Nashville all female, trans and non-binary, tribute-to-Foo-Fighters supergroup, Fingernails are Pretty (hashtags “equality,” “foofighters,” “allarewelcome,” “inclusivitymatters”) played the quartet’s final show, January 9, 2026, at East Nashville venue, The Basement East, hosting an evening of conglomeration, culmination, and raw power to curate a lineup with openers, Take the Power Back, an [all female] tribute to Rage Against the Machine, out of Nashville, as well as Business of Misery, a Paramore Cover band, out of Bowling Green, KY, kicking off the evening of super cover artists flexing raw in public, including vocalist/performers Vera Bloom, Monte Mader, Katy Odenbaugh, Molly Martin, Evyivy, Samantha Francess, Lee Sparrow, as well as cover groups of super artists publically raw in flex, all-inclusiving tributarilyly.

This story is a following of Murfreesboro trans-prog rock quintet (and area-“always” band), Flummox’s lead vocalist and bassist, Aly Dellinger, who has moonlit for Fingernails are Pretty, resolving America’s new heartland of inclusivity at the Basement East, after a long 2025, according to Dellinger, and after Fingernails are Pretty sporadically gigged across Tennessee for the last three and half years since their first appearance at East Nashville’s annual, late summer, neighborhood-and-surrounding neighborhoods’ Tomato Art Festival, Aug. 2022.

Opening the night, Business of Misery, a recent quartet out of Bowling Green, KY, spearheaded by South KY area-venue owner/vocalist and stage presence, Candace Barbee, keeping things together, while Robert Wray sits in on the bass, with Jay Willis on guitar and Nate Hornback on drums, with ghosts of any additional band members needed applied appropriately as overdub is used when the songs call for a second guitar parts.

Asking of the origins, “I’ve been a Paramore fan since I was a teenager, had the idea & formed it last winter. I run a venue myself, full time, so I didn’t want to ‘start a band,’ per se. Just asked some friends that were good players if they wanted to learn some songs and play a show or two, and they did,” Barbee said.

“We played our first show here in Bowling Green, at our beloved Tidballs, in March of last year, which has since tragically closed. Originally, we were only going to play a couple times, but we had so much fun doing it we’ve kept playing here and there when we have time. It’s just good music, and watching a room full of people singing and dancing along to music you all share a love for is just a cool thing. People need all the joy they can get right now, so why not?”

As Grimey, Mike Grimey, owner and operator of The Basement East, The Basement, and Grimey’s New and Pre-loved Music, called Business of Misery to set things up for this lineup, according to Barbee. Business of Misery’s next Nashville date, but they’re playing a show at the relaxed Melrose/OakPark venue, The Burl, in Lexington, KY, January 17, 2026.

For more day-to-day Business of Misery information, updates, any upcoming shows/schedule, as well as contact and booking information, visit Business of Misery at Business of Misery (@businessofmiseryband) on Instagram (@businessofmiseryband).

For more information on Barbee’s Glasgow wedding and music venue (booking, and all), visit Glasgow welcomes new music venue, for a little bit of history dating to 2021, as well as The Grove: Outdoor Venue and Drinkery + Updated Prices – The Knot, for pricing and availability.

“”We’re Business of Misery! Thanks for showing up early to listen. […] We’ll be back at the merch stand after the set if you guys want to come back and say, ‘hi,’ ” Candace said.

Set change; outside, Porch of The Basement East:

TAKE THE POWER BACK

Secondly up, that night’s lineup, Take the Power back, a quartet with each instrument their own healthy independence, but sick af together, recreating LA quartet, Rage Against the Machine‘s signature rap funk renegade/grunge metal protest, match-vocaled by Take the Power Back lead vocalist, Katy Odenbaugh. Katy lessons how metal vocalists contort their physical vocal tract to achieve such success, live, alongside Power’s female Tom Morello soloing glitch tactics using pedals and string physics before bagging that ax to leave in the brand new, black, 4×4 F150, just outside in the pay lot.

-That’s Sarah Rose Jones, of Gruhn Guitars, assisting the Nashville Symphony, and graduate of Middle Tennessee State University [Gruhn Guitars]

Along with — ——- on the bass, and Laura Taylor on drums, Take the Power Back formed in the Middle Tennessee of 2008 playing the likes of Murfreesboro-established, Southern Girls Rock and Roll Camp (est., Kelley Anderson, or Kelley Darling), and Grimey’s above The 8th Ave. Basement when Grimey’s New and Pre-loved Records was above The Basement (now 1060 E. Trinity), after a meticulous vibe search Sarah Rose Jones had pulling the band together through early/mid-90’s fandom of Rage’s self-titled, Rage Against The Machine (1992), curating, herself, this rag-tag group of fresh, some first-time musicians, personally hand-picked by passion, itself.

“It wasn’t easy learning them, however: Morello’s guitar effects alone gave Jones a number of headaches,” guitarist Sarah Rose Jones, Take Back the Power’s Tom Morello, said in a 2013 interview with Blount County’s The Daily Times.

“That weird intro to ‘Revolver,’ I don’t know how much time I spent in my basement with a delay pedal and a whammy pedal, trying to figure it out,” she said. “There was a huge learning curve. But we’ve crossed all those hurdles, and we know the bulk of their catalog at this point. We’re just very encouraging to each other, and we knew going in that it would be a shame to do these songs and not do them justice.” (MAD GIRLS: Take the Power Back channels Rage Against the Machine | Entertainment | thedailytimes.com, Nov. 2013).

“I went out for drinks with Katy, and she’s very small and has a tiny voice when you speak to her,” Jones said. “She’s this slight blonde girl, but she loves Rage. She had never used a microphone or been in a band, and we started talking about her doing it; at the first practice, she said, ‘I’m going to try and do what I can, but I don’t think I can scream.’

“I didn’t expect her to rap, to scream, but she did ‘Killing in the Name,’ and she just kept getting better and better and better. The more she approached it as a learning experience and something she wanted to conquer, the more she kept blowing us away. Now, she just fills the room. It’s incredible, and so neat.” Jones says (MAD GIRLS: Take the Power Back channels Rage Against the Machine | Entertainment | thedailytimes.com, 2013).

“Snakecharmer,” Take the Power Back and “Tire Me (both Evil Empire, 1996).

“These four ladies aspire to carry forth the ideals represented by RATM. Rap legend Chuck D once made the statement that by naming their band Rage Against the Machine, de la Rocha and his bandmates made a promise to their fans to do just that. TAKE THE POWER BACK chose their own band name in that same vein rather than going with a girly twist on a Rage song title (of which they’ve heard quite a few… and they’re all amusing). Conscious of the unconventional rarity of being an all-female rock band playing protest music, TAKE THE POWER BACK seeks not only to rock RATM fans by staying true to the songs, but also to change minds and shift attitudes about what it means to be in the minority, much in the same way their forefathers in RATM did” (“Take The Power Back: An All Girl Rage Against The Machine Tribute w/ Tipper Whore & Hotel War,” Exit-In showcase, Take The Power Back: An All Girl Rage Against The Machine Tribute, Nov. 2012).

And, at one point in “Killing in the Name Of,” due to its combination with previous explanation of Hayley Williams, longtime Nashville resident and Paramore vocalist’s recent outlook on Nashville, and taking stance against the notion Nashville, TN is a racist town, the closest to Rage Against the Machine some of these patrons will see lit a fire in the paper’s eyes to burn the city down via platform, or any city, in the sense that “those that hold the office are the ones that burn crosses,” as there are flip sides of the coins that lay on the grounds of the lands we all call home; specifically, recent Tennessee. These women -from 30 to a dozen years ago; Zach De La Rocha, or not- have been onto something.

“Just wanted to say, Rage wrote these protest songs over 30 years ago, and these songs are probably more relevant today than they ever were. If you’ve been paying attention to what’s been going on in this country, and you’re full of rage, like we are, I encourage you to use your voice. Don’t stay silent. Your voice matters… And also, Fuck this!,” said Odenbaugh (crowd goes apey).

Due to the sparseness of these women’s cover band availabilities while maintaining administrative and city-impacting day jobs, any upcoming information on Take the Power Back is limited to their socials at Take the Power Back (@takethepowrback) / X, facebook.com/takethepowerback/, Take the Power Back (@takethepowrback) • Instagram photos and videos, and because “Meta won’t let us log in to our other page. so we’re taking the power back!,” Take The Power Back (@takethepower.back) • Instagram photos and videos, as of December 2025.

Set change; outside, Porch of The Basement East:

FINGERNAILS ARE PRETTY

“All right, so if you’re new to a Fingernails Are Pretty show, this is our last one,” said drummer Angie Lese.

“We’ll make it our last until we reunite in a few years and then we’ll make that our last …until the next time. This farewell tour keeps coming up,” Angie laughs.

“We’re gonna have a Fingernails are Pretty cruise, a.k.a. the FAP cruise,” says Aly Dellinger.

“Thank you for FAP’ping with us,” Angie said.

“Give it up for Barbee, y’all” (crowd cheers).

“You know her. Business of Misery!” (crowd cheers).

Fingernails’ set included guest vocalsit/performers Vera Bloom, Monte Mader, Katy Odenbaugh, Molly Martin, Evyivy, Samantha Francess, Lee Sparrow, Tracee Perrin, and Leilani Kilgore, as well as featured band member’s vocals, switching it around, flexing.

Business of Misery followed Tracee Perrin’s second song, Foo Fighter’s “Learn to Fly.” Tracee is a Nashville-based acoustic Ameriana musician with fellow songstress, Lauren Anderson, with their Josie award-nominated single, “Season’s Change,” available at Lauren Anderson, Tracee Perrin – Seasons Change, through her Tracee Perrin music homesite.

Barbee, however, -flex city.

Following Barbee and switching it up, in-house vocals-wise, guitarist Rachel Brandsness on “No Way Back,” off of Foo Fighter’s Live at Wembley Stadium.

Rachel Brandsness, guitarist and one of two Fingernails Are Pretty to become a crossover Minnesotans is the second half of Lips Speak Louder, with Angie Lese, as well as 1/2 Nashville band, Flarelight, with Tyler Warren, who does percussion and vocals for Queen + Adam Lambert, as well as helps Austin, TX singer/songwriter/guitarist, Emily Wolfe on tour. Rachel has credits up and down these evenings ranging from photographer to guitarist to future Minnesotan. Brandsness has been seen in this room, as well as this town, for sure.

Blood Root is a passion project of Taylor Wafford, “through the coalescing of swirling guitars, lush synthesizers, and captivating vocal delivery, Blood Root carves out a shimmering and refreshed sound that recalls indie rock, shoegaze, and folk,” according to their bandcamp where an extensive album dating back to 2019 (Music | Blood Root)

Samantha Frances [Cutler], bassist and vocalist for Nashville indie pop Frances & The Foundation landed as an area, integrative counselor and life coach and communication specialist, who came about her musical talents through chorus work as a kid, routing in her into an adaptable fit from Colorado. Samantha Cutler | Integrative Counselor | The Estuary, Nashville

“So, if y’all are confused by, like, us exchanging singers the whole show, it’s because no one can stand the band long enough, except for one or two songs. It’s true, Angie said from behind the drums. We had to find a slew of people to play, y’know,” Angie Lese explained the orgins of Fingernails Are Pretty nights.

“I started this band after Taylor Hawkins died becuase, well, one, it’s fckn sad. He was my favorite drummer, and the reason I drum, but also, this town is full -stocked full- of women. Non-binary, transwomen artists, and they don’t get as good a shot as some of the dudes, and that’s why we rotate singers, to shine some light on, maybe, some other artists you haven’t heard of, so… If you can, please check out all the singers. Check out their music. Everyone does their own stuff. It’s super fckn cool. And everyone here’s so fckn cool, so meet a friend. We’re all in this together. This is one big community, and this is why we rotate singers the whole night, so you get to meet somebody new, so Thank you for coming, tonight. We’ve got, at least, half a show left.

Come on up, Mel Bryant, everybody!” (crowd woots and Yeah!)

Mel Bryant, of Nashville trio, Mel Bryant and the Mercy Makers (“punk rock for princesses”) rocks out a version of “Breakout,” fit for a Jim Carey movie with www.instagram.com/melbryantmusic.

Hey, everybody. I’m gonna do something, now,” bassist Alyson Dellinger said (crowd, apey).

“Everybody, give it up for Aly Dellinger, everybody!” Angie says from the drum kit.

Aly, waving: “Hi, that’s me.”

“Thank you guys, very much,” in the sweetest voice after those vocals (crwd laughs).

“Yeah! One more time, Aly fckn Dellinger!” (crowd goes wild) -Angie from the drums.

“This is our and its so sad we’re never gonna get to play with her again, until the next-“

“-until the FAP cruise,” Aly said.

“It’s a lock. That’s gonna be naisty,” Angie said.

Monte Mader, up next, coming up with a upcoming EP from her band Monte and the Monsters, by the end of this month (January 2026), with a Basement East show possibly in February, according to Monte standing beside in the crowd, later in the show.

Of all the folks at the evenings event, there were more people that walked up to Monte Mader, beside us, because of her anti-conservative/traditionalist stances, online/activism, with a real Cher situation, vocally, going on, onstage. Possibly be a great blues singer/let loose with a blues band, like Cher’s 1969 Muscle Shoals album, 3614 Jackson Highway.

Monte Mader | Deconstructed, former Alt-Right Christian Nationalist, “truly doing the Lord’s work,” according to Dellinger.

Evy Ivy takes the stage next for “Stacked Actors,” off of Foo Fighters Live at Wembley Stadium, 1999.

Evy Ivy, everybody.

Katy Fckn Odenbaugh

“You just saw this greatness up on stage. Give it up for Katy Odenbaugh,” said Angie.

…Just… Katy Odenbaugh singing Foo Fighters’ “Hey, Limo,” off of Wasting Light (2011). Yes. Back up vocals and shredding by Rachel Brandsness and Mo Schneider.

“Katy Odenbaugh, everybody. What the fuck?”

“She’s so sweet. It’s incredible that voice comes out of that sweet, little body,” said Angie.

“All right, welcome back to the stege, though she’s been on stage the whole time, Rachel Brandsness!,” Angie announces (Crowd cheers).

“Worst Pantera cover, ever,” said Aly.

“Yeeaaah,” Bloom says.

“Yeeeeeahhhh…”

“The last one was, “Walk.” Whats this one?

Skip? Run? … I just wanted to see you skip (Aly started skipping around, waiting for the song) -vid.

“I think there’s some merch, over there. I know that Business of Misery has some. I don’t think I know I brought the merch, but if you want stuff and also don’t have any money, just fckn take it. Y’know, take a FAP shirt. It’s the last show.

Vera: And then wear it on the FAP 2026 cruise (crowd cheers).

“Ya’ll, give it up for Molly Martin, everybody” (crowd cheers).

This girl who’s been in the foreground of F&P videos, all night, having a blast, just hops up on stage and performs Foo Fighters, “Best of You,” off of their 2005 album, In Your Honor.

“My heart is so full today. What began as just a fun idea has blossomed into a community of support, inspiration and new friends. The amount of female/trans/non-binary talent in Nashville is edtensive, and by ‘talent,’ I mean the very best of the best. I couldn’t have done these shows without all of the incredible guest singers, and certainly not without this absurdly-talented band […] [Rachel Brandness (@rachelbrandness) + Alyson Blake Dellinger (@alysonblakedellinger) + Mo/Marie Schneider (@momoslider)] – you are the most fabulous musicians I’ve ever played with. I’m gonna miss FAPping with you,” said Fingernails Are Pretty drummer and organizer, Angela Lese (@tamachick).

“Please go check out the guest singers from last night, and take care of each other out there,” said Angela.

“The last ever @fingernailsareprettyofficial show was exactly what I needed during these tyrannically stressful times. Getting on stage iwth a bunch of girls I greatly admire and hopping around The Basement East for an hour and a half helped me regain a tiny bit of my sanity. That doesn’t sound like a lit, but believe me when I say that tiny bit goes a loooooooong way after the last year and 11 days,” Allyson said (@alysonblackdellinger, instagram)

“Sometimes you need to be reminded of what makes you alive & what brings your happiness in order to fight for its survival. In this case, I needed this as a remninder to stick around long enough to be lud and make trouble. Sharing a stage and a green room with my peers made it all make sense for a moment. I can’t thank you all enough for letting me play my silly little bass with y’ll and I am so blessed to have had so many friends (and my mom) come out to support what I do.”

“Oh, btw, if you dug what I did alnogside fellow FAP guitarist, Mo Schnieider, you should know that our band, TUFF SOFTIES [doom sludge]will be out pretty soon to play our assortment of tunes. We’ve been jamming together for several months now and are tightening the bolts and screws on our material in order to come out kicking and scraming this spring. We have a placeholder IG over here @tuffsoftiez incase you wann be among the first to hear what’s up,” said Aly!

Videos of the performance, Fingernails Are Pretty (all female Foo Fighters tribute band, featuring Take the Power Back (all female Rage Against the Machine tribute band), and Business of Misery (Paramore tribute band), at Nashville’s Basement East, January 9, 2026, can be found at B.E.Harmon YouTube Channel.

For more information on glitch rock/glitch sludge metal, as found in Take Back the Power Tom Morello’s (Sarah Rose Jones’) playing can be found at The Murfreesboro-Local, Punk/Metal Scene (Pt. 1): The Folk & Proper Newspaper version, online – Folk & Proper News

More information on 2022 Tomato Art Festival act, Lillie Mae, visit “Lillie Mae and Family’s Festival Eyes Release @ The [OG] Basement, November 17, 2023.” – Folk & Proper News

More information on Those Darlings’ last show at The Basement East, January 29, 2016, visit the boropulse.com, at Those Darlins’ Curtain Call: Ten Years In for One Night Out – The Murfreesboro Pulse.

“Poster Design: Greg P. Yates + Rachel Brandsness (OG photos by @eafoto).”

Fingernails are Pretty’s drummer, Angela Lese, has a discography found at About 5 — Angela Lese.

The Exit-in showcase with the PR blurb, Take The Power Back: An All Girl Rage Against The Machine Tribute, can be found at http://nashville-shows.thedelimagazine.com/events/2012/11/9/take-the-power-back-an-all-girl-rage-against-the-machine-tribute.

Blount County’s 2013 Daily Times article, MAD GIRLS: Take the Power Back channels Rage Against the Machine | Entertainment | thedailytimes.com is found at www.thedailytimes.com/entertainment/mad-girls-take-the-power-back-channels-rage-against-the-machine/article_9de044ac-9177-5588-85da-2f955490bae2.html.

And it’s nice to hear [Dave Grohl’s vocal range, falsetto?] sung by sopranos during the verses.

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