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Musicians have hope that live events, such as concerts, can resume in the near future.

Musicians remain optimistic despite pandemic threatening return of live events

Lindsey Vlasic Reporter February 23, 2021

According to Nielsen, about 32 million people attend at least one concert every year in the United States, and now that number is almost non-existent. There is, however, hope for a recovery of live events...

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New research by Kent professor reveals Beethoven may have heard his final symphony

For years, it was believed Ludwig van Beethoven lost the ability to hear before composing one of his most famous symphonies, but new research by a Kent State professor shows Beethoven may have heard his...

BURR COLLAB: In defense of boy bands

Grace-Marie Burton Writer for the Burr February 23, 2020

The boy band has been a staple of defining an era, just as much as slang or regrettable fashion trends. Often, these groups are put together by a batch of industry producers to perform songs mainly targeted...

Fans to ‘Come Together’ at downtown Kent’s annual Beatle Fest

Theresa Lovrak Reporter February 21, 2020

Today’s the day to celebrate and remember the music of The Beatles and popular music of their time at the seventh annual Beatle Fest kicking off Friday at 5 p.m. “This is free music all over town,”...

Gift Guide: Woodsy’s Music

At Woodsy’s Music, located on South Water St., shoppers can find deals on a variety of musical instruments for the holidays. “We got sales going on, on everything,” said Paul Braden, manager of...

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OPINION: Put your records on

I was standing in an abandoned warehouse somewhere in Cleveland, listening to guitars and fiddles while the singer wore light-up jewelry. I was certain I just discovered the future leaders in alternative...

WKSU’s Folk Alley to operate under new organization

Lauren Sasala March 6, 2019

Correction: In the original article, it said WKSU began operating in 2003. WKSU began operating in 1950 and Folk Alley joined WKSU in 2003. The article has been changed.Folk Alley, a music streaming service...

Kent, a small town with big music

Abigail Miller February 10, 2019

It’s January 1974, and the Kent State Undergraduate Student Government has booked the up-and-coming artist Bruce Springsteen to perform on campus. To popular music fans at the time, it might not have...

Bosh Nelson, lead singer of the BoshNelson Band.

Q&A with BoshNelson Band — the Akron band bringing classic rock back to life

Maria McGinnis November 28, 2018

BoshNelson Band is a group from Akron with a classic rock sound. The group has been making music together since the summer of 2016. Although the group is most known for their hit “Before I Can Say Goodbye,”...

Guitar Weekend brings together community and students

Allyson Nichols November 4, 2018

Kent State Stark campus was filled with different rhythms and sounds this weekend as they celebrated Guitar Weekend, a three-day festival celebrating all styles of guitar playing.The weekend event kicked...

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Q&A with Teddy Robb — the Kent State alumnus forging his own path in country music

Maria McGinnis October 31, 2018

Teddy Robb is an Akron native and a Kent State alumnus (He graduated with a business administration degree.) He’s finding success in the country music scene with his debut song “Lead Me On,”...

Lexus Farmer poses for a photo in the recording booth.

Lex’s Lens

Assata Imani and Lexus Farmer October 23, 2018

Not everyone is born with a silver spoon in their mouth. Some of us endure a self-made reality. The ability to beat the odds, overcome and prosper in the midst of your demise is what leads to success....