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Pass the Mic: Creating a Stage for Change

This podcast is a part of the Tennessee Theatre’s Pass the Mic: Creating a Stage for Change series, providing an opportunity for artists from marginalized and underserved communities to share their art with others. Through podcast episodes, concerts/performances, visual art displays, discussions and panels focusing on important issues, and educational opportunities, artists have the chance to engage with the community. The Tennessee Theatre is proud to provide a space for audiences and artists to better understand one another.

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Bristol Episode #1: Rene Rogers & Micah Davidson

Jan 24, 2024

For this episode of Pass the Mic, we’re excited to celebrate the spirit of the 2023 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion by highlighting some of the diverse voices that make this event so special— some attending the festival for the first time, long-time returning festival goers, and some of the folks working within and on the periphery of the event to keep in running smoothly. We had the privilege of speaking to Dr. René Rodgers, the head curator of the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, about the museum’s current exhibit entitled “I’ve Endured: Women in Old-Time Music”. We also interviewed talent buyer Micah Davidson, president and founder of Midwood Entertainment. Micah serves as a talent buyer for the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. We hope you enjoy this introductory episode of The Bristol Episodes.

Music featured on this episode was written and recorded by Cecilia Wright (cello) and Ben McLaughlin (guitar). Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by William Wright.