Lombardy on Building a "Beautiful Gumbo" of Sound and Community

About this episode

This episode features Lombardy discussing their unique sound and community impact in Nashville's music scene.

In this episode, we’re joined by the members of Lombardy, a band that is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of the Nashville alternative scene. Fresh off the release of their new album, Catch A Buzz, Not The Fuzz (East Iris Records), the guys stop by to pull back the curtain on their creative process and the DIY spirit that drives them. We explore the "Lombardy Sound"—a unique blend they describe as a "beautiful gumbo"—and the serendipitous chemistry that happens when a band simply "clicks." From the high-octane inspiration behind their focus track "1992 Hooters 500" to the intentionality of choosing the perfect album closer, this conversation covers the grit and the glory of their journey so far. Plus, we discuss their role as community builders in Music City. Learn about the Music City Mosh Club, their quarterly showcase designed to give a home to Nashville’s rock, punk, and alternative artists. Topics discussed: The origin story: How Lombardi began and the moment they knew they had something special. The "Lombardy Sound": Balancing personal influences to keep the music fresh. 90s Americana: Using NASCAR as a thematic springboard for the record. Navigating the industry: Staying…

People in this episode

Host: Jamie A Rodriguez

Guest: Lombardy

Topics covered

• Lombardy Sound
• Nashville alternative scene
• DIY music
• community building
• 90s Americana
• music industry navigation

Keywords

• Lombardy
• Nashville
• alternative music
• DIY spirit
• community building
• 90s Americana
• Music City Mosh Club

Sponsors

CVS Health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: East Iris Records

Books & works: Catch A Buzz, Not The Fuzz, 1992 Hooters 500, Motorbike

Places: Nashville, Music City

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