Tag: The Green Room

Garrison Starr & LOLO at The Green Room

The secret is out! Join us in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts for an intimate, acoustic performance from Garrison Starr and LOLO.

Tickets: $15
Doors at 6:30 pm | Performance at 7 pm

About Garrison Starr:
Memphian Garrison Starr is a full-time songwriter now living in Los Angeles. Her songs have been featured on numerous films, TV shows, and commercials. In 2016, Starr collaborated with long time friend, Margaret Cho, and produced “American Myth.” The album was nominated for a Grammy in the Comedy category.

Garrison’s love for truth-telling, good whiskey, and human connection has made her a darling of the singer-songwriter world.

About LOLO:
From Jackson, TN, LOLO is a show-stopping singer who has “so much music flowing through [her] that it fills two people” (Associated Press). She has proven herself a venerable songwriter, from penning hits for Panic! At The Disco’s recent #1 blockbuster album to writing a New York Times raved about off-Broadway musical, “Songbird”.

Her album, In Loving Memory of When I Gave a Shit, is a come-to-Jesus moment for the songstress who moved back to Tennessee after exploring her path on the stages of New York and time in London – a literal reflection of LOLO’s journey on the road back home. With a daring and emotionally charged voice, her music evokes a hot southern night – rough around the edges but with a velvety quality that soothes the soul.

Malcolm Holcombe feat. Nancy Apple at The Green Room

Join folk singer-songwriter Malcolm Holcombe and Nancy Apple for a special evening of music at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts.

Tickets: $10
Doors open at 7 pm | Performance starts at 7:30 pm

About Malcolm Holcombe:

“Malcolm Holcombe grew up in western North Carolina, home to some of the planet’s oldest mountains and some of America’s deepest musical traditions. Radio and TV fueled Malcolm’s musical passions as a kid, and music became even more important after he lost both his parents relatively young.

He toured with bands and landed in Nashville, where he took up an inconspicuous station at the back of the house – the very back – at Douglas Corner, one of the city’s best singer/songwriter venues. Stories began to circulate about the mysterious dishwasher with the subterranean voice and oracle-like talent. Sadly so did stories of wildly inconsistent behavior – profound sweetness crossed by bouts of stunning abrasiveness.

He flirted with an official music career. But his stunning debut album made for Geffen Records was abruptly shelved, producing melodrama that only exacerbated Malcolm’s drinking and depression. A business that once had a place for complicated genius turned its back on him, and he teetered near the edge.

Moving back to the North Carolina hills proved a powerful tonic. Holcombe let in help where before he’d pushed it away. With deep faith in God and a commitment to his art, Holcombe repaired himself and his career.

And that’s a pretty good nod to the effect of hearing Holcombe sing. If you’ve not seen him in a live setting, this is what you have to do. His presence is spooky and timeless, as one imagines it was like to see Son House or Leadbelly. No emotional stone is left unturned.

While you plan for this important experience, collect Malcolm Holcombe albums… He is cryptic, demanding, polarizing, bold, passionate and free, a combination badly needed in our time of infinite trivia. He’s even more interesting for having made a remarkable journey of recovery and discovery.” — Craig Havighurst, Nashville

George Sluppick Quartet at The Green Room

Join us for a performance by drummer George Sluppick with his new quartet (Logan Hanna, electric guitar; CJ Manning, upright bass; Jim Spake, tenor saxophone) in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts. Opening act: Will Sexton

Tickets: $10
Doors at 7 pm | Performace at 7:30 pm

About George Sluppick:
George Sluppick is an American drummer born in Memphis, Tennessee, specializing in blues, funk and soul music. He cut his teeth on Beale Street as a teenager and has played with Albert King, BB King, The City Champs, Luther Dickinson, Charlie Hunter, Jim Lauderdale, Chris Robinson, Sha Na Na, Mofro, Charlie Musselwhite and many more. His new quartet features Logan Hanna on electric guitar, CJ Manning on upright bass, Memphis legend Jim Spake on tenor saxophone and their focus is solely on the groove.

About Will Sexton:
Will is a respected artist, songwriter and producer with a list of acclaimed solo albums to his name. Keeping his old ties deep in the heart of Texas, Will now calls Memphis home with his wife, singer-songwriter Amy LaVere. Will and Amy have been touring and playing together for a couple of years and have a full schedule playing in the U.S. and Europe in the coming months. Their new CD, Hallelujah, I’m A Dreamer is spare and tight, showcasing Will and Amy’s fine playing styles and beautiful harmonies.

Tameca Jones at The Green Room

Join us for a performance by Austin-based soul singer Tameca Jones in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts. Jones has made a name for herself as the “Queen of Austin Soul,” blowing minds with her tasteful and vibrant interpretations of a diverse list of artists that include Tina Turner, Nirvana, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, and more.

DJ Andrew McCalla will be spinning soul records before and after the show.

Tickets: $10
Doors at 7 pm | Performance at 7:30 pm

About Tameca Jones:
When local Austin, TX, native Tameca Jones opens her mouth and sings, jaws hit ground. Her honeyed and powerful vocals have been captivating her hometown for a little over ten years.

Tameca made a name for herself as the “Queen of Austin Soul,” blowing minds with her tasteful and vibrant interpretations of a diverse list of artists that include Tina Turner, Nirvana, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, and more. The Austin Chronicle called her interpretations “sonic pretzels” that “juxtapose(s) crunchy jaggedness with her infectious, honeyed voice.” Her WTF ability to go from soulful wailing to silky coos has won her devoted fans, accolades, and some high-profile situations opening for Austin superstars Gary Clark Jr., Max Frost, Bob Schneider, and other big touring acts. She received major love from Billboard Magazine for her white-hot performance at the 2015 Austin Music Awards, where she paid tribute to late beloved musician Ian McLagan alongside legends like Steven Van Zandt, Charlie Sexton, Alejandro Escovedo, and Patty Griffin. Billboard said she “raised the roof,” while The Austin Chronicle called her performance “showstopping.”

Guitar deity and fellow Austinite Gary Clark Jr., who faithfully attended Tameca’s shows whenever he was in town, asked her to sing on the song “Wings” for his latest album, The Story of Sonny Boy Slim. Rolling Stone called the song a “slinky duet,” while Andy Langer for Esquire Magazine called the song one of the best songs in the month of September and noted that “the tweaky processing of Austin soul starlet Tameca Jones’ voice adds an early-Parliament-like trippiness.”

Tameca Jones is set to release her highly anticipated debut EP in spring 2019. There is little doubt that she will soon be the next big name to break out of Texas.

Stranded in Canton After-Party

Join us for a Stranded in Canton after-party with The Thank You Friends Alex Chilton Revue Band. Celebrate the chaos, the cacophony, the characters and the music of a time and place that only William Eggleston and Alex Chilton could create and capture in sound and vision. Screen the film, Stranded in Canton, at Crosstown Theater and then re-live the music with Ross Johnson, The Klitz (Amy Starks, Gail and Marcia Clifton), Adam Hill, and others at an after-party in The Green Room.

Free with Stranded Canton ticket | $10 without
Tickets to Stranded in Canton are $5 and are only sold at the door at Crosstown Theater (7:30 pm)
Doors at 9 pm | Performance at 9:30 pm

About The Klitz:
Los Angeles had the Go-Go’s and the Runaways. New York had the Angels and the Shangri-Las. In Memphis, the most talked about girl group was The Klitz. The band sprang onto the Midtown scene in 1978 and quickly worked its way into local rock-and-roll lore with Alex Chilton serving as their impresario.

About Ross Johnson:
Ross Johnson’s name may only be familiar to a cult of faithful followers, but he’s one of the true heroes of the Southern alt and punk rock underground. From his days riding shotgun with Chilton, to his efforts helping found the Panther Burns to his work with outfits like the Gibson Bros. and ’68 Comeback, Ross has been a dedicated soldier in the trash rock trenches for four decades – while creating a catalog of truly brilliant and bizarre solo recordings on the side.

LIVE from The Green Room feat. Kyle Pruzina

Kyle Pruzina is a soul/pop singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN. His voice and melodic style show elements of soul and pop while being influenced by folk and rock. For fans of Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Allen Stone, and Vance Joy, Kyle is sure to bring something both fresh and familiar.

The LIVE from THE GREEN ROOM music series offers an intimate experience featuring some the best up-and-coming artists in the region. Every month will feature performances in the premier listening environment The Green Room, the new venue for live music at Crosstown Arts. Enjoy an inviting lounge setting highlighting an array of artists — some you may know and others you’ll discover.

Tickets: $10
Doors at 7 pm | Show at 7:30 pm