Crosstown Arts, The Green Room

Crosstown Arts presents singer-songwriter Tony Dickerson & The Essential Band with musical guests in The Green Room.
Passionate music teacher, inventive songwriter, and “a being himself on stage kind of entertainer” are just a few phrases that describe one of inspirational music's premiere musicians. Influenced by crossover inspirational artists such as Andrae Crouch, The Edwin Hawkins Singers, and Thomas Whitfield, as well as soul, funk and R&B artists Sly and the Family Stone, Curtis Mayfield, and Earth Wind & Fire, Tony B. Dickerson knows how to fuse traditional and contemporary flavors to form his own signature sound and distinct musical style.

Crosstown Arts presents New Orleans-based Balkan band Blato Zlato in The Green Room.

Crosstown Arts presents Atlanta-based Duet for Theremin and Lap Steel in The Green Room.
Based in Atlanta, Duet for Theremin and Lap Steel has been recording and performing since 2006 and consists of Scott Burland on theremin and Frank Schultz on lap steel guitar.

Dinosauria is the brainchild of Malcolm Wright, a Memphis area native who has been recording and performing music since he was 16 years old. Inspired by post-rock and shoegaze artists, Malcolm uses Dinosauria to craft complex soundscapes using a guitar, effects pedals, a loop machine, and some improvisation in Malcolm's unique fashion.

Crosstown Arts presents singer-songwriter Wyly Bigger in The Green Room.

Raised on the sounds of Memphis legends like Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, and Elvis Presley, Wyly mixed those influences with the blues from nearby Mississippi and the country music in Arkansas to develop his own musical style.

Crosstown Arts presents soul-jazz group Organ Failure in The Green Room.

Organ Failure is a greasy soul-jazz group out of Memphis, TN. Their sound is deeply rooted in the tradition of the Hammond Organ trios from the mid 50s-60s. This instrumental- and groove-heavy band consists of in-demand Memphis players Patrick Fusco on the organ, Logan Hanna on guitar, and Danny Banks on Drums.

Crosstown Arts presents disco-soul artist Jordan Occasionally and "sad boy indie rock" band Blvck Hippie in The Green Room.

Crosstown Arts presents jazz and soul artist Chantae Cann in The Green Room.

Crosstown Arts presents singer-songwriter duo Church Brothers in The Green Room.
Ben and Jacob Church have been making music in Memphis for nearly 20 years, but they’ve only recently embarked on a collaborative project called, cleverly, Church Brothers. With voices that blend seamlessly like only siblings can and songs that range from pop to rock to country to soul and beyond, there’s something for everyone at a Church Brothers show. They recently recorded their debut EP, featuring their first co-write, “Only Life,” to be released this fall. They'll be joined by Jon Harrison, Daniel McKee, Zach Nixon, and Bill Mard.

Crosstown Arts presents string quartet Ensemble X, featuring Jerald Walker (violin/composer),  Renicea Michelle Bell (violin/vocalist), Mario Williams (viola/violin), and Joseph Miller (cello), in The Green Room.

Crosstown Arts presents the Bennett Wood Quintet with special guest Michael Shults.

Bennett Wood is a freelance musician, composer, and clinician. He has performed alongside internationally acclaimed musicians including John Clayton, Maria Schneider, Sean Jones, Terrell Stafford, Kenny Werner, Allison Miller, Nat Adderley Jr., Andre Hayward, Bruce Saunders, Greg Osby, Doug Lawrence, Butch Miles, Ralph Bowen, Reggie Thomas, Red Young, Conrad Herwig, Serafin Aguilar, and Lukas Graham. As a bandleader, he leads groups at nationally acclaimed jazz venues including Jazz St. Louis and the Elephant Room.