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    Survival Guide: Sunday at Beale Street Music Fest

    It’s day three of Beale Street Music Festival, and we tell you how to score some free whiskey and the best place to take a selfie. Plus, we highlight a 1990s-era headliner and some local rappers you’ve got to see.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Jasmine McCraven May 01, 2022
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    The beat goes on no matter the weather at Beale Street Music Fest

    Shortly after 10 p.m. severe weather in the Memphis area forced the festival to stop and concert goers to seek shelter. After a lot of confusion, the festival did resume.

    By Alicia Davidson May 01, 2022
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    Survival Guide: Saturday at Beale Street Music Fest

    It’s day two of Beale Street Music Festival, and we share a hack to beat the Ferris wheel line and offer some ideas on where to eat. Plus, we highlight a headliner you must see and some notable locals. 

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Jasmine McCraven April 30, 2022
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    After a two-year hiatus, BSMF is officially back

    Friday night’s acts include Al Kapone, Van Morrison, Sarah McLachlan and Three 6 Mafia.

    By Alicia Davidson April 30, 2022
  • Music

    Survival Guide: Friday at Beale Street Music Fest

    Today is the first day of Beale Street Music Festival, and we’ve got tips on where to park and where to stash your stuff. Plus, we offer suggestions for musicians you don’t want to miss.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington April 29, 2022
  • Music

    Live at the Garden brings Steely Dan, Lady A to Memphis

    The concert series begins in June with Steely Dan and continues through October, with one show a month at the Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden.

    By Jordan Arellano April 28, 2022
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    Spin doctor: How a Downtown hotel has become a home for music lovers

    At Eight & Sand, where old-school vibes meet state-of-the-art technology, Chad Weekley is responsible for making sure the music is bumping — and that it’s primarily from Memphis. 

    By Ezra Wheeler April 29, 2022
  • Music

    Survival Guide: Beale Street Music Festival returns after two years away

    After a two-year hiatus during the worst parts of the pandemic, Memphis in May’s Beale Street Music Festival is back this weekend with an impressive line-up.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 25, 2022
  • Music

    Harbor Town’s River Series returns with Mouserocket, Greg Cartwright

    Now in its seventh year, the River Series announces its spring concerts on three Saturdays: April 30, May 14, and June 4.

    By Ezra Wheeler April 25, 2022
  • Music

    Know before you go: Six helpful hints for Beale Street Music Festival

    Maps, apps and shuttle schedules — we’ve got you covered with a music schedule, and info on where to park, what to eat and a special freebie for Nissan owners. 

    By Bianca Phillips April 22, 2022
  • Update Music

    Instead of ending, Iris Orchestra will continue as Iris Collective

    The longtime house orchestra of Germantown Performing Arts Center is transitioning away from a traditional orchestral model and will continue with new performances in November. 

    By Jasmine McCraven April 25, 2022
  • Music

    Overton Park Shell announces acts for summer, fall concert series

    The free summer series will kick off with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra’s Sunset Symphony on Sunday, May 29.

    By Jasmine McCraven April 22, 2022
  • Update Music

    George Hunt’s final Beale Street Music Festival art unveiled

    George Hunt died in December 2020, but his final commission for the festival was never released due to the pandemic. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 20, 2022
  • Music

    Black Keys, Wilco, Big Ass Truck to play Mempho Music Festival

    Rock bands the Black Keys and Wilco are among the headliners at this fall’s Mempho Music Festival, which returns to the grounds of the Memphis Botanic Garden. 

    By Chris Herrington April 13, 2022
  • Music

    Africa in April to celebrate Malawi during upcoming festival

    The five-day event is slated to begin Wednesday, April 20.

    By Jasmine McCraven April 11, 2022
  • Music

    Guest column: The fever dream that was the 1990s indie rock music scene

    “The Grifters’ partnership between guitars and bass created something that was oftentimes achingly beautiful or, occasionally, weird and terrifying.”

    By Andria Lisle April 10, 2022
  • Music

    Mid-South artists take home Grammys

    The 64th Grammy Awards show took place Sunday, April 3, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. 

    By Jasmine McCraven April 07, 2022
  • Music

    Street being renamed for James Alexander of The Bar-Kays

    Located near the Stax Records studios where the the soul-funk collective recorded, Stafford Avenue is scheduled to get a new name on April 24: James E. Alexander Avenue.

    By The Associated Press April 03, 2022
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    Rooftop parties return to The Peabody Hotel

    Originally known as Sunset Serenades, the rooftop parties began in 1939, when the east end of the hotel’s roof was enclosed. 

    By Jasmine McCraven April 01, 2022
  • Music

    MATA to offer free rapid shuttle for Beale Street Music Fest

    To accommodate Beale Street Music Festival fans used to staying in Downtown hotels, a free rapid bus shuttle from Downtown to Liberty Park will be offered for this year’s festival.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 30, 2022
  • Music

    Bigger gets better: Local Americana star releases new album

    Although she just celebrated her 22nd birthday, Bailey Bigger is already a well-established presence in the local music scene and a rising star within the world of Americana. 

    By Ezra Wheeler March 30, 2022
  • Music

    Foo Fighters will no longer headline Beale Street Music Fest

    The band canceled all of its upcoming tour dates following the recent death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.

    By Jasmine McCraven March 29, 2022
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    From ‘Texaco’ to ‘U Night,’ CBHS songwriter coming into his own

    Much of the local buzz around Son.Person has sprung from his dynamic and self-assured live performances, which have been ramping up recently as COVID-related restrictions are lifted.

    By Ezra Wheeler March 27, 2022
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    Booker T. Jones, Mavis Staples among newest class of Memphis Music Hall of Fame

    After a two-year hiatus, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame announced eight inductees, including stars of Sun, Stax and beyond. 

    By Chris Herrington March 22, 2022
  • Music

    Johnnie Taylor among newest Blues Hall of Fame members

    The Memphis-based Blues Foundation said the 12 newest honorees of the Blues Hall of Fame will be celebrated at an event on May 4.

    By The Associated Press March 21, 2022

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