Past Events › The Green Room
January 2023
(POSTPONED) Roosevelt Collier, with Yella P.
Pedal and lap steel guitar ace Roosevelt Collier, so proficient he’s affectionately known as “The Dr,” released his solo debut, Exit 16, on GroundUP Music. It’s a potent mix of blues, gospel, rock, and, in his words, “dirty funk swampy grime,” as overseen by producer and Bokanté bandmate Michael League (from the Grammy-winning Snarky Puppy).
Dream Crusher Hope Smasher
From the depths of the underworld to the farthest reaches of space, Dream Crusher Hope Smasher has always been one step ahead of the zeitgeist. Their legendary live shows and groundbreaking albums have them cemented as an iconic band in every sense imaginable—just not in your reality.
Iris Collective: “Spacetime”
The Iris Collective presents “Spacetime,” a curation of pieces that focus on the expansion of time and exploration of space. The program features works written by Fazil Say, Dmitri Kourliandski, Dosia McKay, Claudio Santoro, and Johan Halvorsen.
Salo Pallini (SOLD OUT)
Salo Pallini is a four-piece instrumental group from Memphis, Tennessee. In 2021 the band recorded 11 songs meant to serve as musical accompaniment for Kurt Vonnegut’s 1959 novel, The Sirens of Titan. Band members Landon Moore, John Whittemore, Pat Fusco, and Danny Banks, along with ace percussionist Felix Hernandez recorded the album in the historic home of renowned Civil War historian, Shelby Foote.
Modern Masters Jazz Series: Jimmy Bruno
Downbeat magazine — in celebration of their 75th Anniversary in 2009 — named Jimmy as one of the top 75 guitarists of all time.
December 2022
“A Lifting of the Veil”: A Winter Solstice Celebration with The Pop Ritual, and Corrina Repp
The Pop Ritual in their current form is Colin Wilson, Scott Nivens, and Michelle Karl with special guest Aaron Rude. In this special performance, they present a live retrospective in celebration of the Winter Solstice.
Kortland Whalum (SOLD OUT)
Kortland Whalum ushers in this Christmas season in the Green Room with some of his favorite holiday tunes, classic covers, and original material, shared with dear friends and special musical guests.
Back to the Light: Not Too Late Night Talk Show – Holiday Spectacular!
Join J.D. Reager for “Back to the Light: Songs & Stories,” featuring performances and conversations with special guests Bailey Bigger, Mark Edgar Stuart, Steve Selvidge, Josh Shaw (Blvck Hippie), chef/comedian Joshua McLane, and pro wrestler Trace Lee Hunt, with Jason Pulley as the house band.
One Night Only: Mark Edgar Stuart + Blueshift Ensemble (SOLD OUT)
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Friday, December 2, 2022
Doors 7 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 | $15 in advance
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Memphis-based, Arkansas-born singer-songwriter Mark Edgar Stuart performs a very special concert with Blueshift Ensemble, a Memphis-based contemporary chamber music ensemble dedicated to bringing artists and audiences together through artistic collaboration. Stuart’s acclaimed songwriting will be paired with all-new arrangements written by Jonathan Kirkscey, for a one-of-a-kind performance featuring a string quartet, flute, clarinet, oboe, ….
Star & Micey with Jeff Hulett (SOLD OUT)
Crosstown Arts presents Star & Micey with Jeff Hulett in The Green Room.
