lee Gibson. Lee is no stranger to the road and the Nashville country scene and has a large repertoire of originals to share.
Vendors
Alyssa Jacey Designs
Alyssa is a former guest on the audio podcast and she is up to new designs with her Jacey Jewels that you can wear 12 ways! She’ll be on hand to show off her designs!
Sip and Sound
Sip & Sound provides great food and beverages for your night out so come get dinner and have a drink with me and let’s listen to some great country music without having to drive to OR park in downtown Nashville! Oh and did I mention there is NO COVER CHARGE. That’s right you heard me, this is a FREE EVENT!
NASHVILLE, TN (November 29, 2024) — Today, Yacht Rock Revue, dubbed the “world’s premier soft-rock party band” by Rolling Stone, delivered Disc 2 of their ambitious 21-track concept album Escape Artist. Now fully released across four sides of vinyl, the project highlights Yacht Rock Revue’s evolution into something far greater than a tribute act.
Disc 1 of the project was released on September 6, providing a glimpse into the pioneering collection that blends the band’s distinct style with the classic yacht rock vibe, capturing waves of emotion and paying homage to the vinyl era. It’s a sun-soaked journey back to the anthems of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Escape Artistcaptures the desire to escape modern society, using music as a primary tool to break away from the worries of daily life. “Look out in the crowd and imagine what each person is escaping from. They’re escaping the modern condition to the idea of a less complicated time,” Yacht Rock Revue’s lead vocalist Nicholas Niespodziani explains. “We see it every night on the road — an audience transported somewhere else. We are Escape Artists. That’s our magic trick.”
“Of course, there’s the literal layer — I want to escape the confines of what our band is supposed to be,” Nicholas continues. “Are we allowed to be artists, or are we trapped by a genre? We’ve always been pushing the envelope, going where no band like ours has gone before. I want it to be OK for us to express optimism and sadness and fear and vulnerability. I want to escape the caricature that defines us. The ‘Escape Artist’ song lyrics tell that story.”
Jed Gottlieb with The Boston Herald praised, “Yacht Rock Revue excels at escapism. If you want to steal away into the night or are in need of a cool change, Yacht Rock Revue is your band. But the members of the group aren’t just the world’s greatest AM gold and Top 40 band, they are artists… the album’s song titles evoke classic yacht themes… the lyrics have an introspection, an existentialism… the arrangements and production have as much in common with indie acts Animal Collective and the Flaming Lips as Boz Scaggs (so dreamy, so shimmery)…that incongruous mix of pop and angst, pushes Escape Artist to be a great album.”
Above: Yacht Rock Revue; Credit: Perry Julien PhotographyThe latest release from Yacht Rock Revue features a rich collection of singles showcasing their signature yacht rock sound. Previous single “Bad Decisions” (released November 1) kicks off with a slinky bassline dripping in groove, tight and rhythmic, locking in with crisp snare hits and a punchy guitar riff. As the groove unfolds, it starts to shimmer with David Bowie-esque glam, weaving in spacey synths and a haunting, atmospheric vocal delivery. Preceding “Bad Decisions,” the band delivered the groovy “San Junipero (Every Night Like Tonight)” on October 4.
The August 9 release included the double single featuring “Waves” and “Sail On.” “Waves,” with its gentle synthesizers and steady bassline, features ethereal vocals from Kourtney Jackson that navigate lyrics about life’s ebbs and flows. Meanwhile, “Sail On” offers a Caribbean-inspired melody and island ambiance, with Peter Olson delivering reflective lyrics about simple life lessons. Prior to this, the band released “Lost In The Meantime” and “Steal Away” on July 12. Nicholas describes “Lost In The Meantime” as a tribute to the understated yet profound moments in relationships, while “Steal Away,” a cover of Robbie Dupree’s 1980 hit, has been praised by Dupree himself for its fresh and delightful take. The album also features the lead singles “Tropical Illusion” and “Passengers,”which debuted on May 24, landing them the cover of Spotify’s Yacht Rock Revival playlist. “Tropical Illusion,” co-written by Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass and Nicholas Niespodziani, pays homage to Looking Glass’s classic “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl).”
ESCAPE ARTIST TRACK LISTING:
DISC 1:
Escape Artist
Make You Miss Me
Separate Grooves
Waves
Reverse Sunset
Lost In The Meantime
Sail On
Steal Away (Robbie Dupree Cover)
Tropical Illusion (feat. Elliot Lurie)
Passenger
Disc 2:
Triangle of Combustion
Lonely For You
Inverse Sunrise
San Junipero (Every Night Like Tonight)
Things Look Different
Monkeys Always Swinging
Bad Decisions
Worse Decisions
Here For the Feeling
Four in the Morning
What A Year
The band spent the summer redefining the limits of what a cover band can achieve on the 45-city tourwith Train and REO Speedwagon as direct support on the Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour. In an interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Yacht Rock Revue’s Nicholas Niespodziani and REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin shared their enthusiasm for the tour. Additionally, Yacht Rock Revue offered an exclusive peek into life on the road with a candid tour diary forV13, while Music Connectionfeatured the band with tips on “How to Be Original in a Cover Band.” Sarah Bahr of The New York Times reported her first-hand experience of Yacht Rock Revue’s liberating on-stage energy, observing fans who “danced for two hours to tunes from the 1970s and ’80s,” while Entertainment Weekly noted that “the shows tend to be unabashedly joyous affairs.” Looking on the horizon, Yacht Rock Revue is gearing up for a handful of headlining shows after wrapping up the 2024 tour with Train and REO Speedwagon. The group will join Train once again on the high seas in 2025, performing aboard the sold-out “Sail Across the Sun” cruise from February 13-17 — marking their latest return to this beloved lineup.
YACHT ROCK REVUE TOUR DATES:
DATE
CITY / STATE
VENUE
Saturday, December 14
Atlanta, GA
Coca-Cola Roxy
Friday, January 10
Huntington, NY
The Paramount
Saturday, January 11
Huntington, NY
The Paramount
Sunday, January 12
Staten Island, NY
St. George Theatre
Thursday, January 16
Evans, GA
Columbia County Performing Arts Center
Thursday, January 23
Sarasota, FL
Van Wezel Performing Arts
Friday, January 24
Clearwater, FL
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Saturday, January 25
Lake Buena Vista, FL
House of Blues
Sunday, January 26
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Parker
Tuesday, January 28
Jacksonville, FL
The Florida Theatre
Wednesday, January 31
Nashville, IN
Brown County Music Center
Saturday, February 1
Nashville, TN
The Ryman Auditorium
Wednesday, March 5
San Antonio, TX
The Aztec Theatre
Thursday, March 6
Austin, TX
ACL Live at Moody Theater
Saturday, March 8
Fort Worth, TX
Tannahills
Sunday, March 9
Oklahoma City, OK
Tower Theatre
Tuesday, March 11
Beaver Creek, CO
Vilar Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, March 12
Fort Collins, CO
The Aggie Theater
Thursday, March 13
Boulder, CO
Boulder Theater
Saturday, March 15
Salt Lake City, UT
The Depot
Monday, March 17
Phoenix, AZ
The Van Buren
Tuesday, March 18
Las Vegas, NV
House of Blues Las Vegas
Thursday, March 20
Anaheim, CA
House of Blues Anaheim
Friday, March 21
Ventura, CA
The Majestic Ventura Theater
Saturday, March 22
Temecula, CA
Pechanga Theater
Wednesday, May 14
Charlotte, NC
The Amp Ballantyne
Thursday, June 12
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Sunset Center
ABOUT YACHT ROCK REVUE:
Founded in 2007 by two enthusiastic fans in a basement, Yacht Rock Revue has evolved into a formidable force, transforming yacht rock from a guilty pleasure into a respected art form. This dynamic 10-piece ensemble from Atlanta, GA, features Nicholas Niespodziani (vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion), Peter Olson (vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion), Greg Lee (bass, vocals), Mark Dannells (guitars, vocals), Mark Bencuya (keyboards, vocals), David B. Freeman (saxophones, keyboards, flute, piccolo, percussion, vocals), Keisha Jackson (vocals, percussion), Kourtney Jackson(vocals, percussion), Jason Nackers (drums), and Ganesh Giri Jaya (drums). Living the yacht rock dream, the band has shared stages with legends like Kenny Loggins, REO Speedwagon, Train, Robbie Dupree, Elliot Lurie, Matthew Wilder, John Oates, and Eddie Money. Their energetic performances, whether in intimate bars or arenas, set them apart, making their concerts immersive experiences that leave audiences yearning for more and solidifying their place in the illustrious history of yacht rock.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music singer-songwriter Makenzie Phipps brings the holiday spirit to life with her latest Christmas single, a modern twist on the classic “O Holy Night.” Opening with the warm tones of a dobro, the song blends timeless country charm with a fresh, heartfelt style that breathes new life into the beloved carol. Now available on all streaming platforms, this enchanting rendition captures the heart of the season and is set to become a holiday favorite for fans of all generations. “O Holy Night” was premiered by Country Evolution.
“I love the holidays, and Christmas music is some of my all-time favorites,” shares Phipps. “As someone who is drawn to the classics, “O Holy Night” kept coming to mind and settling in my heart. I hope you enjoy this version as much as I enjoyed recording it!”
Phipps’ previous single “Pink Whitney,” seamlessly combines the nostalgic sounds of 90s country with a modern twist, offering a fresh take on the genre’s tradition of drink-themed anthems. Joining the ranks of classics that mention Jack Daniels and Jim Beam, the song tells the story of a woman seeking solace at a bar. Rather than opting for the usual choices, she turns to a lesser-known spirit—Pink Whitney. With its cutting-edge sound, Pink Whitney blends heartbreak and sass, celebrating the emotional highs and lows of letting loose and finding comfort in something unexpected. “Pink Whitney” was premiered by M Music & Musicians Magazine and featured by Whiskey Riff. With fresh merchandise and new music on the horizon, be sure to check out Makenzie Phipps today.
Makenzie participated in her second CMA Music Festival this year with performances throughout the week and autograph signings inside at Fan Fair X. She has been featured by Whiskey Riff, M Music & Musicians Magazine, Forbes, RFD-TV, Country Rebel, I Love Country Music, Heartland, Addicted 2 Country Music, The Country Network, Center Stage Magazine, People.com, Newsmax, LifeMinuteTV, American Songwriter, Jesus Calling, Voice Of America, Taste Of Country, and soon to come Nashville Rocks. With a constant connection to her fans that is stronger than ever, Phipps continues to thrive on social media, releasing acoustic covers throughout the week. Her beautiful renditions of “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You,” “Amazing Grace” and “Travelin’ Soldier” have nearly 4 million combined views on Facebook and continue to grow daily.
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About Makenzie Phipps: Makenzie Phipps has become a fixture throughout the southeast from singing the National Anthem at sporting events to fairs, festivals, and honky tonks, where she has delighted fans with her true country voice. It was Phipps’ cover of “Amazing Grace” that heightened her popularity, with a video posted on Country Rebel quickly tallying nearly a million views on Facebook. Now, with the traditional sounds of country songstresses such as Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette held safe within her heart, Phipps has officially begun her trek to country music stardom, bringing a whole new generation a sound that they might not be accustomed to, but a sound that seems especially apropos for the turbulent times we find ourselves living within
She has been featured by Forbes, Jesus Calling, Taste of Country, RFD-TV, Country Rebel, I Love Country Music, Classic Country Music, Addicted 2 Country Music, The Country Network, Center Stage Magazine, People.com, Newsmax, LifeMinuteTV, American Songwriter, Heartland, and more. Her connection to her fans is stronger than ever, and she constantly interacts with them on social media and her streams have reached nearly fifteen thousand monthly listeners. She has received awards such as “Female Country Song of the Year” at the 2021 Josie Music Awards and a Songwriter Achievement Award in 2022. She was named “Future Star of Tomorrow” by the North American Country Music Association International as well. Her beautiful renditions of “Amazing Grace” and “Travelin’ Soldier” have over 2 million combined views on Facebook and only continue to grow daily. Phipps’ acoustic version of Alan Jackson’s “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You” went viral in 48 hours with over 1 million views and currently approaching 2 million. Her new single “Pink Whitney” is available now.
