The Nashville Masquerade 'Certified' Ft. Dirty Delusions, Red Ransom, Krantz Tix: $10-$12 Doors: 7pm
The Nashville Masquerade 'Certified' The Nashville Masquerade and Masquerade “Certified” showcases feature some of the best up and coming, diverse, original talent Music City has to offer. The shows run weekly on Monday’s at The Local off West End Ave. and once a month at the famous Exit/In on Elliston. Check out redrootsmusic.org for more dates, details and booking information. Email redrootsmusic@gmail.com for booking inquiries.
Dirty Delusions Aaron Billiot and Jacob Smith started The Dirty Delusions in late 2015 when they decided to turn their love of 60's and 70's garage rock and punk into their own original material. It wasn't until April of 2016 that they began looking to play out with the addition of bassist Charley Smotherman.
Practicing and writing at a frenetic pace (in an east Nashville storage unit), they emerged on the scene with their raw brand of visceral in your face rock n roll in July 2016. Now on the heels of an EP, The Dirty Delusions are prepped for a summer of nonstop shows and regional tours.
Red Ransom Red Ransom is a rock n soul band based in Nashville, TN they are influenced by Led Zeppelin, Hendrix and The Beatles and bring a HIGHLY energetic rock show to every stage.
Krantz After leaving his home state of Iowa, traveling the world, touring over 200 days per year with a band called, The Effects and opening for bands such as the Kings of Leon, Shinedown, Foreigner and the Toadies, Krantz made the decision to “live the dream” and eventually landed in Nashville. Krantz hit the studio between tapings of MTV’s music competition, American Supergroup where he eventually became a finalist in the competition. Following the release of his self-produced solo album, Krantz joined forces with Erik Theiling (bass), Tee Tallent (keys) and Monica Lewellen (percussion/vocals), who he met on the Broadway circuit. Together they bring a psychedelic/pop/rock edge equipped with an in-your face attitude, intertwining provocative lyrics, and authentic, no-holds rock and roll. Krantz embraces frantic ecstasy and introspective depths, alternating between crazy antics, a dash of face paint, and a meaningful look within. The new record takes on several personalities, drawing influences from pop to reggae to artists including, The Beatles, Weezer and T Rex, among other golden age rock acts.
Stay tuned as Krantz announces more material throughout 2018 and continues to revive rock ‘n roll’s spirit with a modern edge.
The sarcastic soul of Nashville's rock club, and favorite venue painted black!