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    Five must-see Memphis concerts for June

    A celebrated saxophonist has a release show for his first album in five years at The Green Room, a Gen-Z jazz phenom comes to the Cannon Center, R&B stalwarts grace the Orpheum stage and more.

    By Elle Perry May 27, 2024
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    Calkins: These Navy operatives are among the best in the world. And they’re in Millington.

    If a Navy bassoonist stationed in Hawaii busts up his bassoon or a tuba player stationed in Seattle dents her tuba, where do you imagine those instruments end up?

    By Geoff Calkins May 26, 2024
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    Bartlett announces first summer concert series

    The summer concert series features eight dates from mid-June to late-September at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion at W.J. Freeman Park.

    By Michael Waddell May 24, 2024
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    Here’s who is playing the 2024 Mempho Music Festival

    The lineup includes Queens of the Stone Age, The Roots, Sublime with Rome, Marcus King, Charles Wesley Godwin, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors and Digable Planets.

    By Elle Perry May 22, 2024
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    Graceland may be auctioned; Elvis heir calls debt claim a fraud

    The company that ostensibly Lisa Marie Presley borrowed money from has no online presence or addresses other than post office boxes and a phone number associated with it is no longer in service. 

    By Jody Callahan May 21, 2024
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    U of M saxophonist will solo with US Army Concert Band in June

    Two days before the concert, Andrew Stine will audition for an opening in the concert band, a test of nerve before one of the biggest days of his life.

    By Jane Roberts May 19, 2024
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    Memphis music icon joining Beale Street Walk of Fame

    Bobby Whitlock grew up in Millington and got his start at Stax Records. He was a member of Derek and the Dominoes, the classic English band that included Eric Clapton, and also recorded with George Harrison, Dr. John, the Rolling Stones and more

    By Jody Callahan May 18, 2024
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    HBO documentary captures story — and soul — of Stax

    Stax is more than a great story. It’s great stories within great stories, with highs and lows and lessons and complexities, with big personalities and big moments and resonance beyond the music it produced.

    By Chris Herrington May 17, 2024
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    From the stage to the studio: Rhodes graduate fine-tunes music career

    While her childhood consisted of standing on tabletops and performing for family and friends, a singing career was initially just an afterthought for Cordova native Raneem Imam.

    By Kambui Bomani May 06, 2024
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    Meet Memphis ‘goth-folk’ singer Rachel Maxann

    Memphis singer and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Maxann, is member of the Black Opry, and also works as a therapist.

    By Elle Perry May 06, 2024
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    Riverbeat gallery Sunday: The rain can’t stop the Riverbeat

    Freelance photographer Ziggy Mack caught the action, sights, and the crowd at Riverbeat on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 05, 2024
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    Herrington: The inaugural Riverbeat is over, but the conversation has just begun

    There have now been two three-day music festivals staged in the redesigned Tom Lee Park by two different promoters, and while there have been differences in approach, there’s also plenty of commonality and a consistent takeaway.

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    Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean bring rare Fugees’ reunion to Riverbeat Fest

    Riverbeat gallery Sunday: The rain can’t stop the Riverbeat

    By Chris Herrington May 06, 2024
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    Stax legend honored with party and Beale Street Brass Note

    Johnnie Taylor was honored posthumously with a discussion on his legacy, the unveiling of his Beale Street Brass Note and the showing of a 20-minute documentary on his musical career.

    By Kambui Bomani August 06, 2025
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    Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean bring rare Fugees’ reunion to Riverbeat Fest

    The circuitous journey of the Fugees, a landmark 1990s’ New York hip-hop trio, landed them on the banks of the Mississippi River, at Memphis’ first Riverbeat Music Festival, on Saturday night.

    By Chris Herrington May 05, 2024
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    Riverbeat artists wow the crowds on the river

    Throughout the weekend, artists such as The Fugees, Yung Gravy and Al Kapone & the B.A.W. Band performed for various audiences throughout Tom Lee Park. 

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    Riverbeat gallery Saturday: The beat goes on

    By Kambui Bomani May 05, 2024
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    Riverbeat gallery Saturday: The beat goes on

    The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip caught the acts, the sights, the colors and the crowd at Riverbeat on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

    By Patrick Lantrip May 04, 2024
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    Riverbeat gallery: Crowds, music, lights down by the river

    The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber caught the acts, the sights, the colors and the crowd at Riverbeat on Friday, May 3, 2024.

    By Mark Weber May 04, 2024
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    Young crowd, veteran Memphis royalty mark opening night of Riverbeat fest

    A Memphis festival got off to a very Memphis start with the Lucky 7 Brass Band. In the wings were Odesza, Carla Thomas, Eric Gales and more.

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    Riverbeat gallery: Crowds, music, lights down by the river

    By Chris Herrington May 06, 2024
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    Mud Island Amphitheater could get major renovation

    The City of Memphis’ proposed capital-improvement budget includes issuing $17.6 million in debt over four years for the amphitheater’s renovation. A potential big-name operator could be interested, too.

    By Samuel Hardiman May 06, 2024
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    Riverbeat Music Festival reimagines what a Memphis riverfront fest can be

    How will the new Riverbeat Music Festival play out in the new Tom Lee Park, in the sound and on the ground? We’re about to find out. 

    By Chris Herrington May 02, 2024
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    Buckman season includes Fisk Jubilee Singers, Joan Osborne, Sporkful podcast

    The Buckman Arts Center’s 27th season includes renowned singers, Japanese drumming, a fusion of live painting and music, contemporary dance and a live food podcast taping.

    By Elle Perry April 29, 2024
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    Five must-see shows in Memphis for May

    A crooner comes to Midtown’s Minglewood Hall, two FedExForum concert include star music acts with Memphis roots, a Black country music revue graces the Overton Park Shell and the Shell gets its first electronic-dance event.

    By Elle Perry May 01, 2024
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    Memphis Botanic Garden reveals 2024 Live at the Garden lineup

    The 2024 Live at the Garden lineup includes lauded rock and country acts.

    By Elle Perry April 24, 2024
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    MIM Barbecue Contest to feature Marcy Playground, Ingram Hill

    The Memphis in May event at Liberty Park will also have celebrity pitmasters doing cooking demonstrations and 129 teams from 22 states and four foreign countries competing for barbecue honors.

    By Bill Dries April 24, 2024
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    AutoZone Park to host Miranda Lambert in new concert series

    For the first time in a decade, a musical artist will take the stage at AutoZone Park to perform in a live full-scale production.

    By Kambui Bomani April 23, 2024

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