Roots on the Rivers Music Festival 2025

WMOT 89.5 is a listener-supported National Public Radio (NPR) station based at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. As Middle Tennessee’s most powerful music station, WMOT has a 100,000-watt signal that reaches north to Bowling Green, Kentucky and south to the Alabama border. WMOT is located in the Center for Innovation in Media in MTSU’s College of Media and Entertainment, where students work alongside industry professionals in a dynamic, collaborative environment. WMOT features independent, American Roots programming and is dedicated to the music most deeply connected to Music City’s legacy: classic country music, bluegrass, singer/songwriter, folk, soul, R&B and old-school rock and roll. WMOT also continues to offer award-winning jazz programming on secondary channels (89.5HD-2, and 92.3FM in Rutherford County). Please visitWMOT.orgfor more information.

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Roots on the Rivers is a locally curated boutique community celebration of American Roots music presented by WMOT Roots Radio.

Two Rivers Mansion

CELEBRATE AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC &amp; COMMUNITY with WMOT Saturday May 31stRoots on the Rivers is a community celebration of American Roots music to benefit non profit WMOT Radio at Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson. This family friendly, locally curated boutique festival features LIVE MUSIC, Local Non Profits, Artisan Marketplace, Food Trucks &amp; more.Gates open at 12 pm with performances from 1pm - 10pmWMOT members will receive a promo code by email for discounted tickets.LineupRoots on the Rivers features an eclectic mix of genres, indie americana, neo traditional country, bluegrass and blues with performances by Bluegrass Hall of Famer <a href="https://www.sambush.com/" title="https://www.sambush.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sam Bush</a> and Band, hometown hero and glam man <a href="https://www.aaronleetasjan.com/" title="https://www.aaronleetasjan.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Aaron Lee Tasjan</a>, <a href="https://www.lizlongley.com/" title="https://www.lizlongley.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Liz Longley </a>with a rare band performance, Grammy nominated Blugrass artist <a href="https://www.bronwynkeithhynes.com/" title="https://www.bronwynkeithhynes.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bronwyn Keith-Hynes </a>, <a href="https://noelinehofmann.com/" title="https://noelinehofmann.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Noeline Hofmann</a>, an artist on the rise and a special barn burner of a set so amazing we’re keeping it a secret for now!We’ll have local artists performing at our WMOT Family Picnic and Meet and Greet when the gates open at Noon and throughout the day in our Busker’s Alley. Bring the familyRoots on the Rivers is a family friendly festival, kids 16 and under get in free!Craft Beer and CocktailsEnjoy cocktails from Sugarlands Distilling, beers from Founders Brewing Co., wine from The Wine Group and more at the WMOT bar! Food TrucksThere's a little something for everyone, Hurts Hot Chicken is back this year! So is Bad Luck Burger Club and we've added Califarmia to our lineup! Local Artisans, Merch and Nonprofit RowShop our local marketplace for locally made goods and WMOT/Roots on the Rivers + Artist Merch. You'll also meet some of the nonprofits that service the Nashville area on Nonprofit Row.

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Support Public Radio!Roots on the Rivers proceeds will support programming, broadcasting, and community events at WMOT 89.5 FM , a nonprofit, public radio station broadcasting in 40 counties in Middle Tennessee.Amenities include:• Access to one-day, outdoor event.• Access to all onsite food and beverage.• Shop official WMOT and Roots on the Rivers merchandise and artist merchandise.• Free parking on site. Handicap parking is available.Additional Ticket Information:• Each ticket buyer to Roots on the Rivers must present Eventbrite ticket at the gate.• All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.• Roots on the Rivers is rain or shine.• Bring your own lawn chairs, but NO umbrellas or coolers are allowed.• WMOT and Two Rivers Mansion will provide covered shelter for weather events.• Attendees of all ages are welcome. Tickets will be required for attendees age 17 and older. (Ages 16 and under are free.)• All acts advertised have confirmed their appearance at Roots on the Rivers; however, acts and performance times are subject to change without notice.• Tickets that are lost or stolen cannot be replaced.• All purchases of tickets are limited to ten per order.• WMOT and Two Rivers Mansion reserve the right, without the refund of any portion of the ticket purchase price, to refuse admission or to eject any person who fails to comply with the rules of Two Rivers Mansion, local, state or federal law, or whose conduct is deemed illegal, disorderly, or offensive by management.• Persons entering Two Rivers Mansion are subject to search for contraband, unauthorized merchandise, alcohol, controlled substances, weapons, firearms, fireworks, cameras, video equipment, or recording devices, which are expressly forbidden. Any persons found attempting to enter the venues with forbidden item(s) will be refused access, or, at Two Rivers Mansion and WMOT’s discretion, allowed to give up the forbidden item(s). Confiscated items will be destroyed or given away at WMOT’s discretion.• Ticket user assumes all risks of personal injury incidental to the event, whether occurring prior to, during, or subsequent to the event.• The resale or attempted resale of tickets at a price higher than that appearing on the face of the ticket is prohibited and if discovered will result in the ticket being voided without refund.• The sale of unauthorized merchandise is not permitted. Purchaser agrees he/she may be ejected from the event if found selling unauthorized merchandise.• Tickets may not be used for advertising, promotion (including contests and sweepstakes), or other trade purposes without the express written consent of Roots on the Rivers and WMOT Roots Radio.• Ticket user consents to Roots on the Rivers/WMOT Roots Radio and its affiliates’ use of his/her image or likeness incidental to any video display, transmission, photography, or recording of the event.• WMOT will be broadcasting live audio from Roots on the Rivers.

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