01/03/23
Gangsta Boo, the Queen of Memphis and a legendary figure in hip hop, left an enduring legacy that continues to resonate deeply within the music community. Born Lola Chantrelle Mitchell on August 7, 1979, in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, she emerged as one of the most influential female rappers in Southern hip hop,…
01/02/23
By Jayne Ellen White “Let me get everybody up on they feet. We fin’ to go in the Memphis way!” Those were the the words in which Memphian GloRilla opened her American Music Awards performance in November of this year. The North Memphis crunk rapper took the AMA’s stage in Los Angeles, days after receiving…
12/11/22
It is officially that time! Time to trim the tree, stock up on all your favorite holiday foods and beverages, and get that holiday playlist going. There is nothing like engaging in holiday festivities and crafts with the right kind of music playing. Luckily for you, there are tons of great Memphis holiday songs to…
12/07/22
While there is certainly truth in the old adage about it being better to give than receive, that doesn’t mean that finding gifts doesn’t come with its own set of headaches. Finding the perfect gift for a loved one doesn’t need to be an added stressor during this already hectic time, though, especially if you…
11/30/22
Believe it or not, December is here and a new year is on the horizon. Before we welcome 2023, though, there are lot’s of great live music options in the coming weeks, including several notable holiday shows. Here are 5 to circle on your calendar! Kenneth Whalum Experience 2.0: Home For The Holidays December 23rd,…
11/14/22
We are indeed in the season of giving, and Memphis‘ many art institutions continue to provide! With a growing number of businesses and arts organizations catering to the youth, the Bluff City will never lack world-class talent!From dance to theater to music, here are three art institutes that are working dilligently to support the next…
11/10/22
Since first combining R&B and country to create rock ‘n’ roll in the 1950s, Memphians have a long and proud tradition of “remixing” disparate artforms into a unified whole. For the past 20 years, the New Ballet Ensemble has continued this tradition by reimagining Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic “The Nutcracker” as a unique marriage of…
11/07/22
Since 2019, one of Memphis music’s biggest hidden gems has been Mark Edgar Stuart’s monthly Memphis Songwriters Series at the Halloran Centre. For just $5, guests can experience some of the city’s finest talent in an intimate setting that promises to bring a greater appreciation of their work. Before this Thursday’s show on November 10th,…
10/31/22
As the winter approaches, there are no signs of cooling down when it comes to great live music offerings. Locations such as Lafayette’s Music Room, Crosstown’s Green Room, Minglewood Hall, and FedEx Forum are just a few spots that will be bringing you some of the best performances in the next month, from the long-awaited…
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