Music Festivals

Join WUTC’s Haley Solomon, Nessa Parrish, and Rob Beckett as they recount their first experience at Big Ears Music Festival in the latest episode of the WUTC Festival Podcast.

Will Oldham is a multifaceted artist whose talents extend across music, acting, and songwriting, shaping a career that spans over three decades. Under various aliases like Palace Songs, Palace Brothers, and Palace Music, or the name you're most likely acquainted with, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Oldham has left an indelible mark on American folk music.

Will Oldham is a multifaceted artist whose talents extend across music, acting, and songwriting, shaping a career that spans over three decades. Under various aliases like Palace Songs, Palace Brothers, and Palace Music, or the name you're most likely acquainted with, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Oldham has left an indelible mark on American folk music.

Shortly after Riverbend Music Festival, WUTC was able to speak with three of the members of the band: guitarist Thomas Kenney, drummer Sean Bing and keys player and background vocalist Ross Bogan.

John Gourley and Zoe Manville of Portugal. The Man share about their daughter's health journey, the story behind their music project, "Chris Black Changed My Life," and more recorded on the farm at Bonnaroo 2023.

WUTC's own Haley Solomon, Rob Beckett, Brent Stott, and Nessa Parrish ventured into Manchester, TN to cover Bonnaroo 2023. Check out their collection of artist interviews, daily overviews, and photos from the farm through the lens of Nessa Parrish.

WUTC's own Haley Solomon sat down with Maddy O'Neal to discuss music, festivals, and all things Bonnaroo.

Check out WUTC's comprehensive coverage of 2023 Shaky Knees - live from Central Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Three full days of festival thoughts, highlights, interviews, photography, and more! Podcast presented by Haley Solomon, Nessa Parrish, Brent Stott, and Rob Beckett. Podcast produced by Rob Beckett.

WUTC's own Nessa Parrish journeyed into Riverbend's 40th-anniversary celebration to set the scene with her camera for those that could not attend the festival.