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    Guest Column: Supporting the Memphis music ecosystem

    Elizabeth Cawein says about Memphis music: “2024 has been full of wins so big, so long-anticipated, so hard-fought, that I had to spill some digital ink celebrating them all.”

    By Elizabeth Cawein December 05, 2024
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    Season the day: Your guide to Memphis holiday parades, markets, lights and more

    Plan your holiday fun with this guide to events around the Greater Memphis metro area. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 12, 2024
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    Jeff Buckley lives on and on, including in Memphis

    The myth of Jeff Buckley remains strong in the city where he died, as plans to turn his former home into an Airbnb have stirred strong feelings.

    By Jody Callahan December 02, 2024
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    Five must-see shows in Memphis for December

    Raised by Sound Fest returns. Also, a celebrated bluegrass singer-songwriter-guitarist plays two nights and Jhene Aiko’s tour brings heavy hitters to the FedExForum.

    By Elle Perry December 02, 2024
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    Jazz workshop teaches more than music

    The Memphis Jazz Workshop instructs young cats (jazz artists) in the fundamentals of a hip musical genre that has a long, but little-known history in the home of blues and rock ‘n’ roll.

    By Jody Callahan December 01, 2024
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    Author, filmmaker Robert Gordon awarded Brass Note on Beale Street

    Gordon has written six books and numerous articles and liner notes, and produced or directed eight films. The Central Gardens resident has won three Grammys and an Emmy.

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    Memphis Grammy winner to be honored with brass note on Beale

    By Patrick Lantrip November 29, 2024
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    Memphis Grammy winner to be honored with brass note on Beale

    Robert Gordon is being honored with a brass note on Beale Street, a recognition of his work telling the rest of the world about Memphis and its culture.

    By Jody Callahan November 27, 2024
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    Live Nation to operate new live music venue in Crosstown

    “The new venue will be a unique addition to the city and bring even more exciting shows to Memphis,” said Grant Lyman, president of Live Nation Southeast. 

    By Sophia Surrett November 22, 2024
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    The Essential Memphis Library: Justin Timberlake’s solo debut album

    The 2002 album “Justified” from Justin Timberlake, who plays the FedExForum Saturday, is almost certainly the most successful album to mention “Memphis, Tennessee” in its first 30 seconds. 

    By Chris Herrington November 21, 2024
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    GloRilla, Three 6 Mafia tapped for 2025 Coachella

    Also, Julien Baker will perform as part of a country duo with Torres at the 2025 Big Ears Festival in Knoxville.

    By Elle Perry November 21, 2024
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    Preston Lamm leaves 40-year legacy at Rum Boogie Cafe

    Beale Street would not be what it is today without Rum Boogie Cafe owner, and former CPA, Preston Lamm. But, he’s turned the keys over to a new owner. 

    By Jennifer Chandler November 19, 2024
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    Super fan believes Tina Turner was simply the best

    The admirer who traveled from Atlanta was part of the crowd on Beale Street as a brass note honoring West Tennessee native Tina Turner was unveiled. Two others are also set for the Walk of Fame: author Robert Gordon and the late pianist Berl Olswanger.

    By Jody Callahan November 09, 2024
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    2025 Grammy Award nominees include GloRilla, Justin Timberlake

    Rapper GloRilla has two nominations. Also up for Grammy Awards are albums by Memphis area musicians Cedric Burnside and Steve Cropper.

    By Elle Perry November 08, 2024
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    Friends remember slain musician with the sly grin

    Friends remember Blake Rhea for his “loud” smile and an easygoing nature that made him a favorite to all who knew him.

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    Memphis musician killed after argument, police say

    By Jody Callahan November 11, 2024
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    Five must-see Memphis concerts for November (including Justin Timberlake)

    This month, a classic rap group comes to Minglewood Hall, a rap star with a meteoric rise hits the FedExForum stage, a 7-decade musician comes to the Orpheum Theatre and a pop star returns home.

    By Elle Perry November 18, 2024
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    College classmates in Brazil reunite in Memphis as Iris fellows

    Their next performance is Saturday, Nov. 2, with violinist Randall Goosby, Iris Orchestra founder Michael Stern as conductor, and GPAC Youth Symphony students.

    By Elle Perry November 01, 2024
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    Rock-n-Romp offers sneak peek of new Mud Island experience

    The event is a chance for attendees to see the beginnings of a new attraction being built in the former Mississippi River Museum at the park.

    By Stevie Paige November 01, 2024
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    Homegrown concert series seeks funding to keep stage lights on

    Ten years ago, Andria Brown hosted the first Folk All Y’all concert. Since then, the series has become known for spotlighting fresh, touring artists. However, without sponsors, shows for 2025 are on hold.

    By Bianca Thedford October 31, 2024
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    Marion’s Bailey Bigger comes into her own on new album

    “Resurrection Fern,” the second full-length album from the 24-year-old, is a product of stepping fully into adulthood. 

    By Chris Herrington October 28, 2024
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    GloRilla conquers self-doubt on her path to becoming one of hip-hop’s most promising voices

    “Even when (GloRilla) talks about the struggles throughout this journey, it’s refreshing,” said Yo Gotti. “I don’t think many artists do that. Everybody wants to play perfect. I think that’s why so many people gravitate to her. She relates to real people.”

    By The Associated Press October 23, 2024
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    Orange Mound Music Festival returns for second year

    “I believe it’s a beautiful way to merge the arts and give us a day to show something positive because there is so much love and talent in the Mound,” said one of the participating artists.

    By Bianca Thedford October 19, 2024
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    The Essential Memphis Library: Alberta Hunter’s ‘Amtrak Blues’

    In the annals of American music comebacks, few were as surprising, as long-in-coming or, in its own modestly charming way, as grand as the re-emergence of Alberta Hunter in the late 1970s. 

    By Chris Herrington October 17, 2024
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    After years of releasing singles, music duo Mak Ro curated an album

    One Thanksgiving break, cousins Eric Makapugay and Kris Ruaro visited each other and accidentally wrote their first song together. 

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    Singer Marcella Simien connects with Creole ancestry in debut solo album

    By Stevie Paige October 15, 2024
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    Singer Marcella Simien connects with Creole ancestry in debut solo album

    Through visions experienced in dreams and during meditation, the artist said she felt called to dig deep into her family tree and channel her discoveries through music.

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    After years of releasing singles, music duo Mak Ro curated an album

    By Stevie Paige October 15, 2024
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    Phish frontman, jam bands strike a chord with Mempho fans

    Warm weather and hot music: Guitar-heavy, long sets are just what the Mempho Music Festival goers wanted Saturday at Memphis Botanic Garden.

    By Jody Callahan October 07, 2024

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