The Rutledge is one of my faaaavorite venues. It's unfortunate that all but one show I have gone to there has been almost empty. I swear the sound and lighting there is better than almost anywhere else in Nashville. They bring in some great powerpop bands too - which is a plus for me. I've seen country acts, rap acts, R&B, funk, and acoustic singer-songwriters in this venue.
Last night was no different!
We walked in right before The Wellingtons took the stage. We talked with Luke and Eric for a little bit, then rolled into the stage-room.
The Wellingtons were AMAZING! I fell in love from the first song. They sound like The Wonders from That Thing You Do, and The Crash Moderns had a baby and raised it in Australia. They are a band of two girls, and three guys (although, I only remember there being two guys?). Certainly check them out if you get a chance.
I've heard a lot of a lot about Atomic Tom in the past year or so. They're pretty good friends with the guys in The Click Five. It's no secret that I live in that world :) Anywho, so Atomic Tom was another fun power-pop band. They reminded me of The Killers, meets Big City Rock.
It was a nice refreshing show, after almost a week of nothing but country music. Some country music is okay...but overload makes me want to rip my ears off :)
The bands ended up needing a place to sleep for the night, so Cathy and I did a speed-clean of our little apartment, and somehow fit 9 extra people into our home (comfortably, I might add!). When I woke up for work, they were gone...and the only evidence left behind were two Wellingtons CDs on my bookshelf. I listened to it today, and it's just as amazing as their live set was!
So if you need some good powerpop in your life, check out The Wellingtons and Atomic Tom!
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