by Chris Walker | Feb 8, 2011 | News Slider
Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill celebrated his birthday in style at Citizen, one of Nashville’s most elite and private venues, and he didn’t have to be hounded by fans and autograph seekers. Accompanied by his brothers Nathan and Jared, the musicians were surrounded by industry leaders and fellow performers like Taylor Swift and The Black Keys. Citizen is a discreet, members-only club for 350 Nashville high-society folk and other members of the upper crust elite. With a thumb-print entry and strict dress code, good luck getting in without an invitation. In addition to the prohibition of cameras and secure entry, a special touch includes the ability to order off menus from Whiskey Kitchen and Virago without the wait. “It’s nice to be able to eat the food you love without the long waits and crowded atmosphere,” said member Sara Morris. You won’t find anyone wearing Ed Hardy here. Each new member of this elite clan is presented with a small rulebook that includes a dress code, rules on name-dropping, capturing images inside the venue, and discretion of fellow members. Matt Mogan, a once-guest of the club says this place is like nothing else in Nashville. “Sure there are other member-only clubs here, but Citizen is the ultimate,” Mogan said. Citizen is a place for members to celebrate exactly what they enjoy–celebrating. Some of the high-society elite who come here spend their free time organizing other Belle Meade-centric events, such as the Marchesa Fashion Show this coming April, The Swan Ball and Steeplechase. My advice: Find a friend (who is a member), get dressed up, and enjoy the lights and food. You’ll...
by Rachel Carden | Dec 2, 2010 | News Slider
The Civil Wars, an up-and-coming Americana duo who hail from Nashville, will perform a free concert for Lipscomb students with IDs this Friday, December 3. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. in Shamblin Theater. Doors open at 6, and space is limited. Dillon Hodges is the opening act. Joy Williams and John Paul White, who make up the band, met a year and a half ago and immediately started writing music and performing together. “I cannot wait until the prettiest woman in the music biz is here on campus this weekend,” read freshman Adam Sain’s facebook status. Their four-song EP was released on iTunes and debuted at #4 on the Singer/Songwriter Top Albums chart and had a song featured on Grey’s Anatomy. Their first full-length cd, Barton Hollow, is set to be released on February 1 of next year. Their best-known song, “Poison and Wine,” has been on USA Today’s “Picks of the Week” list, and Taylor Swift said of the song: “This song kills me. It’s such a real glimpse into miscommunications in a relationship. Love can feel so wrong and so right at the same time. I think this is my favorite duet. It’s exquisite.” Their song “Barton Hollow” will be used in Billy Reid’s 2011 Spring fashion show. “You’re not going to want to miss out on this exciting event,” said SGA spiritaul life chair Amy Etepp, a junior public relations major form Kingsport, Tenn. “The Civil Wars will become your new favorite group.” Don’t miss this exciting event! Visit the facebook event page here and be sure to check out The Civil Wars’ music, music videos,...
