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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.

Feb 1, 2024

For this episode of Pass the Mic, we talked to North Carolina based musician Rebekah Todd at the 2023 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion. Rebekah, who identifies her music as “Cosmic Soul Rock”, has won numerous awards and has performed with a wide variety of notable artists including Keller Williams, Big Something,...


Feb 1, 2024

For many talented working musicians, juggling a variety of professional responsibilities and identities is the reality. For this episode of Pass the Mic, we talked to singer-songwriter, occupational therapist, and massage therapist Beth Snapp at the 2023 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival. In this episode, Beth...


Feb 1, 2024

For this episode of Pass the Mic, we had the pleasure of talking with mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull at the 2023 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion. Sierra’s career launched at a young age— at just 12, she performed at Carnegie Hall. Only one year later, she signed a record deal with Rounder Records. In...


Feb 1, 2024

For this episode of Pass the Mic, we talked to Alison Brown at the 2023 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion. Alison is an internationally recognized and GRAMMY winning banjoist known for her roots in bluegrass with elements of jazz. At a pivotal moment in her life, Alison left a career on Wall Street to tour with Alison...