Musicians from all over the world turn to Memphis as a home base. This is exactly what Eleanor Tallie did when she moved from Israel to the United States and settled down in Memphis. Now she’s one of the fastest growing performers in the region.
Are you looking for something a bit different from the popular country, blues or traditional rock scene in Memphis? If so, all you need to do is know what rock to look under, as there are all kinds of options. This includes indie rock group Hash Redactor.
Amy LaVere is a popular musician who now hails from Memphis, Tennessee, and is signed through Archer Records out of Memphis. The singer-songwriter is unique in that she plays an upright bass as the lead performer (although she plays a number of instruments during live performances).
Sweet Knives is a band unlike what you’re used to in Memphis. It very much is its own style, which is exactly what makes it a must see. So if you’re looking for a new wave of music, come discover the sound waves created by Sweet Knives.
The Rusty Pieces is a local act in Memphis. However, the two actually met each other when Jessi was visiting family in Columbus, Ohio. Now the two are a fan-favorite band in Memphis and are always putting on new, exciting live shows.
By Katie Kelly When you walk into the main control room of Outerspace, Unapologetic’s studio, you’ll see a sign on the ceiling that in comparison to the rest of the studio, is relatively non-descript. In uppercase plain black text with a few chosen words in color, it reads: “IN THIS PLACE OUR DIFFERENCES ARE VALUED […]
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“I’m here to lay a foundation for people to step on to do what they need to do to get to the next level.” Here’s how Memphis native J Whitlow’s thoughts on the Memphis music scene led him to create an outstanding annual Memphis Music Festival: Listen Out Loud Music Festival (LOL Fest). With a […]
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Each week, the team at We Are Memphis Music makes our picks for the week’s best upcoming live music events. Here are our picks for the week beginning May 22nd! Dave Matthews Band 7:30pm, Wednesday May 24th Bank Plus Amphitheater $50+ If you look up the highest-grossing bands of all time, nestled comfortably within the […]
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