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09/20/25

Your Guide to Live Music in Memphis This Fall

From large-scale festivals and star-studded arena shows to intimate album release shows, these are ten of the upcoming live music events that you don’t want to miss this fall… Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Dates & Venue: Thursday, September 25th at the Cannon Center Hailed as “Memphis Music’s Biggest Night of the Year,”…

Hip Hop

06/28/23

Meet Ari Morris: Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite Mixer

By Katie Kelly If you listen to just the first thirty seconds of Moneybagg Yo’s smash hit “Time Today” you notice something. From the booming production and twinkling synths to the smooth delivery of Bagg’s braggadocious verses, everything – and I mean every little thing – comes together perfectly. It’s the musical equivalence of a…

Culture

10/01/22

5 Must-See Shows in October

After a long and sometimes brutal summer, the sweet release of fall is finally here, so prepare for some sweet tunes to match the Autumnal vibes this October. From the warm comfort of breezy neo-soul to pillowy indie folk and invigorating hardcore punk, there is music for everyone here in Memphis! Here are 5 of…

Culture

09/26/22

5 Questions with J. Howell

By Kierstyn Pryor If powerhouse was a person, singer-songwriter J. Howell would definitely be the man. In just a short period, the singer has gone from being just another young talented kid from the Bluff City to having people from all over waiting in extended lines to hear his soulful, sultry voice! His songs “Something…

Culture

09/23/22

Meet Alex Pruitt, Memphis’ Hottest Young Drummer

By Kierstyn Pryor From Sun’s J.M. Van Eaton to Stax’s Al Jackson, Jr. and Hi’s Howard Grimes, Memphis has a long history of producing world-class drummers that help to define the beat of their particular era. Enter Alex Pruitt, a 26 year old drummer whose work is being showcased in cities and countries across the…

Music

09/21/22

Fall Music Fest Preview

By Jayne Ellen White What do Shannon and The Clams, The Black Keys, Black Cream, Grace Askew, and Qemist all have in common? They are all playing a music festival in Memphis this fall. What better way is there for community bonding than feeling the Memphis love at any of these exciting festivals? So get…

Culture

09/10/22

Don Lifted’s Overton Park Shell Performance to Mark the End of an Era

By Ezra Wheeler To put it mildly, it’s been a tumultuous few months for Lawrence Matthews, the multifaceted artist better known as Don Lifted. Since the release of his critically-acclaimed album 325i in October of last year, Matthews watched much of his planned tour schedule dissolve, amicably split with his record label Fat Possum, resigned…

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Memphis Homecoming Week - 10/18 - 10/26

Memphis Homecoming Kickoff
Oct 18 @ 1PM

Celebrate the start of Memphis Homecoming Week at Handy Park on Beale Street! Enjoy live performances, school pride, and a citywide party you won't forget.

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