Murfreesboro’s music scene has grown over the years to include a consistent lineup of talented local artists and musicians, along with venues that host live music on a regular basis.
These names often appear in the Pulse concert calendar. Learn more about who these artists are and where to find them.
Roland Justice
Singer-songwriter Roland Justice delivers toe-tapping tunes that ignite the senses. He stirs Americana, soul, rock and country music into a heavenly blend that demands movement. He takes his song title “Come and Get Your Happiness” to a new level when taking the stage.
The 2023 Bell Buckle Tennessee Songwriter Festival first-place winner is currently working on a new album project, aimed for summer release.
Coming up, Mayday Brewery will host Roland Justice on Friday, March 15 and Friday, April 12; the guitarist is also a regular on the Cedar Glade Brews performer rotation.
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The Cooter River Band
The Cooter River Band captivates audiences with its kicking country and rock stylings. Known for its engaging local live performances, the band interacts closely with fans both on and off stage. From George Jones to Luke Combs, CRB’s song list can make country music lovers of all ages turn their heads and move their feet. This dynamic group plays everything from two-steps to line dancing along with some slow dances for the sweethearts.
The band often streams its shows live on Facebook, ensuring those anywhere can experience the closeness of its performances.
Catch Cooter River Band at Seasons of Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 9, and at Hank’s Honky Tonk on Saturday, March 16.
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Taylor Hughes
Called “country music’s answer to Adele” in the Tennessee Star, Taylor Hughes’ rich voice and spunky sound is putting her on the map. Hughes received the Country Artist of the Year award from the 2023 Lexington Music Awards. In addition, Hughes was nominated in Country Evolution’s Artists to Watch in 2023 list.
Her tracks rouse confidence and a queen bee mentality—“the equivalent of applying a fresh coat of red lipstick before a night out.”
Taylor Hughes has performed often at Hank’s Honky Tonk and at Boro Bourbon & Brews, and is next slated to appear at Hank’s on Friday, March 22, and on Thursday, May 30.
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Jack Finley Band
The Jack Finley Band lassos downtown Nashville’s sound and reins it in for listeners in the ’Boro. Who said all the honky-tonking had to stay on Broadway?
Though Jack Finley Band loves to throw it back to the classics of country music, the group doesn’t shy away from modern favorites on occasion. Sometimes, the band will even sprinkle an original song into its sets.
Jack Finley Band will perform in Murfreesboro on Friday, March 8, and Friday, May 10, at Hank’s Honky Tonk and on Friday, March 15, at Boro Bourbon & Brews.
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Everette Brown Trio
The Everette Brown Trio—featuring Elaine Winters on fiddle and Avent Lane on bass, in addition to Brown on guitar—brings decades worth of musical experience to its standing Saturday morning engagement at City Cafe, Tennessee’s oldest restaurant, located just off of the Murfreesboro Public Square.
Stop by this hometown diner for a little bluegrass with your breakfast. In one of Brown’s tunes he urges listeners to take Mama to the Opry before it’s too late; stop by the Saturday morning serenade for the chance to hear this number and other favorites each week.
Catch the Everette Brown Trio every Saturday, 9–11 a.m., at City Cafe.
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Glen Wagner
Glen Wagner is a solo artist with four decades of performing experience. His sets consist of his original Southern rock ’n’ roll and beach-folk tracks as well as pop, rock and country from the ’70s up to the present. He plays acoustic shows in the area using his six- and 12-string guitars.
His original music transports the listener to anywhere Wagner wants to take them. The singer-songwriter released his new song “Summershine” in February. “Summershine” relates the craving for warmer months and positive vibes. The tune echoes the rustling of a sandy boardwalk underneath sandals, and smells like sunscreen.
Glen Wagner most recently played Boro Bourbon & Brews and also frequents other area marinas and breweries.
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2Country4Nashville
Western-wear-adorned husband-and-wife duo 2Country4Nashville has been built on love and perseverance. At the beginning, the twosome played anywhere and everywhere they could, from parking lots to nursing homes. The pair tours heavily and continuously works toward their goal of making a living off of what they love the most.
Despite their name, they actually played the Ryman in 2021 and do indeed frequent Nashville venues. Duo principals Jo-el and LeAnne Ulmer’s classic country sound reminds some listeners of Johnny Cash and June Carter.
For a time, 2Country4Nashville had an ongoing Tuesday evening residency at Seasons of Murfreesboro and plays numerous other area fundraisers, events and venues. Be on the lookout for upcoming local performances.
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Robyn Taylor
Named “one to watch” by Nashville Songwriters Association International in 2014, Robyn Taylor is a local folk and bluegrass queen. With a background in gospel and worship music, her soulful voice can summon goosebumps.
Each lyric is a brush stroke on her life’s canvas, painting pictures of love, loss, redemption and faith.
Robyn Taylor is slated to play Wednesday, March 13 and April 10 at Hank’s Honky Tonk and on Sunday, March 24 at Boro Bourbon & Brews.
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Joey Fletcher Band
Joey Fletcher Band is a trio influenced by The Allman Brothers, Robert Randolph, JJ Grey and other blues-rock artists. The group showcases the slide guitar, bass and drums. From dive bars to festival stages, the trio jams hard, letting everyone within earshot know that the blues are alive and well.
The band performs lots of covers but also performs originals such as “Octavio,” “Mama Jean” and “Trippin.”
Local sightings of the Joey Fletcher Band have occurred at The Boro Bar & Grill, Mayday Brewery and Campus Pub. Catch them live at The Boro on Sunday, March 17, and at Hop Springs on Saturday, March 30.
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Jeff Lysyczyn
A Middle Tennessee State University graduate and former adjunct instructor in music business at Belmont University, Jeff Lysyczyn holds over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Lysyczyn has worked as an artist manager, major-label employee, PR and marketing consultant, and staff songwriter. The Wilkinsons and Doug Stone have recorded his songs.
Guitarist Lysyczyn plays ’Boro breweries, restaurants and more. Often when he takes to the stage, he lets the audience write the setlist. Sometimes he strums and sings Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson; sometimes it’s Prince or Barry Manilow.
Jeff Lysyczyn stays quite active in the Murfreesboro music scene, playing the Burger Bar, located within the DoubleTree Hotel, every Monday and Friday. He also has dates at Smyrna’s Front Street Pub on Saturday, March 16, Champy’s Chicken on Sunday, Mar 17, and Carmen’s Taqueria on Friday, March 29.
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Emily Miller
Originally from Ohio, Emily Miller always knew in her heart that Nashville was where she belonged. In 2014, she began her degree in commercial voice at Belmont University. Miller has opened for Easton Corbin and Grammy-nominated bluegrass group Sister Sadie. ABC’s original series Renee’s Bridal Takeover featured her third single, “Prince Charming.”
She performs decades’ worth of country music covers, as well as songs from her latest EP, They Say.
Emily Miller’s next scheduled date at Hank’s Honky Tonk is Sunday, April 21.
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Stay Up to Date on when these—and many other—Murfreesboro artists perform, at boropulse.com/calendar or in each edition of the Murfreesboro Pulse.
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