A Modern Addition Makes This 110-Year-Old Nashville House Sing

The owners—married musicians in an indie-pop band—turned to an old college friend to create a space for impromptu concerts and quiet repose.

Nov 10, 2020 - 22:34

A Modern Addition Makes This 110-Year-Old Nashville House Sing

The owners—married musicians in an indie-pop band—turned to an old college friend to create a space for impromptu concerts and quiet repose.

The landscaping was intended to be as low-maintenance as possible for professionally touring musicians. (Though during the pandemic, obviously, there is plenty of time for yard work.) The little covered veranda could act as a mini stage for backyard acoustic shows in the future.

It was August 21, 2017, the day of the Great American Eclipse. For musicians Christina Cone and Andrew Doherty, it was an auspicious event, marking their move to Nashville and the start of a new journey into the designed life.

Andrew and Christina perform together as the indie-pop duo Frances Cone. Their dog Sylvester unfortunately does not contribute much, musically.

The couple—who perform together as the indie band Frances Cone—had loved their life in Brooklyn, but the reality was that New York is a tough place for touring musicians. "Having a big tour van was just not tenable," says Andrew. So, they packed up their guitars and headed to Music City for more space to roam.