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Weekend Roundup 45: Marcella Simien, Dirty Streets, Gringos

Gringos play the Buccaneer on Sunday, December 13th.

Welcome to the 45th edition of my Weekend Roundup! The year is winding down but the shows are still going strong, even if this list is a little less lengthy than what you’ve grown accustomed to. Skip that weird holiday party you reluctantly agreed to attend and instead go support local music! Here are my recommendations for your music weekend. 

Friday, December 11th.
The Maitre D’s, 6 p.m. at Stax, $10. 

Backup Planet, Agori Tribe, 8 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $7-$10.

Weekend Roundup 45: Marcella Simien, Dirty Streets, Gringos (2)

Golden Pelicans, 9 p.m. at the Lamplighter, $8.

Weekend Roundup 45: Marcella Simien, Dirty Streets, Gringos (3)

Schicke and the Shamans,10 p.m. at the Buccaneer, $5.

Marcella and her Lovers, 10:30 p.m at Bar DKDC, $5.

Saturday, December 12th.

Dirty Streets album release with Jack Oblivian & The Sheiks, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.

Weekend Roundup 45: Marcella Simien, Dirty Streets, Gringos (4)

Naughty Professor, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Sunday, December 13th.
Memphis Grilled Cheese Fest benefiting Alive Rescue Memphis featuring Banditos and Dead Soldiers, 12 p.m. at the Hi-Tone.

Weekend Roundup 45: Marcella Simien, Dirty Streets, Gringos (5)

Gringos and Buldgerz, 4 p.m. at The Buccaneer, free.

Weekend Roundup 45: Marcella Simien, Dirty Streets, Gringos

Motel Mirrors, 8 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

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Weekend Roundup 44: Alexis Grace, Ruby Rose, Lovedrug

Lovedrug play the Hi-Tone on Sunday, December 6th.

Welcome to the 44th edition of my Weekend Roundup. Things get started early at Lafayette’s Music Room on Friday and don’t stop until late Sunday night. From modern rock to thrash metal, there’s something for just about everyone on this list. Let’s get it on. 

Friday, December 4th.
Alexis Grace, 6:30 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Weekend Roundup 44: Alexis Grace, Ruby Rose, Lovedrug

The Sisters Sweet, Scottie Spiegelman, 8 p.m. at Otherlands, $8.

Rev. Neil Down with Richard James & Johnny Ciaramitaro, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $7.

Weekend Roundup 44: Alexis Grace, Ruby Rose, Lovedrug (2)

Evil Army, No Comply, Party Plates, Manateees, 10 p.m. at Murphy’s.

Weekend Roundup 44: Alexis Grace, Ruby Rose, Lovedrug (3)

Graham Winchester Band, 10:30 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room. 

Saturday, December 5th.
Jason Middlekauff, 5 p.m.  at the Memphis Made Tap Room.

Weekend Roundup 44: Alexis Grace, Ruby Rose, Lovedrug (4)

Three Doors Down, 7 p.m. at the Horseshoe Casino Tunica, prices vary.

The Warp and the Weft, 8 p.m. at Otherlands, $8.

MEMPHOP JAMROCK with Chinese Connection Dub Embassy, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone Cafe, $5.

Special Shoes CD Release, 9 p.m. at Murphy’s, $5.

Magnolia Sons, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Weekend Roundup 44: Alexis Grace, Ruby Rose, Lovedrug (5)

Ruby Rose, Dave Aude, 10:30 p.m. at the New Daisy, $20-$35

Sunday, December 6th.
The Hebrew Hillbilly: Fifty Shades of Oy Vey! 7 p.m. at the Center for Southern Folklore, prices vary. 

The Saddest Landscape, Vattnet Viskar, Greyscale 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone Small Room, $10.

Lovedrug with the Incredible Hook, Other Stories 9 p.m. at The Hi-Tone  Big Room, $10.

Weekend Roundup 44: Alexis Grace, Ruby Rose, Lovedrug (6)

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Weekend Roundup 43: Thanksgiving Edition

Project Pat plays Minglewood Hall on Wednesday, November 25th.

Welcome to this holiday edition of my Weekend Roundup. There is A LOT going on in the way of live music this week, starting with a stacked show at Minglewood Hall on Wednesday, November 25th. Because of the holiday, I’ve decided to include a couple extra days, so there is no excuse for not being at one, a few, or almost all of these shows. 

Wednesday, November 25th.
Lyfe is Dope Volume 6 featuring Project Pat and Lord T & Eloise, 8 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $25-35.

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Nick Black, 8 p.m. at Lafayette’s.

Skiptown, 10 p.m. at the Buccaneer, $5.

Thursday, November 26th.
Super T, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone Cafe, $10.

Ghost Town Blues Band, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s.

Weekend Roundup 43: Thanksgiving Edition (9)

Sheiks, Naan Violence, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Weekend Roundup 43: Thanksgiving Edition (7)

Friday, November 27th.
Gone to the Dogs Fest 2,  8 p.m. at the Hi-Tone Cafe, $10.

North Mississippi Allstars with Jim Lauderdale and The South Memphis Allstars, 7 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $20-$22.

Weekend Roundup 43: Thanksgiving Edition (5)

Nobunny, Liquid Teens, 9 p.m. at Murphy’s, $5.

Weekend Roundup 43: Thanksgiving Edition (4)

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

Richard James, 9 p.m. at the Cove $5.

Saturday, November 28th.
Gone to the Dogs Fest 2,  8 p.m. at the Hi-Tone Cafe, $10.

Dustin Lynch, 8 p.m. at the New Daisy, $23.50-25.00.

Weekend Roundup 43: Thanksgiving Edition (3)

Brennan Villines CD Release, 8 p.m. at Playhouse on the Square, $10.

Graham Winchester Band, 10 p.m. at the Buccaneer, $5.

The Broadcast, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s.

Sunday, November 29th.
Altown Skatepark Benefit featuring Ex-Cult, Manateees, and Rough Exchange, 6 p.m. at the Buccaneer, $5.

Weekend Roundup 43: Thanksgiving Edition (2)

Exit Glaciers w/ The Painters & The Odyssey Orchestra, 9 p.m. $10. 

Weekend Roundup 43: Thanksgiving Edition

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Weekend Roundup 42: Maitre D’s, Kelley Mickwee, Monica

Kelley Mickwee plays Otherlands this Saturday.

Local bands rule the 42nd edition of my Weekend Roundup. In addition to shows featuring the Maitre D’s, Switchblade Kid, and The Memphis Dawls, there are also national touring artists like Monica, Willie Nelson and Jonny Two Bags rolling through town.  

Friday, November 20th.
Reba Russell Trio, 6 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Houndmouth, 8 p.m. at the New Daisy, $18-22.

Weekend Roundup 42: Maitre D’s, Kelley Mickwee, Monica

Jonny Two Bags, Scott H Biram, Jesse Dayton 9 p.m. at The Hi-Tone Cafe, $14.

Weekend Roundup 42: Maitre D’s, Kelley Mickwee, Monica (2)

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

Saturday, November 21st.
Jed Zimmerman, Mark Edgar Stuart, Kelley Mickwee 7:30 p.m. at Otherlands, $10.

Weekend Roundup 42: Maitre D’s, Kelley Mickwee, Monica (7)

Seven Lions, 8 p.m. at the New Daisy, $15-25.

Weekend Roundup 42: Maitre D’s, Kelley Mickwee, Monica (3)

Chaos Order, Better Days, Random 8 p.m. at  the Hi-Tone, $5.

Jane Lee Hooker, Snakehips, and Richard James & The Special Riders, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.

Weekend Roundup 42: Maitre D’s, Kelley Mickwee, Monica (4)

Memphis Dawls Record Release Show with Crockett Hall, 9 p.m. at the Young Avenue Deli, $10.

Weekend Roundup 42: Maitre D’s, Kelley Mickwee, Monica (5)

Toy Trucks, Switchblade Kid, Grand Nomad, 10:00 p.m. at the Buccaneer, $5.

Backsliders, 10 p.m. at the Cove, $5.

Graham Winchester band, 10:45 at Bar DKDC, $5.

Sunday, November 22nd. 
Monica, 8 p.m. at the New Daisy, $25-30.

Weekend Roundup 42: Maitre D’s, Kelley Mickwee, Monica (6)

David Allan Coe, Jocephus and the Jonestown Massacre, 8 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room, prices vary.

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Weekend Roundup 41: Preston Shanon, Jack Oblivian, Holy Gallows

Holy Gallows play the Hi-Tone this Sunday night.

Welcome to the 41st edition of my Weekend Roundup. There isn’t a TON of stuff going on this weekend in the way of local music, but there are still some shows worth your time and money. Saturday has a packed lineup, and Sunday night Holy Gallows will celebate their record release at the Hi-Tone. 

Friday, November 13th.
As Earth Shatters, Pick Your Poison, Altruria 7 p.m. at  The Hi-Tone Cafe, price undisclosed.

Paul Taylor, 7p.m. at Studio688, $10.

Weekend Roundup 41: Preston Shanon, Jack Oblivian, Holy Gallows

Loveland / Duran, 6:30 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room. 

Devil Train, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room. 

Marcella and Her Lovers, 10:30 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Weekend Roundup 41: Preston Shanon, Jack Oblivian, Holy Gallows (2)

Saturday, November 14th.
Adaje, Anodes, Vera, Neev, 7 p.m. at The Hi-Tone Cafe, $5.

Weekend Roundup 41: Preston Shanon, Jack Oblivian, Holy Gallows (3)

The Black Jacket Symphony: The Beatles’ Abbey Road, 7 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $25-30.

EmiSunshine,8 p.m. at Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, $25.

Audien, 9 p.m. at the New Daisy, $10-$20.

Weekend Roundup 41: Preston Shanon, Jack Oblivian, Holy Gallows (5)

Preston Shannon, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room. 

Weekend Roundup 41: Preston Shanon, Jack Oblivian, Holy Gallows (4)

Jack Oblivian and the Sheiks, DJ Andrew McCalla, 10:30 p.m. at Bar DKDC.

Sunday, November 15th.
Holy Gallows, North, Sunfather, Seraph/ The Light 8 p.m. at The Hi-Tone Cafe, $10.

Weekend Roundup 41: Preston Shanon, Jack Oblivian, Holy Gallows (6)

Heath and Danny, 8 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room. 

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Weekend Roundup 40: Chickasaw Mound, Seraph/The Light, Bo-Keys

The Bo-Keys play Minglewood Hall on Sunday, November 8th.

Welcome to the 40th edition of my Weekend Roundup. As we rapidly approach middle age, I’m happy to report that the Weekend Roundup is still going strong, scouring music listings with more power than ever. No signs of slowing down over here as we approach our golden years. Now, here are some gigs worth your attention. 

Friday, November 6th.
Courage Thru Cancer Benefiting The Wings Foundation featuring Walrus, 7 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $55.

Jessie Frye, 7 p.m. at the Java Cabana, $5.

Weekend Roundup 40: Chickasaw Mound, Seraph/The Light, Bo-Keys (6)

The Kickback, 10 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, price undisclosed. 

Weekend Roundup 40: Chickasaw Mound, Seraph/The Light, Bo-Keys (3)

Chickasaw Mound, DJ Andrew McCalla, 10:30 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Saturday, November 7th.
Pulse Tribute to Pink Floyd, 7 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $55. 

Dan Garber’s Birthday Hellebration with La Pistola, Victory Fives, Hosoi Bros, The Devils Right Hand 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $7.

Randy Rogers Band, Wayne Bowen, 7 p.m. at the New Daisy, $20-$25. 

Weekend Roundup 40: Chickasaw Mound, Seraph/The Light, Bo-Keys (2)

Ghost Town Blues Band, 8 p.m. at the Young Avenue Deli, $5.

Young Jesus, 9 p.m.at the P&H Cafe, $5.

Weekend Roundup 40: Chickasaw Mound, Seraph/The Light, Bo-Keys

James and the Ultrasounds, 10:30 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Sunday, November 8th.
The Bo-Keys feat. Syl Johnson, Percy Wiggins & Don Bryant, 7 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $20-$22.

Weekend Roundup 40: Chickasaw Mound, Seraph/The Light, Bo-Keys (4)

Seraph/The Light, R’lyeh, Whiskey For Destruction, 8 p.m. at Murphy’s, $5.

Weekend Roundup 40: Chickasaw Mound, Seraph/The Light, Bo-Keys (5)

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Weekend Roundup 39: PiL, Spaceface, Jack Oblivian

Public Image Limited play the New Daisy Theater on Sunday, November 1st.

Welcome to the 39th edition of my Weekend Roundup. It’s Halloween weekend, and there are plenty of opportunities to get freaky to some live music over the next few days. From post-punk to psych rock, there’s something for everyone, so put on your favorite costume, crank up The Cramps (or your favorite spooky band) and get out to some of these shows. Allow the Ramones video below to get you in the Halloween spirit.

Weekend Roundup 39: PiL, Spaceface, Jack Oblivian (7)


Friday, October 30th.

Alex G, Spencer Radcliffe, Bonus, Loser Vision, 8 p.m. at the Hi-Tone Cafe, $10.

Weekend Roundup 39: PiL, Spaceface, Jack Oblivian (4)

The LACS, Hard Target, 7 p.m. at  Minglewood Hall, $20.

Zoogma, AndTheEcho, 8 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $15-$17.

Weekend Roundup 39: PiL, Spaceface, Jack Oblivian (5)

Everett Brown, JD Reager, Kenny Hayes, 8 p.m. at Otherlands, $8.

Jack Oblivian, DJ Andrew McCalla, 11 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Weekend Roundup 39: PiL, Spaceface, Jack Oblivian (6)

Saturday, October 31st.
Spaceface, Fever The Ghost, Isaiah the Mosaic, Fever Dream Interactive, 8 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10. 

Weekend Roundup 39: PiL, Spaceface, Jack Oblivian (3)

Halloween Bash with Freeworld and DJ Stan Bell, 8 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $20.

Heaven and Hell Halloween Bash Featuring The Sheiks, Jack Oblivian, Superwitch, The Dead Soldiers and Al Kapone 9 p.m. at Ernerstine and Hazels, $10.

Sunday, November 1st.
Knocked Loose, No Victory, Lowered A.D., Reserving Dirtnaps, 8 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.

Weekend Roundup 39: PiL, Spaceface, Jack Oblivian (2)

An evening with PiL, 8 p.m. at The New Daisy Theater, $27-$35.

Weekend Roundup 39: PiL, Spaceface, Jack Oblivian

Kitten Forever, Rickie & Aimee, Mystery Box 9 p.m. at Murphy’s, $5.

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Weekend Roundup 38: Heart, Modern Convenience, Ross Johnson

Heart play the Horseshoe Casino on Friday, October 16th.

Welcome to the 38th edition of my Weekend Roundup. There’s already been a ton of great shows this week, with more to come over the weekend, including Modern Convenience returning to Memphis, the legendary Heart at the Horseshoe Casino, and Ross Johnson & Jeff Evans at the Harbor Town Amphitheater. If you feel like starting your weekend early, Australia’s Deaf Wish are playing Murphy’s tonight.  

Friday, October 16th.
Paul Thorn, 7 p.m. at the New Daisy, $23.

Weekend Roundup 38: Heart, Modern Convenience, Ross Johnson

Heart, 8 p.m. at the Horseshoe Casino Tunica, prices vary.

Weekend Roundup 38: Heart, Modern Convenience, Ross Johnson (2)

Phases Of Bluegrass feat: Larry Keel Experience w/ Rumpke Mountain Boys & Graber Grass, 8 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $12.

Devil Train, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Marcella & Her Lovers, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Weekend Roundup 38: Heart, Modern Convenience, Ross Johnson (3)

Saturday, October 17th.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame, 7 p.m. at the Cannon Center, $50-$100.

Weekend Roundup 38: Heart, Modern Convenience, Ross Johnson (4)

Ben Rector, Judah the Lion, 7 p.m. at The New Daisy, SOLD OUT.

Weekend Roundup 38: Heart, Modern Convenience, Ross Johnson (5)

Tone Junkies, 10 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $5.

Modern Convenience, Prude Boys, Buldgerz, 9 p.m. at the Buccaneer, $5.

CATL, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Sunday, October 18th.
Jeff Evans & Ross Johnson, The Maitre D’s, 6 p.m. at the Harbor Town Amphitheater, $5 donation.

Rusted Root, 7 p.m. at the New Daisy, $18-$22.

Weekend Roundup 38: Heart, Modern Convenience, Ross Johnson (6)

Torn Apart, Beyond Red, Prey 4 Me, Octobrists 8 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.

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Weekend Roundup 37: Father John Misty, Grifters, Mary Owens

The Grifters play the Meanwhile in Memphis release party this Friday night at Minglewood Hall.

Welcome to the 37th edition of my Weekend Roundup. There’s a whole lot going down in M-town this weekend, here are some suggestions of what to check out. 

Friday, October 9th.
Father John Misty, Tess and Dave, 7 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $20.00.

Weekend Roundup 37: Father John Misty, Grifters, Mary Owens

The Impossible Show, 8 p.m. at The Hi-Tone, $10-$15.

The Grifters, Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage, 9 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $5. 

Weekend Roundup 37: Father John Misty, Grifters, Mary Owens (2)

Tommy Lee, DJ Aero, 9 p.m. at the New Daisy, $10-$20.

Graham Winchester, Richard James, Joe Restivo, Jack Oblivian, 10 p.m. at the Buccaneer, $5.

Weekend Roundup 37: Father John Misty, Grifters, Mary Owens (3)

Linda Heck, 10:30 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Saturday, October 10th.
Bristerfest, 11:30 a.m. at Overton Square.

Raheem DeVaughn & Leela James present the Love n’ Soul Experience with special guest V. Bozeman, 9 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $35-$42.

Weekend Roundup 37: Father John Misty, Grifters, Mary Owens (6)

Borgore, 8 p.m. at the New Daisy, $15-$25.

Chickasaw Mound, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC. 

Sunday, October 11th.
Bootleg Ukulele, Paul Compton & Gene Nunez, Kris Acklen, William Charles Collective, Ciera Ouellette, Greg Shaw, and Graham Winchester 4 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $20 (benefit for The Savior Foundation and Sunny Meadows Safe Haven for Pets).

Ben Callicott, Mary Owens, Drew Erwin, and the Bluff City Soul Collective, 7 p.m. at the Levitt Shell.

Weekend Roundup 37: Father John Misty, Grifters, Mary Owens (5)

Convictions, Eleutheria, Forsake Your Nets, EVINCE, Defy The Architect 8 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $7.

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Weekend Roundup 36: Slash, Breaking Benjamin, The Black Lillies

Slash plays the New Daisy this Saturday night.

Welcome to the 36th edition of my Weekend Roundup! This week has been jam packed with shows, and there are still some great ones to carry us through the weekend. Next week is no different, as Run the Jewels and Danzig are both coming to Minglewood Hall. Let’s get it on.

Friday, October 2nd.
Ghost Town Blues Band,5 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Weekend Roundup 36: Slash, Breaking Benjamin, The Black Lillies (6)

The Tool Experience: A Tribute, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.

DJ Shopping Bag, Hot Tub Eric, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC

Saturday, October 3rd.

Toy Trucks, Jeff Hulett, Leah Keys, 6 p.m. at Harbor Town Amphitheater, $5.

Weekend Roundup 36: Slash, Breaking Benjamin, The Black Lillies (2)

Breaking Benjamin, 10 years, 8 p.m. at Minglewood, sold out.

Weekend Roundup 36: Slash, Breaking Benjamin, The Black Lillies (3)

Slash, Prosevere, 9 p.m. at the New Daisy, $35-$40.

Weekend Roundup 36: Slash, Breaking Benjamin, The Black Lillies

Twin Sages, Blackberry Wednesday 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10

Weekend Roundup 36: Slash, Breaking Benjamin, The Black Lillies (4)

James and the Ultrasounds, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Sunday, October 4th.
GREEN JELLY, Gloryholes, Slick Sid and The Gangsterbillies 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $12.

The Black Lillies, 10 p.m. at Lafayatte’s Music Room.  

Weekend Roundup 36: Slash, Breaking Benjamin, The Black Lillies (5)