Band:  As Yourself

Genre: Rock/Alternative/Hard

Four guys who not only make their music, but help others make it too by running a production studio.  With a passion for rock that is influenced with alternative and heavier sounding bands, they began to forge their own sound that embodies those influences but was their own.  With a few member changes and instrument changes, they are now focused on going from creating the music to sharing it live and online. You can find out more about them here.

Band: Tepoe Nash

Genre: Rock

Having been in the Upper Cumberland making and sharing music for the past 30 years, Tepoe would be considered one of the veteran rockers of the local music scene. He has played with various acts over the years and is now content making music on his own. His music isn’t targeted to just local audiences as he has pushed onto the internet and into various markets around the globe.  He is responsible for trying to help others learn to play with his patented computerized training guitar. You can find out more about his music and projects here.

Band:  Cole Kemmer

Genre: Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter

Founding member of Short of Stable from Crossville, after the other members pursued other interests and the band was “put on the shelf”, Cole has continued with his love for making music.  With guitar in hand and a few songs that reflect his personal style of inner reflection.  Cole is currently working on an EP that he will share along with some performances.  You can keep up with his release and appearances here and see his clips here.

Band:  Fate Of Adam

Genre: Rock/Metal

With influences ranging from Five Finger Death Punch to Breaking Benjamin to enjoying a little gospel in their down time, Fate of Adam is a band with members who have spent a decade in the local music scene. The only thing they take serious is their music, loving to rock hard at their shows and have a little fun with fans. You can find more information at their facebook page or at reverbnation.com/fateofadam They list all of their upcoming dates and latest news through an app available for Android users.

Band:  Travis Rice

Genre: Country

With a friend or two, a recording studio and an offer to just lay down some music and see where it goes, Travis Rice has been working on chasing that neon rainbow for a few years now.  Togethor with the small band he’s assembled, they spend what time they can sharing and playing their music.  With a new EP and plans to travel to new places, he’s taken a new focus to his sound. Check out his site at travisricemusic.com

Band:  Whyte Noyse

Genre: Alternative/Pop/Rock

Reggae rock with a little ska and a lot of smiles. Whyte Noyse is band that hails from McMinnville and has spent time playing local and travelling the country to share their brand of music. After an album or two and a new EP and plans to continue their own festival in their hometown of McMinnville. You can hear some of their music at here.

Band:  Few Miles On

Genre: Blues/Swunk/Southern Blues Groove

Making a categories of music all their own. Few Miles On had a little of that southern rock with funk feel to their music which has taken a more blues driven direction.  They also have a lot of fun just making some songs together. With some singles under their belt, they’ve completed their album and are now spurring other bands to get out and try things with a weekly show wednesday nights in Cookeville that are open to anyone to join in and jam. Get more info at fewmilesonband.com

Band: Today’s Standard

Genre: Alternative/Punk

These guys would be your C Connection, and while all members have a C in their names, it’s not a requirement for getting into their music. As they say about themselves “This band is made up of three different people who live three completely different lives, and once you put them together they produce a very unique sound tone and show!” With musical influences ranging from punk to alternative they have been working hard to get their sound togethor and their first album. You can find more info on them here

Band:  The Leave

Genre: Jazz/Funk/Fusion

A collection of personalities that not only fit together as extended family but musically to offer a style of Jazz that goes from fusion to rock influences that shine through in their live performances.  With each member and their instrument offering as much in the song writing as they do on stage.  The members call Cookeville home and perform in surrounding venues and festivals. Find out more on the band and members here.

Band:  Miles Of Dirt

Genre: Rock/Modern Rock

Matt Baughman and his writing partner Dan Lawless continue their collaboration of music making even though they are separated by Miles Of Dirt.  While Matt calls Cookeville home, Dan resides in California. The duo employee apps like dropbox, and pro-tools, and video calling to work together in making their music.  While it limits their live performance options due to their separation, their music has only continued to grow into a bigger project. You can keep up with both members and their band here.