Moon Taxi Ring in the New Year With a High-Energy Homecoming at Municipal Auditorium
Nashville Municipal Auditorium — Nashville, TN | December 31, 2018
Moon Taxi delivered an exuberant, crowd-driven performance at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on December 31, 2018, turning their New Year’s Eve hometown show into a full-scale celebration built on rhythm, release, and connection. In a cavernous room packed with anticipation, the band leaned into momentum and uplift, crafting a set designed as much for movement as for sing-along moments.
The strongest reactions came during defining favorites like “Two High,” “Morocco,” “Good as Gold,” and “Run Right Back,” each landing with explosive crowd response. Trevor Terndrup’s vocals were energetic and inviting, while the band’s groove-heavy arrangements kept the floor in constant motion. Rather than pacing the set cautiously, Moon Taxi pushed forward with confidence, letting the crowd’s energy drive the night.
Musically, the band emphasized rhythm and flow. Guitars stayed bright and textured, keyboards added melodic lift, and the rhythm section remained locked and propulsive throughout. Transitions were seamless, allowing songs to bleed into one another in a way that reinforced the party atmosphere. The large-scale production complemented the performance without overwhelming it, keeping the focus on the band and the communal experience.
Additional selections included “All Day All Night,” “Vibe,” and “Not Too Late,” offering a broad snapshot of the band’s catalog while maintaining a consistent sense of uplift. The pacing felt intentional, balancing peak moments with brief breathers before surging back into high gear as midnight approached.
The Nashville stop underscored Moon Taxi’s strength as a live act built on joy and shared experience. On New Year’s Eve, they delivered a performance that felt celebratory and sincere—perfectly suited to closing one year and launching the next.
This Municipal Auditorium performance captured Moon Taxi at their most infectious—rhythm-driven, crowd-focused, and fully in sync with a hometown audience ready to celebrate.
Band (2018 touring lineup)
Trevor Terndrup — vocals, guitar
Tyler Ritter — keyboards
Wes Bailey — guitar
Tom Putnam — bass
Connor Linton — drums
