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September 2024
Modern Masters Jazz Series: John Hébert and The Ted Ludwig Trio
John Hébert, bassist, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he first began to study double bass with Bill Huntington. He has worked alongside world-famous artists such as Andrew Hill, Lee Konitz, Paul Bley, John Abercrombie, Kenny Wheeler, Paul Motian, Joe Maneri, Mary Havorson, Tomasz Stanko, David Liebman, Uri Caine, Greg Osby, Bill Stewart, Marc Copland, Fred Hersch, Toots Thielemans, Maria Schneider, and many others.
Folk All Y’all: Daniel Champagne
One reviewer recently wrote – ‘Daniel Champagne exudes a natural ease on stage, as he sings poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies that invariably whisk the heart up with grand romanticism. Coupled with an exhilarating guitar talent that transcends mere acoustic playing to replicate a whole band, Champagne is just magical’
August 2024
Marcus Scott
Crosstown Arts presents Marcus Scott in The Green Room.
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $25
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
ELECTRIFYING. SOULFUL. COMPELLING.
These three words exemplify the sound of “Memphis Soul Man” Marcus Scott. Born and raised in Memphis, TN. A city that is well known for world class soul music, Marcus Scott is a world class Soul Singer. As a ….
Reba Russell Band and Special Guest Brittany Russell
Reba Russell is a name synonymous with the Memphis Music scene. Beginning in the early 1980s (with bands Visions, Portrait, and Reba and the Portables) and now currently fronting the Reba Russell Band, Reba has covered most bases in the music industry including touring throughout the United States and Europe and releasing 8 albums independently.
The PRVLG
Memphis-born artist-and-producer duo The PRVLG have been simmered in soul from the birthplace of rock and roll. Over years of playing together, the pair of performers/songwriters has crafted a sound that is radically authentic, vintage but modern.
Auteur: Music Inspired by the Films of Wes Anderson
Amanda Gardier performs original compositions inspired by the distinct imagery and characters of one of the most famous auteurs in film, Wes Anderson.
Shoot & Splice: Documentary Filmmaking with Robert Gordon
Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts are excited to welcome filmmaker and author Robert Gordon for a conversation on documentary filmmaking. Mr. Gordon (BEST OF ENEMIES, RESPECT YOURSELF) will discuss various facets of documentary filmmaking, from the creative like crafting a compelling story to the practicalities of distribution and deals. This event provides a great opportunity to learn from an experienced professional in documentary filmmaking. The conversation will be moderated by filmmaker Molly Wexler.
Emmy and Grammy Award winning writer Robert Gordon is the author of 6 books, and producer/director of 8 feature documentaries. He has focused on the American south—its music, art, and politics—to create an insider’s portrait of his home that is both nuanced and ribald.
Folk All Y’all: Pierce Pettis
After a lifetime of crafting finely-wrought, heart-touching songs, singer-songwriter Pierce Pettis feels that he’s finally found his comfort zone. “The biggest change,” he says of this point in his career “has been getting over myself and realizing this is a job and a craft. And the purpose is not fame and fortune (whatever that is) but simply doing good work.”
Steve Hirsh and Friends
Steve Hirsh plays music on the drum set. He leads improvising ensembles around the Twin Cities in Minnesota and beyond. Hirsh was recently awarded a Jazz Road Tours grant by South Arts to support a tour by the Sparks Quartet. He has been fortunate to perform and record with, among others, Eri Yamamoto, William Parker, Joel Futterman, Daniel Carter, and others. Born and raised in New York City, Steve now makes his home in the woods of northern Minnesota.
Modern Masters Jazz Series: Roland Barber and The Ted Ludwig Trio
Roland is now a mainstay in the Nashville studio scene, having recorded in almost every genre imaginable. Roland’s combination of experience and talent that puts him at the top of the city’s list when brass performance is needed. Despite the global difficulties of 2020, Roland celebrated the first year of recording on EVERY brass instrument (from trumpet to tuba) in the studio, and is trailblazing a path as a one-man, multi-instrumentalist brass machine.
