Posts Tagged ‘Music’

The Beat ‘n’ Track with Miss B.

The Beat ‘n’ Track with Miss B.
For the first installment of The Beat ‘n’ Track, Vision editor Erin Carson caught up with Bianca Edwards, better known as Miss B., via Skype to talk about life as a rapper inside and outside the Belmont music scene. Miss B. began writing poetry as a kid, but now finds herself a junior music business...
August 25th, 2010 | A&E, Music | Read More

Tyler James: ‘Rejection’ spurs music success

Tyler James: ‘Rejection’ spurs music success
In 2000, Belmont’s campus was decorated with posters, and the caf was home to stacks of fliers promoting then freshman Tyler James.  He didn’t have a MySpace, Facebook or a blog.  He didn’t yet have a fan base.  He didn’t even get accepted to the School of Music. Ten years later, singer/songwriter...
March 24th, 2010 | A&E, Music | Read More

Music: To delete or not to delete

I have five days worth of music on my computer. This is by no means the largest collection out there, but five days is a lot of music. What does anyone really need with 120 hours of songs? I have no idea, but I sure have a hard time deleting any.  There’s always the off chance I’ll want to listen...
March 24th, 2010 | Blogs/Opinion | Read More

John Mayer plays Sommet after interview controversy

Words and the things John Mayer does with them have earned him a place in the hearts of countless teenage girls over the past decade or so. They’ve also gotten him into trouble along the way, as introspective, imagery-laden lyrics turn into uncomfortable, sometimes offensive ramblings from a musician...
February 14th, 2010 | A&E, Music | Read More

The Delta Saints are on the “Road to Bonnaroo” [Updated]

The Delta Saints are on the “Road to Bonnaroo” [Updated]
Belmont blues rockers The Delta Saints are among 32 local bands vying for an opportunity to perform at this year’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., according to an announcement made by Mercy Lounge on Monday. The “Road to Bonnaroo” series was established last year as a coproduction...
February 1st, 2010 | A&E | Read More

‘Content rider’ shapes events

When the cast of Fall Follies took to the Massey Performing Arts Center stage in October 2008, they had no clue how the audience, which included students, faculty and parents, would take their sketches. The live variety show is known for pushing boundaries, but one sketch in particular may have crossed...
January 27th, 2010 | A&E | Read More

BUMSAP promotes underground music scene

BUMSAP promotes underground music scene
Spider-Friends. Dipset Taliban. Diarrhea Planet. These aren’t the names people typically associate with Belmont University. But Belmont’s music scene is of two worlds. The showcase circuit is the public face of the school—the suggested path to collegiate stardom, beginning with classes and ending...
January 27th, 2010 | A&E, Music | Read More

Michael Huff charts own course with ‘Other Hearts’

Michael Huff charts own course with ‘Other Hearts’
C, G and D. Artists have built careers off those three simple chords, and here in Nashville, Belmont senior Michael Huff looks to start something of his own with the release of his debut EP, “Other Hearts.” The record comes after a summer recording session in Smyrna, Ga. Huff contacted producer Randy...
January 27th, 2010 | A&E, Music | Read More

Paramore rocks the Ryman

Paramore rocks the Ryman
The historic Ryman Auditorium in the heart of Nashville is accustomed to housing some of the biggest names in country music. Previously the home of the Grand Ole Opry, it serves to let an artist know they have both made it and officially arrived. But on Sunday night, Franklin-based group Paramore brought...
November 5th, 2009 | Music | Read More

Galaxy Star benefit free, fun

Future will headline the benefit for underprivileged youth when the Galaxy Star benefit opens its doors at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Beaman A & B. “Galaxy Star is a non-profit organization that gives everyone the benefit of a doubt no matter how hard they have fallen,” said Belmont junior...
November 3rd, 2009 | Music | Read More
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