Music
Concert Calendar: October 1−8
Thursday, October 2 8:00 p.m. Foxygen @ Exit/In Katie Powderly & The Unconditional Lovers @ 5 Spot ST. LUCIA @ The Cannery Ballroom Friday, October 3 9:00 p.m. Flipside Nashville Presents @ Douglas Corner Cafe Paul Thorn @ 3rd & Lindsley Chromeo @ Marathon Music …
Sidelines FM: 09/29/14
On this week’s edition of Sidelines FM, we played tracks from some of the latest alternative/rock releases. We aired songs from Strokes’ frontman Julian Casablancas’ new solo album, alt-J’s sophomore effort, Prince’s new collaborative album with 3RDEYEGIRL, PLECTRUMELECTRUM, local rockers The Acorn People’s new EP and more. We also featured Judas Priest, Mastodon, Stone Temple Pilots and Fuel, who are …
YouTube stars Pomplamoose to visit MTSU Thursday
Music duo and YouTube stars Pomplamoose will visit MTSU for a Q-and-A session in the Wright Music Building on Thursday afternoon. Consisting of Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn, the group gained a sizable fan-base by covering songs such as Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” “Telephone” by Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” as well as posting …
Stephen Wade concludes MTSU visit with stories, songs
Renowned folk scholar Stephen Wade concluded his two-day campus visit with a 90-minute lecture and concert in the Business and Aerospace Building on Thursday evening. Wade’s presentation, “A Concert and Conversation with Stephen Wade,” incorporated storytelling, live music and projected visuals to provide an in-depth look into the making of his award-winning book, “The Beautiful Music All Around …
Stephen Wade delivers intimate library performance
Grammy-nominated folk scholar Stephen Wade gave a rousing mini-concert in the James E. Walker Library Wednesday afternoon as part of his two-day visit to MTSU. In honor of his Tennessee visit, Wade began the show with an ode to Davy Crockett and followed with 30 minutes of toe-tapping bluegrass and folk music. The concert was not …
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Hit Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena
Classic rock icons Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers returned to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Tuesday night. The night began with opening act and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steve Winwood. Winwood, known for his work in The Spencer Davis Group and the solo hit “Higher Love,” and his band delivered a well-rounded set complete with melodic …