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Folk All Y’all: David Wilcox

Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all present David Wilcox in The Green Room.

The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $30

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More than three decades into his career, singer/songwriter David Wilcox (he/him) continues to push himself, just as he always has. Wilcox, by so many measures, is a quintessential folk singer, telling stories full of heart, humor, and hope, substance, searching, and style. His lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him a range and tenderness rare in folk music. His innate sense of adventure and authenticity is why critics and colleagues, alike, have always praised not just his artistry, but his humanity, as well.

David was the first artist Folk All Y’all reached out to host, way back in 2014. After that first (more-than-)sold-out show, David’s come back and played seven more. We’re thrilled to welcome David Wilcox back to The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, a space that has inspired him for years.

Minimum ticket price is $30 but you can name-your-own price above that if you’re feeling it. 100% of ticket revenue goes to our artists (you can see where any fees go in the check-out breakdown). Yep, all of it. Folk All Yall is volunteer-run and subscriber-supported. Shows are presented in partnership with Crosstown Arts at The Green Room in Crosstown Concourse.

Folk All Y’all: Gaby Moreno

Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all present Gaby Moreno in The Green Room.

The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $20

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Since moving to Los Angeles from her native Guatemala, singer-songwriter-producer Gaby Moreno has released eight albums and earned 4 GRAMMY nominations for her albums “Illusion” (Best Latin Pop Album, 2017) , “Alegoría” (Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album, 2022), “X Mí (Vol. 1)” (Best Latin Pop Album – 2023) and for producing legendary cuban singer Omara Portuondo’s album “Vida” (Best Latin Tropical Album – 2023). She is also a 5-time nominee and winner of a Latin GRAMMY for “Best New Artist” (2013).

Over her career, Moreno has shared the international stage with music luminaries such as Tracy Chapman, Ani DiFranco, Hugh Laurie and The Copper Bottom Band, Punch Brothers, Chris Thile, Punch Brothers, Nickel Creek, Buena Vista Social Club, Calexico, David Gray, Los Lobos, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Taj Mahal, Jackson Browne, Van Dyke Parks and many more. She has had the honor of performing several times at Lincoln Center in NYC and The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

Outside of her large critical acclaim and extensive accolades in TV and film (including co-writing the theme song of “Parks & Recreation”), Gaby has proven to be a groundbreaking artist whose impact has extended beyond just music. She was recently named the first UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador from Guatemala and works closely with various organizations that support those on the margins.

Folk All Y’all: Julie Williams

Folk All Y’all and Crosstown Arts present Julie Williams in The Green Room.

The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $20

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“Making waves with these waves”

Fearlessly forging ahead down country roads, CMT Next Women of Country singer-songwriter Julie Williams (she/her) carries her mixed-race heritage proudly, just as she carries her tunes. Raised in Florida, Julie is turning heads in Nashville’s country music scene with the soft but powerful songs that capture the soul of growing up as a mixed-race child in the South.

Music has always been a part of Julie’s life — honing her singing talent in church and beach bars and belting national anthems before packed stadiums. She grew up listening to everyone and everything, from The Chicks and James Taylor, to Gladys Knight and Michael Jackson. Even though she was drawn to the storytelling of country music, she never quite found the sound that spoke to everything she was: Black, white, Southern, a woman, hopeful, truthful. So naturally, it was up to Julie to make this sound. “My music is mixed like me,” is how she describes it, “I want to tell the stories that need to be told.”

Proud As Folk featuring The Black Opry Revue

Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all present Proud As Folk featuring The Black Opry Revue in The Green Room.

The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $25

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Black Opry amplifies Black artists and builds community for Black fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music. In honor of Pride month, this celebration of queer Black voices in roots music will feature Carmen Dianne, Josey, and Julia Cannon.

CARMEN DIANNE is a Nashville born and raised singer-songwriter, vocalist, and bassist. Carmen finds that the most interesting people don’t really fit into one box, so their music shouldn’t either. By blending genres like R&B with southern rock and country, Carmen hopes to create a sound as natural and familiar as it is ear-catching and original. With her soulful, angelic voice and deft songwriting skill, Carmen Dianne illustrates stories of regret, hope, willpower and sheer bliss with a striking sincerity that shows that this singer won’t be going anywhere soon.

JOSEY was crowned the winner of the talent competition “The Fame Chicago” before graduating from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Music and moving to Nashville to pursue her songwriting career. Her talents have led her to perform at numerous venues such as The Chicago Theatre, The Metro, Auditorium Theatre, Exit/IN and with gifted musicians such as Diane Warren, Corey Henry and Shawn Mullins. With her eclectic sound, soaring vocals and compelling lyrics, Josey is creating her own path within music.

JULIA CANNON is a Nashville-based songwriter, recording artist and music producer who is hard to forget. Recently lauded for her “beautiful balladry” by Rolling Stone (2022), Julia’s soothing, honeyed voice and quirky personality offer a refreshing, vibrant contrast to the bittersweet honesty of her lyrics and uncertain times for those listening. Known for her outstanding musicality, disarming persona, beauty, style, and offbeat humor, Julia Cannon is a bright star to watch. 


About Folk All Y’all: Intimate, attentive performances by exceptional singer-songwriters, proudly presented in Memphis, Folk All Y’all is a public, nonprofit listening room series supported by our pledges from our community.

Jake Blount presented by Folk All Y’all and Crosstown Arts

The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Doors open at 7pm | Show begins at 7:30pm
Tickets: $20 (purchase tickets here)

Jake Blount’s music is rooted in care and confrontation. He is a scholar of Black American music, speaking ardently about the African roots of the banjo and the subtle, yet profound ways African Americans have shaped and defined the amorphous categories of roots music and Americana. His 2020 album Spider Tales (named one of the year’s best albums by NPR and The New Yorker, earned a perfect 5-star review from The Guardian) highlighted the Black and Indigenous histories of popular American folk tunes, as well as revived songs unjustly forgotten in the whitewashing of the canon. Each song Blount plays is chosen for a reason – because it highlights important elements about the stories we tell ourselves of our shared history and our endlessly complicated present moment. The more we learn about where we’ve been, the better equipped we are to face the future – a future imagined by connecting Black tradition with the environmental crisis, centering the questions, “What would Black music sound like after climate change renders most of the world uninhabitable? What gods would this community praise, and what stories would they tell?” The answers come through the bedrock of Blount’s voice, channeling the ragged triumph of a people still standing after centuries of continuous confrontations with Death.

Minimum ticket price is $20 but you can name-your-own price above that if you’re feeling it. 100% of ticket revenue goes to our artists (you can see where any fees go in the check-out breakdown). Yep, all of it. Folk All Y’all is volunteer-run and subscriber-supported. Shows are presented in partnership with Crosstown Arts at The Green Room in Crosstown Concourse.

About The Green Room: Operated by Crosstown Arts, The Green Room is committed to providing the best possible environment for the two most important components of a musical performance: the artists’ work and the audience’s listening experience.

About Folk All Y’all: Intimate, attentive performances by exceptional singer-songwriters, proudly presented in Memphis, Folk All Y’all is a public, nonprofit listening room series supported by our pledges from our community.

Folk All Y’all presents stars of The Black Opry Revue

Folk All Y’all presents stars of The Black Opry Revue, a collective celebrating Black artists in Americana/country, featuring Lizzie No, Jett Holden, Roberta Lea, Tylar Bryant, and The Reverend Shawn Amos, with special guest Toni Mack. This show is sponsored by Folk All Y’all patrons and presented in collaboration with Crosstown Arts.

TICKETS: $20 (suggested ticket price)
Doors at 7 pm | Show at 7:30 pm

*Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test that was administered by or under the supervision of a healthcare provider within 48 hours of the concert date is required for entry. Masks must be worn throughout the show.

Black Opry amplifies Black artists and celebrates Black fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music. The online outlet and collective, founded by country music journalist and activist Holly G, will bring a stellar lineup to The Green Room at Crosstown Arts for a one-night-only performance on December 16, 2021.

Featured artists include Lizzie No, Jett Holden, Roberta Lea, Tylar Bryant, and Reverend Shawn Amos, with special guest Toni Mack. A showcase of country and Americana’s greatest emerging voices, the event shines a much-deserved and needed spotlight on Black artists within these genres. The concert follows The Black Opry’s historic presence at AmericanaFest 2021, including their official panel Black Opry Presents: The Unbroken Black Circle, and a recent feature by NPR Music. Intimate, attentive performances by exceptional singer-songwriters, proudly presented in Memphis, Folk All Y’all is a public listening room series dedicated to providing artists and audiences with unforgettable music experiences.