Modern-musical founding father, Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell, was pronounced dead Wednesday, May 18 at his hotel room in Detroit after a 911 call sent authorities to the scene. The vocalists for Nirvana (Kurt Cobain) and Alice in Chains (Layne Staley) preceded Cornell to the grave, a matter he commented on to Rolling Stone roughly two years ago.… Continue reading Grunge music man dead at 52
Category: Music
Mayer returns with ‘The Search for Everything’
Singer-songwriter, producer and guitarist John Mayer is back at it again with his new album, The Search for Everything. The Search for Everything officially drops on April 14 and will be his seventh album release. This will be his newest album debut since Paradise Valley in 2013. Mayer has released several songs from the albums in… Continue reading Mayer returns with ‘The Search for Everything’
Department of Music presents piano ensemble
On Tuesday, April 11, 2017, UTM Department of Music hosted a piano ensemble recital in the Blankenship Recital Hall of the Fine Arts Building. Performing in the piano recital was Gian Garma, sophomore UTM music major; Emily Campbell, freshman UTM music major; John Alex Warner, junior music major; Dr. Elaine Harriss, UTM Professor of Music; Linda Williams, a… Continue reading Department of Music presents piano ensemble
Skyhawk Marching Band clubbin’ through the season
The Skyhawk Marching Band (SMB) premieres their Clubbin’ season this Saturday at Martin’s first home game. The halftime performance includes Maynard Ferguson’s “Birdland,” Bruno Mars’ hit “Uptown Funk” and the Daft Punk piece “Up All Night to Get Lucky/One More Time.” The band hopes to incorporate new pieces throughout the season so they encourage students… Continue reading Skyhawk Marching Band clubbin’ through the season
A star-studded lineup selected for 2016 Soybean Festival
The 2016 Soybean Festival lineup has officially been released on their website, and the Plain White T’s has been confirmed as the artist for the UT Martin Student Night. The other musicians attending include Morris Day & The Time, Brothers Osborne, Travis Cottrell, Vince Gill, BST, and Three Dog Night. Morris Day has been a prolific… Continue reading A star-studded lineup selected for 2016 Soybean Festival
UTM faculty member named associate conductor of Jackson Symphony
Dr. Mark Simmons has been named associate conductor of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Simmons, associate professor of music at UTM, released a statement accepting the position and expressing his excitement at being selected. “I am very excited to be part of this dynamic and growing cultural gem in West Tennessee,” said Simmons. “Under Maestro… Continue reading UTM faculty member named associate conductor of Jackson Symphony
New album brings life back to folk-rock band
After previous success, a brand-new album and a quickly selling out tour, things are looking good for American folk-rock band The Lumineers. The Lumineers’ new album Cleopatra is about as perfect an album as you can find. It emits life, and all that is wondrous about being alive. Mixing in songs from Cleopatra among the old brought some new life and passion… Continue reading New album brings life back to folk-rock band
Phi Mu Alpha present annual All Sing competition
The brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosted their annual All Sing competition Thursday evening at Central Baptist Church. The judges for the 2016 All Sing Competition were UTM director of choral activities, Mark Simmons and Murray State’s dance choreographer, Amanda Hagan. Last year’s winner, Chi Omega competed again this year in the “Idols” themed… Continue reading Phi Mu Alpha present annual All Sing competition
University Singers perform alongside Jackson Symphony Orchestra
The University Singers travelled to Jackson, Tennessee on Saturday to sing with the Jackson Symphony and special guest Anthony Kearns. The University Singers is the open choir of UTM, featuring many special performers ranging in age from freshman all the way up to retired UTM faculty. The group meets three days a week for an… Continue reading University Singers perform alongside Jackson Symphony Orchestra
Festival Watch: Bonnaroo 2016 has been announced
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has announced their line up and dates for their 15th annual music festival in Manchester, Tennessee. Bonnaroo, a Woodstock-like music festival hosted here in Tennessee, attracts thousands of people to The Farm every summer for four days of music, art and an all around good time. This year’s headliners include… Continue reading Festival Watch: Bonnaroo 2016 has been announced