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MusicTree Festival 2014 | Photo Gallery
The 2014 MusicTree Festival of the Arts was held this past weekend in Manchester, Tennessee and featured performances from local and regional artists. Check out our photos from Day Two of the Festival below: For more film reviews and updates, follow us at www.mtsusidelines.com, on Facebook at MTSU Sidelines and on Twitter/Instagram at@Sidelines_Life. To contact …
The Kills kick off tour with rhythm and attitude at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom
By John Connor Coulston // Assistant A&E Editor The Kills kicked off their 2014 tour at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom to a sold out crowd last weekend. The night began with an opening set by Oklahoma rock band Nuns. The group played tracks off their recently released debut album, “Opportunities.” Since the group is relatively unknown, …
Unique summer music festivals
By John Coulston / Patty Greer Assistant A&E Editor / Staff Writer Let’s cut to the chase, Bonnaroo is expensive. While we all know and love the huge Manchester festival, sometimes, we just want a different festival experience. Here’s a list of summer festivals that you might want to hard-earned money toward: Beale Street Music …
An inside look at the lifeblood of Music City
By Claire Osburn A&E Editor While most people are familiar with the state capital’s famous moniker, relatively few realize what being “Music City” actually means for Nashville. The city reigns as one of the top three locations for the music industry in the country, as it cuts records and creates cash flow. According to a …
Local releases to soundtrack your spring
With worthwhile mainstream releases being few and far between this year, now is the time to add some local, independent flair to your music library. Life as a local, independent artist can be incredibly rewarding, but it is not always easy to find ways to ensure that your tracks get the attention needed to excel …
Grammy-winning alum Luke Laird visits MTSU
Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Luke Laird visited his alma mater Wednesday to share the keys to a successful career in the music industry. Laird, who has written with music heavyweights such as Carrie Underwood, Ne-Yo and Kacey Musgraves, insists that a love for music and a diverse attitude are necessary in the music industry. “I …