Nashville students can watch rock band soundcheck at the Ryman

The critically acclaimed folk-rock band Big Thief is offering Nashville students the chance to watch its soundcheck when the band plays at the Ryman Auditorium next month.

Driving the news: Big Thief extended the open invitation to teachers across the country as part of the band's upcoming U.S. tour.

• The band hopes students "come see the soundcheck and ask questions, and share in a discussion about creativity, music, playing shows, songwriting or whatever!"

Zoom in: Over the last decade, Big Thief has racked up critical accolades. The band's most recent album "Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You" finished No. 7 on Pitchfork's list of best albums of 2022. It was also No. 7 on the Consequence of Sound list and No. 35 on the Rolling Stone list.

Details: Big Thief plays the Ryman on Feb. 7. Teachers interested in participating should contact the band over email.

💭 Nate's thought bubble: Big Thief is my favorite band going right now, and this is quite an amazing opportunity. I'll be seeing them live at least once on this tour.

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