Though Bully appeared as Suki Waterhouse’s Ryman opener in December, it’s been almost two years since the most recent time the project graced a Nashville stage in its natural state. That is, with singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer-engineer Alicia Bognanno and her backing band as a headline act — the way they’re meant to be experienced.

Rock stars don’t get much cooler than Bognanno. It’s hard to imagine many bands but The Breeders (for whom Bognanno opened a few shows in 2023) following the seasoned Music City rocker onstage. Her voice scratches an itch deep in your brain with tremendous satisfaction, and the searing, raspy howls she lets out are something you can’t replicate no matter how many times you try. She also happens to shred on guitar. And bass. And piano. Saturday

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