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What We Listened to this Week: Leon Bridges

Leon Bridges might say he’s from Fort Worth, Texas, but one listen to his debut album Coming Home and you’d swear Bridges was a product of Memphis and Stax Records. Coming Home, his debut album for Columbia Records, is made up of ten timeless songs that feature an authenticity that can be hard to find in the soul revival that’s taken place over the last few years. Sitting somewhere in between Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, Bridges has seen his music take flight over the past year, selling out shows across the United States minutes after tickets go on sale. One can only hope a Memphis date is in the near future. Check out two songs from his debut album below, plus a pretty cool Sam Cooke cover. 

What We Listened to this Week: Leon Bridges

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Weekend Roundup 25: Tyler, The Creator, Loretta Lynn, Widespread Panic

Tyler, The Creator plays Minglewood Hall on Friday, July 17th.

The 25th edition of my Weekend Roundup packs a punch with big name artists playing Memphis all weekend long. From Tyler, The Creator to Ronnie Milsap, there is a little something for everyone this weekend. If you’re planning on going to any of this weekend’s outdoor shows, remember to stay hydrated!  

Friday, July 17th
Impala, DJ Eric Hermeyer, 6 p.m at Handy Park, free.

Tyler, The Creator, Taco, 8 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $25-$28.

Weekend Roundup 25: Tyler, The Creator, Loretta Lynn, Widespread Panic (7)

Motel Mirrors, 7:30 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, free.

Loretta Lynn, 8 p.m. at the Gold Strike Casino, prices vary.

Weekend Roundup 25: Tyler, The Creator, Loretta Lynn, Widespread Panic (2)

The Zebbler Encanti Experience, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, price undisclosed.

Super Witch, Lookout Mountain Daredevils, 9:30 p.m. at Murphy’s, $5.

Weekend Roundup 25: Tyler, The Creator, Loretta Lynn, Widespread Panic (3)

Saturday, July 18th
St. Paul and the Broken Bones, 7:30 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, free.

Widespread Panic, 7:30 p.m. at Snowden Grove Amphitheater, prices vary.

Weekend Roundup 25: Tyler, The Creator, Loretta Lynn, Widespread Panic (4)

Ronnie Milsap, 8 p.m. at Horseshoe Tunica, prices vary.

Weekend Roundup 25: Tyler, The Creator, Loretta Lynn, Widespread Panic (5)

Zigadoo Moneyclips, Highway HiFi, 10 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $5.

Sunday, July 19th
The Settlers, 4 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Victor Wainright, 7:30 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, free.

Weekend Roundup 25: Tyler, The Creator, Loretta Lynn, Widespread Panic (6)

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Rock For Love Announces 2015 Lineup

Memphis punk band Nots play Rock for Love on Friday, September 4th.

Rock For Love, The annual concert benefiting the Church Health Center has announced it’s 2015 lineup. This year the festival will mostly be at the Crosstown complex that houses The Hi-Tone, Crosstown Arts, Amurica studios and more. Rock for Love continues to be a marquee event for the Church Health Center and in 2014 the festival raised $50,000. 

Friday, September 4

Crosstown Block Party
Amurica Studios
Mary Owens
Faith Evans Ruch
Couple Skate
Stephen Chopek
Mark Edgar Stuart

Crosstown Arts
Don Lifted
Mancontrol

Co-Motion Studio
DJ Witnesse & Zac Ives

Visible Community Music School Stage
VCMS Student Ensemble
Tooken
Rebecca Davis
Elder
The Passport

HiTone Café (main stage and small room)
Hannah Star
J.D. Reager & The Cold-Blooded Three
Sleepwlkrs
Pezz
James & The Ultrasounds
NOTS
Jack Oblivian

Saturday, September 5 at Lafayette’s Music Room
Memphis Ukulele Band
Deering & Down
Hope Clayburn & Soul Scrimmage

Sunday, September 6 at The Levitt Shell
North Mississippi All-Stars

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Weekend Roundup 24: Human Radio, Todd Snider, Carolina Story

Todd Snider plays the Levitt Shell this Saturday.

Welcome to the 24th edition of my Weekend Roundup. Wash away the pain of losing one of the greatest players of the Josh Pastner era with a cold beer and some live music from one (or all) of these great live bands.

Friday, July 10th.
Mighty Souls Brass Band, 7:30 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, free.

Weekend Roundup 24: Human Radio, Todd Snider, Carolina Story

Human Radio, Low Society Band, 8:00 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, price undisclosed. 

Weekend Roundup 24: Human Radio, Todd Snider, Carolina Story (2)

Pravada, 10:00 p.m. at Bar DKDC.

Weekend Roundup 24: Human Radio, Todd Snider, Carolina Story (3)

Vulture Shit, Victory! Victory!, Kiljoy, 10:00 p.m. at The Buccaneer. 

Saturday, July 11th. 
Todd Sniders What the Folk Show, 7:00 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, free.

Weekend Roundup 24: Human Radio, Todd Snider, Carolina Story (4)

Nicnos, Losers Way Home, 7:00 p.m. at the 1884 Lounge in Minglewood Hall, $7.00.

Thelma and the Sleaze, Data Drums, 8:00 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5. (YouTube Thelma and The Sleaze at your own risk.)

Weekend Roundup 24: Human Radio, Todd Snider, Carolina Story (5)

Spline, 9:00 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.

Sunday, July 12th. 
Carolina Story, 7:00 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, free. 

Weekend Roundup 24: Human Radio, Todd Snider, Carolina Story (6)

4 Door Theater, The Weekend Classic, The Passport, 7:00 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.

Callie McRae, 10:00 p.m. at the Lafayette’s Music Room.

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Lord Huron and Widowspeak at Minglewood Hall

Lord Huron play Minglewood Hall this Thursday night.

Los Angeles folk rockers Lord Huron play Minglewood Hall next Thursday night. Opening the show is Widowspeak, a band that played the Hi-Tone a couple years back with indie-powerhouse Woods. Lord Huron kicks off a weekend packed with folk music, as Todd Snider’s “What the Folk Festival” takes place on Saturday, July 11th at the Levitt Shell. Check out videos from Widowspeak and Lord Huron below, then get to Minglewood Hall on Thursday, July 16th by 8 p.m. $20 gets you in. 

Lord Huron and Widowspeak at Minglewood Hall

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Weekend Roundup 23: Mark Edgar Stuart, Dawn Patrol, Mates of State

Mates of State play Minglewood Hall on Sunday, July 5th.

There are PLENTY of chances to see live bands this weekend, no matter what kind of music you’re into. Be sure to catch at least a few of these shows in between your holiday festivities. Happy 4th of July music fans!

Weekend Roundup 23: Mark Edgar Stuart, Dawn Patrol, Mates of State

Friday, July 3rd.
Knox Hamilton, 7:30 p.m at the Levitt Shell, free.

Weekend Roundup 23: Mark Edgar Stuart, Dawn Patrol, Mates of State (2)

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Dawn Patrol, Klaxxon, Process of Suffocation, Cryptic Hymn, 8:30 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $5.

Weekend Roundup 23: Mark Edgar Stuart, Dawn Patrol, Mates of State (3)

Mark Edgar Stuart and Marcella Simien, 7:30 p.m. at Studio 688, free. 

Maitre D’s, 10 p.m. at The Buccaneer, $5.

Saturday, July 4th.
Cory Branan, 7:30 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, free.

Weekend Roundup 23: Mark Edgar Stuart, Dawn Patrol, Mates of State (4)

Manateees, No Bails, Disastronaut, 9 p.m. at Murphy’s, $5.

Weekend Roundup 23: Mark Edgar Stuart, Dawn Patrol, Mates of State (5)

Devil Train, 10 p.m. at The Buccaneer, $5.

The Bo Keys, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music room.

Sunday, July 5th. 
Old Salt Union, 7:30 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Weekend Roundup 23: Mark Edgar Stuart, Dawn Patrol, Mates of State (6)

Raw Oyster Cult, 7:30 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, free.

Mates of State, 7:30 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $12.

Weekend Roundup 23: Mark Edgar Stuart, Dawn Patrol, Mates of State (7)

Dayseeker, 9:00 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.

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Cory Branan at the Levitt Shell

This Saturday, July 4th (U-S-A! U-S-A!), the Levitt Shell will host a homecoming gig of sorts for the immensely talented singer-songwriter and former Memphian Cory Branan.

Branan is currently riding high after the release of his most recent LP, last year’s critically acclaimed The No-Hit Wonder, and a long, successful tour run that included a string of dates with Justin Townes Earle. And while most of Branan’s live shows tend to be of the solo/acoustic variety, he has something special planned for his upcoming appearance at the Levitt Shell:  a full-band performance featuring two local all-stars – bassist Mark Edgar Stuart and lead guitarist Steve Selvidge – alongside drummer Robbie Crowell, a Nashville musician who is best known as the keyboard player for the indie-rock group Deer Tick.

“It’s actually been a personal goal of mine to play the Shell,” says Branan.  “I’ve had so many good times there over the years. I’m really impressed with what they’ve done with the place.”

Here’s the 3-D video for The No-Hit Wonder‘s lead single, “You Make Me”:

Cory Branan at the Levitt Shell

Cory Branan
Saturday, July 4, 7:30 p.m.
The Levitt Shell
Free admission

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Grammy Membership Celebration at Stax

Kirk Whalum performs at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music tonight.

The Memphis chapter of The Recording Academy will hold a listening session at Stax Museum of American Soul Music Monday night to celebrate their regional membership. A listening session will once again be held at this year’s event, and featured artists include:

Those Pretty Wrongs

Grammy Membership Celebration Tonight at Stax


Kirk Whalum 

Grammy Membership Celebration Tonight at Stax (2)

Cedric Burnside 

Grammy Membership Celebration Tonight at Stax (3)

Marcella Simien, and more.  

Grammy Membership Celebration Tonight at Stax (4)

The focus of the event is to premiere new music and spotlight the best recordings in the region the chapter serves. The event is open to Grammy members only, but anyone interested in in joining can find out more here. The listening session and celebration is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. For more information, contact the Memphis Chapter at memphis@grammy.com or call 901-525-1340.

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Weekend Roundup 22: Pokey LaFarge, John Paul Keith, Western Medication

Marcella and Her Lovers play this Friday night at Bar DKDC.

Welcome to the 22nd edition of my Weekend Roundup. This roundup is a little sparse compared to some of the jam-packed weekends we’ve had so far this summer, but there are still a lot of bands worth checking out over the next few days. 

Friday, June 26th.
Pokey LaFarge, 7:30 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, free.

Weekend Roundup 22: Pokey LaFarge, John Paul Keith, Western Medication

Banned Anthem, Red Tape Riot, Cult of the Flag, TornApart, Spline, 9 p.m. in the Hi-Tone Small Room, $10.

Marcella and her Lovers, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Atlas Road Crew, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Weekend Roundup 22: Pokey LaFarge, John Paul Keith, Western Medication (2)

Saturday, June 27th.
Stax Academy All Star Band, 7:30 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, free.

The Neverhawks, All The Indians, Idle & Wild, Movie Night, 9 p.m. in the Hi-Tone Small Room, $10.

John Paul Keith, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Weekend Roundup 22: Pokey LaFarge, John Paul Keith, Western Medication (3)

Gringos and Buldgerz, 10 p.m. at the Buccaneer, $5.

The BB King’s Blues Club All Star Band, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Sunday, June 28th.
The Wampus Cats, 4 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Western Medication, 9 p.m. at Murphy’s, $5.

Weekend Roundup 22: Pokey LaFarge, John Paul Keith, Western Medication (4)

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Disco Donnie Partners with New Daisy, The Palace

Skrillex, one of the artists Disco Donnie has booked in the past.

Disco Donnie Presents, the award-winning, electronic dance music (EDM) event production company has signed a partnership agreement to become the new EDM booking partner and event producer for the New Daisy Theatre and The Palace. Owned by SFX, Disco Donnie Presents is the largest EDM promoter and producer of live events and entertainment content worldwide.

This partnership marks another major step forward in the development of East Beale Street for partners Steve Adelman and JW Gibson. DDP produces over 1,000 club events, arena shows, and outdoor festivals worldwide each year, headlined by such acts as Tiesto, Skrillex, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Steve Aoki and Avicii.

In a press release issued on Tuesday night, JW Gibson, a native of Memphis and partner of the development projects, noted the strong role East Beale will play for the downtown community.

“With the inclusion of DDP in the mix, we have taken another important step in realizing the potential of downtown Memphis as a diversified entertainment destination on a local, regional and national level,” Gibson said. 

Currently under restoration, the New Daisy Theater will have capacity for over 1100 patrons, VIP viewing areas, a smoking patio, along with newly designed bar areas and expanded restroom facilities. Once completed, The Palace will be able to house 2,400 patrons.