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SUMMARY:Strictly Jazz: The Music of Miles Davis
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Strictly Jazz: The Music of Miles Davis in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, September 28\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nThe Crosstown Strictly Jazz Series\, presented by Crosstown Arts in collaboration with Strictly Jazz Entertainment\, is designed to salute classic jazz music as contemporary musicians perform the work of the legends. This special Jazz Month presentation of the series features the Muneer Nasser Quintet paying tribute to the music legend Miles Davis. \n\n\n\n\nMuneer Nasser Quintet’s distinct brand of jazz is part Memphis blues\, part New York fire\, and a healthy dose of DC flavor. Born in 1967 to the late\, great jazz bassist Jamil Nasser\, Muneer’s exposure to jazz was early and powerful. Muneer says that in 1976 “my dad took me to see Dizzy Gillespie at the Village Gate and Dizzy blew the place apart. I had to get a trumpet and weeks later I did.” \nAfter graduating from high school\, he attended Shaw University in Raleigh\, North Carolina\, where he played with Paul Jeffrey and gigged at churches and cultural venues around town. He transferred to Howard University and graduated with a BBA in International Business. While in Washington\, DC\, he performed at the Lincoln Theater\, Bohemian Caverns\, Westminster Church\, Takoma Station\, Cafe Nema\, The Kennedy Center\, and Twins Jazz. \n\n\n\nMusicians:\n\n\nMuneer Nasser- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn\n\n\nKeenan Shotwell- Acoustic Piano\n\n\nCarl Caspersen- Upright Bass\n\n\nMike Assad- Drums\n\n\nCharles Pender II- Tenor Sax
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/strictly-jazz-the-music-of-miles-davis/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brennen Leigh Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents the Brennen Leigh Trio in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, September 29\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\n\nBrennen Leigh is an American songwriter\, guitar player\, mandolin player\, and singer whose to-the-point storytelling style has elevated her to cult icon status in Europe\, Scandinavia\, across the United States\, South America\, and the United Kingdom.\n\n\n\nHer songs have been recorded by Lee Ann Womack\, Rodney Crowell\, Sunny Sweeney\, Charley Crockett\, and many others. As renowned for her musicianship as for her writing\, it’s easy to see how Leigh caught the ear of greats like Guy Clark\, who colorfully endorsed her flatpicking: “Brennen Leigh plays guitar like a motherfucker\,” and David Olney\, who described her writing as “tender\, violent\, sentimental\, foolish and wise\, she is always Brennen. Confident and at ease with herself\, without being a jerk about it.”
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/brennen-leigh-trio/
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SUMMARY:Radio City Big Star 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents a very special 50th Anniversary performance of Radio City Big Star in Crosstown Theater. \nCrosstown Theater at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, October 1\, 2024\nDoors open at 6 pm | Show begins at 7 pm\nTickets: $59 + fees \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe legendary Jody Stephens (original Big Star member) will be joined by musical heavyweights Mike Mills (R.E.M.)\, Jon Auer (The Posies)\, Chris Stamey (The dB’s)\, and Pat Sansone (Wilco) for a limited-engagement performance of the cult classic album Radio City in its entirety. \n“A half-century later\, the Memphis band’s sophomore album remains a bright\, beautiful portrait of young\, big emotions and the way they intersected with the joy of music …  After Radio City\, those feelings have been rarely articulated so perfectly since.” — Paste Magazine (2024)
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/radio-city-big-star-50th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:The Crosstown Arts Film Series presents YOU’RE THE LIFE OF ME
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents a special screening of You’re the Life of Me in Crosstown Theater. \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, October 3\, 2024\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 pm | Film begins at 7:00 pm (sharp!) \nShevan Bastian / 2024  \nFirst time filmmaker Shevan Bastian sets out in Jackson Tennessee with these questions in mind\, as he interviews and works with a group of musicians\, while examining the roots of Black music in a small Southern city on the edge of the Mississippi Delta.  \nThe documentary film You’re the Life of Me loosely follows the pursuit of creative renewal that Howard Rambsy and Barbara Jean Mercer experience as they engage with music making in their later years. Rambsy has written and arranged an obscure 1977 soul song recorded by a band consisting of his friends and family called Cold-Blooded Express. The song\, You’re the Life of Me\, is being recreated with the original members of Cold Blooded as well as Los Yesterdays\, a younger duo consisting of Chicano members of LA’s burgeoning modern soul scene. Mercer dreams of recapturing some of the freedom of her youth by performing from her catalog for a large community of British Northern Soul fans at a reunion in Detroit.  \nRe-accessing their best creative selves\, the two stories bookend interviews and discussions with noted local Jackson Black musical excellence about local musical pedagogy\, the role of the Church in popular music and the former power and glory of juke joints and their contribution to musicianship.  \nThroughout the film\, Howard and Barbara set the tempo\, voicing ideas around belonging\, love and freedom\, foregrounded by a dreamlike accompaniment of the Jacksonian landscape of kudzu and cotton fields. You’re the Life of Me is a love letter to Jackson\, a gentle reminder of the intrinsic connections between community and the art it creates\, and a response to the tension between America’s love for Black culture but not Black people.  \nThe Crosstown Arts Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent\, international\, historically significant\, artistic\, experimental\, cult\, underground\, and documentary features.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-youre-the-life-of-me/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alice Hasen Dream of Rain EP Release Show w/Savannah Brister
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents Alice Hasen Dream of Rain EP Release Show w/Savannah Brister in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, October 4\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $15 in advance | $20 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlice Hasen releases her new EP\, Dream of Rain\, with a concert at Crosstown Arts. \n\n\nMemphis violinist and songwriter Alice Hasen releases her second major project\, Dream of Rain\, with Savannah Brister opening on piano. Exploring themes of climate change and mental health\, this EP explores darker\, deeper and yet more delicate sides of Alice’s voice. The orchestral arrangements from the album will be performed live by a string quartet and guest flutist.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/alice-hasen-ep-release-show/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: The Addams Family
DESCRIPTION:The 1991 film “The Addams Family\,” directed by Barry Sonnenfeld\, is a dark comedy that brings Charles Addams’ iconic characters to life. The story centers on the Addams family\, a quirky and macabre clan led by Gomez and Morticia Addams. Their unsettlingly peculiar lives are disrupted when a con artist named Abigail Craven and her son\, Gordon\, scheme to steal the Addams’ fortune by introducing a deceitful “long-lost” relative\, who turns out to be an imposter. As the Addams family uncovers the plot\, they must deal with the complications of a scheming fraud and the disruption to their unusual yet happy family life. The film blends humor with gothic charm\, showcasing the family’s love for each other despite their eccentricities. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-the-addams-family/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Nightmare on Elm Street
DESCRIPTION:“A Nightmare on Elm Street\,” released in 1984 and directed by Wes Craven\, is a classic horror film that introduced the iconic character Freddy Krueger. The story revolves around a group of teenagers in the small town of Springwood who are haunted in their dreams by Freddy\, a disfigured killer with a glove of razor-sharp blades. As Freddy begins to kill the teens in their sleep\, their friend Nancy Thompson discovers that the murders are connected to a series of events involving Freddy’s past. To stop Freddy and save her friends\, Nancy must confront her own fears and find a way to bring the vengeful spirit to justice. The film is known for its blend of supernatural elements and psychological terror\, making it a landmark in the horror genre. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-nightmare-on-elm-street/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Stephen Lee Trio ft. Talibah Safiya and South Memphis Jeff
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents the Stephen Lee Trio ft. Talibah Safiya and South Memphis Jeff in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, October 5\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nStephen Lee is an accomplished jazz musician whose talent\, passion\, and leadership have made a transformative contribution to the vibrancy of the Memphis community’s cultural center. \nThrough his multi-city journey\, from the soulful sounds of Memphis to the academic training in Knoxville\, a stopover in Las Vegas to the artistic immersion in New York’s jazz scene — Stephen M. Lee established himself as a respected musician and composer forging a unique sound rooted in his myriad influences and experiences. \n\nMusicians:\nStephen Lee – Keyboards\nKurtis Gray – Drums\nKem Gray Jr. – Bass\nTalibah Safiya – Vocals\nSouth Memphis Jeff – DJ
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/stephen-lee-trio-ft-talibah-safiya-and-south-memphis-jeff/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mahogany Chamber Music Series: Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents the Mahogany Chamber Music Series: Sanctuary in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, October 6\, 2024\nDoors open at 2 pm | Show begins at 2:30 pm\nTickets: $15 in advance | $20 at the door | $10 student tickets available \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\n\nThe opening season concert for the acclaimed returning Mahogany Chamber Music Series is an afternoon of music and poetry\, which explores themes of identity\, sisterhood\, love\, and redemption. The show celebrates arts as a powerful vehicle for healing. Performed by world-renowned artists German-American violinist Anyango Yarbo-Davenport\, Nigerian-Canadian poet\, playwright and performer Titilope Sonuga\, and concert pianist and MCS curator\, Artina McCain.\n\n\n\nThe Performers:\n\n\nTitilope Sonuga\, poet\n\n\nAnyango Davenport\, violin\n\n\nArtina McCain\, piano
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mahogany-chamber-music-series-sanctuary/
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 Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents the Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Alex Upton Quartet in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, October 8\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $7 | Free for performing musicians \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nFor both the house band performance and jam portion\, the set/jam tunes will be announced from the stage.\n\n\n\nAlex Upton is a saxophonist and composer with a deep-rooted passion for all music both old and new. As a jazz artist\, Alex has performed and recorded with nationally recognized artists including Rachel Therrien\, Rahsaan Barber\, Stephen Anderson\, Jim Ketch\, and more. In 2022\, Alex was awarded first prize at the prestigious North American Saxophone Alliance’s National Jazz Artist Competition. They have performed as a soloist at esteemed events such as the JEN Conference\, North American Saxophone Alliance\, and the John Coltrane Jazz Festival\, and have recorded on the Summit Records label as a member of the 360 Jazz Initiative Ensemble. Their work as a performer and composer can be heard most recently on their debut album release “Portraits of a Silent Moment”.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-alex-upton-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Modern Masters Jazz Series: Bruce Forman and The Ted Ludwig Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Modern Masters Jazz Series: Bruce Forman and The Ted Ludwig Trio in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, October 9\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door | $10 student tickets \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nA hectic touring schedule; twenty-one recordings as a leader\, countless sideman recordings including Ray Brown\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Roger Kellaway; soundtrack performances on three of Clint Eastwood’s distinguished films—most notably Academy Award-winning Million Dollar Baby; raconteur\, arranger\, acclaimed educator\, in residence at USC’s Studio/Jazz Guitar Dept.\, when does Bruce Forman rest? \n\n\n\nDeep immersion in American culture inspires Forman to contribute to the traditions that he draws from. Reunion! (the newest project) revisits the famed Poll Winners sessions with cohorts John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton\, playing instruments owned by Barney Kessel\, Ray Brown and Shelly Manne; Formanism (his trio project); original works like The Red Guitar; his high-rated podcast\, GuitarWank; Cow Bop and the “road challenges” down historic byways like Route 66; JazzMasters Workshop; Junkyard Duo; GrumpsTV (a fifty episode YouTube variety show during the lockdown)\, the popular ‘first chorus of the day’ series on Instagram…these are only the latest answers to the endless question that underlies Bruce Forman’s creativity. His music and life reflect every step of his journey\, and demonstrate the awareness of an artist who’s very much at home in the world\, and at the top of his form.\n\n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/modern-masters-jazz-series-bruce-forman-and-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 Crosstown Arts Film Series presents AMADEUS
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents a special screening of Amadeus in Crosstown Theater. \nCrosstown Theater\nThursday\, October 10\, 2024\nTickets: $5 at the door\nDoors at 6:30 pm | Film begins at 7:00 pm (sharp!) \nMiloš Forman / 1984 / 158 minutes / Rated PG  \nMiloš Forman directed Peter Shaffer’s screenplay\, based on his Tony Award-winning play\, about the 18th century rivalry between journeyman court composer Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham in an Academy Award-winning tour-de-force performance) and his rival\, young upstart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (fellow Best Actor nominee Tom Hulce). Saul Zaentz’s lavish production features opulent period details\, while Shaffer’s witty script speaks eloquently about the challenge of art while leaving room for Mozart’s gorgeous music to dominate. The film earned 11 nominations and its 8 Oscar wins include Best Picture\, Actor\, Art Direction\, Costume Design\, Directing\, Makeup\, Sound\, and for Shaffer’s adapted screenplay. \nThe Crosstown Arts Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent\, international\, historically significant\, artistic\, experimental\, cult\, underground\, and documentary features.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-amadeus/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lovelight Orchestra featuring John Nemeth
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Lovelight Orchestra featuring John Nemeth in the Theater \nThe Theater at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, October 11\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $30 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe phrase “the Memphis sound” often evokes Sun rockabilly or the mid-‘60s “deep soul” era of Stax\, but a style equally important in the city’s rich musical history was the big band blues found on the singles of Bobby “Blue” Bland\, B.B. King and Herman ”Junior” Parker. It’s a sound proudly celebrated today by the Love Light Orchestra\, a group of seasoned Memphis musicians whose name derives from Bland’s 1961 hit “Turn On Your Love Light.” \nThe 10-piece band—initially envisioned by guitarist Joe Restivo\, vocalist John Nemeth and arranger/trumpeter Marc Franklin—also reveals their affection for Bland here through covers of “”I’ve Been Wrong So Long” and “Poverty\,” and they tip their hat to King and Parker through\, respectively\, “Bad Breaks” and “Sometimes.” \nIn addition to dipping into the catalogs of Buddy Ace\, Freddie King\, and Percy Mayfield\, the band demonstrates their deftness with uptown blues via the solid originals “Singing For My Supper\, “Lonesome and High\,” and the Ray Charles-inspired opener “See Why I Love You.” Casual fans of Memphis music might only recognize their cover of Al Green’s iconic “Love and Happiness\,” but it’s reset here as a shuffle\, building upon riffs that Franklin says were inspired by Charles Mingus’ “Fables of Faubus.” \nThe Love Light Orchestra’s overall sound\, says Franklin\, was inspired by Joe Scott\, the longtime arranger for Bland\, whose work Franklin discovered after he was hired to play with Bland in the early ‘90s [Saxophonist Art Edmaiston and drummer Earl Lowe also did stints with Bland]. “The first time I heard his work it sounded like Ellington\, but more downhome\, with extended harmonics that you don’t necessarily hear on blues or soul records. It’s a jazz thing\, throwing extra notes into the chords—at Stax they didn’t do 6th chords.” \nBland and King’s signature styles developed with the aid of formally trained Memphis musicians versed in swing arrangements. King’s first two singles featured the city’s first family of jazz\, Phineas Newborn\, Sr.\, and his sons Calvin and Phineas\, Jr.\, and some of King and Bland’s early recordings featured arranger and multi-instrumentalist Onzie Horne\, Sr.\, later a contributor to “Theme From Shaft.” \n“The Memphis sound of the ‘50s put in the sophistication with the horns\, but it never lost that gritty aspect of the blues\,” says Nemeth. “And the spirituality in the vocals was tremendous— the melodies have such great movements\, and the lyrical rhythms are perfect.” \nGuitarist Restivo has plenty of solos here\, but notes “we wanted to make a horn record\, so the featured instrument is saxophone. That was the axe of choice on Beale Street at the time.” Grammy winning producer/engineer Matt Ross-Spang cut the record at the tiny DKDC bar in Midtown Memphis\, and recalls “it was more or less done after we cut it.” \n“This music is really supposed to be heard live\, to be in the room to feel the horns\, and it turned out magically—lightning in a bottle twelve times in just a couple hours.” \nJohn Nemeth / Vocals⁠\nMarc Franklin / Trumpet / Arranger⁠\nArt Edmaiston / Tenor Sax⁠\nJason Yasinsky / Trombone⁠\nKirk Smothers / Baritone Sax⁠\nPaul Mckinney / Trumpet⁠\nEarl Lowe / Drums⁠\nJoe Restivo / Guitar⁠\nMatthew Wilson / Double Bass⁠\nGerald Stephens/Piano
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/lovelight-orchestra-featuring-john-nemeth/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: The Goonies
DESCRIPTION:“The Goonies\,” released in 1985 and directed by Richard Donner\, is an adventure-comedy film that follows a group of kids in the small town of Astoria\, Oregon. When they discover a treasure map in the attic of one of their homes\, the gang—known as the Goonies—sets out on a quest to find the hidden pirate treasure of the notorious One-Eyed Willy. Their adventure is complicated by the criminal Fratelli family\, who also wants the treasure. As the Goonies navigate booby traps and solve puzzles\, they experience thrilling escapades and uncover the value of friendship and bravery. The film is celebrated for its blend of action\, humor\, and heart\, becoming a beloved classic of the 1980s. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-the-goonies/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Psycho
DESCRIPTION:“Psycho\,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1960\, is a landmark in the thriller and horror genres. The film follows Marion Crane\, who steals a large sum of money and flees\, eventually checking into a remote motel run by the enigmatic Norman Bates. As Marion disappears\, her sister and a private detective begin searching for her. The film is famous for its shocking plot twists and the iconic shower scene\, which set a new standard for suspense and psychological horror. Hitchcock’s masterful direction and the film’s exploration of psychological themes have made it a timeless classic. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-psycho/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Folk All Y’all: Kyshona
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all present Kyshona in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, October 12\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThis event is postponed until further notice. \nKyshona lends her voice and music to those who feel silenced\, forgotten or alone. She began her career as a music therapist\, writing her first songs with patients — students and inmates under her care. She became compelled to write independently and find her own voice\, an endeavor which led her to the Nashville creative community and songwriting culture. Since then\, she balances her music career with her passion to heal in community through her organization Your Song. \nKyshona’s new project LEGACY focuses on family. Through stories\, photos\, film\, ancestry and genealogy research\, and travels in the power of place\, Kyshona shares her story while inviting listeners and concert goers to join her in exploration of self\, healing and growth. The tour will kick off in early 2024 with various types of experiences including concerts\, speaking event\, workshops\, and virtual meetings. The album will release in April 2024\, with singles coming soon. Sign up for eNews to stay informed of what’s to come! \nOver the last few years\, in addition to three new original singles and multiple music videos\, she released a collection of recordings and videos in collaboration with Centennial Park Conservancy – recorded at Nashville’s Parthenon\, in front of a monumental sized gold statue of Athena. A song she wrote with ZG Smith called “Nighttime Animal” was named to American Songwriter’s Top 25 Songs of 2022 and enjoyed spins on AAA radio. She wrote an article for No Depression magazine\, and was invited to speak at several events including giving a keynote address for 2023 Fulbright Scholars. She is featured in a 2023 PBS television show called “Ear to the Common Ground\,” gathering fans around a dining table to discuss voting rights in America\, and she will be featured in an upcoming video series featuring Americana artists performing in the prestigious Schermerhorn Symphony Center Theater in Nashville. \nHer song Listen was an anthem for many in 2020. Of her album of the same name\, one fan reviewer wrote: “Amidst these hard\, divisive times this set of songs is a salve for the grief many of us are feeling about resulting loss of family\, friends\, and community.” Within the grooves of its 10 tracks\, Kyshona blends roots\, rock\, R&B\, and folk with lyrical prowess to uplift the marginalized and bring awareness to the masses. It’s for every silent scream\, every heavy load\, fearful thought\, and a simmering sense of anger that the repressed\, the lost\, and the forgotten try to hide from the world. \nAudiences will find a common thread of empowerment\, overcoming adversity\, and finding hope in her work. The show doesn’t end when the last song is sung. After her powerful performances\, concertgoers often ask\, “What can I do?” \nHer response? “Listen.”
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-kyshona/
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:Nick Finzer presents: "Legacy" A Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents the Nick Finzer presents: “Legacy” A Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnsonin The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, October 13\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $20 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nImmerse yourself in an extraordinary concert experience as we bring to life the musical legacy of the legendary J.J. Johnson! A heartfelt tribute to one of Finzer’s musical heroes. J.J. Johnson\, a trailblazer on the trombone\, revolutionized the instrument much like Charlie Parker did for the saxophone. His ability to seamlessly translate the clarity\, precision\, and velocity of bebop onto the trombone\, while maintaining a distinctive sound\, is unparalleled. Beyond his virtuosity\, J.J. was a prolific composer\, creating numerous tunes and arrangements for albums\, and later expanding his repertoire to include compositions for movie scores and large brass orchestras.\n\n\nThis project aspires to build upon the legacy of this trombone giant by delving into his compositions. Drawing inspiration from J.J.’s vast catalog\, we explore new musical territories while paying homage to the jazz classics associated with his name. This concert promises to be an unforgettable celebration of J.J. Johnson’s enduring influence on the world of jazz!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/nick-finzer-presents-legacy-a-centennial-celebration-of-jj-johnson/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Young Frankenstein
DESCRIPTION:“Young Frankenstein\,” released in 1974 and directed by Mel Brooks\, is a comedic homage to classic horror films. The story follows Dr. Frederick Frankenstein\, the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein\, who initially rejects his family’s legacy. However\, he eventually returns to his ancestral castle and\, inspired by his grandfather’s experiments\, decides to continue the work of reanimating the dead. With the help of quirky assistants\, Frederick creates a new monster\, leading to a series of humorous and bizarre events. The film is celebrated for its clever writing\, iconic performances\, and affectionate spoof of the original Frankenstein films. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-young-frankenstein/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
DESCRIPTION:“The Rocky Horror Picture Show\,” released in 1975 and directed by Jim Sharman\, is a cult musical comedy that parodies science fiction and horror B-movies. The film follows a young engaged couple\, Brad and Janet\, who find themselves stranded at the mysterious castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter\, a flamboyant and eccentric alien transvestite. Throughout the night\, they encounter a series of bizarre characters and musical numbers as Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation\, a muscle-bound man named Rocky. Known for its interactive audience participation and campy humor\, the film has become a beloved classic\, especially celebrated for its quirky characters\, catchy songs\, and unique blend of genres. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Mak Ro: Love in The Dark
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Mak Ro: Love in The Dark \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, October 19\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nMak Ro is a duo of Filipino-American cousins based in Memphis\, TN: Eric Makapugay (Multi-Instrumentalist/Producer/Songwriter) and Kristoffer Ruaro (Singer/Producer/Songwriter). The duo has crafted a sound that blends neo-soul and R&B with edgy\, genre-crossing influences. With 15 singles and a 4-song EP already under their belt\, Love in the Dark is poised to be a defining moment in their musical journey. \nFollow Mak Ro on social media @makromusicofficial and visit www.makromusicofficial.com for more information and updates. \nMust be 18 years or older to attend this show.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mak-ro-love-in-the-dark/
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:Artist Talks Featuring Current Crosstown Arts Residents
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening of Artist Talks featuring our current resident artists at Crosstown Arts. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the talented artists who are shaping the creative community here in Memphis. Learn about their artistic journeys\, creative processes\, and the exciting projects they are working on during their residencies. \nOur current resident artists come from diverse disciplines\, including visual art\, storytelling\, performance\, audio drama\, and more. Explore their work and gain insight into how they navigate their creative paths\, all while contributing to the vibrant artistic culture at Crosstown Arts. \nWhen:\nTuesday\, October 22\, 2024\nTime:\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nWhere:\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\n1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN 38104 \nFor more details on our current resident artists\, visit our Current Residents page. \nWe look forward to an engaging evening of creativity and conversation! This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/artist-talks-featuring-current-crosstown-arts-residents/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Residency,The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Lawrence Matthews Live at The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Lawrence Matthews Live at The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, October 25\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $10 in advance | $10 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nBorn and raised in a suburb of Memphis; the story of Lawrence Matthews is the journey of an artist trying to move forward toward a healthy and free self\, all while reckoning with the extreme environmental stimulus of southern poverty and violence. Though often imagined as opposing forces\, the horror and beauty of the south often live in the same space. Matthews navigates this in-between space as an extension of the southern gothic voices with whom he is aligned. He emerges as somewhat of a Morrisonian beloved ghost\, a child who needed more. Now\, fully grown as a manifestation of love and bitterness intertwined. \nWith a BFA from The University of Memphis and a decade long career working with various arts nonprofits\, his work in nearly every area of the arts is an amalgamation of his whole life. As a young artist he’d create with the rap\, R&B and alternative rock references he’d come in contact with. Visually inspired by the regionalistic mythology of Paul Thomas Anderson and early Spike Lee; Matthews’ own visuals weave African spirituality with the Christian mythology that permeates the region\, highlighting the deep relationship between the often maligned spiritual connections Black people have explored for generations. Introduced to new sounds by way of underground mixtapes and 2000s video countdowns\, these sonics blended with the eccentricities of acts like Outkast and grittier more reality-driven music from the south creating a diverse palate that Matthews pulls from when crafting the imagery that populates his own art. \nShedding his previous Don Lifted alias\, Matthews re-introduces himself as just that – himself. Matthews decided it was time to harness his truest form as a creative. Exploring those complex feelings of longing\, grief\, emptiness\, and separation actually led Matthews to a deeper and more honest relationship with his community and himself. The unbelievable became inextricably linked to what is real. He ventured into the unexplored corners of himself\, places and stories forgotten or suppressed behind traumatic environments and a survivalist mentality. Now a reborn artist\, Matthews is intentional about aligning himself with others. That intention is a thread in his new musical journey\, as he aligns his stories with the stories of those who came before him and walks alongside their traditions.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/lawrence-matthews-live-at-the-green-room/
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:Record Swap & Zine Fest at Crosstown Concourse!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all music lovers\, record enthusiasts\, zinesters\, artists\, poets\, punks\, and all-around creatives! Get ready for an epic day at Crosstown Concourse as Memphis Listening Lab and Crosstown Arts team up for the 9th annual Zine Fest! Whether you’re hunting for vinyl\, curious about zines\, or just want to hang out in a creative space\, this is the place to be. The best part? It’s FREE and open to ALL AGES—so bring the whole crew! \nWhat’s Happening:\n🎧 Record Swap: Dive into an eclectic mix of vinyl\, CDs\, cassettes\, and other music treasures curated by Memphis Listening Lab. Browse cool merch\, including WYXR radio gear\, on the first floor.\n📝 Zine Fest: Head upstairs for an indie showcase of zines by local creators. Feeling inspired? Hit the free zine-making station and get crafty! Local artist Erica Qualy will be leading zine-making demos from 1-3 PM—whether you’re a seasoned zinester or a total newbie\, all you need is your imagination! \n🚨 Calling All Vendors! 🚨\nAre you a zine maker? We want YOU! Whether you’re just starting or a zine pro\, grab your spot at this year’s fest. Tables and chairs are free\, but space is limited! Fill out the vendor form by October 20th to lock in your spot. VENDOR REQUEST FORM \n🗓 Event Details:\n📍 Crosstown Concourse\, Central Atrium\n📅 Saturday\, October 26\, 2024\n🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n💸 Free & Open to the Public \nDon’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event—it’s a full day of music\, creativity\, and community! 🎉
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/record-swap-zine-fest-at-crosstown-concourse/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Central Atrium
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Creature from the Black Lagoon
DESCRIPTION:“Creature from the Black Lagoon\,” released in 1954 and directed by Jack Arnold\, is a classic sci-fi horror film that introduced audiences to a memorable monster. Set in the Amazon rainforest\, the story follows a group of scientists who discover a prehistoric amphibious creature living in a remote lagoon. As they attempt to capture the creature for study\, they face perilous encounters and escalating danger. The film is notable for its atmospheric tension\, groundbreaking underwater cinematography\, and the iconic Gill-man\, who has become one of the classic Universal Monsters. It explores themes of human curiosity\, environmental intrusion\, and the fear of the unknown. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-creature-from-the-black-lagoon/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Evil Dead
DESCRIPTION:“The Evil Dead\,” released in 1981 and directed by Sam Raimi\, is a seminal horror film known for its intense scares and innovative style. The story follows five college friends who venture to a remote cabin in the woods for a vacation. There\, they discover an ancient book called the Necronomicon\, which\, when read aloud\, unleashes demonic forces that possess and terrorize the group. The film is renowned for its gritty\, low-budget production\, its inventive camera work\, and its blend of horror and dark humor. Raimi’s direction\, along with Bruce Campbell’s iconic performance as Ash Williams\, helped establish “The Evil Dead” as a cornerstone of the horror genre\, leading to a cult following and several sequels. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/fright-tober-halloween-film-series-evil-dead/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crosstown Theater
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SUMMARY:Vaneese Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Vaneese Thomas in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, October 26\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nBorn in Memphis Tennessee\, Vaneese is the daughter of Rufus Thomas\, whose legendary career as a musician and entertainer began in Vaudeville and spanned more than half a century in R&B recording and radio. Her older siblings are the hit recording artist “Memphis Queen” Carla Thomas and the highly respected keyboardist Marvell Thomas (R.I.P.). Embracing this remarkable musical legacy\, Vaneese carries forward the rich heritage of Memphis soul and R&B; music that has touched generations and crossed many divides. At the same time\, she has combined all the influences of her background and experience – R&B\, gospel\, blues\, and jazz – to cultivate a soul-stirring style that’s all her own. \nVaneese Thomas celebrates with family and friends her ninth album\, Stories in Blue. A member of Memphis Music Royalty with father\, Rufus\, sister\, Carla\, and brother\, Marvell (R.I.P.)\, Vaneese carries forward the rich heritage of Memphis soul and R&B; music that has touched generations and crossed many divides. At the same time\, she has combined all the influences of her background and experience – R&B\, gospel\, blues\, and jazz – to cultivate a soul-stirring style that’s all her own. Vaneese is a six-time Blues Music Award nominee for Soul Blues Female Artist and “Blues For My Father” garnered two BMA nominations for Best Soul Blues Album & Best New Artist Debut. Vaneese recently appeared as a featured guest at Black Opry concerts in Memphis & NYC.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/vaneese-thomas/
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:Sound Journey: Mike Tamburo and Sean Murphy
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Sound Journey: Mike Tamburo and Sean Murphy \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, October 27\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nMike Tamburo is a world-renowned musician\, composer\, artist and educator. He is known and loved for his transformational live concerts performed on his personally curated set of gongs\, bells and other metal instruments. \nA lifelong multi-instrumentalist\, Tamburo has focused his talents on metal percussion instruments\, string instruments (hammered dulcimer\, guitar\, zither\, shahi baaja)\, as well as electronic instruments (synths\, looping). \nAn early adoptee of meditation\, Tamburo’s music offers space for journeying\, self-exploration and deep introspection. During many of his early performances\, he experienced altered states of consciousness and out of body experiences. To understand these experiences\, he explored kundalini yoga\, energy work\, the therapeutic use of sound and how sound impacts consciousness\, human perception and self healing. His love for long sustained drones\, overtones and psychoacoustics continues to inspire him to explore music in further directions. \nTamburo is also an interdisciplinary sound artist\, instrument builder\, video artist\, sound therapist\, writer and meditation teacher. \nSean Murphy is a multidisciplinary artist living in Memphis\, Tennessee. He is a musician\, ethnomusicologist\, instrument maker\, sound healer\, teaching artist\, nature lover\, listener\, and explorer. \nEarly in his career\, he began performing as a solo improvisation musician accompanying dance and yoga which eventually led him to the practice of sound healing. Sean and his wife\, Anne J. Froning\, have led workshops in restorative yoga & meditative movement with music throughout the United States. \nAs a performing and recording musician\, Sean has delved into nearly every genre into which music has ever been categorized! From classical to hip hop\, world to ambient\, jazz to hard rock\, new age to jazz\, he is equally at home. He is the leader of the Mighty Souls Brass Band as well as regularly playing as a sideman with many jazz groups while also regularly performing improvised music for dance\, healing\, and yoga. He also has many recording credits to his name as a soloist\, bandleader\, and sideman. He has also been fortunate enough to perform with many world-renowned musicians and bands including Dr. John\, Paul Winter\, William Eaton\, the Meters\, Galactic\, Clyde Stubblefield\, Rufus Thomas\, Robert Randolph & the Family Band\, & Mike Tamburo to name a few. \nSean currently splits his time between performing and recording as a solo artist\, presenting healing arts experiences with yoga/dance and live music (often in collaboration with Anne)\, leading the Mighty Souls Brass Band\, building functional art in the form of musical instruments\, and spending as much time with his granddaughters as possible!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/sound-journey-mike-tamburo-and-sean-murphy/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra - Live Score for "Haxan"
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra – Live Score for “Haxan” in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, October 30\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nSince 2019\, Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra have performed several of Greene’s original scores for silent films before live audiences. In 2022\, Greene was commissioned by the Indie Memphis Film Festival to compose an original score for the masterpiece of the Swedish silent era\, Häxan\, in honor of the film’s centennial\, and it was a smashing success\, receiving a standing ovation. Now\, on Wednesday\, October 30th\, at 7:30 p.m. \, The Green Room at Crosstown Arts will host a reprise performance of Greene’s Häxan score by the RHO as the film unfolds before the audience.\n\n\n\nBilled as a “documentary” about the history of witchcraft\, Häxan recreates supposed rituals and practices of demonized witches in lurid detail\, often by way of exquisite art direction and cinematography. A monumental production for its time\, the historical scenarios it spins take us right up to the modern clinical age. Taking you along for the ride are Greene and his band of players\, matching every mood\, from ecstasy to terror\, with a haunting melody and beat.\n\n\n\nSession keyboardist and composer Alex Greene (Reigning Sound\, Big Ass Truck\, the Kropotkins\, Deepstaria Enigmatica) has four decades of experience in Memphis and New York\, and has performed and recorded albums and soundtracks with the Rolling Head Orchestra since 2009. Whether he’s in singer/songwriter mode or leading a jazz band\, his compositions combine strong melodic lines with unexpected\, shape-shifting harmonies. With themes worthy of the Golden Age of Hollywood\, mixed with more modernist sounds\, and echoing artists as diverse as Thelonious Monk\, Duke Ellington\, and Sun Ra\, the classic jazz sextet of the Rolling Head Orchestra is now augmented by the eerie wail of the theremin.\n\n\n\nIn 2010\, the Rolling Head Orchestra scored the WKNO documentary Citizens Not Subjects: Reawakening Democracy in Memphis\, leading to the album Depression Jubilee. An album of Greene’s songs\, American Elegy\, was released in 2018. The group has gone on to perform original scores for silent films since 2019 (when Greene was a Resident Composer at Crosstown Arts)\, including soundtracks for A Trip to the Moon\, Aelita\, Queen of Mars\, Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman\, and Flesh and the Devil with Greta Garbo\, at venues as diverse as Crosstown Theater\, Germantown Performing Arts Center\, and Playhouse on the Square.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/alex-greene-and-the-rolling-head-orchestra-live-score-for-haxan/
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:Bailey Bigger: Resurrection Fern Album Release
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Bailey Bigger: Resurrection Fern Album Release \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, October 31\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $22 in advance | $22 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for a captivating evening of music as Bailey Bigger celebrates the release of her new album\, “Resurrection Fern.” Immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of her voice and the heartfelt lyrics that have captivated audiences nationwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Bailey Bigger’s music and create lasting memories on All Hallows Eve. \nCheck out the merch table after the show! \nWith her haunting\, pure voice\, and her honest\, whimsical songwriting\, Bailey Bigger brings a sense of wonder and purity to the Americana music scene. Much inspired by her own celtic heritage\, folklore of the world surrounding her\, and connection to the natural world\, Bailey’s new record takes the listener on a journey through the four seasons\, and the cycles of death that we\, and the earth\, face every year. Leaning into the mystery and lore of the unknown\, human emotions\, and the wild nature within all of us\, “Resurrection Fern\,” captures the magic that Bailey found within her years of tuning in deeper with the natural cycles\, and the primal knowledge within. \nJeremy Stanfill\, a Memphis-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter\, creates music that resonates deeply with listeners through honest storytelling and intricate melodies. His journey began with a passion sparked by watching his father play drums\, evolving into a career marked by local acclaim and international tours. Jeremy’s music\, shaped by personal experiences of overcoming alcoholism\, loss\, and grief\, reflects resilience and growth. His lyrics explore the strength gained and lessons learned from trials and tribulations. This summer\, he released a trilogy of singles—”4403 (Time Machine)\,” “Wild Heart\,” and “Moving Day”—which tell a cinematic story. With new music and tour dates planned for 2025\, Jeremy continues to explore life’s highs and lows through his art.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/bailey-bigger-resurrection-fern-album-release/
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: Teneia
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all presents Teneia in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, November 2\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nOriginally from Jackson\, Mississippi\, Teneia (she/her) is an international touring musician and songwriter and has seven albums to her credit. She has won multiple awards and had her work featured in HBO\, Netflix\, and award-winning independent films. She’s shared the stage with various critically-acclaimed artists and songwriters\, including Lucinda Williams\, Jessi Colter\, Tab Benoit\, The War and Treaty\, and more. \nOne of Teneia’s most prominent pieces\, “Stand\,” earned a placement in the HBO documentary\, “Prom Night in Mississippi.” “Stand” embodies Teneia’s ability as an artist to address deeply rooted social issues fearlessly and confidently. Her true talent however\, is how she connects with each audience\, leaving their minds filled with reflection and their hearts filled with hope.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-teneia/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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