03/29/23
Despite being known more for blues, soul, and rock n roll, Memphis has always fostered a strong community of jazz musicians and aficionados and produced some all-time greats of the genre such as Charles Lloyd, George Coleman, and Phineas Newborn Jr. While it’s inarguable that Memphis is lacking in proper jazz clubs, there are still…
03/08/23
Although Memphis has undoubtedly earned its title as “The Home of the Blues,” the fact remains that the city’s defining genre isn’t quite as prevalent as it once was. That said, there are still plenty of great options around town to catch some live blues music that will appeal to both locals and tourists alike.…
08/03/22
by Zachary Corsa In the very heart of Cooper-Young, a battered red wooden door under a blue awning is a Narnia-like portal to an eccentric and enduring fixture of bohemian Memphis. Upon entering, all manner of strange curios and beguiling art greets you; books, a fireplace mantle, and an expectant chess board mingle cozily beneath…
07/12/22
by Jayne Ellen White Those underground clubs seen in old movies with brick walls, round tables full of friends and couples sipping on something strong while dressed to the nines and watching live music—-they don’t exist much anymore. Has live music become slightly less intent on the music part and a little more focused on…
04/22/22
By Jayne Ellen White One thing about Memphis, we will show up for free outdoor live music rain or shine–– but when the weather is right, the Overton Park Shell’s concert series experience becomes almost utopian. Families, couples, joggers, tourists, students, and live music lovers from all over the Midsouth region and beyond flock to…
11/16/21
By Zachary Corsa When I relocated to Memphis in the summer of 2016, one of the very first clubs I found myself checking out was The Lamplighter Lounge Memphis at 1702 Madison. At the time, the clearly little hideaway met every possible definition, colloquial or terminological, of the term ‘dive bar’. Beneath pallid lighting, through…
09/20/21
By: Zachary Corsa The mythology and folklore of music in the Bluff City lingers through generations, conjuring visions of mournful acoustic blues plucked on the porches of sharecroppers’ shacks, the neon bustle of Beale in its prime, and the smooth soul grooves of Stax Records. But beneath such raging cultural tempests, more mysterious currents have…
09/07/21
By: Ezra Wheeler In many ways, the viability of a city’s live music scene is dependent on its mid-sized venues, which can attract major traveling acts while also providing a home for local artists. With the recent demise of long-standing venues such as Minglewood Hall and the New Daisy Theater, the Hi Tone Cafe has…
09/21/20
If you’re like us, live music is near the top of the list of things you miss most from your pre-COVID life. We’re loving the live streams, but we’re so ready to be able to gather with friends, grab some drinks and get up close and personal with our favorite musicians at music venues around…
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