Lana J.

Doors open at 7pm | Show begins at 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 advance | $20 at the door

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From the Bluff and Blues of Memphis, Lana J. comes from a soulfully-sound city and creative culture. Her exposure and acceptance into the Stax Music Academy at the age of 13 allowed her to develop songwriting, live show, production, and recording knowledge at an early age. Along with the influence of R&B, Neo-Soul, Funk genres, Lana J. started singing in her hometown church and began studying music in choir in middle and high school. In high school, she was a member of an all-female a capella group “Key of She”, providing her with experience arranging, traveling, and performing. She recently graduated with a B.A. in Popular and Commercial Music at Loyola University New Orleans. In her freshman year of school, Lana J. had her first studio recording collaboration on “Rendezvous” by D-Bibbs ft. Lana J., an upbeat bop which spotlights a hypothetical date night from both perspectives with playful and catchy lyrics and melody. Later that year, she released her debut single “Warning”. Since then, she has been developing her debut project and recently released a single in April titled “Breathe”, introducing a soothing soulful self-care reminder that it is okay to take a moment in your day to reassure yourself and breathe because there is only one you. You can download the new Lana J. single on all streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

POSTPONED Stax Listening Session: Do the Funky Chicken

** This event is postponed until further notice.

Join us in The Green Room for a listening session and discussion of Rufus Thomas’ 1970 album, Do the Funky Chicken. Moderated by Dr. Charles Hughes of Rhodes College and a special guest.

Of all the landmark albums released by Stax Records in 1970, “Do the Funky Chicken” by Rufus Thomas is in a class by itself. Thomas’ first LP in four years, “Funky Chicken” highlighted a deep dose of Memphis funk combined with Thomas’ own sense of humor and creativity. Join Dr. Charles Hughes and a special guest for a discussion about the lasting significance of another Stax masterpiece.

Free and open to the public

Green Room Sessions — BiSOULtennial: 200 Soul Classics for 200 Years of Memphis

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is celebrating the Memphis Bicentennial with BiSOULtennial, a unique list of 200 indelible soul songs recorded in Memphis between 1957 and 1975. From Stax stars Otis Redding and Sam & Dave to Hi Records royalty Al Green and Ann Peebles, and all artists, labels, and studios in between, the list covers dozens of artists who recorded at studios throughout Memphis during that golden era of soul music. 

The museum invites everyone to participate and vote for their Top Ten.

Listen to the Top 200: http://tiny.cc/MemSoul200Playlist
Vote for your Top 10: http://tiny.cc/MemSoul200

Join us for a special ballot release and conversation event taking place on May 15. The listening party and conversation event will feature an all-star panel of Memphis musicians, fans, DJs, scholars, and writers will discuss the song selections. Panelists include Dr. Charles Hughes (Rhodes College), DJ Eddie Hankins (WEVL-FM), Tonya Dyson (Memphis Slim House), Kameron Whalum (Stax Music Academy artist in residence and Bruno Mars’ trombone player), and Jared Boyd (The Daily Memphian newspaper). Each panelist will select and discuss two songs from their choices for Top Ten.