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    Memphis music study says Mud Island Amphitheater could be valuable asset

    But in doing so it assumes the venue would be fully renovated and maximize possible revenue from food and beverage sales, “premium seating experiences” and sponsorships.

    By Bill Dries March 03, 2025
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    ‘Music defines cities:’ What a new report says about Memphis music scene

    Sound Diplomacy’s 169-page report, released Saturday, touches on some sensitive topics in the long history and heritage of Memphis music, not the least of which is the intersection of music and business.

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    Breaking down Memphis' music scene

    By Bill Dries March 05, 2025
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    Breaking down Memphis’ music scene

    Sound Diplomacy counts 1,148 “music-related assets” in Memphis and within a 5½-mile buffer outside the city. The organization also made recommendations for how to grow the Memphis music industry.

    By Bill Dries March 03, 2025
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    Crosstown Concourse, Live Nation break ground on Satellite Music Hall

    Satellite Music Hall, slated to open in fall 2026, will host concerts, comedy shows, community gatherings and more.

    By Brandon LaGrone II February 25, 2025
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    Recordings from Memphis greats Eddie Floyd, Big Star enter Grammy Hall of Fame

    The Recording Academy also recently announced that Cordova High School choral director Adrian L. Maclin was selected to receive the organization’s 2025 Music Educator of the Year award.

    By Chris Herrington February 18, 2025
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    Kash Doll to Keith Sykes: Five must-see shows for February

    Also this month, two venues showcase local Americana and R&B musicians in new series and Stax Music Academy’s annual Black History Month show features Ant Clemons, Evvie McKinney and Corey Lou & DaVillage.

    By Elle Perry February 07, 2025
  • Music

    No Beale Street Music Fest for 2025

    The three-day festival was “paused” in 2024, Memphis in May officials said at the time, largely due to issues regarding the reconfigured Tom Lee Park that led to a less-than-successful 2023 installment of the event.

    By Jody Callahan February 06, 2025
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    Riverbeat releases daily lineups, single-day tickets

    Several acts either were nominated for and/or performed at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including Khruangbin and Benson Boone.

    By Elle Perry February 04, 2025
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    New Uptown Memphis music venue to open in spring 2026

    The venue’s outdoor space overlooks the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and the Mississippi River. 

    By Sophia Surrett January 30, 2025
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    After disaster struck, Kirk Whalum stepped in for an astronaut

    Kirk Whalum was stunned to receive a call from Cheryl McNair, the widow of astronaut Ron McNair who was killed in the Challenger disaster. The favor she asked of him still affects him today.

    By Jody Callahan January 28, 2025
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    Serious chops: Officials find creative outlets in music, acting

    Several suburban officials have found a way to escape the pressures of day-to-day government by taking to the stage to perform.

    By Michael Waddell January 26, 2025
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    How music, skating, coffee and fingerboards mold a clothing brand

    “Life’s a gift, open it,” says Slowdown Dry Goods founder Eli Berry, who recently released a merch line for Grammy-winning artists Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.

    By Kelsey Bowen January 25, 2025
  • Music

    Inaugural hip-hop awards weekend planned for Memphis

    Organizers of a new event touted hundreds of celebrity appearances, a significant boost to Memphis tourism and local businesses and an estimated economic impact between $30 million and $50 million.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 14, 2025
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    Missy Elliott, The Killers, Anderson .Paak will headline Riverbeat

    The lineup also includes Benson Boone, Cage the Elephant, Khruangbin, Ludacris, Public Enemy, Busta Rhymes, Flo Milli, Tokimonsta, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, and DJ Jazzy Jeff. 

    By Elle Perry January 21, 2025
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    Woman charged in Graceland auction fraud case appears in federal court

    The criminal case against the woman accused of trying to sell Graceland in a fraudulent auction could end in April.

    By Aarron Fleming January 16, 2025
  • Music

    The Essential Memphis Library: ‘The Best of Sam & Dave’

    “The Best of Sam & Dave” is the sound of singers, musicians, songwriters and producers finding a special chemistry.

    By Chris Herrington January 13, 2025
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    Memphis musicians, Stax family remember the legendary Sam Moore

    Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.

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    ‘Soul Man’ Sam Moore dies at 89

    By Jody Callahan January 12, 2025
  • Music

    ‘Soul Man’ Sam Moore dies at 89

    At Stax Records, Sam Moore and Dave Prater — as Sam & Dave — transformed the “call and response” of gospel music into a frenzied stage show and recorded some of soul music’s most enduring hits.

    By The Associated Press January 11, 2025
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    GloRilla to perform on SNL

    The Memphis rapper, whose real name is Gloria Woods, will be the musical guest on the Jan. 18 episode of “Saturday Night Live.” 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff, The Associated Press January 10, 2025
  • Music

    Photo Gallery: Happy birthday Elvis! Fans gather to celebrate the King’s 90th

    The event included a cake cutting and the annual proclamation of Elvis Presley Day.

    By Mark Weber January 08, 2025
  • Music

    The Essential Memphis Library: Elvis Presley’s ‘30 #1 Hits’

    Elvis’ Sun Records sessions might be his deepest music, but 2002’s “30 #1 Hits” may actually be a truer testament to Presley’s legacy. 

    By Chris Herrington January 08, 2025
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    Lafayette’s says party will continue but with changes

    Lafayette’s Music Room plans to continue its legacy of live music in Overton Square, but with shortened hours.

    By Jennifer Chandler January 09, 2025
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    Landers Center executive director fired

    During a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 6, the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors voted to fire Todd Mastry, who had led the facility since 2011. 

    By Rob Moore January 08, 2025
  • Music

    Legendary Memphis musician, producer Don Nix dies at 83

    Don Nix, who played with the Mar-Keys, produced numerous records for famous acts and contributed “Going Down” to the rock lexicon, has died.

    By Jody Callahan January 02, 2025
  • Music

    New year, new concerts: Five must-sees for January

    A lauded multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter comes to Germantown Performing Arts Center, two Memphis songbirds play a joint bill at Crosstown Arts and more for music in Memphis this month.

    By Elle Perry January 23, 2025

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