Music can be heard among the flowers once again this summer, as Memphis Botanic Garden announces the return of its Live at the Garden summer concert series. In what was supposed to be a 20th anniversary year, Live at the Garden was forced to cancel last summer because of COVID-19 and social distancing restrictions, making the return of the music series all the sweeter.
Live at the Garden will begin on July 13th, with a performance by country stars Little Big Town, in the recently renamed Radians Amphitheater. Brad Paisley will perform on August 13th, and Memphians can “Soak Up the Sun” with singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow on September 17th. Soul/fun superstars Earth, Wind & Fire will headline on October 21st, and a fifth concert is yet to be announced.
“We were devastated, as was everyone in the event business, to have to cancel last season’s plans. It was supposed to be our 20th anniversary. Due to generous fans and sponsors, we were still able to commemorate the anniversary with the permanent Can’t Stop the Music donor wall, which is located on the west side of the stage,” says Sherry May, co-director of Live at the Garden. “We are so excited to bring Live at the Garden back this July.”
As the bands strike up again, a new “Title Sponsor” will be supporting the concert series: Regions Bank. The Title Sponsorship role follows Regions’ support as the Can’t Stop the Music Kick-Off Sponsor in 2020.
Season Lawn Passes for Live at the Garden are $250 for a regular season lawn pass and $300 for a Premium Season Lawn Pass, which allows patrons entry to the venue 15 minutes prior to general gates opening. Individual TruGreen lawn tickets start at $50 plus fees. Both Season Lawn and all individual show tickets go on sale Friday, June 11th, at noon.
Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers to the concerts. Food trucks and bars are also located onsite, as well as pre-order catering.
For more information on Live at the Garden, call 636-4107 or visit liveatthegarden.com.