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‘Road to Bonnaroo’ Reveals Strength of Nashville Rock Scene

The Features, The Protomen, & Heypenny Snag Three Bonnaroo Slots Music City’s pop-rock scene is flourishing, buoyed by high-profile resident and ordained rock beacon Jack White, the success of bands including Kings of Leon, Paramore, and American Bang, and a thriving pop scene led by Ben Folds and indie coalition Ten Out of Tenn. Not surprisingly, a recent study reported by The Atlantic revealed that a higher concentration of musicians…
That’s a Wrap: BMI Orchestrates Another Ace ACL Festival Stage
BMI continued its sponsorship of the Austin City Limits Music Festival September 26-28 in Austin, Texas. The BMI stage claimed its traditional shady spot near the festival’s main entrance and offered attendees an eclectic mash-up of Texas roots, southern rock, and funky folk courtesy of tastemakers and buzz-inducing up-and-comers Ben Cyllus, Paula Nelson, Sunny Sweeney, Bobby Bare, Jr.,…
BMI Offers Roots Music Torch-Bearers at 2008 Austin City Limits Festival
Roots music with a distinct Texas tilt will dominate BMI’s intimate stage at the 2008 Austin City Limits Music Festival, slated for September 26 through 28 in the live music capital of the world. Now in its seventh year, the BMI-sponsored stage near the main entrance to Zilker Park has built a reputation amongst roots music fans for its mix of auspicious newcomers and Austin-area talent. The three-day festival casts…
‘Girls Rock’ BMI SXSW Showcase
BMI joined Girls Rock Camp Austin to present a showcase of infectious indie energy from a lineup of international bands at the 2008 SXSW Music Festival. Held March 12 at 90 Proof, door proceeds were donated to Girls Rock Camp Austin, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls and young women of all backgrounds and abilities through musical education and performance. Attendees were treated to performances by
