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NASHVILLE: Prepare Yourself for UMC Super Saturday

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

As the UMC Creator Lab campaign rages on, we’re heading out on the trail this Saturday for not one, but two events showcasing art, music, and the power of community.

Begin this adventure with us at the Antioch Arts Party, hosted from 4-7 p.m. at 2783 Smith Springs Road in Nashville. Presented by Arts N Antioch, this celebration of creativity, culture, and community will feature a total of seven live performances — including from UnderDogs Mandy Moon, Kelsey Muse, Yonna Jones, Nicolas Soul, and Jazzy the Uncontrolled Goddess & Cosmic Sound. The event will also feature interactive, all-ages fun including a community art wall, blackout poetry, color mapping and more!

After that wraps up, head on down the road to Murfreesboro for the monthly Barz in the Boro hip hop showcase and cypher at Cedar Glade Brews (906 Ridgely Road). Hosted from 7-10 p.m. by E.T. and Raw Proof, this month’s lineup features Nashville hip hop OGs The Elderz, alongside D Suppa and artists from Clique Tight Circle Entertainment.

Both events are free to attend, and give you the opportunity to hang with us and support the UMC Creator Lab. Spend your Saturday with the UnderDogs!

TONIGHT: Barz in the Boro at Cedar Glade Brews

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

Tonight (May 2), one of the Nashville area’s premier independent hip hop and R&B showcases returns for its first Saturday residency.

Join Nashville hip hop veterans E.T. and Raw Proof as they present Barz in the Boro at Cedar Glade Brews (906 Ridgely Rd., Murfreesboro). The monthly showcase and cypher “is built to give you that authentic hip hop vibe,” giving independent artists an opportunity to perform, connect, and find community in true hip hop culture.

This month’s lineup features music from DJ Know Love, a special vinyl pop-up by Phonoforever, and performances from featured guests, including:

Culture Freedom
G.I. Magus
Itz Jaleel
J. Bush & Lane Shuler

Learn more about Barz in the Boro: Website | IG

TONIGHT: Barz in the Boro Returns to Murfreesboro

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

One of Greater Nashville’s most exciting opportunities for emerging hip hop artists is back for another year.

Barz in the Boro — a monthly showcase held at Cedar Glade Brews in Murfreesboro — returns tonight (Jan. 3) with an all-new lineup featuring some of Nashville’s most notable emcees.

The showcase, hosted by Nashville hip hop veterans E.T. and Raw Proof, is “designed to shine a light on performers, build connections within the culture, and bring something fresh and exciting” on the first Saturday of each month. Barz in the Boro features a curated lineup of performers, a freestyle cypher, and DJ Know Name on the 1s and 2s.

This month’s lineup features:

Follow Barz in the Boro for updates, and be sure to reach out if you want to perform. You could be featured next!

Barz in the Boro Returns to Middle Tennessee Dec. 6

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

Barz in the Boro — a monthly hip hop showcase just down the road from us in Murfreesboro, Tennessee — will close out the year with a stacked lineup on Saturday, December 6 from 8-11 p.m.

The showcase — which occurs on the first Saturday of every month at Cedar Glade Brews (906 Ridgely Rd., Murfreesboro) — is hosted by E.T. and Raw Proof, with support from DJ Know Love on the 1s and 2s. Barz in the Boro is a platform for local and touring hip hop artists alike. Each month’s showcase features a uniquely curated lineup, along with an open mic portion, which provide aspiring performers with a chance to impress for a future opportunity.

The showcase’s official website offers this description:

Barz in the Boro is a monthly hip hop showcase and cypher where raw talent, sharp lyricism, and real culture take center stage. From local spitters to nationally touring acts, this is the spot where the underground and the spotlight meet. This event is designed to shine a light on performers, build connections within the culture, and bring something fresh and exciting to the Murfreesboro / Nashville music scene.

Presented and hosted by E.T. & Raw Proof and powered by the skills of DJ Know Love, every show is built to give you that authentic hip hop vibe, no gimmicks, just beats, barz, and energy. This ain’t just another show, it’s for the artists, for the fans, and for the culture. Pull up, bring your skillz, and be part of the movement.

The December 6 event will feature performances from UnderDogs Yonna Jones and Jazzy the Uncontrolled Goddess, alongside My Friend Wiley and New Orleans’ own Alfred Banks. Those interested in learning more or being considered for a future showcase are encouraged to reach out via Instagram.

Hip Hop Culture & Finding Balance (ft. Raw Proof)

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Gerard Longo Leave a comment

Josh Marinko (a.k.a. Raw Proof) is a Nashville-based hip hop artist who has spent decades immersed in the culture. Growing up as a military child, Josh lived all over the country before establishing roots in Tennessee, and has witnessed the massive changes that have taken place in Nashville and the music industry at large.

Today, we talk about those changes (and how we’ve adapted), the importance of building community, and the ways we find balance in the midst of the creative grind.