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5 must-see concerts in May

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:07 -0500

May is a notable month for music in Memphis.

Photo Gallery: Grind City Amp's grand opening party

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Joe Sills) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:00:52 -0500

Grind City Amp opened a new outdoor music venue in April, marked by a free festival on Saturday, April 25, featuring a vintage sale, food trucks and a live music lineup with headliner MonoNeon.

Patti LaBelle, John Legend, Alabama, Kansas: Who's playing Live at the Garden in 2026?

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:09 -0500

An EGOT winner, a Nashville country group, a funky band alongside the “Godmother of Soul” and beyond are hitting the stage at Memphis Botanic Garden.

Nominees announced for Orpheum’s 17th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:22:43 -0500

The ceremony will take place Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre.

Concerts in the Grove return to Germantown with new spring lineup

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:36:01 -0500

Singer-songwriter and bassist Mark Edgar Stuart opens the spring series on May 7.

Pooh Shiesty detention hearing set in Texas

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 12:52:06 -0500

The Memphis rapper and eight others, including his father, were arrested after the FBI raided his Cordova home.

Grind City Amp's grand opening kicks off with a free concert

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:09:50 -0500

Grind City Amp’s official grand opening on Saturday, April 25, will feature a free concert of Memphis-area musicians, but you can catch another concert a few days earlier.

Bodywerk, Brezay, Sunset Symphony to play Overton Park Shell

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 17:14:27 -0500

The lineup includes Scottish and Australian artists, as well as artists from Brooklyn, Hawaii and New Orleans.

Memphis' forgotten figures: Jimmie Lunceford

jklyce@dailymemphian.com (John Klyce) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0500

You might not have heard of Jimmie Lunceford, a jazz musician and band leader. But in the 1930s, this Memphian was a major star.

'Cupid Shuffle' singer, Cedric Burnside to perform at Memphis in May barbecue contest

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 04:00:10 -0500

As more than 200 pitmasters from 27 states and seven different countries go toe to toe during the barbecue competition, the “Line Dancing King” and a Grammy Award-winning local blues artist are among the entertainment.

5 must-see concerts (and a festival) for April

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:50:06 -0500

April is full of opportunities to see multiple Memphis musicians on the bills of local venues. The month also includes the debut of a local venue and the return of a local festival.

'Good Things' coming to the Buckman, starting with the BoDeans

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:01:35 -0500

Peking Acrobats, Urban Bush Women, an “America’s Got Talent” semifinalist puppet show and Caroline Rhea: What’s on the Buckman stage this season?

Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:55:54 -0500

Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner’s name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG.

8Ball — along with GloRilla, Three 6 Mafia and other Memphis musicians — recognized by Tennessee Legislature

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 09:26:23 -0600

February 2027 is set to be Tennessee’s first Tennessee Songwriter Month. 8Ball was recognized for his significant cultural impact and as a pioneer of Memphis hip-hop.

Must-see March concerts in Memphis include Diana Ross, Journey

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 04:00:13 -0600

Fans of music in genres from yacht rock to funk have concerts to look forward to in various Memphis venues in March.

Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians

vjaishankar@dailymemphian.com (Vani Jaishankar) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:52:33 -0600

A grant fund named in honor of Luke White will be announced on Friday during a special event at B-Side Memphis.

Free jazz concerts return to Ben Hooks Library

vjaishankar@dailymemphian.com (Vani Jaishankar) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:14:51 -0600

Overton Park Shell’s outreach program Shell on Wheels will host 5 Fridays of Jazz for the 10th year.

Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:04:14 -0600

Tickets go on sale this week for Ashley McBryde and Alexandra Kay, who will open the BankPlus Amphitheater season in April.

The Red Clay Strays, Wu-Tang Clan, Dave Matthews Band headline 2026 Riverbeat Music Fest

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:25:41 -0600

Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa, De La Soul, Ice Cube, Phantogram, T-Pain, St. Vincent and Wale are among the acts scheduled.

5 Memphis concerts you can't miss

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:12:32 -0600

“Feral live sets” or jazz and soul? A “sonic memoir” or folk concert meets theater? February brings plenty of concerts to Memphis stages, with a range of sounds.