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    Art Bazaar — Where fashion, art and music intersect

    More than 30 vendors and area artists gathered Sunday at Black Lodge in Midtown for a fashion show, live music and booths with one-of-a-kind creations to purchase.

    By Jasmine McCraven July 03, 2022
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    Air ways and airwaves: Local air traffic controller makes name for herself as DJ

    “It’s all about establishing a rhythm,” said Ashley Wimbush/DJ Alpha Whiskey. “When I’m talking to planes, I have to keep things focused and moving, which isn’t that different from working a crowd with my music.”

    By Ezra Wheeler July 02, 2022
  • Music

    The Playlist: New Memphis music from January to June

    In this playlist, Elizabeth Cawein highlights “all the new Memphis music you might’ve missed from January to June.”

    By Elizabeth Cawein August 21, 2024
  • Music

    Soulful artist expected to be one of Shell’s ‘best shows of the year’

    Cameron Bethany, who grew up in Hickory Hill, said Saturday’s 2022 Orion Free Concert Series show at Overton Park Shell will be his first solo performance in five years.

    By Jasmine McCraven July 03, 2022
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    45 years after death, Elvis gets his biggest movie ever — and a shot at new audiences

    “Elvis” is the biggest-ever Elvis movie and Elvis is arguably — maybe inarguably — the biggest-ever Memphian. But what will the film ultimately mean for Memphis and one of its most popular tourist attractions? 

    By Chris Herrington June 21, 2022
  • Music

    Social Club: Folks share reactions to ‘P-Valley,’ debate spaghetti and catfish

    A spaghetti and catfish debate, mixed feelings about the depiction of Mississippians in “P-Valley” and fans react to a new Tiger commit.

    By Jasmine McCraven June 17, 2022
  • Music

    Everything ‘scaled up’ for second Juneteenth gala, festival

    Orange Mound’s Tone is hosting a Juneteenth gala that calls for dress in “Afrofuturistic black tie.”

    By Elle Perry June 17, 2022
  • Music

    A ‘Starr’ returns to Memphis, 25 years later

    Former Memphian Garrison Starr will perform her entire 1997 debut album Friday, June 17, at the Crosstown Theater. 

    By Mikayla Higgins June 15, 2022
  • Music

    Co-stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, director Baz Luhrmann make Graceland debut of ‘Elvis’

    Three generations of Presley women — former wife Priscilla Presley, daughter Lisa Marie Presley & granddaughter Riley Keough — bestow their approval on the ‘Elvis' film.

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    ‘Elvis’ stars walk the red carpet

    By Chris Herrington June 13, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Guest column: Reigning Sound call it quits but will play will one final show

    The Reigning Sound, longtime fixtures of Memphis’ music scene, announced this week they were dissolving and canceling a European tour but one local show, scheduled for Friday, remains. 

    By Zachary Corsa June 10, 2022
  • Music

    ‘Queen of the Blues’ Koko Taylor honored with marker in Bartlett

    A marker noting the birthplace of blues legend Koko Taylor was unveiled recently at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center.

    By Michael Waddell June 08, 2022
  • Downtown

    South Point Grocery to host live music in June

    The recently opened Downtown Memphis grocer South Point Grocery will host live musical acts on its storefront porch throughout June.

    By Alicia Davidson June 08, 2022
  • Music

    Two local experimental artists are sign of scene’s resurgence

    Two local experimental musicians, Dinosauria and Pas Moi, on the bill for Memphis Concrète show at the Hi-Tone. 

    By Zachary Corsa June 06, 2022
  • Editor's Pick Music

    Five must-see music shows in Memphis this summer

    Here are five shows to catch as the last of this late spring fades into three sweaty months of cookouts and fireworks.

    By Zachary Corsa June 12, 2022
  • Music

    Memphis Music Initiative gets treat from Hershey, Target

    Hershey and Target’s Beat of the Future campaign showcases the Memphis organization from store shelves nationwide. 

    By Christin Yates June 01, 2022
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: ’Shroom hunts, Craig Brewer’s ‘cosmic’ secret and a drag lip-sync battle

    This week, there’s a rare chance to see Robert Altman’s “Nashville” on the big screen, Memphis in May wraps up with a run and Hubby Jenkins of Carolina Chocolate Drops fame plays Crosstown Arts. 

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington May 26, 2022
  • Music

    Memphis recording studio brings back ‘Purple Church,’ new art venue

    When the pandemic hit, local musician Walt Phelan started building a recording studio; Brian “Skinny” McCabe started creating visual art again. 

    By Christin Yates May 25, 2022
  • Music

    8Ball & MJG to battle UGK in Verzuz showcase

    The event will take place Thursday, May 26 in Atlanta and will be available to stream.

    By Jasmine McCraven May 25, 2022
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    First Black-owned Memphis radio station celebrates 45 years with renovation

    For 45 years, Art Gilliam has provided a voice for the Black community through radio station WLOK. The station’s offices are undergoing renovations at Talbot Avenue and South Second Street.

    By Daja E. Henry May 24, 2022
  • Music

    Local high school student releases first full-length album

    “It feels great to have a community of young artists in Memphis,” said singer-songwriter Brooke Fair. “The Memphis music scene needed some young people, and I’m glad that’s happening, and I’m glad to be a part of it.”

    By Christin Yates May 22, 2022
  • Music

    Local producer drops what could be ‘song of the summer’

    Hitkidd is restoring Memphis’ place in crunk. His latest, a song from local artist Glorilla, has rapper Saweetie preparing to hop on the remix. 

    By Cell Waller May 17, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    With new Memphis music festival, the MVPs are the venues

    It might have began as a joke, but Memphis’ MVP Fest — started by a group of high schoolers — is a serious commitment to the local music scene. 

    By Ezra Wheeler May 10, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Yo Gotti’s Birthday Bash is back

    The annual show is being held for the first time since 2019 and will include surprise guest performances that will be revealed during the concert. 

    By Jasmine McCraven May 05, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    See the Beale Street Music Festival 2022 in photos

    Check out The Daily Memphian’s images from this past weekend’s Beale Street Music Festival at Liberty Park. 

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    Beale St. Music Fest wraps with positive vibe and (mostly) sunny skies

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 10, 2022
  • Music

    Beale St. Music Fest wraps with positive vibe and (mostly) sunny skies

    Music lovers who traveled from all over the country gave the festival weekend mostly good reviews, except confusion during Saturday evening’s rain storm, and disappointment about Lil Wayne.

    By Jasmine McCraven May 04, 2022

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