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SUMMARY:Modern Jazz Masters: Rodney Jordan with the Ted Ludwig Trio
DESCRIPTION:Modern Jazz Masters: Rodney Jordan with the Ted Ludwig Trio \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nThursday\, November 5th\, 2026  \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door | $10 student tickets  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nThe Ted Ludwig trio returns to the Green Room stage for the 2026 Modern Jazz Masters series\, featuring bass great Rodney Jordan! \n\nRODNEY JORDAN\nRodney Jordan is a native of Memphis\, Tennessee where he grew up playing the bass in church and with his high school orchestra. He later studied music with Dr. London Branch\, Alvin Fielder\, and Andy Hardwick at Jackson State University in Jackson\, Mississippi. During his college years\, Jordan joined the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra where he served as Assistant Principal Bassist. After graduating\, he became Chair of the String Department at the Dougherty County Public School and served as Principal Bassist with the Albany Symphony Orchestra in Albany\, GA. Teaching has always been an important part of Mr. Jordan’s life and career. In addition to teaching strings in Dougherty County\, he also taught in the DeKalb County School Systems.\nDuring his years in Georgia\, Jordan served as a bass instructor at Darton College (part of the University System of Georgia) in Albany and at Georgia State University in Atlanta. While living in Atlanta\, Jordan became one of the city’s most active jazz bassists\, performing and recording with some of America’s finest jazz musicians\, including Marcus Printup\, Mulgrew Miller\, James Williams\, Milt Jackson\, George Coleman\, and Russell Gunn. He joined the faculty in the School of Music at Florida State University in Tallahassee\, FL in 2001 where he now holds a rank of Associate Professor of Jazz Studies. Jordan teaches jazz bass\, jazz combo playing\, music education classes\, and a jazz styles class.\n\nJordan joined the Marcus Roberts Trio in 2009. It was evident during that first official performance of the newly-formed trio at the prestigious Wigmore Hall in London that Jordan thoroughly understood Roberts’ unique trio conception. Rodney Jordan is one of the most versatile jazz bassists on the scene today. His tone is rich and soulful when he plays hauntingly beautiful phrases with the bow. Just as readily\, he plays fast virtuosic passages with apparent effortless skill. Jordan’s knowledge of harmony from his classical bass training combined with the relentless feeling of swing in his playing is a perfect fit for the powerful melodic\, blues-based\, syncopated improvisational sound of the Marcus Roberts Trio.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/modern-masters-rodney-jordan-with-the-ted-ludwig-trio/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Music of Stephen M. Lee (featuring Dancer Naomi Lee)
DESCRIPTION:The Music of Stephen M. Lee (featuring Dancer Naomi Lee)\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, November 6th\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\nStephen M. Lee is an accomplished jazz pianist\, educator\, composer\, and arts advocate whose career has been dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of jazz while inspiring the next generation of musicians. As the founder and CEO of the Memphis Jazz Workshop\, Lee has become a leading force in jazz education throughout the Mid-South\, creating opportunities for young artists to develop their musical talents through instruction\, mentorship\, and live performance. \n\nKnown for his expressive touch and deep understanding of the jazz tradition\, Lee’s performances draw from bebop\, blues\, gospel\, and modern jazz influences. His artistry reflects the spirit of legendary pianists while maintaining a distinctive musical voice rooted in creativity\, swing\, and soulful improvisation.\nAs a recording artist\, Lee has released two albums\, Music in the Key of My Life and In the Moment\, which highlight his abilities as a pianist\, composer\, and arranger. His recordings capture his passion for melodic storytelling\, rhythmic sophistication\, and the timeless language of jazz.\nThrough the Memphis Jazz Workshop\, Lee has developed innovative educational programs that introduce students of all ages to jazz performance\, improvisation\, music theory\, and jazz history. His work has fostered partnerships with schools\, community organizations\, and workforce development initiatives\, helping young musicians gain valuable educational and professional performance experience.\nA passionate advocate for arts education\, Stephen M. Lee believes jazz is a powerful vehicle for developing creativity\, discipline\, confidence\, and community. His ongoing mission is to preserve America’s original art form while ensuring that future generations have meaningful opportunities to learn\, perform\, and appreciate jazz.\n\nWhether performing on stage\, teaching in the classroom\, or leading community initiatives\, Stephen M. Lee continues to make a lasting impact on the cultural life of Memphis and beyond through his commitment to musical excellence and arts education.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-music-of-stephen-m-lee-featuring-dancer-naomi-lee/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crafts & Drafts
DESCRIPTION:Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market \nMemphis Flyer and Crosstown Arts present the Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market at Crosstown Concourse on Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, from 10 am to 4 pm. \nGet a head start on your holiday shopping with more than 95 local makers bringing their creativity to Crosstown. Find gifts with a personal touch\, meet the people behind them\, and support the artists and small businesses that make Memphis a special place to shop. \nBring a friend and make a day of it\, with time to explore Crosstown Concourse’s restaurants\, shops\, and galleries between market finds. Whether you’re shopping for someone special or treating yourself\, there’s plenty to discover. \nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026\n10 am–4 pm\nCrosstown Concourse\n1350 Concourse Avenue\, Memphis\, TN\nFree admission
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crafts-drafts-6/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104
CATEGORIES:Central Atrium
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SUMMARY:Victory Boyd feat. opener Doll McCoy
DESCRIPTION:Victory Boyd feat. opener Doll McCoy \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, November 7th\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\nA Grammy Award-winning singer\, songwriter\, and producer\, Victory Boyd has emerged as one of the most compelling artists of her generation\, blending gospel\, soul\, folk\, and spiritual reflection into a sound that feels both timeless and profoundly intimate. Opening for Boyd is Memphis’ very own singer/songwriter Doll McCoy \n\n\nVictory Boyd is a musical storyteller whose raw\, soulful and deeply spiritual songs feel like prayers. Raised in Detroit to a family of nine musicians\, her sound blends gospel\, jazz\, folk\, and R&B with cinematic atmosphere and divine intent. After performing with her siblings to New York City audiences and gaining viral recognition\, she and her family were signed by Jay-Z to Roc Nation in 2017. However\, it was clear Victory’s voice had the strength to stand on its own. \n\nHer debut solo album The Broken Instrument (2018) showcases her artistry and won her acclaim\, leading to collaborations with Kanye West (Jesus Is King) and serving as the opening act for Lauryn Hill\, among others\, on their respective tours. Her 2023 album Glory Hour merges tradition with modern textures and reflective lyrics\, proving that spiritual music doesn’t need to follow the rules to carry divine weight. Her upcoming project dives into themes of love\, grief\, and healing\, allowing her versatility as a writer to shine. With every release\, Victory pushes genre boundaries\, aiming to stir the soul and leave a lasting emotional impact. \n\n\nDoll McCoy is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Memphis\,TN. She formed her roots singing\, and directing in the church choir at Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Going on to become a student at Ridgeway Jr. High/High School\, she met her 3 sisters and together they formed the group “ADAJYO” and have been together for 17 years. With a desire to expand her artistry\, she relocated to Los Angeles\, CA from 2011-2015\, working with artists such as Raphael Saadiq and Leonna Lewis. In 2015\, she went on to work for the B.B. King Blues Club\, traveling the world aboard Holland America Cruise Lines until 2018. Now back in Memphis\, she uses all that she has learned and continues to perform in the city and create new music with ADAJYO and plans to release her own new music soon!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/victory-boyd-feat-opener-doll-mccoy/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:University of Memphis: "Bluff City Fest"
DESCRIPTION:University of Memphis: “Bluff City Fest”\nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, november 10th\, 2026\nDoors open at 6:30 pm | Show starts at 7:00 pm\n$ 10 in advance (plus fees) | $15 at the door | Free for students/faculty with ID\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nNine powerhouse ensembles. One electrifying night. Experience the future of music as student groups from the University of Memphis Popular Music Program take the stage in a genre-spanning live concert event. These talented student performers bring the heat with high-energy sets across a wide spectrum of styles — from rock anthems and pop hits\, to soulful jazz\, funk grooves\, and genre-blending originals. \nMore than just a student recital\, this is a fully produced live showcase — complete with pro-level lighting\, sound\, and stage design — that highlights the diversity\, creativity\, and technical skill of Memphis’s next generation of artists.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/university-of-memphis-bluff-city-fest-3/
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SUMMARY:Resident Artist Talks
DESCRIPTION:Fall Resident Artist Talks\nThursday\, November 12\, 2026 | 6 PM in the Green Room \nGet to know the artists behind the work at Crosstown Arts’ Resident Artist Talks. Join Chiara Oscuro\, Stephen Deusner\, Yane He\, Akina Morrow\, Ali Radell\, and Adele Ferguson for an evening exploring their creative practices\, influences\, and projects in progress. From music and storytelling to painting and experimental performance\, this season’s residents bring a wide range of approaches to making and sharing art. \nMemphis-born singer-songwriter Chiara Oscuro draws together the musical traditions of the American South with jazz and South Asian classical influences. Inspired by artists including Sade\, Etta James\, and Amy Winehouse\, her music explores identity\, love\, and longing. \nMusic journalist and author Stephen Deusner examines Southern music through the lens of place and community. His work has appeared in Pitchfork\, Uncut\, The New York Times\, and Oxford American. He is currently developing an alternative history of Memphis music\, tracing the city’s last 50 years of punk\, new wave\, hip-hop\, and blues. \nWith a background in computer science\, architecture\, and visual art\, Yane He brings code\, architectural drawing\, painting\, and time-based studies into conversation. Her work considers how systems of power shape personal experience\, finding moments of vulnerability and resilience within seemingly rigid structures. \nAkina Morrow works at the intersection of storytelling\, theater\, media\, and community engagement. Deeply rooted in Memphis\, her practice explores expression\, culture\, and the people and places that shape our collective narratives\, drawing on her experience as a director\, consultant\, and collaborator. \nDetroit-based keyboardist and composer Ali Radell\, who performs as Alicesun\, explores alternative approaches to piano performance beyond Western tonal traditions. Her practice spans solo composition and collaborations with experimental band FM Corpus and psychedelic hard rock band Sonic Smut. \nMemphis-based painter\, animator\, and muralist Adele Ferguson creates vibrant\, dreamlike worlds populated by figures in intimate relationships. Drawing on the psychology of interpersonal connection and the neuroscience of dreams\, her paintings use bold color and a collage-like visual language to explore emotion\, forgiveness\, and our connections to one another. \nCome hear directly from the artists about the ideas and experiences shaping their work during their time at Crosstown Arts. \nCrosstown Arts Residency is supported by the Tennessee Arts Commission. \n  \nFree and Open to the Public
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/resident-artist-talks-6/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Film Series Presents: The Black Power Mixtape 1967–1975 (2011)
DESCRIPTION:Between 1967 and 1975\, Swedish journalists traveled across the United States documenting the Black Power movement and the social upheaval surrounding it. Decades later\, their remarkable 16mm footage was rediscovered and assembled into this vivid historical portrait. Featuring appearances by Stokely Carmichael\, Angela Davis\, Bobby Seale\, and other influential voices\, The Black Power Mixtape 1967–1975 combines archival material with contemporary commentary to examine resistance\, community organizing\, systemic injustice\, and the continuing struggle for liberation. \n  \nTickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-the-black-power-mixtape-1967-1975-2011/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Evergreen Sound Sessions Volume 6 feat. Life’s Luckii w/ Saturday Sunset
DESCRIPTION:Evergreen Sound Sessions Volume 6 feat. Life’s Luckii w/ Saturday Sunset\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, November 13\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nFollowing an incredible installment of Evergreen Sound Sessions at the Green Room back in March\, Brandon Blvd & the Evergreen Sound Collective is back with yet another amazing show Friday November 13th at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts! \n\nThis installment features an incredible lineup of some of the most talented Memphis based artists! Artists include Raneem Imam\, Chelsthemac Jai Musiq & DXPE. Following their performances\, we’ll have a closing performance from none other than Life’s Luckii alongside the phenomenal band Saturday Sunset! It is truly going to be on that you can’t miss! \nABOUT LIFE’S LUCKII:  \nLife’s Luckii is a Memphis recording artist known for her raw delivery\, versatility\, and authentic storytelling. With placements in Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black and the NBA 2K franchise\, Luckii is making her mark with a sound that refuses to be boxed in. Representing Memphis with every move\, she’s here to show exactly why Life’s Luckii is more than a name\, it’s a lifestyle.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/evergreen-sound-sessions-volume-6-feat-lifes-luckii-w-saturday-sunset/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Folk All Y'all: Spencer LaJoye
DESCRIPTION:Folk All Y’all: Spencer LaJoye\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, November 14th\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM\nTickets: $20\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nSpencer LaJoye (they/them) makes queer indie folk music for everyone. With a crystalline voice\, melodic command\, and virtuosic mastery of the loop pedal\, LaJoye is a one-human tour-de-force\, dancing effortlessly between theatrical grace and unhinged sincerity. \nLaJoye is a relentless wordsmith\, harvesting endless insight out of lived experience. Since the providential and cathartic breakout of their anthemic hymn “Plowshare Prayer\,” Spencer has been in non-stop motion. Spencer won the Kerrville New Folk singer/songwriter contest in 2021\, and the Songwriter Serenade contest in 2024. They’ve shared stages and tours with The Crane Wives\, David Wilcox\, Dar Williams\, Mary Gauthier\, and countless greats in the singer/songwriter community. \nTheir concerts are typically a fully solo endeavor brimming with more energy than many eight-piece bands. They are a curious blend of pastoral sobriety and nimble playfulness. A Spencer LaJoye concert isn’t exactly a worship hour\, a one-act drama\, a melodic composition masterclass\, or an unplugged emo show. But it’s never not those things.​ If you didn’t get the pleasure of meeting Spencer at our first Make the Yuletide Gay production\, or if you were there and you’ve been dying to hear more from them ever since\, this is your big chance! \n  \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-spencer-lajoye/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Strictly Jazz: The Music of Betty Carter and Elvin Jones ft. Jeremy and Dermel Warren
DESCRIPTION:Strictly Jazz: The Music of Betty Carter and Elvin Jones ft. Jeremy and Dermel Warren\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, November 15th\, 2026\nDoors open at 5:30 pm | Show begins at 6:00 pm\n$25 in advance (plus fees) | $35 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for November’s installment of Strictly Jazz Entertainment’s “Strictly Jazz” Series as NYC-based duo Jeremy and Dermel Warren tackle the music of Betty Carter and Elvin Jones! \nABOUT JD WARREN AND THE RUDIMENT\nJD Warren is a NYC based jazz group lead by husband and wife duo Jeremy & Dermel Warren. This group was formed in 2015 and has released an album June 1\, 2016 titled “Jeremy Warren-I Can Do All Things” that has received “Most Highly Recommended” from critics such as Jazz Times\, Improvijazzation Nation\, All About Jazz\, AXS\, and many others. The Rudiment has performed in some of the top venues in the NYC area such as the Blue Note NYC\, Minton’s Harlem\, Club Bonafide\, Cornelia St Café\, and many more. The Rudiment performed at the 2016 Jazz at The Buckman Center in Memphis\, TN; 2017 Katy Jazz Festival in Katy\, TX (where they also put on masterclasses for high school/college students and held workshops for high school jazz bands); Jazz in the Park in Patterson\, NJ for 3 years running; plus many more. They performed at the Made in New York Gala along side jazz greats Randy Brecker\, Fransico Mela\, and John Patituci. Drummer\, Jeremy Warren\, composes and arranges for the group while vocalist\, Dermel Warren\, handles the lyrical composition. J&D bring their deep Soul & Gospel roots mixed with NYC’s Hip-Hop & Jazz influences to create their own unique style.\nABOUT BETTY CARTER\nBetty Carter developed a legendary reputation\, along with Art Blakey\, as one of the great mentors for young jazz musicians. Equally legendary was her singing prowess\, creating a distinctive style of improvisation that could transcend any song.\nCarter’s bands served a dual purpose: to create her own great music and to help young musicians develop their craft. Many of the musicians who passed through her groups went on to lead their own groups\, such as Geri Allen\, Stephen Scott\, Don Braden\, and Christian McBride. She also developed a mentoring program called Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead through links with organizations like the International Association for Jazz Education\, 651 Arts\, and the Kennedy Center. The program was a one- to two-week teaching seminar where nationally selected promising young jazz musicians learned from Carter and other seasoned musicians\, culminating in a final concert of instructors and students together. Jazz Ahead was one of Carter’s proudest achievements\, and she worked with the program up until her death. She received the National Medal of Arts in 1997.\nABOUT ELVIN JONES\n\nElvin Jones was an American jazz drummer of the post-bop era. Most famously a member of John Coltrane’s quartet\, with whom he recorded from late 1960 to late 1965\, Jones appeared on such albums as My Favorite Things\, A Love Supreme\, Ascension and Live at Birdland. After 1966\, Jones led his own trio\, and later larger groups under the name The Elvin Jones Jazz Machine. His brothers Hank and Thad were also celebrated jazz musicians with whom he occasionally recorded. Elvin was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1995. In his The History of Jazz\, jazz historian and critic Ted Gioia calls Jones “one of the most influential drummers in the history of jazz”.
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LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, November 17th\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \nTickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making\, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform\, network\, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene. \nAlex Upton is a Memphis-based saxophonist\, composer\, and educator with a deep passion for musics both old and new. Alex is a nationally awarded soloist that has performed and recorded with artists such as Rahsaan Barber\, Rachel Therrien\, Ted Ludwig\, Baron Tymas\, Stephen Anderson\, and James Sexton. Awarded first prize in the 2022 North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Artist Competition\, Alex has performed at both JEN and NASA Conferences\, and has performed at regionally renowned venues including the Brooks Museum of Art\, Crosstown Arts Green Room\, Durham’s Sharp Nine Gallery\, and Bond Brothers Eastside. Their work as a performer and composer is featured on Summit Records with the 360 Jazz Initiative\, and under their own name on their newest full-length album release “Portraits of a Silent Moment”.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/copy-of-jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-the-alex-upton-quartet/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T210000
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Film Series Presents: Seconds
DESCRIPTION:Dissatisfied banker Arthur Hamilton receives an extraordinary offer from a secretive organization: a new identity\, a transformed body\, and the chance to begin life again. Reborn as a younger man with a successful career and a home in Malibu\, he soon discovers that escaping his former existence may be more complicated than he imagined. Directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Rock Hudson\, Seconds is a visually daring\, deeply unsettling exploration of conformity\, alienation\, identity\, and the dangerous fantasy of starting over. \n  \nTickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-seconds/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T210000
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SUMMARY:Iris Artist Fellows: "Rhythm\, Romance\, and Reverie"
DESCRIPTION:“I ART” : Iris Collective Fellows in Concert\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, November 20th\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\n$30 in advance (plus fees) | $40 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n“I ART”: Iris Fellows in Concert — “Rhythm\, Romance\, and Reverie” \n\nExperience the vibrant spirit of Latin America through an intimate evening of piano trio chamber music filled with rhythm\, passion\, and beauty. From lively dances and expressive melodies to the unmistakable energy of tango\, be transported through the many moods of Latin American music. \n\nFeaturing works by Jose Elizondo\, Heitor Villa-Lobos & more\, the evening culminates in Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires—a dazzling and evocative musical portrait of the city. \n\nJoin Iris Collective in the intimate Green Room at Crosstown Arts for an evening of Rhythm\, Romance & Reverie. \n\n\nIris Collective is a Memphis-based ensemble of professional musicians and teaching artists committed to using music as a tool for storytelling\, connection\, and community transformation. Working at the intersections of music and education\, music and healthcare\, and music and community building\, Iris Collective is helping people connect and grow by amplifying music’s power to educate\, heal\, and bring people together—turning every performance into a shared\, meaningful experience. \n\nBrazilian violinist Samuel Rolim is currently working towards a DMA degree at West Virginia University under the guidance of Professor Mary Grace Johnson. In 2017\, Samuel Rolim graduated with honors from the University of Southern Mississippi\, where he studied under the guidance of Dr. Shannon Thomas and Dr. Stephen Redfield. In 2019\, he received his Masters of Music degree from Texas Christian University. An avid chamber musician\, he has also performed in master classes and played alongside members of the Aeolus\, American\, Ariel\, Borodin\, Borromeo\, Brentano\, Cleveland\, Dali\, Latinoamericano\, Miró\, Pacifica\, and Tokyo Quartets. Samuel is also very passionate about teaching. Besides his private teaching activities\, he has been a strings coach at both Kids and Youth Southern Mississippi orchestras\, as well as at Festival South Orchestral Academy in Hattiesburg\, MS and the B Sharp Youth Music Program in Fort Worth\, TX. Samuel is the violin Iris Artist Fellow for Iris Collective. \n\nBorn in Huanuco-Peru\, Alvaro Miranda started his cello studies at the age of fourteen in his home city’s youth symphony orchestra. In 2013 Mr. Miranda was accepted at the National Conservatory of Peru for the preparatory studies section where he studied with cellist Sammanda Siguenas. Later\, in 2015 he was awarded a full scholarship to study at The University of Southern Mississippi school of music. Alvaro graduated with his bachelor’s degree in music performance in 2021 and continued his education pursuing a Master’s in music performance degree at The University of Texas at Austin. Alvaro is a DMA cello candidate and Graduate Teaching assistant at The University of Alabama School of Music in Tuscaloosa\, Alabama where he studies with cellist Moises Molina. Likewise\, he is a member of the Capstone String quartet\, the student quartet in residence of the University of Alabama. \nWhile working on his master’s degree\, Alvaro was part of the faculty from the University of Texas at Austin String Project from 2021 to 2023. Also\, he has served as a cello faculty for the Austin Chamber Music Camp during its 2022 summer season. Currently\, he teaches undergraduate and non-major cello students from the University of Alabama school of music. Alvaro is the cello Iris Artist Fellow for Iris Collective. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/iris-artist-fellows-rhythm-romance-and-reverie/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:So\, what is The Mystic? The Mystic is a catalyst; through music\, story\, silence and dialogue\, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic\, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity\, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic\, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity. \nAnd if this doesn’t rock your gypsy soul\, the goal of The Mystic is to not feel better but get better at feeling.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-mystic-13/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T213000
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Film Series Presents: The Holdovers
DESCRIPTION:During the winter break of 1970\, a difficult teacher at a New England boarding school is assigned to supervise the students who have nowhere else to go. He soon finds himself sharing the nearly empty campus with a sharp but troubled student and the school’s grieving head cook. Directed by Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti\, Da’Vine Joy Randolph\, and Dominic Sessa\, The Holdovers is a warm\, funny\, and bittersweet story about loneliness\, unlikely friendship\, and finding connection during the holidays. \nTickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-the-holdovers/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Kortland Whalum: "Soul of the Season"
DESCRIPTION:Kortland Whalum: “Soul of the Season”\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, December 4th\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\n$30 in advance (plus fees) | $40 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nSOUL OF THE SEASON is an intimate\, soulful holiday experience created and led by Memphis-born artist Kortland Whalum. Blending powerful vocals\, beloved holiday favorites\, soulful reinterpretations\, and moving moments of storytelling\, the evening celebrates the beauty\, warmth\, joy\, and emotion of this special time of year. \nA graduate of Overton High School for the Performing Arts and Morehouse College\, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music\, Whalum brings more than a decade of professional experience across music\, theater\, and screen to the Green Room stage. His career has taken him from New York City to touring with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, and back home to Memphis\, where he served as Vocal Director at the Stax Music Academy.\nWith more than a dozen theater credits—including Carmen Jones\, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical\, Raisin\, The Wiz\, AIDA\, Hello\, Dolly!\, Ain’t Misbehavin’\, CATS\, and Porgy & Bess—Whalum has built a career around the power of story\, song\, and live performance. His work also extends to film\, including Freedom’s Village (2024)\, an official selection of the Indie Memphis Film Festival.\nWhalum is a distinguished performing artist whose work continues to make an impact across the cultural landscape of Memphis and beyond. He is a featured performer with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra Big Band and made history as the first artist to lead the Memphis Symphony Orchestra’s Valentine’s Day performances\, establishing a new artistic chapter in the orchestra’s annual celebration of love and music. He has also performed with the Tennessee Ballet Theater\, further demonstrating his versatility as a vocalist and collaborator across artistic disciplines. His contributions to the arts and the cultural vitality of his community have been recognized by the Tennessee State Senate\, as well as through the “Shining Star” Award presented by Mayor Lee Harris. Most recently\, Whalum took center stage as the headliner of the 44th Alcorn State University Jazz Festival\, Mississippi’s longest-running jazz festival—further cementing his reputation as a dynamic vocalist and celebrated live performer.\nBut SOUL OF THE SEASON isn’t simply a holiday concert.\nIt’s a feeling.\nSet inside the intimate atmosphere of The Green Room\, SOUL OF THE SEASON creates a space where performer and audience share the same room\, the same stories\, and the same spirit—celebrating the people\, memories\, traditions\, and music that make the season meaningful.\nCome for the songs.\nStay for the feeling.\nLeave with a little more light.\n\nPresented as part of Crosstown Concourse’s Season of Delight.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kortland-whalum-soul-of-the-season/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:"Gospel in the Green Room" feat. Elizabeth King and The Jubilee Hummingbirds with opener The Mountain Man
DESCRIPTION:“Gospel in the Green Room” feat. Elizabeth King and The Jubilee Hummingbirds with opener The Mountain Man\nThe green room at Crosstown arts\nSunday\, December 6th\, 2026\nDoors open at 5:30 PM | Show begins at 6:00 PM\n$30 in advance (plus fees) | $40 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\nCelebrate the season with an unforgettable evening of authentic Memphis gospel as Elizabeth King and The Jubilee Hummingbirds take the stage for a powerful night of sacred soul\, jubilant harmonies\, and uplifting music\, with an opening performance by The Mountain Man. \n\nFounded in the 1940s by Clarence Johnson\, The Jubilee Hummingbirds are one of Memphis’s longest-running gospel groups. With a sound rooted in the city’s rich musical heritage\, their energetic jubilee style has inspired generations. Early members included future soul legends James Carr and O.V. Wright\, and today\, under the leadership of William “Redd” Watson\, the group continues to carry its timeless tradition forward with passion\, spirit\, and joy.\nJoining them is Elizabeth King\, a celebrated voice of Memphis sacred soul whose musical journey began in the 1960s. Known for her resonant contralto and unwavering devotion\, King has spent decades moving congregations and audiences alike with songs of faith\, perseverance\, and praise.\nThis Christmas season\, experience the soul-stirring power of gospel music in an intimate celebration of faith\, tradition\, and community. From heartfelt testimony to exuberant jubilee harmonies\, Gospel in the Green Room brings the soul of Memphis to the stage for a night that will lift your spirits and warm your heart.\n\nCome feel the spirit\, celebrate the season\, and experience the soul of sound at the Crosstown!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/gospel-in-the-green-room-feat-elizabeth-king-and-the-jubilee-hummingbirds-with-opener-the-mountain-man/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T220000
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, December 8th\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \nTickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making\, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform\, network\, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene. \nAlex Upton is a Memphis-based saxophonist\, composer\, and educator with a deep passion for musics both old and new. Alex is a nationally awarded soloist that has performed and recorded with artists such as Rahsaan Barber\, Rachel Therrien\, Ted Ludwig\, Baron Tymas\, Stephen Anderson\, and James Sexton. Awarded first prize in the 2022 North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Artist Competition\, Alex has performed at both JEN and NASA Conferences\, and has performed at regionally renowned venues including the Brooks Museum of Art\, Crosstown Arts Green Room\, Durham’s Sharp Nine Gallery\, and Bond Brothers Eastside. Their work as a performer and composer is featured on Summit Records with the 360 Jazz Initiative\, and under their own name on their newest full-length album release “Portraits of a Silent Moment”.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-the-alex-upton-quartet-8/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T210000
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Film Series Presents: Black Christmas
DESCRIPTION:As Christmas break begins\, the women of a university sorority house receive a series of increasingly disturbing telephone calls. When one of their friends disappears\, the remaining students begin to suspect that the danger may be much closer than anyone realizes. Directed by Bob Clark\, Black Christmas helped establish many of the conventions that would later define the slasher film. Its shadowy cinematography\, unsettling sound design\, and relentless sense of isolation make it one of the most influential and unnerving holiday horror films ever made. \n  \nTickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-black-christmas/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T213000
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SUMMARY:Mark Edgar Stuart & The Blueshift Ensemble 5th Annual Xmas Show! w/ special guests Jad Tariq & Sarah Spain
DESCRIPTION:Mark Edgar Stuart & The Blueshift Ensemble 5th Annual Xmas Show! w/ special guests Jad Tariq & Sarah Spain\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, December 10th\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM\n$25 in advance (plus fees) | $35 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\nBeloved Memphis singer-songwriter\, Mark Edgar Stuart\, joins The Blueshift Ensemble once again for his 5th Annual Christmas Show! It will be another unforgettable evening of songs\, stories\, symphonic sounds\, and shenanigans. Special guests will include Jad Tariq and Sarah Spain! \n\n\nYou’ll have a tough time finding a more widely-embraced modern singer-songwriter in Memphis. Quick-witted and empathetic\, aloof but probably alert of the room tone\, most folks will find themselves compatible with Mark Edgar Stuart. His musicality and honest voice showcase a resilient and relaxed artist\, both sage and seasoned. John Prine even admiringly referred to him as the “Remote Control Guy” when they met\, a nod of approval for one of Stuart’s signature songs. Grammy-winning music writer/director Robert Gordon is a big fan\, often spinning Mark’s tracks on his weekly radio show\, and other critics agree: “His acerbic wit is reminiscent of Randy Newman” (No Depression); “Always maintaining a tender demeanor\, his songwriting is smart as it is sincere” (Pop Matters); “His wry\, cutting view of the world makes something old new again”
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mark-edgar-stuart-the-blueshift-ensemble-5th-annual-xmas-show-w-special-guests-jad-tariq-sarah-spain/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T210000
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SUMMARY:Salo Pallini: "Some Air" Record Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Salo Pallini: “Some Air” Record Release Show\nThe Crosstown Arts Theater\nFriday\, December 11th\, 2026\nDoors open at 6:30 pm | Show starts at 7:30 pm\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\nSalo Pallini isn’t particularly interested in making the same record twice. \nFor their second album\, Some Air\, the Memphis band has assembled an extraordinary cast of guest singers\, with a different voice taking the lead on every song. Elliott Ives\, Marcella Simien\, Bailey Bigger\, Walt Phelan\, Jeremy Stanfill\, Grant Beatty\, Ben Canady\, Sarah Spain\, and more join the band\, each bringing something entirely their own to Salo Pallini’s music. \nThis performance brings that idea to the stage\, gathering all of the voices from Some Air for one night. It’s a rare chance to hear this group of Memphis artists in the same room\, backed by a band whose music was built specifically around what each singer does best. \nSome Air represents a deliberate departure. Where the debut had no words\, the new record puts them front and center. Rather than choosing a single front person\, Salo Pallini built each song around the character of its guest vocalist\, allowing the record—and this performance—to move through different voices\, personalities and corners of Memphis music while still sounding unmistakably like Salo Pallini.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/salo-pallini-some-air-record-release-show/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T200000
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SUMMARY:Memphis Jazz Orchestra and Chris Hazelton Present: Jimmy Smith Christmas Cookin'
DESCRIPTION:Memphis Jazz Orchestra and Chris Hazelton Present: Jimmy Smith Christmas Cookin’\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, December 13th\, 2026\nDoors open at 5:30 PM | Show begins at 6:00 PM\n$25 in advance (plus fees) | $35 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\nJoin one of the longest running jazz big bands in the United States\, the Memphis Jazz Orchestra\, along with emerging organ superstar Chris Hazelton as they pay homage to the seminal 1964 album “Christmas Cookin'” by Jimmy Smith. Expect familiar Christmas tunes but with a funky\, swinging\, soul jazz treatment! \n\nABOUT CHRIS HAZELTON:\nChris Hazelton is one of today’s foremost Hammond B-3 organists\, known for his soulful groove\, impeccable touch\, and deep command of the soul-jazz tradition. A lifelong Kansas Citian\, Hazelton studied under two giants of the instrument: local legend Everette DeVan and the iconic Dr. Lonnie Smith. Their influence continues to shape his approach\, blending gospel\, hard bop\, and funk into a sound both rooted and forward-looking.\nHazelton performs widely with his own organ groups and is a featured member of acclaimed soul collective The Freedom Affair as well as British rhythm & blues outfit The James Hunter Six. Whether laying down gritty grooves or swinging with finesse\, Hazelton brings an unmistakable voice on the B-3 to every project he touches.\nIn the classroom\, Hazelton serves as the applied organ instructor at his alma mater\, Kansas City Kansas Community College\, where he teaches on DeVan’s personal Hammond B-3 organ—passing on the lineage of the instrument with reverence and authenticity. He is also the music director at St. James United Methodist Church at 55th & Paseo\, where his playing continues to inspire and uplift each week.\nHazelton’s discography includes both funk-driven ensemble work and straight-ahead jazz\, showcasing his range as a performer\, bandleader\, and composer. His projects have earned critical praise around the globe for their energy\, precision\, and unmistakable groove.\n\nOffstage\, Chris is a devoted husband and father. He lives in Kansas City with his wife\, Erica Hazelton\, and their two children\, Evelyn and Jaxon.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-jazz-orchestra-and-chris-hazelton-present-jimmy-smith-christmas-cookin/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alice Hasen's "Fiddle Christmas"
DESCRIPTION:Alice Hasen’s “Fiddle Christmas”\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, December 16th\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show starts at 7:30 pm\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\nJoin Alice Hasen and friends for Memphis’ first-ever Fiddle Christmas\, a special evening celebrating the magic of the holidays\, fiddle-style! Highlighting Bluegrass\, jazz and folk traditions\, the night will feature a snowstorm of seasonal classics and a flurry of originals. Special guests and singalongs will send you home humming and in the holiday spirit. \n\n\nALICE HASEN:\n\nAlice Hasen has made a name for herself in Memphis and the Mid-South for her unique fiddle style combining intensely emotional improv with classical virtuosity. Her “fiddle-powered groove band\,” Alice Hasen and the Blaze\, plays a unique blend of rock\, folk\, roots and jazz but often strays into classical and experimental territory. In addition to leading the band on her original songs\, Alice also collaborates with local and national artists\, including country music legend Radney Foster\, indie folk artist Valerie June and rock’n roll pianist Jason D. Williams. In the words of Radney Foster\, “Alice’s timing\, soul and intonation are impeccable. Plus\, she lights up the stage like a Roman candle.” Alice has also shared the stage with Ani DiFranco and Yo-Yo Ma.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/alice-hasens-fiddle-christmas/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Holiday Extravaganza" : Jeff Hulett & The Hand Me Downs feat. Me & Leah
DESCRIPTION:“Holiday Extravaganza” : Jeff Hulett & The Hand Me Downs feat. Me & Leah\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, December 18th\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\n$18 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE  \n\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of songs and stories as Jeff Hulett & The Hand Me Downs play songs from their forthcoming record Your Help is Hurting. Joining them for a micro set will be Me & Leah backed by the Hand Me Downs. Other special guests to be announced and don’t be surprised if the band plays some Christmas classics. This show is all ages and not to be missed.\ \n\nJEFF HULETT\nFrom the outside\, Jeff Hulett might seem like a late-blooming guitarist and songwriter. But if you ask any of his fellow musicians they’ll tell you he was writing songs and playing music long before he put pen to paper or strummed a chord.\nHis unique style landed him in the band Snowglobe. Over his many years with this Memphis-based institution\, Hulett regularly contributed melodies\, lyrics and arrangements to many of the tunes in their prolific cannon. You can even hear a few of his originals in their discography.\nDuring his long tenure with Snowglobe\, Hulett continued to hone his own voice and develop his own creative projects. He began playing guitar more\, and writing his own lyrics. This dedication and passion led to his collaboration with Leah Keys in the band Me & Leah. They released an eponymous and beautiful CD in 2016 featuring nine original folk tunes. Then in 2019\, Me & Leah added Jonathan Schallert to the mix to record and partially release a digital copy of their 7 inch Most of Your Life. Both albums were engineered by accomplished mainstays Toby Vest and Pete Mathews of High/Low and Andrew McCalla\, respectively.\nBut it was when the pandemic struck that Hulett really hit his stride as a songwriter. All alone and with nowhere to go\, using an old version of Garageband\, he started creating original tracks and collaborating with more and more musicians\, writers\, and other creators. He was one of the first artists in Memphis–or even the world–to give a voice to our collective feelings when he released his album Safe @ Home w/ Jacob Church early in the pandemic. That record–a seven-song exploration of the new normal we were all just beginning to live–resonated around the globe. It even landed a spot on The English Show\, a weekly podcast out of Basel\, Switzerland.\nThen\, after going on to release two solo albums on Small Batch Records\, Hulett reconnected with old friends Melissa Goodwin Shepherd and Adam Poor. They formed the band Restless Townies. Their first album\, Miles Away\, was released in April 2021\, and the trio has continued to release several EPs. In this outfit\, all players write and contribute to each other’s songs.\n\nFor more information\, visit smallbatchrecords.bandcamps.com. You can also follow him at dad_onarrival on Instagram\, JeffHulettMusic on Facebook and Jeff Hulett on Twitter. To hear more about his latest albums including some unreleased material\, and previous releases\, check him out on the Shangri-La Records Podcast here.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/holiday-extravaganza-jeff-hulett-the-hand-me-downs-feat-me-leah/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:So\, what is The Mystic? The Mystic is a catalyst; through music\, story\, silence and dialogue\, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic\, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity\, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic\, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity. \nAnd if this doesn’t rock your gypsy soul\, the goal of The Mystic is to not feel better but get better at feeling.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-mystic-13/2027-01-05/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bailey Bigger: Winter Nights and Stories
DESCRIPTION:Bailey Bigger Acoustic: Songbirds of Winter\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, January 23rd\, 2027\nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\nJoin us for a cozy acoustic show on a cold winter night. Bailey Bigger returns to Crosstown Arts to play songs off of her previous records\, Coyote Red and Resurrection Fern\, as well as new unreleased music\, in an acoustic\, intimate setting. Joined by Mark Edgar Stuart\, Wyly Bigger\, Sarah Spain\, and other special guests\, it will be an evening of story telling\, legend and folklore\, winter imagery\, and harmonies. Come in from the cold and listen. \n\nWith her haunting\, pure voice\, and her honest\, nature-centered songwriting\, Bailey Bigger brings a sense of wonder and purity to the folk music scene. Hailing from the small southern delta town of Marion\, Arkansas\, Bigger grew up creating her own magical tales out in nature\, writing short stories of dream-like worlds from the branches of her favorite magnolia tree. When she began writing music at the age of six\, these stories translated to song\, beginning the evolution of her journey as a songwriter. \nThe 26 year old singer/songwriter/instrumentalist has collected back to back nominations at the Arkansas Country Music Awards\, been named Songwriter of the Year in Memphis\, won Audience-Favorite music video at Indie Film Fest\, and has had six songs featured on TrueSouth on SEC Television. Bigger has traveled the country over the last five years\, enchanting audiences with her unreplicable voice and authentic songwriting. She has shared stages and festival lineups with Sierra Ferrell\, The Local Honeys\, The Avett Brothers\, and toured alongside Joe Purdy and Trampled by Turtles. Bailey’s voice has graced the stages of Red Rocks Amphitheater\, The Bluebird Cafe\, Georgia Theater\, and many festivals including FloydFest\, Americanafest\, and Memphis in May. \nMuch inspired by her own heritage\, folklore of the land surrounding her\, and her connection to the natural world\, Bailey’s writing takes the listener on a journey through the seasons\, and the cycles of death that we\, and the earth\, face every year\, leaning into the mystery of the unknown\, human emotions\, and the wild nature within us all.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/bailey-bigger-winter-nights-and-stories/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Making Movies: "Una Vida" Album Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Making Movies: “Una Vida” Album Release Show\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, January 24th\, 2026\nDoors open at 5:30 PM | Show begins at 6:00 PM\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\nMaking Movies is the Latin Grammy–nominated group led by Enrique Chi — born in Santiago\, Panamá\, and raised in the American Midwest — forging a sound guided by tradition\, yet unmistakably its own. \n\nThe band has been described by Rolling Stone as “an eclectic blend of rumbero percussion\, delicate organs\, and grungy fuzz\,” while NPR calls the project “perhaps one of the most unique groups around today.”\nTheir sound is anchored in the rich rhythmic traditions of Panamá and delivered with the force of a psychedelic rock show. Chi weaves the mejorana\, a traditional hand-made instrument rarely heard outside of Panamá\, into each performance.\nMaking Movies’ is collaborative across genres\, working with artists from Rubén Blades to Kevin Morby\, and David Hidalgo (Los Lobos) to Hurray for the Riff Raff. Most notably\, Steve Berlin (Los Lobos) has served as a guiding force for the band — functioning as a spiritual band member\, producer\, and mentor.\n\nNew album Una Vida out Fall 2026. \n\n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/making-movies-una-vida-album-release-show/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Donald Hayes
DESCRIPTION:Donald Hayes\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, January 29th\, 2027\nDoors open at 7pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\nWhen he picks up the saxophone\, the melodies that follow come straight from the heart\, and there is no mistaking the distinct sound of Donald Hayes. A native of Memphis\, TN\, Donald is a musician\, arranger\, orchestrator\, artist\, and feature film/television composer. His music has taken him all over the world\, but he has never strayed from his gospel and blues music roots. His approach to music is simple: to make soulful music that inspires people to dance\, love\, connect\, and just feel good about life. \n\nDonald has just released his second album of original music entitled Soul-Searching. This record pays homage to his Memphis upbringing\, and leans heavily on his southern roots of blues\, soul & gospel music. Donald believes that your music expression should be an extension of your life. The compositions of this record are very introspective of his life experiences. This record also features a host of amazing guests artist and musicians. Such as\, Robin Thicke\, Brian Culbertson\, Kirk Fletcher\, Bobby Sparks\, Cedric Mitchell\, Derrick Jackson\, Nathan East\, Andrèa\, Lisa\, Adam Hawley\, and many more. The first two radio singles have already charted really well. Donald second single “Longing For You” featuring Nathan East\, charted number one on Billboard\, and was voted the number one song of 2025 on the Media Base radio chart. Donald has been touring the world with the Grammy award winning Marcus Miller for the last five years\, and touring and recording with Robin Thicke for the last 12 years. Donald feels sharing his life through music is one of his biggest purposes in his life. “I truly believe music heals the heart and soul”.\n\nDonald has been blessed and very fortunate to be one of the most sought-after musicians and arrangers in the country\, and he has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world including: Beyoncé\, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds\, Janelle Monae\, Yolanda Adams\, Earth\, Wind and Fire\, Robin Thicke\, Fred Hammond\, Queen Latifah\, The Temptations\, CeeLo Green\, Marcus Miller\, Marvin Sapp\, Joonie\, John P. Kee\, Jessica Simpson\, Justin Timberlake\, Detrick Haddon\, Black Eye Peas\, James Brown\, The Whispers\, Eric Benet\, Rev. James Moore\, Jamie Foxx\, Dave Hollister\, Tank\, Kirk Franklin\, Goapele\, Faith Evans\, Kurt Carr\, Wayman Tisdale\, Chaka Kahn\, Beverly Crawford\, Dorinda Clark Cole\, Philip Bailey\, CeCe Winans\, Raphael Saadiq\, Maya Rudolph\, and Stevie Wonder. \n\n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/donald-hayes/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:So\, what is The Mystic? The Mystic is a catalyst; through music\, story\, silence and dialogue\, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic\, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity\, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic\, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity. \nAnd if this doesn’t rock your gypsy soul\, the goal of The Mystic is to not feel better but get better at feeling.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-mystic-13/2027-02-02/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:So\, what is The Mystic? The Mystic is a catalyst; through music\, story\, silence and dialogue\, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic\, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity\, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic\, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity. \nAnd if this doesn’t rock your gypsy soul\, the goal of The Mystic is to not feel better but get better at feeling.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-mystic-13/2027-03-02/
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