";s:4:"text";s:5086:" WMOT is live with 895 Fest Replay all weekend long! MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT/AP) -- The Tennessee executive caught up in the scandal surrounding former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn goes on trial in Japan later this month. Tickets are on sale for the event, which celebrates the musical soul of MTSU’s Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Delbert McClinton, front center left, is shown with band members in this undated publicity photo. 895 Fest is a celebration of our friends, neighbors, heroes and legends. WMOT program director and legendary DJ Jessie Scott shares her thoughts on the can't-miss performers of … Val Hoeppner is the executive director of WMOT 89.5, executive producer of Wired In, 895 Fest, 895 Sessions, 895 Feast and the AmericanaFest Day Stage presented by WMOT, World Cafe and NPR Music. (Submitted photo)Country music artist Lillie Mae is among artists set for the inaugural 895 Fest hosted by MTSU’s WMOT Roots Radio 89.5 FM May 31-June 1 in Murfreesboro. (Submitted photo)Holding the music festival in Murfreesboro, Hoeppner noted, allows the station to “truly touch all corners of Middle Tennessee and the 40 counties served by WMOT 89.5 FM.
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WMOT members will enjoy a special all-access rate of $65. (Submitted photo)Holding the music festival in Murfreesboro, Hoeppner noted, allows the station to “truly touch all corners of Middle Tennessee and the 40 counties served by WMOT 89.5 FM. Aside from the draw of the brewery, there will be a 5K walking track, 18-hole disc golf course, dog parks, a man-made pond, event space and 3,000-seat amphitheater. The festival places WMOT front and center in the renewed effort to cultivate live music culture in Murfreesboro.”“Hop Springs is honored to partner in celebrating the 50th anniversary of WMOT,” said Hop Springs CEO Owned and operated by Middle Tennessee State University, WMOT went on the air April 9, 1969, as one of Tennessee’s first public radio stations, becoming a charter member of the NPR Network. (Submitted photo)Organizers ay the lineup reflects WMOT’s “Americana Deep & Wide” format that’s been enthusiastically received by listeners and members throughout Middle Tennessee and beyond who love Americana, a form of music that incorporates elements of various American roots music styles, including country, roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and blues.Tickets for 895 Fest, sold exclusively as a two-day package, are available via Eventbrite, with more information available on the festival’s online headquarters, “I’m excited to bring our WMOT community together at Hop Springs to celebrate our 50Gospel music group the McCrary Sisters are shown in this undated publicity photo. 895 Fest will tap the artistry at the heart of the station’s playlist to give Middle Tennessee a first-of-a-kind, multi-day roots festival, organizers say.2020, Middle Tennessee State University, 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132-0001 USA +1-615-898-2300Middle Tennessee State University, in its educational programs and activities involving students and employees, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age (as applicable), status as a covered veteran or genetic information. In 2021 WMOT will add 895 FEAST, a farm dinner and artist experience for a 200 music, food and drink lovers. Hop Springs and the festival will provide covered shelter in case of rain. Brinley Hineman.
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In addition to the experiential learning offered at Hop Springs, there will be a tap room with a 15-foot-long porch that overlooks the 83-acre property. 895 Fest will tap the artistry at the heart of the station’s playlist to give Middle Tennessee a first-of-a-kind, multi-day roots festival, organizers say.2020, Middle Tennessee State University, 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132-0001 USA +1-615-898-2300Middle Tennessee State University, in its educational programs and activities involving students and employees, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age (as applicable), status as a covered veteran or genetic information. Offices are open, but operations may be modified for safety concerns. Latest from NPR. Hurricane Laura Brings 'Catastrophic Storm Surge' And Fearsome Winds To Gulf Coast. The privately-owned venue operates in partnership with MTSU’s Fermentation Science program as an off-campus lab and work/study facility. Williamson Source - April 6, 2019.