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Ana Grosh entertains at Diana Street on Dec. 7, 2024. (Photo by Sam McIntyre)

Diana Street heats up December with Fa-La-La-Li Daze festival

Kerstie Wolaver December 9, 2024

Feature photo by Sam McIntyre Story by Kerstie Wolaver Sid's Lucky Number 7 vends vintage wares at Diana Street on Dec. 7, 2024. (Photo by Sam McIntyre) With finals season approaching and the...

Boro Fondo 2024 promises music, art and a wild ride

Boro Fondo 2024 promises music, art and a wild ride

Shauna Reynolds September 24, 2024

Feature photo by Matthew Olson Story by Matthew Olson In an annual celebration of creativity and community, punks and hipsters alike will take to the streets on bicycles for Boro Fondo, a three-day...

An enthusiastic crowd celebrates the first anniversary of Diana Street in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Sept. 14, 2024.

About last year: Diana Street looks to the past and future at first anniversary show

Kerstie Wolaver September 16, 2024

Feature photo by Sam McIntyre Story by Kerstie Wolaver As the sun set behind the trees at 1507 Diana Street Saturday night, music fans drifted into the backyard that is now a staple in the music...

Local artist Nordista Freeze releases new beach-inspired single

Local artist Nordista Freeze releases new beach-inspired single

CIM Digital March 4, 2020

Photo courtesy of  Nordista Freeze Story by Alyssa Poston/Contributing Writer Nordista Freeze, a local artist and fan favorite for students at MTSU, released his newest single this past weekend. Although...

Eric Nam performs at The Basement East

Eric Nam performs at The Basement East

CIM Digital February 14, 2020

Story by Salina Vongsanith Photos courtesy of Kathleen Chittaphong Eric Nam, a Korea-based musician, performed a sold-out concert at The Basement East on Monday, February 10 in Nashville. Nam’s fans,...

Photos: Ridenour Rehearsal Studios hosts last Bluelight Session of the semester

Photos: Ridenour Rehearsal Studios hosts last Bluelight Session of the semester

Sidelines April 12, 2019

Photos and Story by Enrique Geronimo / Contributing Writer  Ridenour Rehearsal Studios has hosted a Bluelight Session once a month since Feb. 21 of this year, with the last event of the semester occurring...

Local bands bring Nashville together for Nordista Freeze's 22nd birthday bash

Local bands bring Nashville together for Nordista Freeze’s 22nd birthday bash

Sidelines September 18, 2018

Photo and story by Trianne Newbrey / Contributing Writer On Friday, friends, fans and family gathered in the small, comfy confines of Nashville concert venue East Room to celebrate Nordista Freeze’s...

Rubik’s Groove gives listeners a blast from the past with ’80s themed show

CIM Digital August 14, 2017

Photo and story by Krystal Loritts / Contributing Writer Fans of old-school music, young and old alike, gathered to enjoy the '80s tribute band Rubik’s Groove as they performed at Main Street Music...

WMTS fall benefit Mayday Brewery October 2016

WMTS 88.3 to host benefit Friday at Mayday Brewery

CIM Digital October 27, 2016

Photo courtesy of WMTS 88.3 Radio This Friday, October 28, WMTS 88.3 Radio is hosting its fall benefit at Mayday Brewery from 8 p.m. to midnight. The night will be filled with local beer, local music...

The Weeks – Photo by Brett Turner.

Afroman, Big Smo, The Weeks Plan Murfreesboro Shows

CIM Digital February 19, 2015

UPDATE 3/18: Afroman and Big Smo's scheduled performances have been cancelled. More details can be found here. Artists including Afroman, Big Smo and The Weeks are set to play local nightclub TEMPT this...

The artwork for Jeremy Robertson & the Class Action's "Wait & See" EP. (FILE)

Local releases to soundtrack your spring

CIM Digital April 23, 2014

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...

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