In the spirit of keeping things interesting, we've had a bittersweet, last-minute shakeup in our lineup for tonight. Though we're incredibly bummed to announce that Josh Foster can't make it to tonight's show, we're thrilled to tell you that Kristen Cothron has come through as Pinch Hitter Of the Year to take his place!

All of the other details remain the same: 12th & Porter, $5, 18+, awesome show. Kristen Cothron is on first, followed by The Paranormals, and rounded out by Ernie Halter. We will see you all at 7 pm!

Just a friendly reminder to pencil Sharpie us in for our show down at 12th and Porter on October 15th. We're showcasing Ernie Halter, The Paranormals, and Josh Foster, and we would love to say hello to all of you in person.

The event is exactly one week away so rally your friends and get your tickets now! It starts early and is super cheap, so come down and drink or dance off your Monday. This show will make you feel much better about going back to work on Tuesday.

It may be a school night, but clear your schedule and save the date. On Monday, October 15th The Deli Nashville will head to 12th and Porter for a night of booze and music. With an incredible lineup featuring Josh Foster, The Paranormals, and Ernie Halter, this show may be the best excuse to shirk on your weekday responsibilities and shake off your Monday.

The whole thing will kick off at 8 pm and is an 18+ event. It will cost you just $5, and once you're inside, we encourage you all to come say hello.

For more information and to invite all of your friends, you can visit our Facebook event page.

Tonight at the Mercy Lounge, the lineup is stacked high with Tennessee talent, featuring set lists from Eastern Block, The Gills, The Future, and Josh Foster. For some inexplicable reason, this show is free of charge, which makes it very easy to come out and show your support for some of your local talent. The show starts at 9 pm "sharp," which could also mean "9:30... ish" on a venue's watch, but show up early just in case.

In his premiere post-Parachute Musical performance, Josh Foster took the stage as a solo artist last Tuesday at 3rd & Lindsley. After spending the past seven years as the lead songwriter and singer of Parachute Musical, the band's recent breakup has left the artist with full creative control of his new venture. "I've always liked the fellowship of a band so that's just how it's always been. Nowadays, even though I'm playing with a band, I'm striking out on my own in the sense that the majority of the decision- making process lies on my shoulders. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing, but it's definitely different."

Fans of Parachute Musical will recognize the stripped and undiluted lyrical style of the singer's new music, but songs like "Tired Of This Motel" are a departure from anything they've heard before. Foster has taken an obvious step away from writing songs based on his past and seems to be moving toward singing about his present, focusing less on regret and hindsight and more on things like love and burning motels to the ground.

Josh Foster's career has closely documented his personal life, from addiction to disappointment to the birth of a child, but the musician seems to be taking his most recent transition in stride. "A lot of people would probably call me a hobbyist since I don't make a solid living playing music, but I consider myself [a musician]. I've paid a lot of dues, toured everywhere, slept on floors forever, lived out of a shitty van that I miss terribly these days. I don't know when you cross the threshold of hobbyist to musician, but it feels like I'm there... just still paying dues, I guess. I'm having fun, though." – Brianne Turner