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    Hello, 2025: New Year’s Eve parties and resolution inspo for the year ahead

    We’ve got your guide to New Year’s Eve events for adults (and even one for kids!), and we’ve included some inspiration to help you meet your 2025 health goals.

    By Bianca Phillips December 31, 2024
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    Collierville grad will be front and center in UT’s College Football Playoff

    University of Tennessee drum major Christian Carroll, of Collierville, is only the third Black drum major in the school’s history.

    By Elle Perry December 21, 2024
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    UT’s three Black drum majors all have ties to Memphis

    There have only been three Black drum majors in the more than 150 years since the University of Tennessee marching band was founded.

    By Elle Perry December 21, 2024
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    GloRilla gives back to her alma mater Melrose High

    The rapper, whose real name is Gloria Woods, graduated from Orange Mound’s Melrose High in 2017. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, she returned with a $25,000 check towards a new media center for the school.

    By Julia Baker December 18, 2024
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    A ‘big whale’ is coming to Memphis’ music scene. Here’s what it might mean.

    A planned new performance venue from Crosstown Concourse and Live Nation has sparked both excitement and concerns from local music fans, concert bookers and venue owners.

    By Jody Callahan January 30, 2025
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    Mary J. Blige tour set to hit Memphis

    The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s concert will also include singers Ne-Yo and Mario.

    By Elle Perry December 10, 2024
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    Kraftwerk coming to Memphis in 2025

    The Multimedia Tour kicks off Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Philadelphia, and includes dates at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

    By Elle Perry December 08, 2024
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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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