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    In the Clubs: Recording studio reopens to teach kids how to make music

    “All of (Notes for Notes) studios were in cities that had a rich music history,” said the head of the local Boys & Girls Clubs. “So, I knew we’d definitely be a good fit.”

    By Jasmine McCraven November 05, 2022
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    Five notable concerts happening this November

    Coming to a stage near you this month: The long-time Memphian playing a makeup show in Germantown, the local rapper who has his own dance challenge on TikTok and an artist currently on his eighth arena tour. 

    By Jasmine McCraven November 01, 2022
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    Young Avenue Sound is ready for long plays, short stays

    The new owners of Young Avenue Sound have renovated the building and kept the recording studios, but they’ve also added Airbnbs. 

    By Jordan Arellano October 29, 2022
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    The To-Do List: Dancing vampires, brewing witches and the ‘Evil Dead’

    This week offers Halloween happenings galore; plus, the Buckman Arts Center turns 25 and Rick Springfield plays Graceland on “General Hospital” fan weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry October 27, 2022
  • Music

    Sivad’s 1963 single rises again with reissue

    In 1963, “Sivad Buries Rock and Roll” failed to reach the heights of “Monster Mash,” but Watson Davis, aka Sivad, was backed by an assemblage of respected Memphis musicians for the single, which has an unexpectedly solid and infectious groove. 

    By Ezra Wheeler October 24, 2022
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Watch movies, buy art, honor your dead

    This week, metalsmiths repair your broken stuff, brewers descend on Cooper-Young and Chicago comes to Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry October 20, 2022
  • Music

    Memphis students ‘smash’ NLE Choppa’s reading challenge

    As part of the rapper’s initiative, each student is tasked with reading at least 100,000 words or 100 books by the end of the school year. 

    By Jasmine McCraven October 19, 2022
  • Music

    Jerry Lee Lewis joins Country Music Hall of Fame

    Sam Phillips at Sun Records turned Lewis into a rockabilly star, with hits like “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On” and “Great Balls of Fire,” but he also had several hits on the Billboard Country Music Chart.

    By The Associated Press October 17, 2022
  • Music

    Ragtime stylings and gospel classics keep toes tapping

    The Side Street Steppers keep fans of old-time tunes coming back each Sunday in October at Saddle Creek North in Germantown.

    By Judaea Driscoll October 17, 2022
  • Music

    Memphis-born vocalist Anita Kerr dies

    The Grammy-winning singer and composer worked alongside hit producers Chet Atkins and Owen Bradley to create the “countrypolitan” sound of country music in the ‘50s and ‘60s that relied on strings and choral singers for an orchestral sound.

    By The Associated Press October 15, 2022
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    Guest Column: Imagining music venues in every Memphis neighborhood

    What would be possible in Memphis if every neighborhood was less than a mile’s walk to a beautiful gathering space where live music – and dance, and public art – was being performed on a regular basis?

    By Elizabeth Cawein October 12, 2022
  • Music

    Social Club: GloRilla fans deem ‘Tomorrow’ a mantra, basketball fans talk preseason Ja Morant

    Memphians share restaurant souvenirs on Twitter, basketball fans talk about Ja Morant’s preseason performance and rapper GloRilla receives praise.

    By Jasmine McCraven October 07, 2022
  • Music

    Radio legend Bobby O’Jay inducted into Radio Hall of Fame

    O’Jay is among inductees including sports announcer Chick Hearn and the Godfather of Soul James Brown, who is being recognized as an owner of WJBE in Knoxville. 

    By Jasmine McCraven October 10, 2022
  • Music

    GloRilla takes home BET Hip Hop Award

    The Memphis native was named “Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist.”

    By Jasmine McCraven October 05, 2022
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    Memphis celebrates Wattstax anniversary with film screening

    The concert sometimes called the “Black Woodstock” turns 50 this year.

    By Judaea Driscoll October 03, 2022
  • Music

    Mempho Music Fest spotlights national and local artists

    “I’ve heard some good music here this weekend,” said Steph Grindell, who drove from Birmingham to attend the three-day festival. “And the weather was all good”

    By Jasmine McCraven October 03, 2022
  • Music

    Herrington: At Mempho, a rousing primer on Black roots music

    In Memphis, the idea that blues, gospel and soul are as equally “Americana” is a notion as natural as breathing. And this weekend Black roots music, in various forms, made up half of Mempho’s 18 performance slots. 

    By Chris Herrington October 03, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Social Club: Moneybagg Yo links up with the Titans

    Moneybagg Yo escorts the Titans, GloRilla makes big cameo in new Grizzlies campaign and basketball fans discuss Memphis Tigers IARP ruling online. 

    By Jasmine McCraven September 30, 2022
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    The To-Do List: Giant bubbles, spooky films and Lil Buck

    This week, the Fogelman Galleries feature a frankd robinson retrospective, Mempho returns with Widespread Panic and metal meets mariachi at the Halloran Centre.

    By Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Bianca Phillips September 30, 2022
  • Music

    Mempho returns with Widespread Panic headlining two nights for 2022 festival

    Mempho Music Festival returns this weekend, bringing options for music and food lovers alike.

    By Judaea Driscoll September 28, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    BPACC touts diverse lineup for 24th season

    As the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center embarks on a new season, the lineup features a variety of shows geared to an array of audiences.

    By Michael Waddell September 25, 2022
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    Longtime radio personality Stan Bell talks new role at WDIA

    Stan Bell said that there is a close correlation between teaching and broadcasting. In both fields, a person can be a voice of influence for generations.

    By Jasmine McCraven September 24, 2022
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    Memphis rapper GloRilla gives back to MLK Prep

    Gloria “GloRilla” Woods visited her former high school, MLK Prep, to surprise students with a musical performance and a donation.

    By Jasmine McCraven September 22, 2022
  • Music

    Five fall concerts for adventurous Memphis rock fans

    From major touring bands headed to Elvis’ house to emerging Memphis groups, the fall concert calendar has some intriguing options for risk-taking rock fans. 

    By Zachary Corsa September 22, 2022
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    ‘Cancer Blows’ concert features band Chicago’s Lee Loughnane and 20 brass legends

    Twenty brass legends, including Chicago’s Lee Loughnane. will join Robert Moody, music director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, for the “Cancer Blows” benefit concert Sept. 24 at the Cannon Center.

    By Alicia Davidson September 22, 2022

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