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Man or Astro-man? and Death to headline Gonerfest 23

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:23:00 -0500

A surf rock band from Alabama and a pioneering punk rock band from Detroit are among the 30+ bands scheduled for the 23rd Gonerfest.

Alabama concert rescheduled after weather cancellation

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:37:01 -0500

After thunderstorms force cancellation, Alabama concert rescheduled for September.

Memphis music producer Tay Keith has died at 29

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:51:03 -0500

Grammy Award-nominated Memphis producer Brytavious Chambers, known professionally as Tay Keith, has died, according to Nashville police.

8Ball & MJG bring Memphis rap to NPR's Tiny Desk

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:49:32 -0500

This is the fifth year for Black Music Month-themed Tiny Desk Concerts.

Pretty Lights, Widespread Panic to headline 2026 Mempho Music Fest

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:35:36 -0500

Also set to play: Spoon, Gary Clark Jr., De La Soul, Ziggy Marley, JJ Grey & Mofro and Fishbone.

Overton Park Shell 'Shell-ebrates' 90 years with free fall shows

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:29:55 -0500

The lineup includes celebrations for the Shell, Hattiloo and Opera Memphis; festivals like Gonerfest; and concerts like Drivin N Cryin.

Echols: Music as a metaphor for God

candaceecholswrites@gmail.com (Candace Echols) — Sun, 24 May 2026 17:30:55 -0500

“The person that invites me to a posture of praise is likely not the same person that brings other people to that place, which is why writers and musicians and artists and creators need to keep doing their thing.”

Collierville students lead Orpheum musical theater honors

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:03 -0500

The Collierville wins came on a night that brought together students from 56 schools across Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri.

The AM/DM podcast: May traditions, old and new

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 22 May 2026 06:29:46 -0500

Two longtime Memphis events return this weekend, right in time for Memorial Day.

Indigo Girls, Linda Perry to play Overton Park Shell

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:56:40 -0500

Linda Perry will open for the Indigo Girls as part of the Overton Park Shell’s ticketed Shell Yeah! benefit series this fall.

Phoebe Bridgers to host surprise concert at Hi-Tone

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 13 May 2026 09:41:29 -0500

Flyers were posted on light poles in Memphis for a secret pop-up concert “tonight” by Phoebe Bridgers, who was part of supergroup Boygenius, at Hi-Tone Cafe.

American Revival brings Yo-Yo Ma, T Bone Burnett, Valerie June, Arrested Development

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:05 -0500

American Revival, which features a Festival of Helpers and performances, is coming to Memphis.

The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 8 May 2026 06:35:52 -0500

It’s peak spring this Saturday, with events galore scheduled.

The Band Camino to be first concert at Satellite Music Hall

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 5 May 2026 14:31:10 -0500

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8.

Jelly Roll coming to Southaven

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:33:28 -0500

The show includes Alabama-native, Nashville-based country singer Jay Webb.

Photo Gallery: Dave Matthews Band closes Riverbeat Music Fest, Day 3

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 4 May 2026 09:29:08 -0500

Acts included Lukah, YoBreeyze, Boo Mitchell’s Royal Studios Jam, Strooly, Wale, St. Vincent, T-Pain, and headliner Dave Matthews Band.

Photo Gallery: Wu-Tang Clan closes out Riverbeat Music Fest, Day 2

plantrip@dailymemphian.com (Patrick Lantrip) — Sun, 3 May 2026 11:50:01 -0500

The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip was on hand Saturday at Tom Lee Park to capture the Riverbeat Music Festival action.

Photo Gallery: Salt-N-Pepa, Red Clay Strays and more light up the stage for Riverbeat's return

mweber@dailymemphian.com (Mark Weber) — Sat, 2 May 2026 09:54:12 -0500

Riverbeat came back to Tom Lee Park on Friday, May 1, for the first day of the annual music festival, with Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage, Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa and headliner The Red Clay Strays.

The AM/DM podcast: Cue the music

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 1 May 2026 06:33:52 -0500

Are you ready to dance? Or just sway slightly back and forth rhythmically?

Photo Gallery: Soulsville Foundation Power of Music Honors

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:10:04 -0500

The foundation honored Wu-Tung Clan, which is headlining the Riverbeat Music Festival this weekend, with the 2026 Global Impact Award.