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Summer 2025 Resident Artist Talks

Crosstown Arts presents the Resident Artist Talks in The Green Room

Crosstown Arts is proud to present the summer residency cohort’s Resident Artist Talks! Join artists Kaylyn Webster, Desmond Beach, Eduardo Aguilar, and fosterfalls for an evening of discussion and knowledge surrounding the work of these four incredible resident artists.

This free event at The Green Room will feature presentations from various fields of visual arts and music, providing different perspectives into each artist’s creative journeys, inspirations, and artistic processes.

This is an amazing opportunity to connect with artists and hear from them about their own work and how different art forms interact. Whether you’re a long-time art enthusiast or new to the creative community, we invite you to experience the passion and creativity that drives these talented individuals.

Don’t miss this inspiring evening! Come meet the artists and dive into the world of the Crosstown Arts Residency!

Presenters will include:
Kaylyn Webster
Desmond Beach
Eduardo Aguilar
fosterfalls

The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 6-8 pm
Tickets: Free and open to the public

 

 

Memphis Flamenco Trio + opener Davy Ray Bennet

Memphis Flamenco Trio 

Saturday, July 26, 2025 | The Green Room 

Doors open at 7 pm | Show starts at 7:30 pm 

$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door

 

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

 

Roy Brewer presents a night of solo flamenco guitar works and arrangements for flamenco ensemble, joined by flautist Sam Jesuyemi and cellist Johnathan Kirkscey. Opening for the show is local Memphis musician Davy Ray Bennet.

 Roy Brewer was awarded a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from the University of Memphis in 1996. He is currently a part-time instructor at the University and is a freelance musician. Besides recording with many major label artists, his performance credits also include the Conan O’Brien Show; Austin City Limits; Later, with Jools Hollond (BBC); and his fiddle can be heard on the sound track for the motion picture Black Snake Moan. His research on Southern music has been published in the academic journals Popular Music, American Music, Popular Music and Society, and The Smithsonian Inst. Scholarly Press.

Davy Ray Bennet has been a local Memphis musician since 1996. He’s released three albums of his original songs. He graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelors of Music degree, with an emphasis on classical guitar performance. In his original instrumental works, Davy Ray imitates passages from musical genres that have always influenced him.

Modern Masters: Joe Locke and the Ted Ludwig Trio

Joe Locke
Crosstown Arts presents Modern Masters: Joe Locke and the Ted Ludwig Trio
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Friday, june 13, 2025
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door | $10 Student (with school ID)
purchase TICKETS HERE
Joe Locke is an internationally recognized Modern Master of Jazz Vibrophone. Come for an evening of incredible music playing by Locke alongside some of Memphis’ finest jazz musicians.
“Not only has he mastered an instrument that has catapulted only a handful of players to the forefront of modern jazz – but he has done so in a way that transcends mere technique and establishes him as a unique and adventurous musical voice.”
— Derk Richardson, San Francisco Bay Guardian
“His lines have flash and pizzazz, but also an unforced lyricism, bubbling just under that force-of-nature enthusiasm”
— Chicago Jazz Music Examiner

Kenneth Whalum

SOLD OUT!
Crosstown Arts presents Kenneth Whalum
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Saturday, June 14 2025
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $30 in advance (plus fees) | $40 at the door
purchase TICKETS HERE
A truly exceptional artist, Kenneth Whalum brings an innovative blend of soul and jazz. Born in Memphis, this remarkable singer, songwriter, and saxophonist has charted a new course in music, combining his technical mastery with deep emotional expressiveness. Join Whalum as he shares vulnerability and raw emotion through his music, creating intimate connections with his listeners.
The concert features:
Kenneth Whalum – vocals/sax
Terence Clark – drums
Brad Williams – guitar
Brandon Brown – bass
Terrence Brown – keys

Kenneth Whalum LATE SHOW

Kenneth Whalum Sold Out
Crosstown Arts presents Kenneth Whalum: LATE SHOW
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Saturday, June 14 2025
Doors open at 9 pm | Show begins at 9:30 PM
Tickets: $30 in advance (plus fees) | $40 at the door
purchase TICKETS HERE
A truly exceptional artist, Kenneth Whalum brings an innovative blend of soul and jazz. Born in Memphis, this remarkable singer, songwriter, and saxophonist has charted a new course in music, combining his technical mastery with deep emotional expressiveness. Join Whalum as he shares vulnerability and raw emotion through his music, creating intimate connections with his listeners.
The concert features:
Kenneth Whalum – vocals/sax
Terence Clark – drums
Brad Williams – guitar
Brandon Brown – bass
Terrence Brown – keys

The OZone Live ft. Ozioma with special guests Alexis Norman and ADUBB

Ozioma

Crosstown Arts presents The OZone Live in The Green Room

The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $15 in advance (plus fees) | $20 at the door

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

The OZone Live ft. Ozioma with special guests Alexis Norman and ADUBB
The OZone Live is more than a concert — it’s a journey of growth through sound and self-expression. Transcending genres and boundaries, The OZone is rooted in the soulful essence of Memphis, showcasing the layers of identity, ambition, and artistry that explore and celebrate Ozioma’s transformative college years.
Special guests for this experience are songstress Alexis Norman and singer/trumpeter ADUBB.