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Song by timeless song Eggy reaches out a hand, inviting you along as a great story unfolds. Eggy’s music traces the full spectrum of emotions, evoked by a life well-lived alongside friends well-loved.

Eggy formed from a high school dream into a full-fledged reality. Aligning together in 2016, the lineup of Alex Bailey (drums, vocals), Jake Brownstein (guitar, vocals), Mike Goodman (bass, vocals) and Dani Battat (keys, vocals) has captured the ears of listeners across the USA and beyond.

Following the release of their 2019 debut record, Watercolor Days, the band has toured constantly, performing in over 40 states. Amidst their travels in 2021, Eggy stopped in Nashville to record two singles, released as Nashville Tapes the following year. Highlights from the band’s many eclectic shows have been handpicked by the band for consumption, including the most recent “Eggy Selects: Spring Tour 2023, Vol. 1).

Eggy’s upcoming record, “Waiting Game,” is set to arrive on September 6, 2024. Three singles (“A Moment’s Notice”, “Laurel” and “Gentle Clown”) have been released thus far. Co-produced by White Denim’s James Petralli, “Waiting Game” showcases the band’s artistry through a concentrated and refined studio approach as a compliment to their exploratory live shows.

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"LadyCouch was born out of Keshia Bailey and Allen Thompson’s love for one another and their love for honest, soulful music. The pair seem to come from two different worlds, musically, with Keshia hailing from the straight-ahead throwback Soul group Magnolia Sons, and Allen from the psychedelic folk of the Allen Thompson Band.

Backed by a rotating cast of players who often tour with the likes of Keith Urban, Tesky Brothers, INXS and more, LadyCouch’s Appalachian upbringings and their genuine appreciation for Soul, Rock, Funk, Country and Folk allow them to build bridges across genres to create a sound all its own. On any given evening in Nashville it’s not uncommon to see folks from Old Crow Medicine Show, Maggie Rose, Jon Latham, Little Bandit, Drivin N Cryin, and many other Nashville mainstay musicians jamming with the big band with the nonsense name.

When LadyCouch is on stage, they do everything with a purpose and drive that’s rare to see in a group that large. While their sound might be reminiscent of the huge hippie orchestras of decades past, the group is by no means a nostalgia act. Their approach to writing, melodies, harmonies and improvisation is as original and refreshing as you can get."

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Alejandro Escovedo's New Album ECHO DANCING is an Adventure in Life

No one has really ever been able to define themselves and their music like singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo does. His life in music of all kinds sometimes feels like a swirl through the sky, where his songs point out all the majesty and mystery of how he sees the world. The sounds he makes take him places that he might not even predict, but once there, greatness always follows. It's just the way Escovedo is. It has happened over and over for decades, almost like a fateful agreement he has with the cosmos. There is a good chance it cannot be explained, especially by him.

Maybe that's because this is a musician who feels magic, both in himself and the world around him, and is open to the experience of whatever comes his way. It is not always easy, and can have a high demand on how a person lives. But it is the way that Escovedo is always moving forward.

Truer words were never spoken than Alejandro Escovedo's love for exploration in the music he writes and plays. The son of a Mexican immigrant and a Texas native, the sounds that Escovedo first discovered and then performed morphed into all kinds of exciting styles of his life. A member of the first-wave punk rock group The Nuns in San Francisco, he moved to New York and joined the Judy Nylon band and experienced the total electricity of the late 1970s there. Moving then to Austin was a radical shift of geography and musical style when Escovedo helped form one of the country's first so-called Cowpunk adventurers. It often seems like the man has been on a pirate-like adventure through the kinds of music he is drawn to. Those sounds are usually new and often have a strong edge of the avant-garde in them. 

Deeply embedded in the burgeoning Austin scene in the 1980s, Escovedo was a prime architect in the new band True Believers, which included his brother Javier and Jon Dee Graham. In many ways the band helped build the gateway to the whole burgeoning Americana music scene which prospers to this day, but it was also the turning point for Alejandro Escovedo to take his life in his control and record solo albums. In the thirty-plus years since that decision has come a wild roller-coaster ride of groups, spinoffs, tribute albums and even original dramatic projects and experiments. In 1998, No Depression Magazine named him Artist of the Decade. For this musician, though, that was just the start of a life that twists and turns wherever Escovedo's clearly uninhibited imagination takes him.

"I said goodbye to certain phases of my life as I have grown," the musician says. "I greeted new acquaintances musically. And I was extremely surprised by the outcome. That is the thrill of being alive. I feel we have now made a beautiful collection of songs recorded in an effortless vibe of collaboration and camaraderie. I can't give Nicola and Antonio enough credit and thanks for their musicianship and wide-open approach to making this album. And I should also mention Ivano Giovedi, who incredibly engineered the recordings. He did an amazing job."

"Everyone involved has guided me to new approaches to my music, like other musicians have my whole life. I have always worked hard to discover new ways to tell the story. I've never hidden my love for Brian Eno, Roxy Music, Judy Nylon, Cluster, along with the Stooges, New York Dolls, MC5, Roky Erickson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Joe Ely, Terry Allen; you get the picture. There is always more work to be done and joy to be made. I am nowhere near finished."

Echo Dancing makes sure Alejandro Escovedo's evolving circle remains unbroken.

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Since he came on the scene in 2014, New Orleans native Pell has been synonymous with ambition. His first mixtape, Floating While Dreaming, garnered attention from press across the board. Since then, Pell has collaborated with artists like NGHTMRE Brasstracks, Big Gigantic to name a few. Other notable tours include accompanying acts like Kehlani, PJ Morton, Tank & The Bangas, Big Freedia, Doja Cat, and more.

In 2021 Pell released two projects concurrently. The two projects—glbl wrmng vol. 1 and Floating While Dreaming II—represented the powerful competing impulses of Pell’s artistry: the collaborative side that wants to put his peers on and showcase the talent brimming over in his hometown, and the solitary writerly side that seeks to explore his most personal feelings and experiences.

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With countless tunes you know from the first note, rip-roaring gigs you can count on, and a whole lot of energy you’ll take home with you, BoDeans continue to contribute to the American songbook as a tried-and-true institution. Founded and led by original frontman, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kurt Neumann, the band’s catalog consists of generational anthems such as “Good Things,” You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho,” and “Closer To Free,” just to name a few. However, they still reflect the soul and spirit of the modern American experience on their fourteenth full-length offering, 4 The Last Time.

“The music of BoDeans has defined much of my life,” muses Kurt. “I consider myself fortunate to be able to do what I enjoy. I wanted to creatively do something positive for the world instead of just taking from it. So, this is what I’ve chosen to do with my life. The music was always about the blue-collar dream of a better life, and it still is.”

BoDeans emerged out of Waukesha, WI in 1986 with the seminal debut, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams, produced by T Bone Burnett. Following Outside Looking In [1987], Home [1989], and Black and White [1991], Go Slow Down [1993] yielded “Closer To Free,” which famously served as the theme song for the smash hit television series Party of Five. With a sought-after discography, their music landed hundreds of television and film placements. Meanwhile, they transformed into a proven live phenomenon by supporting the likes of U2, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, The Pretenders, and David Bowie in addition to gracing the bills of Farm Aid, Summerfest, and ACL. Speaking to the group’s legacy, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame permanently entrenched BoDeans in the Midwest Artists exhibit. Most recently, 2017’s Thirteen arrived to widespread acclaim from The Chicago Tribune and Glide Magazine who spotlighted the music’s “understated grace—an attribute that no doubt fuels the steadfast approach Kurt Neumann has employed of his thirty-plus years as a ‘BoDean’.” Along the way, NETFLIX’s The Ranch also utilized over 70 tunes from Kurt, and he launched his own podcast Staring At The World.

In the midst of the Global Pandemic, he wrote and recorded what would become 4 The Last Time in his Austin, TX studio.

“We have a classic guitar-driven midwestern rock pop sound,” he goes on. “I wanted to make sure there was still some music out there with guitars on it. I feel like I’m getting better at this in my fifties. So, there are a lot of those big rock songs we’ve done for years. I got that vibe down on this record.”

In the end, BoDeans make an impact through such honesty. 

“For the next year, I’m going to be showing up in towns everywhere and trying to bring people together a little more,” he leaves off. “Come to a BoDeans gig, sing along, and forget about everything else. That’s why I play nowadays. I’d like to keep pushing that message as long as I can.” 

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

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East Nash Grass is one of the hottest young bands in Bluegrass, picking up this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Best New Artist and stacked with IBMA Best Instrumentalist winners: Grand Master Fiddle champion and AMA Instrumentalist of the year nominee Maddie Denton, Cory Walker (banjo), and Harry Clark (mandolin). Put them alongside charismatic frontman James Kee and bassist Jeff Partin (Rhonda Vincent, etc.) and you’ve got a powerhouse leader of the next generation in bluegrass excellence.

WSLR in Fogartyville calls them “a balance of undeniably hard-driving bluegrass alongside surprisingly introspective songwriting and earnest narration.”

They are far more than a group of impressive instrumental technicians. As a group that came together organically via set after set on Nashville’s East Side, playing tiny stages for the love of it between tours backing bigger acts, they have a hard-forged bond that’s reflected in their stage chemistry. Audiences freak out over how much fun these guys have.

As they work on the follow up to 2023’s “Last Chance To Win” — look for a release in the spring of 2025 — they now find themselves one of the most in-demand groups in Americana, fanning out well beyond the traditional bluegrass spots.

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DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT IS BEING MOVED TO GROWLERS (1911 POPLAR AVE).

EDDIE 9V WILL PERFORM AT 7:30PM, FOLLOWED BY JOHNNY MULLENAX BAND AT 9:30PM.

THIS DOUBLE-HEADER CONCERT WILL STILL BE FREE.

About the Artist:

Eddie 9V has powered up. From the day he first slung a guitar on a local stage, the Georgia-born bandleader announced himself as an artistDUE to watch. But in the last few meteoric years, Eddie’s music has crossed oceans and airwaves, transcending his cult-hero status to become a beacon for fans of real music everywhere.

“Eddie 9V is something else,” wrote the UK’s Classic Rock of 2022’s chart-topping Capricorn. “A man who genuinely inhabits golden-era American roots, playing the most instinctive blues you’ll hear all year.”

You’ll find the proof on new studio album ‘Saratoga’, releasing November 22, 2024 on the fabled Ruf label. It’s a record that will thrill both newcomers and fans who have trailed Eddie since the start, showcasing his fresh, fiery spin on Southern soul, blues, rock and funk, with his signature wit and sharp observations of modern America placing him squarely in the here-and-now. “I do think it’s a wonderful road trip album,” he nods of the eleven originals co-written with his brother, the much-respected Southern musician, Lane Kelly. “I was shooting for a more Americana-type album this time, less blues songs and solos and more focusing on the songwriting.”

The new songs of ‘Saratoga’ deserve nothing less than your full attention. Eddie’s latest album announces his new groove with the crisp, purposeful beats of the opening title track, an instant favorite that gets under your skin with its almost disco- style harmonies and joust of horns and slide guitar (“That song is about being in a lonely tiny town that feels impossible to escape”).

Halo struts from the speakers on Eddie’s falsetto howl, before the lush yearning of Cry Like A River and Love Moves So Slow (co-written by Spencer Pope) brings vintage soul into the modern age. The brittle riffs and spacey vocal of Delta mark another gearshift, flowing into Red River’s reflective-yet-kinetic groove. Wasp Weather speaks to Eddie’s love of rapid-fire streams of consciousness. “That’s my favorite lyrically ’cos I like spewing words that don’t make sense into songs. ‘I got a big mud house that I can’t keep clean, it’s useless’ – I love that line.”

The album plays out in style with the trilling alt-folk of Truckee – “We got high and did shrooms and camped on the Truckee river in California,” he explains of the inspiration – the wistful Tides and Love You All The Way Down. Eddie even slips in a brass- blasting take on Mac DeMarco’s Chamber Of Reflection, before bringing the record home with The Road To Nowhere’s shuddering, tremolo-drenched country lament, his trademark twang utterly transformed into a vintage croon.

Eddie 9V is right: this latest album takes us all over the musical and emotional map, while announcing that his recent career peaks are just the start. “Capricorn was a big jump for us,” he reflects. “But I’m already writing new songs, y’know?”

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As a talented entertainer and student of music, Saaneah is on a mission to reach the masses and enlighten the souls of people with lyrical eloquence and substance, creating timeless music that is positive, true, and elevates the spirit.

She released her debut promo CD, entitled “All the Above” in 2011, gaining dedicated listeners in several cities after her 2008 appearance on American Idol. Her time on Idol led to many opportunities including opening for Ledisi in 2013 after winning a local musical contest.

Saaneah has graced audiences all over the country with her unique blend of R&B, jazz, funk, hip-hop, and blues.

Hailing from the north side of Nashville Tennessee, she draws from her culture to enhance her R&B sound, influenced by artists like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Mini Riperton, Nina Simone, Chaka Khan and Donny Hathaway.

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It might’ve even been last night, but Steve Poltz just played the greatest show of his life. Guess what?  

The next show will be even greater, making that show the greatest show of his life.

Are you starting to notice a trend?

He isn’t shy about it either.

Even after most likely thousands of shows (but who’s counting?), he hits the stage with the same amount of energy and always makes sure to declare, “This is the greatest show of my life.”

It’s why he’s quietly emerged as the kind of live phenomenon celebrated passionately by a diehard fanbase worldwide and renowned as a festival favorite everywhere from Bluesfest in Byron Bay and High Sierra Music Festival in California and Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado to Cayamo Cruise (where he actually got married). It’s why his music has crept into pop culture via collaborations with everyone from Jewel and Billy Strings to Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, Nicki Bluhm, Oliver Wood, and even the late Mojo Nixon. It’s why after over a dozen albums, he’s still creatively firing on all cylinders and critically acclaimed by the likes of Rolling Stone, Associated Press, Billboard, and many more.

Nevertheless, the next gig will be the greatest show for him (and maybe for you too)…

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On Made In New Orleans, New Breed Brass Band presents a brand of second line music in conversation with everything from Caribbean music to No Limit Records to modern R&B in the vein of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak’s Silk Sonic. Guest appearances — including from local legends Kango Slim, Wild Wayne, and the late great 5th Ward Weebie, as well as Dave Matthews Band saxophonist Jeff Coffin — deepen the exuberant chaos. It’s joyful and vital and distinctly of the moment — music for and by New Orleans’ next generation.

Though the young musicians were ensconced in second line culture — band leader Jenard Andrews’ father is the great trumpeter James Andrews, and his uncle is Trombone Shorty, the New Orleans scene lynchpin — it took something of an intervention to help them find their own sound.

Says Jenard: “In New Orleans, everyone starts out as a Rebirth cover band until you find your thing. We were jamming out on some Rebirth stuff at Trombone Shorty’s studio. Shorty comes in and gives it to us straight: “This isn’t practicing, you’re just jamming on some Rebirth. You’ve gotta find your own thing.”

Trombone Shorty began coaching them up, and their sound took shape: The rhythmic versatility of the local jazz and funk scenes — as well New Orleans hip-hop from Cash Money to bounce — fused with second line culture to create something distinctly theirs. As Jenard puts it: “We wanted to get real New Orleans street on them.”

Audiences took notice. They toured North America and Europe, and opened for The Fray, Blackalicious, Dr. John, and eventually Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

With Made In New Orleans, New Breed Brass Band forge a new path for 21st century second lines — it’s just up to listeners to follow their lead down the parade route.

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Parker Millsap quickly made a name for himself with his captivating live performances, soulful sound, and character-driven narratives. He’s had a string of successes including an appearance on CONAN, a performance with Elton John at the Apple Music Festival, an Austin City Limits taping & an Americana Music Association nomination for Album of the Year. He's shared the stage with folks like Jason Isbell, Shovels & Rope, Patty Griffin, Houndmouth, and many others.

Parker’s early releases showcased a mastery of acoustic folk rock, with their flourish for revelation and fiery dynamics. Be Here Instead, Millsap’s 2021 release produced by John Agnello, hinted at the wildness to come while exploring newer, more personal songwriting styles. Parker's newest album, Wilderness Within You, is a natural step in Parker's evolution which interweaves threads of his musical past and newer influences to gorgeous effect.

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DUE TO THE THREAT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT IS BEING MOVE TO MINGLEWOOD HALL (1555 MADISON AVE). LAWN CHAIRS WILL STILL BE PERMITTED.

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In a harmonious union, singer-songwriters Zella Day and Jesse Woods come together to reveal their highly anticipated collaboration, “Chaparelle”. Esteemed for their exceptional vocal prowess and celebrated contributions to their distinct genres, Zella and Jesse craft a musical tapestry that harkens back to legendary duets of icons like George and Tammy or Gram and Emmylou. This partnership channels the enduring allure of Country music’s golden age, weaving a melodic narrative that resonates with themes of love and the indomitable Texan essence.

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE WEATHER.

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The Memphis Symphony Orchestra returns to the Overton Park Shell for this annual community tradition featuring the sensational MSO Big Band. Bring your blanket and picnic basket for an unforgettable evening of music under the stars.

The MSO Big Band was founded in 2010 to highlight the virtuosic range and talent of the MSO musicians. The MSO Big Band performs timeless classics and new arrangements in styles from dance band to big band, samba, and many more.

The MSO Big Band also holds and preserves the historical musical archive of the Peabody Hotel Skyway Ballroom Big Band, which was one of the select locations of nation-wide syndicated Big Band radio broadcasts in the early part of the 20th century. A young Sam Phillips was one of the broadcasters for these “Big Band Remotes” before going on to found Sun Studios.

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Arc of Quasar are a four piece psych-rock band from Memphis,TN. The band formed in 2021 when Jon & Morgan Gaines joined creative forces, recording in Muscle Shoals and Memphis. A sound emerged, reminiscent of late 60s psychedelic pioneers like Grace Slick, CAN, Ultimate Spinach, and The Electric Prunes with a modern flare. Cultivating a unique blend of retro garage rock and raga rock, Arc of Quasar fuses spring reverb drenched harmonies and electric sitar licks that arise somewhere between desert psych and cosmic surf. It’s easy to see they have fun when they play live - enlisting help from Memphis music benchmarks Seth Moody and Graham Winchester of Turnstyles as their rhythm section. Don’t mistake their playfulness with insincerity though - they come to get down and they mean it. Arc of Quasar will make you want to dance, dream, and fall in love for the first time again. 

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6 PM DOORS | 7:15 PM SHOW

About Kraftwerk:

Bringing together music and performance art, Kraftwerk concerts are a true "Gesamtkunstwerk – a total work of art.”

The multi-media project Kraftwerk was started in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider.  They set up their electronic Kling Klang Studio in Düsseldorf, Germany, where they conceived and produced all Kraftwerk albums.

By the mid 1970’s Kraftwerk had achieved international recognition for their revolutionary electronic ‚sound scapes’ and their musical experimentation with robotics and other technical innovations. With their visions of the future, Kraftwerk created the soundtrack for the digital age of the 21st century.

Their compositions, using innovative techniques, synthetic voices and computerised rhythms, have had a major international influence across an entire range of music genres: from Electro to Hip Hop, from Techno to SynthPop.     

In their live performances, Kraftwerk – Ralf Hütter, Henning Schmitz, Fritz Hilpert,  Falk Grieffenhagen – illustrate their belief in the respective contributions of both man and machine.

Starting with the retrospective of their Catalogue at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2012, in recent years Kraftwerk have returned full circle back to their origins within the Düsseldorf art scene of the late Sixties.

The concert series at MoMA was followed by further presentations at Tate Modern Turbine Hall (London), Akasaka Blitz (Tokyo) Opera House (Sydney), Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles), Fondation Louis Vuitton (Paris), Neue National Galerie (Berlin), Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao) and they most recently played 9 nights at LA’s famed Walt Disney Hall.

In 2014 Ralf Hütter and his former partner were honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. 

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Know Before You Go - Shell Yeah! Benefit Series:

This concert is part of our Shell Yeah! Benefit Series. No outside food, drinks, coolers or pets are allowed at ticketed events. Reusable water bottles may be brought in to fill up at our water fountains.

All seating is GA outdoor lawn seating. Lawn chairs and blankets are strongly encouraged. No tents or umbrellas.

Gates open at 6 pm and the show begins at 7:15 pm. The two box office entrances are located on Veterans Plaza, on the left side of the Shell near the Zoo entrance, and on Museum Drive between the Brooks Museum and the Overton Park Shell.

Please have your ticket ready and pulled up on your phone before you arrive at the box office to ensure a speedy entry-- your cell service connection may be impacted by large events. Tickets should be loaded into your Google/Apple Wallet or the Ticketmaster app. Children 5 and under do not require a ticket.

The Overton Park Shell is wheelchair accessible

No professional photography, video, or audio recording equipment

Because this is a fundraiser, no refunds are available. Thank you for helping to power our FREE concert series

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TSC's offering at the Shell will be our 8th Annual Free Shout-Out Shakespeare Series production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS -- William Shakespeare's wild commedia of mistaken identities.  It will run approximately 90 minutes without intermission.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

An exotic farce by William Shakespeare | Directed by Dan McCleary | Generously sponsored by Evans Petree PC in Memphis, and The Shakespeare Fund of Theater League of Kansas City

This madcap romp is one of Shakespeare’s most popular adventures for all ages with rhyming jokes, physical comedy, and outrageous events abounding across one day in this peaceful town on the Aegean Sea. Mistaken identities (including TWO sets of identical twins) and wild misunderstandings could explode into violence, but only the audience knows how joyfully this will end – or do you??

Running swiftly without intermission for 85 minutes, this production features 13 actors, including Michael Khanlarian as both master-twins and Lauren Gunn as both servant-twins.

About the Tennessee Shakespeare Company:

Tennessee Shakespeare Company's FREE Shout-Out Shakespeare Series produces free performances of Shakespeare in non-traditional, outdoor venues throughout the Memphis metro area with a multicultural cast of classical actors.

Tennessee Shakespeare Company is a professional, not-for-profit theatre and education organization in Memphis dedicated to performing live, diverse productions of William Shakespeare’s plays, as well as works of social significance by classical, Southern, and modern writers; and to providing innovative educational and training programming.  Founded in 2008 by Producing Artistic Director Dan McCleary, Tennessee Shakespeare Company is Memphis’ first and only professional, classical theatre.

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Despite unimaginable obstacles, The Bar-Kays have endured as one of the longest-running funk and soul groups of all time. They began in Memphis, Tennessee, as a studio session group, backing major artists at Stax Records like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes. 

The bands would go on to have dozens of charting singles from the 1960s to the 19080s, including “Soul Finger: (US Billboard Hot 100 number 17, R&B number 3) in 1967, “Son of Shaft” (R&B number 10) in 1972, and “Boogie Body Land” (R&B number 7) in 1980.)

The Bar-Kays were inducted into the Rythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2015; and have endured as one of the longest-running funk and soul groups ever. In 2024, the band will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary.

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5:45 PM: RUTHIE FOSTER
7 PM: NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS

About North Mississippi Allstars:

Nothing runs deeper than family ties. Brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters understand one another at the purest level. When families rally around music, they speak this oft-unspoken bond aloud and into existence. After 25 years, twelve albums, four GRAMMY® Award nominations, and sold out shows everywhere, North Mississippi Allstars open up their world once again on their thirteenth album, Set Sail [New West Records], welcoming other family (by blood and by the road) into the fold. As legend has it, Luther and Cody Dickinson started the band in 1996 as a loose collective of like-minded second-generation musicians who shared a local repertoire and regional style. Over the years, the lineup shifted by design, and each subsequent record offered up a different combination of collaborators. This time around, they mined the talents of Jesse Williams on bass and Lamar Williams, JR. on vocals. During the Allman Betts Band Family Revival, the Dickinsons first linked up with Lamar, son of the Allman Brothers bassist Lamar Williams, Sr., becoming fast friends and collaborators and eventually paving the way for Set Sail.

“The chemistry we have with this lineup is powerful,” observes Luther. “We are all second-generation musicians and share a telepathic, relaxed ease about creating and performing. I believe music is a form of communion with our loved ones and conjuring this vibe with members of musical families can be inspirational. Lamar and I are like-minded. I’ve never had the pleasure of working with a singing partner like Lamar. He has a true-blue quality in his musicality that will pull you in and break your heart. At the same time, Jesse grew up playing music with his brothers and his father—as did we. He plays like a sibling. We recorded the album fresh off the road and captured the energy we had worked up with him. I’m drawn to musical families, regardless of style. Playing with second- or third-generation players allows us an easy unspoken musical dialog. It’s not a big thing; it’s just what we do. We never had to figure out what it means and takes to be a musician. We all inherently know.”

They picked up this wisdom by osmosis. As sons of legendary producer and musician Jim Dickinson, Luther and Cody have been producing records themselves since they were teenagers. Separately, the brothers have produced albums by Samantha Fish, R.L. Boyce, Lucero, Amy Lavere, the Birds of Chicago, Ian Segal, and more. Luther produced two records from Otha Turner, including Everybody Hollerin’ Goat, which was named one of the ten most important blues albums of the nineties. Luther and Cody co-produce North Mississippi Allstars records as the “Dickinson Brothers.”

“We learned an enormous amount from our father,” Luther says, “Cody and I made mistakes, but we’ve always believed in ourselves, and we had to learn for ourselves. Rock ‘n’ roll is self-taught. Each generation has to reinvent itself and shed the skin of the elders. On Set Sail, we feel as if we’ve once again ‘broken the code,’ and know what we want and how to get it.”

Following 2019’s Up and Rolling, which received a GRAMMY® Award nod in the category of “Best Contemporary Blues Album,” Set Sail continues the band’s tradition of creating roots music that displays remarkable variety. Luther and Cody Dickinson dig in with the production and different guitar tones; the record sizzles with hard yet understated groove, grown folk music. Luther’s wide-ranging guitar style features jazz riffs, psychedelic sounds, and soulful slide. Drummer and multi-instrumentalist Cody draws on roots music, rock, jazz, rap, and other styles to create rhythms that propel the band’s sounds and move it forward. Their two aesthetics combine to create the band’s unique style, “Primitive Modernism,” melding the new and the old, traditional, and futuristic, crafted lyrics and improvisational music. Speaking of, the first single and title track “Set Sail Part I” [feat. Lamar Williams, JR.] rides a riff right out of the Southern Delta into the embrace of a horn section as the vocal interplay simmers on the line, “The water may rise again, but we shall set sail.”

The Dickinson brothers have recorded and toured with Mavis Staples, Charlie Musslewhite, John Hiatt, Robert Plant and Patty Griffin, G Love, Jon Spencer, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Los Lobos, and the Black Crowes. Meanwhile, their seminal debut, Shake hands with Shorty (2000), earned the band the first of four GRAMMY® nominations, and changed the Dickinson brothers’ lives forever.

Luther adds, “Quincy says, ‘Music gives back what you put into it.’ We have dedicated our lives to music, and it’s given us a fantastic journey that’s still only beginning.

In 1997, R.L. Burnside hired me and took me on the road. R.L., Kenny Brown, and Cedric Burnside taught me how to tour nationally after years of touring locally. The Shake Hands with Shorty tour in 2000 took Cody and I around the world and changed our lives. We never really slowed down.”

They forge ahead always as a family, first and foremost. “North Mississippi Allstars means family,” Cody concludes. “I get the joy of working with my brother. Our families keep growing too. There’s a sense of history. The older I get, the more I realize how important it is to record this music, so younger kids can hear it. I just want to make sure we pass it on. It’s a huge honor to be a part of this tradition.”

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About Ruthie Foster:

Ruthie Foster's musical journey is as eclectic and vibrant as her soulful voice. Born into a family steeped in gospel tradition, Ruthie's earliest influences were the voices of her mother, grandmother, and the gospel singers she grew up listening to — artists like the Gospel Keynotes and the Blind Boys of Alabama. However, her path to becoming a solo artist wasn't a straightforward one. Despite a deep love for music, Ruthie initially shied away from the spotlight, preferring to play guitar, piano, and write songs for others.

Growing up in the rich musical tapestry of Gause, Texas, Ruthie found herself drawn to the diverse sounds and arrangements of local gospel choirs and musicians. Despite her reluctance to take center stage, Ruthie's talent was undeniable, and her mother encouraged her to step up and sing out. She stood out as a young black girl with a guitar in a choir scene dominated by pianos, but with her grandmother’s vocal coaching and encouragement from her mother and the church community, she recognized her own power — as a songwriter, a musician, and as a captivating singer.

After studying music at a community college in Waco, Ruthie decided to take a break from music and enlist in the Navy. The stage drew her once more, and she was selected to sing for the Navy band Pride, where she honed her skills as a vocalist and performer. A development deal with Atlantic Records led her to New York City, where she immersed herself in the songwriting community and learned the craft of writing songs that spoke to the soul.

However, Ruthie's journey took a turn when her mother fell ill, prompting her to step back from music and return to Texas once again. It was a period of introspection, caregiving, and deep bonding with her mother, and upon her return to writing and performing, it was to shape her voice as a singer-songwriter and storyteller. Drawing on her experiences and her musical roots, she began to craft blues, folk, and gospel-tinged songs that spoke to the universal themes of love, loss, and resilience.

Turning down a major record deal in pursuit of authenticity, she has stayed true to herself and her vision as an artist, signing with independent label Blue Corn Music to release Runaway Soul in 2002, followed by The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster in 2007, The Truth According to Ruthie Foster in 2009, Let It Burn in 2012, Promise of a Brand New Day in 2014, Joy Comes Back in 2017, and Healing Time in 2022. She has also released three live albums, Stages in 2004, Live At Antone’s in 2011, and 2020’s Live at the Paramount.

Now, with five Grammy nominations to her name and a new album, Mileage, set to be released on Sun Records, Ruthie Foster stands as a testament to the power of authenticity and resilience in music. Her soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and unwavering commitment to her craft inspire audiences and fellow musicians alike as she continues to carve out a path that is uniquely her own.

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About the Artist:

No doubt some of you reading this are already familiar with the entertainer, Kevin Whalum.  He is also a preacher, published writer, and motivational speaker.  A 35-year veteran entertainer, he is known as one of the music industry’s most uniquely gifted performers. His shows are so inspiring that many people who have seen them talk about them for years afterward. His music has been played on Sirius/XM Radio for years.  He is also the brother of our very own local jazz legend, Kirk Whalum.  

Kevin has worked with some of music’s most respected artists, including, but not limited to, his brother, Kirk, the late George Duke, Michael McDonald, Take 6, Marcus Miller, Lalah Hathaway, Kim Burrell, Patti Austin, Maysa, and Jonathan Butler.  

A native Memphian, Kevin is a proud graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He has lived in Chicago, Nashville, and now, he is back in his hometown. He is the father of brilliant and lovely identical twin girls, who are currently starting their careers.  Kevin’s latest release, Kevin Whalum LIVE: Organic Music is available on most digital platforms.

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Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, Memphis Harvest was envisioned as a one-time epic performance featuring a large cast of Memphis’s finest singers, songwriters and musicians on one stage performing Neil Young’s classic album Harvest. That first performance drew such overwhelmingly positive reactions from the audience and performers that the vision has evolved into an ongoing project featuring Susan Marshall, Van Duren, Reba Russell, Vicki Loveland, Mark Edgar Stuart, John Whittemore, Robinson Bridgeforth, Adam Holton, and a rotating cast of accompanists. In addition to classic material by Neil Young, this special Overton Park Shell performance will include a handful of original songs written by the band members that were specially selected to sit alongside Young’s songs and utilize the band’s strengths. 

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Founded by producer/drummer Gabriel Rowland and singer/songwriter Victor Benavides in Altadena, CA in 2017, Los Yesterdays remained – literally – a garage band for years, a chance for the duo to create their take on the sweet soul music that enveloped childhood experience as young Chicanos in LA.

In a Billboard article about them and their scene, it was noted - “…there is a generations-long appreciation for sweet soul music among California’s Latino communities. Eastern Los Angeles teens.... helped foster a love of sweet soul in the early ‘60s by covering soulful ballads by artists like James Brown... Those sounds.... were kept alive by record collectors and people who spent evenings cruising along East Los boulevards."

A chance meeting between Rowland and Now-Again’s Egon at a barbecue hosted by Beastie Boys’ producer Mario C got them talking about their favorite sweet soul 45s. Rowland pulled out his phone and played the first Los Yesterdays track he and Benavides created – “Mr. Yesterday” – and Egon immediately offered them an opportunity on his label. This was followed by an offer from Daptone’s Gabe Roth for his Penrose imprint. Now, after a series of singles including an unlikely Tik-Tok hit “Nobody’s Clown” and work with Trish Toledo, Los Yesterdays will issue their debut album, Frozen in Time on Now-Again in late Spring 2024.

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About the Artist:

Since 1956, Opera Memphis has never stopped singing. Thirteen presidents, nine recessions, three trips to The Final Four, and one global pandemic later, here we are, still making music.

Opera Goes to Broadway returns featuring pieces from your favorite Broadway shows sung by your favorite Opera Memphis artists.

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With a soul dedicated to music and his own self discovery, Aaron James is an indie/folk artist based in Memphis, Tennessee…exploring the mysteries of the human experience through songs and creation. Aaron released his debut album “Nobody Really Makes Love Anymore” in the fall of 2022 to much critical acclaim, exploring themes of love and meaningful conversation, and he’s toured the country for the past several years while racking up millions of streams across streaming platforms.

Aaron James is gearing up to release new music and multiple projects in 2024, including a mini-documentary centered around his “Paint What You Feel” demonstrations. Whether it’s through the transparency of his songs, the honesty and overly self-aware nature of his stories, or his internal and external urge for reflection, Aaron continues to strive to be an example of the vulnerability it takes to create meaningful connection.

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The Tennessee Mass Choir, Inc. (TMC) is a nonprofit organization that provides a diverse culture of service opportunities through music, cultural arts, and community partnerships. High-energy vocals performed by a powerfully gifted, versatile and spirited group of individuals, The Tennessee Mass Choir has been recognized as one of the finest, most respected and talented Mass Choirs in the entire country. Under the leadership of award winning, GRAMMY nominated music producer Jason Clark, this choir has shared the stage and/or recorded with notable artists such as Martina McBride, Al Green, Vanessa Amorosi, Fred Hammond, Foreigner,  Kirby Lauren, St. Paul and The Broken Bones along with countless others.

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Smith & Myers - the duo comprised of Brent Smith and Zach Myers - reimagine beloved chapters of the American songbook alongside their own bold contributions with nothing more than a microphone and an instrument or two. Their eloquent songcraft transmits powerful lyrics, intimate delivery, indelible melodies and glorious vocals uplifted by minimal accompaniment and amplified by maximum emotion. With two hearts and one truth, these lifelong musicians, longstanding friends, and eternal brothers delivered their double album in 2020 in two parts, Smith & Myers Volume 1 and Volume 2, comprised of ten original songs and ten brilliant re-imaginings of Neil Young, Post Malone, INXS, Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse, The Righteous Brothers, Billie Eilish, Peter Gabriel, Billy Idol, R.E.M. and Oasis. The releases marked Smith & Myers’ first full-lengths as a duo since issuing a pair of acoustic cover EPs, Acoustic Sessions, Part 1 and Acoustic Sessions, Part 2, in 2014. Fans instantly fell in love with the magic that is created between Brent and Zach both in the studio and on stage, with Smith & Myers live shows instantly selling out.

Smith & Myers’ Volume 1 and Volume 2, produced by GRAMMY Award-winning producer and songwriter Dave Bassett, encompass vulnerability, fearlessness, honesty, outrage, love and understanding. With no boundaries on what their songwriting could discuss, Brent & Zach explore everything from certain personal topics that they have left largely unexplored until now, to commentary on immigration and children being ripped from their parents, racial injustice, and the nature of social media – focusing not on politics, but on right and wrong and our connection as human beings. This is evidenced by the Volume 1 original single “Not Mad Enough” and the Volume 2 standout “Bad At Love.” 

As one-half of the multi-platinum, record-setting band Shinedown, Brent and Zach can often be found topping the rock charts and playing to sold-out arenas around the globe. Shinedown has achieved astronomical success over the last two decades with over 6.5 billion global streams, 23 #1 Active Rock hits, 15 platinum and gold singles, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification for all of their albums, 10 million albums sold worldwide, and major mainstream media acclaim, including Billboard naming the band #1 on the Greatest Of All Time Mainstream Rock Artists Chart by breaking and maintaining the most ever #1s (19) in the 40-year history of the chart. With Smith & Myers, Brent and Zach illuminate their depth as a duo and showcase a very different yet just as powerful musical side of these two versatile musicians.

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Know Before You Go - Shell Yeah! Benefit Series:

This concert is part of our Shell Yeah! Benefit Series. No outside food, drinks, coolers or pets are allowed at ticketed events. Reusable water bottles may be brought in to fill up at our water fountains.

Gates open at 5:30pm and the show begins at 7:30. The two box office entrances are located on Veterans Plaza, on the left side of the Shell near the Zoo entrance, and on Museum Drive between the Brooks Museum and the Overton Park Shell.

Please have your ticket ready and pulled up on your phone before you arrive at the box office to ensure a speedy entry-- your cell service connection may be impacted by large events. Tickets should be loaded into your Google/Apple Wallet or the Ticketmaster app. Children 5 and under do not require a ticket.

Lawn chairs and blankets are welcomed and encouraged.

The Overton Park Shell is wheelchair accessible

No professional photography, video, or audio recording equipment

Because this is a fundraiser, no refunds are available. Thank you for helping to power our FREE concert series

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About the Event:

The Canti Records Showcase is not just a performance; it's an immersive journey transcending music and culture. At Canti Records, we're more than a collective of artists. We're a diverse family, united by our passion to showcase the rich tapestry of Latin American heritage through music. With flavors from different corners of the world, our musical movement is a voyage that invites exploration and encourages the free flow of creativity.

At its core lies Canti, a visionary collaborator who works closely with artists to craft a sound and vibe that are truly out of this world. Inspired by the idea of exploration and discovery, The Canti Records Show offers a unique experience that transports audiences through intergalactic soundscapes, all while delivering a universally relevant and uplifting message.

With an offering suitable for all ages, The Canti Records Show is more than just entertainment; it's a celebration of diversity, creativity, and human connection. Get ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind journey into the unknown!

Showcase Lineup:

Area 58 Band (Latin)

Area 58 Band is a versatile artist delivering a fusion of Latin vibes. His engaging stage presence and infectious energy promise to captivate audiences, creating an electric atmosphere.

Yanyo DB (Urban Latino)

Yanyo DB is a rising star in the Urban Latino scene, delivering cutting-edge beats and compelling lyrics. His performance is a high-energy blend of urban rhythms, promising an exhilarating experience for the audience.

Mariana Figueredo (Pop Latino)

Mariana Figueredo is a captivating artist in the Pop Latino genre, known for her melodic prowess and stage charisma. Her performance adds a touch of sophistication, creating a harmonious balance within the showcase.

DJ John

DJ John, the esteemed Latin music maestro from the city of Memphis, will weave a seamless tapestry of beats throughout the event. His expertise ensures a continuous flow, enhancing the overall experience for the audience.

Abraham Macario (Pop Rock)

Abraham Macario is a standout artist in the Pop Rock scene, delivering powerful vocals and a distinctive musical style. His performance promises to elevate the energy, providing a perfect climax to the evening.

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Memphis-based Healy lived a double life during his first few years as an active musician, going to med school by day and making music by night. Somewhere between laid-back hip-hop and acoustic singer/songwriter styles, Healy broke through with dreamily catchy singles like “Reckless,” from his 2017 debut album Subluxe, and evolved into more R&B-informed styles on subsequent releases like 2021 album Tungsten, and stand-alone singles like his 2023 Cautious Clay collaboration “Famous Last Words.” Ethan Healy was born in Memphis in 1993. Growing up in Midtown, he soaked up his city’s unique social and musical energy. After finishing high school, he taught himself guitar and even released a few acoustic-leaning tracks online before switching his focus to hip-hop. In 2015, going by Healy, he uploaded his debut EP, A Galaxy with Skin, and it quickly caught on. He was immersed in med school as his music career began taking off, but he found a way to focus on both pursuits for the next several years, releasing singles like 2016′s “Phantoms” and a full-length album, Subluxe, in 2017. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine with a degree in physical therapy in 2018. In 2019 he returned with the melodic new single “Tucson.” Throughout 2020, he teased the release of his next record by slowly releasing new tracks, all of which were collected on the 2021 full-length Tungsten. After the release of this sophomore album, Healy didn’t resurface until June of 2023, when he shared a new song, “2D,” and quickly followed it the next month with “Famous Last Words,” made in collaboration with Cautious Clay.

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HEAD’S UP SHELL FANS: Tonight is Memphis Zoo Rendezvous and will be huge crowds entering Overton Park! For your best experience, we suggest carpooling, walking/biking to The Shell!

About the Artist:

“The Wages’ were run out of North Carolina for stealing horses and other boorish behavior. We settled in North Mississippi and evolved into three groups: the preachers; the drunks and the outlaws; and then kind of a mid-range group. I came from the mid-range group.”

Cyrena Wages fell in love with music on the country backroads between Millington and Shelby Forest, two small towns just north of Memphis. Her upcoming debut album, Vanity Project, is both an exercise in rebellion against years of conditioning, as well as a way of processing her own struggles, healing, and growth. As much as Memphis shaped her positively, there were aspects of growing up as a woman in the South that didn’t align with who she wanted to become. Cyrena tapped producer Matt Ross-Spang (Charley Crockett, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Margo Price) to helm Vanity Project at Southern Grooves Studio in Memphis.

“It had been a really long time coming. I was getting ready to make this record,” says Cyrena, “and I heard about a music biz guy saying—before ever hearing my song —’Yeah, but she’s kind of a vanity project, right?’”

And just like that, the album had roots and the title track was born. “I just feel ready, when I haven’t felt ready before. Everybody comes to terms with themselves on a different timeline. It took me a second, but now it’s my time.” Find Cyrena’s first two singles from the record on all platforms now.

Vanity Project is slated for release May 24th, 2024.

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