Noticed anything different about Sarratt lately? That's right, there's a shiny new studio right in the middle of it, and we're celebrating its awesomeness  with free performances ALL WEEK from 11-1pm right next to the new studio and smoothie place on the bottom floor of Sarratt! Come on down and start the semester off right by listening to some great artists play during lunch! A full schedule of the artists can be found after the jump... See you there!

1. VAMPIRE WEEKEND - Contra

WIN WEEKEND PASSES TO THE BIG EAR FESTIVAL 2010 ! 91.1 WRVU-FM is giving you a chance to win a pair of weekend passes to the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, TN. The passes allow you and a guest to attend every concert, film and workshop at the Festival. Over 50 artists will perform including Vampire Weekend, Sufjan Stevens, Joanna Newsom, St. Vincent, The National, The XX, Andrian Belew and many others. For a complete list of all festival events visit www.bigearsfestival.com And keep listening to 91.1 WRVU-FM for your chance to qualify to win two (2) weekend passes to the Big Ears 2010 Festival March 26-28th in Knoxville, TN.

1. SPOON - Transference

This week, we have a special contribution from one of our favorite DJs, Pete Wilson of Nashville Jumps and Rock and Roll Rent Control fame. In this hefty list, Pete writes about R&B artists that deserve a second look. Check it out, and learn about some listen-worthy R&B artists while your at it! Clicking this entry will put you in the very knowledgeable hands of Mr. Pete Wilson.

Joanna Newsom makes a very rare Nashville concert appearance on Sunday, March 28th at The Mercy Lounge. WRVU would like to send you and a friend to the concert for free! Listen to one of the following WRVU shows for your chance to qualify to win two tickets to see Joanna Newsom in concert. Good luck and thanks for listening! Click to see which shows will be giving away tickets and when to listen!