If you’re still in the process of mapping out your plans for Halloween week (yes, that’s right, we plan on celebrating for at least a week), then we have your musical roadmap ready. Here are 7 of our favorite Halloween-themed live music events to make sure this spooky season is a memorable one.
Grave Rave at Meddlesome Brewing Co.
(Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8PM)
We’re guilty of oftentimes ignoring events happening outside of the city limits, but every once in a while, the ‘burbs grab our attention. Such is the case with Cordova-based Meddlesome Brewing’s upcoming Grave Rave, a DJ-filled evening of costumes, drink specials, and of course, plenty of dancing.
Halloween Bash ft. Supreme La Rock at Eight & Sand
(Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9PM)
There are few places better in Memphis to people-watch than Eight & Sand, the swanky vinyl lounge located in Central Station. This promises to be doubly true during this year’s costume party, which will feature a live set from the legendary Seattle DJ Supreme La Rock. With a vast myriad of musical tastes and a distinct style, Supreme La Rock is an internationally renown DJ who will have the party rocking late into the evening.
Daikaiju at Growlers
(Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 9PM)
As you probably know, the night before Halloween is commonly referred to as “Devil’s Night,” an informal holiday on which people regularly engage in jokes, pranks, vandalism, or parties. We mention this because there is probably no better band to celebrate this debaucherous occasion with than Daikaiju, the masked surf-rock heathens known for their absolutely unhinged live performances that regularly include smashed instruments, fire, and much much more.
TONE’s Terror at the Tower Party at Orange Mound Tower
(Thursday, Oct. 31 at 9PM)
TONE, the Orange Mound-based Black arts organization known for their huge annual Juneteenth event, has also started to get into the Halloween game with their ongoing Black October event. This year, they’ll be returning to Orange Mound Tower for a night of costumes, drinks, DJ’s, and more! Trust us when we say that nobody in town is throwing down quite like the good folks at TONE.
Bailey Bigger at the Green Room
(Thursday, Oct. 31 at 7:30PM)
If you’re looking for something a bit more low-key for Halloween, or perhaps something evocative of Stevie Nicks-esque witchery, then Bailey Bigger’s upcoming album release show on Halloween night likely fits the bill. The Americana artist will be returning home for a special show celebrating the release of her new album Resurrection Fern. If the lead-off single “Witches and Warlocks” is any indication, this should be a memorable evening of haunting music from one of the city’s finest singer-songwriters.
Halloween Party w/ Louise Page, Joybomb,
Dr. Ew, Alicja Trout at Bar DKDC
(Thursday, Oct. 31 at 9PM)
If rock n’ roll is indeed dead as many pundits have claimed, then its reanimated corpse will be making an appearance on Halloween night at Bar DKDC (along with a bit of pop, for good measure). A who’s-who of Memphis rock’s finest will be waking the spirits all night long in Midtown’s most fun (and coziest) venue. Costumes are, of course, highly encouraged.
Rock-n-Romp’s Halloween Spooktacular at Mud Island
(Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1PM)
Rock-n-Romp is back with a Halloween-themed family friendly concert at Mud Island, right outside of the Baron Von Opperbean lounge, the new immersive-experience being built inside the former site of Mud Island’s river museum. Music will be provided by Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage and a host of DJs. Great live music AND a sneak peek of the BOV lounge? Count us in.
