Collective Soul Deliver a Confident, Hit-Driven Set in Nashville
Ascend Amphitheater — Nashville, TN | August 24, 2018
Collective Soul brought a polished, crowd-pleasing performance to Ascend Amphitheater on August 24, 2018, leaning into the melodic strength and familiarity that have defined their catalog for more than two decades. Framed by the downtown skyline, the band focused on clarity and momentum, delivering a set that balanced energy with restraint.
The strongest reactions came during enduring favorites like “Shine,” “December,” “The World I Know,” and “Gel,”each met with enthusiastic sing-alongs across the amphitheater. Ed Roland’s vocals were steady and expressive, while the band’s tight arrangements kept the pacing efficient without sacrificing impact. Rather than overextending songs, Collective Soul let the hooks do the work—an approach that translated well in the open-air setting.
Additional selections included Heavy, Where the River Flows, Run, Needs, and Why, Pt. 2, offering a well-rounded look at the band’s core era while maintaining a forward-moving set.
Sharing the bill was Gin Blossoms, whose hit-laden set complemented the evening and made the night feel like a full-scale celebration of ’90s alternative rock.
The Nashville stop underscored Collective Soul’s continued relevance as a live act—consistent, melodic, and built on songs that still connect.
Band Lineup
Ed Roland — Vocals / Guitar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edcollectivesoulDean Roland — Guitar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dean_rolandWill Turpin — Bass
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willturpinJohnny Rabb — Drums
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyrabbJesse Triplett — Guitar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessetriplett
