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Phoebe Bridgers to host surprise concert at Hi-Tone tonight

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:48:00 -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.

5 must-see concerts in May

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:07 -0500

May is a notable month for music in Memphis.

Photo Gallery: Grind City Amp's grand opening party

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Joe Sills) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:00:52 -0500

Grind City Amp opened a new outdoor music venue in April, marked by a free festival on Saturday, April 25, featuring a vintage sale, food trucks and a live music lineup with headliner MonoNeon.

Patti LaBelle, John Legend, Alabama, Kansas: Who's playing Live at the Garden in 2026?

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:09 -0500

An EGOT winner, a Nashville country group, a funky band alongside the “Godmother of Soul” and beyond are hitting the stage at Memphis Botanic Garden.

Nominees announced for Orpheum’s 17th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:22:43 -0500

The ceremony will take place Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre.

Concerts in the Grove return to Germantown with new spring lineup

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:36:01 -0500

Singer-songwriter and bassist Mark Edgar Stuart opens the spring series on May 7.

Pooh Shiesty detention hearing set in Texas

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 12:52:06 -0500

The Memphis rapper and eight others, including his father, were arrested after the FBI raided his Cordova home.

Grind City Amp's grand opening kicks off with a free concert

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:09:50 -0500

Grind City Amp’s official grand opening on Saturday, April 25, will feature a free concert of Memphis-area musicians, but you can catch another concert a few days earlier.

Bodywerk, Brezay, Sunset Symphony to play Overton Park Shell

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 17:14:27 -0500

The lineup includes Scottish and Australian artists, as well as artists from Brooklyn, Hawaii and New Orleans.

Memphis' forgotten figures: Jimmie Lunceford

jklyce@dailymemphian.com (John Klyce) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0500

You might not have heard of Jimmie Lunceford, a jazz musician and band leader. But in the 1930s, this Memphian was a major star.

'Cupid Shuffle' singer, Cedric Burnside to perform at Memphis in May barbecue contest

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 04:00:10 -0500

As more than 200 pitmasters from 27 states and seven different countries go toe to toe during the barbecue competition, the “Line Dancing King” and a Grammy Award-winning local blues artist are among the entertainment.