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SUMMARY:Spring Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents three exhibitions: Shades of Heritage by Wiley Henry\, A Rabbit With a Gun by Lawrence Matthews\, and Club Walrus\, Fluvial Effluvia\, and Know No Now by Karl Erickson. The exhibitions bring together three distinct artistic practices that explore themes of heritage\, perception\, identity\, and humanity’s relationship with the wider world. \nOn view through June 7\, 2026\, the exhibitions highlight artists working across painting\, drawing\, animation\, installation\, and multimedia forms\, each approaching the act of representation from a unique perspective. \n\nShades of Heritage — Wiley Henry\nIn Shades of Heritage\, Wiley Henry presents a selection of paintings and drawings centered on the human figure and the formative influence of personal history. Through traditional realist techniques\, Henry explores how heritage shapes identity and artistic expression. \nThe exhibition reflects Henry’s belief that his work emerges directly from the experiences that shaped him. As the artist explains\, the works collectively “reflect my identity\, artistic perspective\, and creative approach\,” emphasizing the role heritage plays in both subject and meaning. \nHenry’s fascination with the human form allows him to depict figures with ease and emotional immediacy. He describes this connection as inseparable from his upbringing and the environment that formed him: “I am who I am because of my heritage.” \nAlthough the exhibition is not explicitly religious\, Henry notes that spiritual themes often surface within his work. In several pieces he depicts gatherings of Black angels and children in celestial settings\, continuing a long tradition of artists who have portrayed angelic figures throughout history. \nHenry is a Memphis-born artist whose work has been widely reproduced and commissioned for portraits of prominent individuals\, including judges\, actors\, politicians\, and community leaders. A graduate of the Memphis College of Art\, he has built a career rooted in traditional realism and a distinctive ability to capture what he describes as the “essence of the human spirit.” \n\nA Rabbit With a Gun — Lawrence Matthews\nLawrence Matthews’ A Rabbit With a Gun explores the unsettling feeling that reality itself may be unstable. The exhibition grew out of the artist’s immersion in media and ideas about altered perception and the uncanny nature of everyday life. \nMatthews describes his recent years as a period spent grappling with the feeling that something about existence feels “off”—that space\, time\, and social interactions sometimes behave in strange or unpredictable ways. “People are confusing\,” he writes. “Time moves in ways which it shouldn’t. Months zoom past in hours.” \nIn this body of work\, Matthews imagines what might happen if one actively pushes against those familiar routines and expectations. He describes venturing “further and further into spaces off the path—in the world\, in my past and in my own head.” The works become attempts to share those moments when perception shifts and the boundaries of reality feel fluid. \nBorn and raised in a neighborhood between the Mississippi border\, Memphis city limits\, and the surrounding suburbs\, Matthews’ life experience informs a sensibility closely aligned with Southern Gothic traditions. His work draws from the emotional tension of those environments—places both overlooked and deeply personal. \nMatthews holds a BFA from the University of Memphis and has spent more than a decade exhibiting\, performing\, and collaborating with arts organizations. His multidisciplinary practice blends visual art\, performance\, and narrative into works that reflect the intertwined experiences of memory\, place\, and identity. \n\nClub Walrus\, Fluvial Effluvia\, and Know No Now — Karl Erickson\nKarl Erickson’s exhibition combines digital animation\, installation\, and audio-visual experimentation to explore a world in which humans are only one of many active participants. His work asks viewers to consider the agency of the “other-than-human” entities that share the planet with us. \nFor Erickson\, this includes plants\, animals\, machines\, trash\, electricity\, and the microscopic systems that underpin life itself. The complex tools he uses—such as photogrammetry\, modular synthesizers\, and 3D animation—mirror the complexity of ecological systems. \nWithin these animated environments\, meaning becomes unstable and identities shift. Erickson intentionally disrupts conventional structures of logic and interpretation\, allowing nonsense\, humor\, and absurdity to proliferate. This approach challenges what he describes as the “authoritative\, single-minded way of understanding the world” that privileges strict rational order above all else. \nMany of Erickson’s digital puppets are built from discarded materials\, emphasizing the interconnected assemblage of things that make up the world. By animating these objects and giving them uncanny life\, he invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the physical environment. \nErickson’s work has been presented widely in galleries\, museums\, film festivals\, and performance spaces. His animation Know No Now has screened internationally and received the Best Animation award at the Chroma Art Film Festival in Miami. \n\nOn View at Crosstown Arts\nTogether\, these three exhibitions offer distinct but complementary perspectives on the human experience—from the shaping power of heritage\, to the instability of perception\, to the broader networks of life and matter that surround us. \nThe exhibitions remain on view at Crosstown Arts in Memphis through June 7\, 2026.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/spring-exhibitions/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts Galleries\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exhibiting Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with our Spring exhibiting artists—Wiley Henry\, Lawrence Matthews\, and Karl Erickson—on Thursday\, May 28 from 6–8pm. \nWorking across painting\, drawing\, animation\, installation\, and multimedia\, these artists explore identity\, perception\, and the complex relationships between human and non-human worlds. From Henry’s emotionally charged figurative work rooted in heritage and personal history\, to Matthews’ Southern Gothic–inflected investigations of unstable reality\, to Erickson’s playful and layered examinations of ecological systems and non-human agency\, each exhibition offers a distinct perspective on how we experience and interpret the world around us. \nThis artist talk offers a chance to hear directly from the artists about their work\, process\, and the ideas shaping the exhibitions\, followed by audience Q&A. \nFree and open to the public. On view through June 7\, 2026.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/exhibiting-artist-talk/
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Film Series Presents: Summer of Soul
DESCRIPTION:Six weeks. 300\,000 people. A moment that should have been history. \nAs part of the Crosstown Arts Film Series\, Crosstown Arts and Memphis Listening Lab present Summer of Soul\, the long-buried story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Featuring unforgettable performances from Stevie Wonder\, Nina Simone\, Mahalia Jackson\, B.B. King\, and Sly and the Family Stone\, the film captures a cultural eruption that went unseen for decades. \nDirected by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson\, and winner of major awards at the Sundance Film Festival\, the film finally gives this moment the spotlight it always deserved. \nJoin us after the screening for a live conversation with producer Joseph Patel and IMAKEMADBEATS. \nThursday\, May 28 at 7PMCrosstown Theater$5
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-summer-of-soul/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Committee Explores the Music of Horace Silver
DESCRIPTION:The Committee Explores the Music of Horace Silver \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nFriday\, May 29th\, 2026  \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nOne night. One legendary composer. \nJoin us for a high-energy celebration of the music of Horace Silver — the pianist and composer who helped define the soulful sound of hard bop. From deep grooves to unforgettable melodies\, his music blends blues\, gospel\, and swing into something truly electric. \nOur band will bring these classic tunes to life the way they were meant to be heard: live\, joyful\, and full of fire. \nIf you love great jazz and the energy of a band pushing the music in the moment\, this is a night you won’t want to miss. \nTHE COMMITTEE \nThe Committee is a jazz quintet rooted in the tradition of hard bop and swing. Formed by longtime friends with established careers in music\, the band comes together out of a shared love for straight-ahead jazz — delivering groove\, interplay\, and the spirit of the classic sound. \nPat Fusco- piano \nMarc Franklin- trumpet \nArt Edmaiston- sax \nNeal Bowen- bass \nHenry Conerway iii- drums
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-committee-explores-the-music-of-horace-silver/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memphis Concrète
DESCRIPTION:The Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nMay 30 – May 31\n2 Day Pass $47.38The price you’ll pay. No surprises later.\n\n\nBuy now\n\n\nSat\, May 30\, 4:00 PM\nSaturday Pass $30.39The price you’ll pay. No surprises later.\n\n\nBuy now\n\n\nSun\, May 31\, 4:00 PM\n\n\n\nSunday Pass $30.39The price you’ll pay. No surprises later.Buy now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMemphis Concrète is an experimental electronic music festival that has been bringing together the best in artists who defy expectations from within and outside the Memphis region since 2017. It offers an eclectic mix of styles that push boundaries—from ambient to electroacoustic to industrial (and much that can’t be easily categorized). \n\nSaturday 5/30\n\n3:30: doors\n4:15: future boop\n5:00: Shake Machine Down\n5:45: Porcelain Control\n6:30: DJ Jane Blank\n7:15: Leperwitch\n8:00: CEL SHADE\n8:45: Eve Maret\n9:30: Tangela\n\n\nSunday 5/31\n\n3:30: doors\n4:00: Box Score\n4:45: Taj Chander\n5:30: The Memphis Concrète Scrap Metal Orchestra\n6:15: Emery Miles\n7:00: Artificer\n7:45: Slow Slow Loris\n8:30: Duets for Theremin
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-concrete-4/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Memphis Concrète
DESCRIPTION:The Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nMay 30 – May 31\n2 Day Pass $47.38The price you’ll pay. No surprises later.\n\n\nBuy now\n\n\nSat\, May 30\, 4:00 PM\nSaturday Pass $30.39The price you’ll pay. No surprises later.\n\n\nBuy now\n\n\nSun\, May 31\, 4:00 PM\n\n\n\nSunday Pass $30.39The price you’ll pay. No surprises later.Buy now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMemphis Concrète is an experimental electronic music festival that has been bringing together the best in artists who defy expectations from within and outside the Memphis region since 2017. It offers an eclectic mix of styles that push boundaries—from ambient to electroacoustic to industrial (and much that can’t be easily categorized). \n\nSaturday 5/30\n\n3:30: doors\n4:15: future boop\n5:00: Shake Machine Down\n5:45: Porcelain Control\n6:30: DJ Jane Blank\n7:15: Leperwitch\n8:00: CEL SHADE\n8:45: Eve Maret\n9:30: Tangela\n\n\nSunday 5/31\n\n3:30: doors\n4:00: Box Score\n4:45: Taj Chander\n5:30: The Memphis Concrète Scrap Metal Orchestra\n6:15: Emery Miles\n7:00: Artificer\n7:45: Slow Slow Loris\n8:30: Duets for Theremin
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-concrete-4/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:So\, what is The Mystic? The Mystic is a catalyst; through music\, story\, silence and dialogue\, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic\, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity\, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic\, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity. \nAnd if this doesn’t rock your gypsy soul\, the goal of The Mystic is to not feel better but get better at feeling.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-mystic-13/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memphis Ukulele Band with Wyly Bigger & Savoiya Trainum + Opener Michael Cusack
DESCRIPTION:Memphis Ukulele Band with Wyly Bigger & Savoiya Trainum + Opener Michael Cusack \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, June 5\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nOne of Memphis music icons Sam Phillips’ favorite sayings was\, “if you’re not doing something different\, you’re not doing anything.” With a unique ensemble sound and surprisingly diverse repertoire\, the Memphis Ukulele Band is firmly rooted in Memphis music’s maverick tradition. \nOn a quiet night at the legendary Sun Studio\, three friends and local music veterans decided to form a ukulele band. Fast forward a few years and two additional members later\, and they have opened for Jake Shimabukuro\, released two albums\, played acclaimed festivals such as Folk Alliance and Americana Fest\, and headlined Kauai Farm Bureau County Fair on Kauai\, Hawaii. They’ve been featured on PBS on Sun Studio Sessions\, DittyTV\, Music City Roots and NPR’s internationally syndicated Beale Street Caravan. \nMemphis is known as the birthplace of many musical styles\, and the Memphis Ukulele Band is firmly in that rich\, diverse tradition\, playing everything from rockabilly to the blues\, pop to Gospel.. \nIn both live performances and on their recordings\, Memphis Ukulele Band’s covers and originals exude pure fun while exploring the genre-bending range of the ukulele. \nIn 2026 they will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their eponymous debut album on Bluebarrel Records.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-ukulele-band-with-wyly-bigger-savoiya-trainum-opener-michael-cusack/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memphis Crafts & Drafts Festival: Summer Market
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 6\, 2026 • 10am–5pm\nCrosstown Concourse \nThe Memphis Flyer and Crosstown Arts‘ Crafts & Drafts Festival returns to Crosstown Concourse for a full day of local art\, handmade goods\, food\, drinks\, and summer vibes. \nBrowse work from a wide range of regional artists\, makers\, and craftspeople throughout the Concourse while enjoying craft beer\, cocktails\, music\, and community gathering in one of Memphis’ most vibrant creative spaces. \nFrom handmade jewelry and ceramics to prints\, apparel\, home goods\, candles\, specialty foods\, and one-of-a-kind artwork\, the Summer Market is the perfect place to discover something unique while supporting local creatives. \nBring friends\, grab a drink\, and spend the day exploring vendors from across the Mid-South. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/memphis-crafts-drafts-festival-summer-market/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104
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SUMMARY:Modern Masters: John Storie with the Ted Ludwig Trio
DESCRIPTION:Modern Masters: John Storie  with the Ted Ludwig Trio \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nSaturday\, June 6th\, 2026  \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door | $10 student tickets  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Ted Ludwig trio returns to the Green Room stage for the 2026 Modern Masters series\, featuring prolific guitarist\, composer\, and educator John Storie! \nJOHN STORIE \nJohn Storie is an Oregon-based guitarist\, vocalist\, bandleader\, arranger\, and composer. He is Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Oregon. As a headliner for major international festivals and venues\, he also performs with the award-winning New West Guitars. \nJohn’s current tours include Melissa Manchester\, Ann Hampton Callaway\, Sarah McKenzie\, and his own quartet. \nIn 2017\, John recorded on Gwen Stefani’s album You Make it Feel Like Christmas which topped the Billboard charts at #1 holiday album. In 2018\, the reissue of the same album\, also topped the Billboard holiday charts\, as well as placed for ads such as Starbucks and Target\, and in 2024 the single You Make it Feel Like Christmas went RIAA Platinum. \nFrom 2012-2025 John was a member of Jeff Goldblum’s Mildred Snitzer Orchestra performing globally and with guest artists such as Miley Cyrus\, Inara George\, Gregory Porter\, Sharon Van Etten\, Sarah Silverman\, and others. John released 4 albums with Jeff on the Decca and Verve Records labels\, with all albums topping the Billboard Jazz Charts and iTunes Music Charts. John performed with Jeff on BBC\, NBC\, CBS\, and ABC television with appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!\, The Kelly Clarkson Show\, The Late Late Show and The Today Show.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/modern-masters-john-storie-with-the-ted-ludwig-trio/
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SUMMARY:GOLDEN MIC: Young Artists in Concert
DESCRIPTION:GOLDEN MIC: Young Artists in Concert\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nSunday\, June 7th\, 2026 \nDoors open at 1:00 PM | Show at 1:30 PM \nDoors open at 6:30 PM | Show at 7:00 PM \n$12 GA Advance | $10 Student Advance \n$15 GA Door | $12 Student Door  \n1:30 PM Show: PURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n7:00 PM Show: PURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nGet ready for an electrifying showcase of incredible youth talent from the Mid South and surrounding areas\, performing LIVE alongside Memphis’ finest musicians! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon and evening filled with a vibrant mix of music\, featuring contemporary pop\, soul\, country\, and so much more! Don’t miss out on this sensational celebration of creativity and artistry! Private Vocal Students of Cyrena Wages\, Erika Cobb\, and Megan McNeely.
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Alexis Jade and the Gemstones
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Alexis Jade and the Gemstones \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nFriday\, June 12th\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM  \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nCozy up in the Gemstones’ living room as Alexis Jade debuts new songs from her forthcoming LP\, provisionally titled Dreaming on Company Time. The performance looks back on the miles covered while touring on the tailwinds of 2022’s With Love\, Alexis Jade. The intervening years have brought many hallmarks of life lived out of a suitcase: borrowed couches\, shared meals\, porch sitting sessions\, and often\, as the title song suggests\, “miles and miles of heartache.” A homecoming in multiple regards\, the show will open with a performance from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sierra Bryan\, who was on tour with Jade at the time many of these previously-unreleased songs came knocking. \nIn a recreation of the Gemstones’ own respective living spaces\, the stage will be adorned with furniture\, pictures\, family heirlooms\, and other mementos that mean home to them. This evening is a celebration of the way artists build home together\, paying homage to the importance of community and collaborative place-making that guides Jade’s creative output as an artist in perpetual motion. \nAlexis will be joined by her musical collaborators who continue to make “home” a moveable feast: Sam Long on bass\, Matt Gaines on pedal steel/keys\, Jon Gaines and drums\, Josh Green on guitar\, and Carter Wenger on guitar.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/an-evening-with-alexis-jade-and-the-gemstones/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yotam Silberstein Trio
DESCRIPTION:Yotam Silberstein Trio\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nSunday\, June 14\, 2026 \nDoors open at 5:30 PM | Show starts at 6:00 PM \n$25 in advance (plus fees) | $35 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nYotam Silberstein’s blend of straight ahead jazz\, brazilian and other South American styles of music performed with that energetic New York flare promises to bring an emotionally impactful evening that will truly be a night to remember! \nYotam Silberstein\, one of the leading jazz guitarists of his generation\, has gained acclaim for a sound rich in bebop and blues as well as musical folklore from South America\, North Africa and the Middle East\, giving his music an increasingly global thrust. His mature compositional gift and gripping interpretive finesse are vividly represented on his 2022 release Universos and his 2020 outing with Argentine multi-instrumentalist and composer Carlos “Negro” Aguirre titled En el jardín. He is a member of the John Patitucci Trio (heard on the acclaimed album Irmãos de Fé)\, has toured extensively with legendary Brazilian singer-songwriter Ivan Lins\, and played with characteristic fire and taste on Monty Alexander’s GRAMMY-nominated Harlem-Kingston Express Live! as well as David Sanborn & Marcus Miller’s Time and the River. He has worked in bands with some of the greatest figures in jazz including George Coleman\, Charles McPherson\, Jimmy Heath\, James Moody and Roy Hargrove\, and has toured with his own groups all over the world in the most prestigious festivals and venues including the Tokyo\, Umbria and North Sea Jazz Festivals as well as Kennedy Center\, Jazz at Lincoln Center and more. \nBorn in Tel Aviv and based in New York\, Yotam was discovered at a young age by the great James Moody. He has evolved into a highly influential artist of his day\, hailed by JazzTimes for a musical output “struck through with passion and intimacy\,” and by The New York Times as a player who “improvises in a cutting tone and writes heady original tunes that seem to tug the straight-ahead jazz tradition in new directions.” Fueled by a deep love of the jazz lineage and a joyful immersion in choro\, samba\, frevo\, tango and other idioms\, he approaches his wide-ranging influences with a near-anthropological meticulousness\, conveying a sense not just of technical knowledge but also rich lived experience.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/yotam-silberstein-trio/
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Halimah Muhammad
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Halimah Muhammad \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, June 16\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$7 tickets (plus fees) | Free for participants  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted this month by Halimah Muhammed. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making\, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform\, network\, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-halimah-muhammed/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marisa Anderson with Cloudland Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Marisa Anderson with Cloudland Canyon\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nThursday\, June 18\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show Starts at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nAt the Green Room\, Marisa Anderson brings her singular\, transportive guitar work to the stage—music that feels at once timeless and strikingly new. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience one of today’s most compelling instrumental voices up close. Opening for Marisa will be Cloudland Canyon! \nMarisa Anderson channels the history of the guitar and stretches the boundaries of tradition. Her playing is fluid\, emotional\, and masterful\, featuring compositions and improvisations that re-imagine the landscape of American music. The New Yorker calls Anderson ‘one of the most distinctive guitar players of her generation’\, and NPR refers to her as among ‘this era’s most powerful players’. Her music has been featured in Rolling Stone\, NPR\, The New York Times\, Pitchfork\, the BBC and The Wire. Festival appearances include Big Ears\, Pitchfork Midwinter\, Le Guess Who and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Anderson is the recipient of the 2025 Spark Award for Oregon Artists presented by the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation. \nIn addition to her solo work\, Anderson is sought after as a collaborator and composer. Swallowtail\, her second record in duo with drummer Jim White was released May 2024 on Thrill Jockey Records. 2024 also saw the release of the feature film score ‘ A Perfect Day For Caribou’\, as well as appearances on records by Charlie Parr\, Myriam Gendron and Big|Brave. In addition to multiple solo releases\, past projects include 2021’s Lost Futures with guitarist William Tyler\, and contributions to recordings by Matmos\, Tara Jane O’Neil\, Beth Ditto\, Sharon Van Etten and Circuit Des Yeux\, among others. \nClassically trained\, Anderson honed her skills playing in country\, jazz and circus bands. Her current work is focused on a mid-20th century archive of recorded music from the Islamic world\, Southeast Asia and the Soviet Union. \nCloudland Canyon is the long-running psychedelic project led by Memphis-based artist Kip Uhlhorn and Thomas Corbin known for blending kosmische music\, drone\, shoegaze\, dub\, ambient electronics\, and experimental rock into immersive sound environments that feel equally influenced by German progressive music\, DIY noise culture\, and cinematic psychedelia. Across releases on labels including Holy Mountain\, Cranky Records\, and custom collaborations with artists such as Sonic Boom (Spacemen 3)\, Cloudland Canyon has developed a reputation for expansive live performances that move fluidly between hypnotic repetition\, heavy atmosphere\, and melodic dream states \nFor this special performance\, Cloudland Canyon shares the bill with acclaimed guitarist and composer Marisa Anderson for an evening centered around immersive instrumental music\, emotional resonance\, and deep listening. The pairing brings together Anderson’s meditative\, Americana-infused guitar work with Cloudland Canyon’s layered psychedelic soundscapes\, creating a uniquely transportive live experience. \nThe group is currently finishing work on a new full-length album and developing new live material that expands further into dubbed-out psychedelia\, ambient composition\, and longform experimental arrangements. Recent collaborations and performances have included work connected to live film scoring\, avant-garde composition\, and cross-genre improvisation.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/marisa-anderson-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Blues Night with Willie Farmer and Ryan Lee Crosby
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Mississippi Blues Night with Willie Farmer and Ryan Lee Crosby\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSATURDAY\, June 20\, 2026\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 PM\nTickets: $20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door\npurchase TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\nThough the Mississippi Delta’s Willie Farmer and Rhode Island’s Ryan Lee Crosby come from different backgrounds\, they are each dedicated to performing Mississippi blues music. Farmer — a Big Legal Mess and Music Maker Foundation artist from Duck Hill\, MS — focuses on Delta- and Memphis-style blues while Crosby performs the stomping North Mississippi and the haunting Bentonia\, MS blues. (Skip James is from Bentonia\, MS.) The Memphis Flyer terms Farmer‘s last recording a “great album.” Though Crosby is a yankee\, he has spent considerable time in Memphis and Mississippi and is mentored by GRAMMY Award nominee and juke joint proprietor Jimmy “Duck” Holmes. \n\n\nWillie Farmer is living proof that Mississippi continues to produce deep blues. The 65-year-old guitarist is neither a soul modernist nor a revivalist\, but a small-town auto mechanic who’s never shaken his love for old-school legends like Muddy Waters\, Howlin’ Wolf\, and Lightnin’ Hopkins. \nA lifelong resident of tiny Duck Hill\, located in the hills east of the Delta\, Farmer grew up on his family’s farm. He picked up the acoustic guitar in his early teens\, and after saving money from picking cotton\, he bought his first electric instrument. He began performing at school events and local gatherings\, learning blues and R&B by tuning into a powerful Nashville radio station. \nIn his early twenties\, he joined a loose-knit band that played juke joints around the area\, including Duck Hill\, Grenada\, Kilmichael\, and deep into the Delta in Greenwood and Charleston. But he eventually grew weary of the rowdy club scene\, where “people liked to fight like crazy.” \nIn 2003\, Farmer helped found the Grassroots Blues Festival\, held in a meadow outside Duck Hill. The annual event connected him with downhome blues artists from across Mississippi\, including Willie King and Leo Welch. \nFarmer’s first serious studio effort came with “The Man From the Hill” (2019\, Big Legal Mess)\, recorded over several sessions at Bruce Watson’s Memphis-based Delta-Sonic Sound. Working in a North Mississippi Hill Country vein\, the album features Jimbo Mathus and drummer George Sluppick\, with Farmer also exploring gospel harmonies alongside Memphis’ Barnes Brothers. \nFor the past thirty years\, he’s operated his own auto repair shop\, but he hopes the success of the album and touring opportunities will let him finally step away from the garage. The Memphis Flyer called the record a “great album\,” highlighting his playing as full of “rough-hewn strength and deep sensitivity\,” while Relix Magazine noted that it “showcases Farmer’s gritty blues approach as he honors longtime influences like Lightnin’ Hopkins and Howlin’ Wolf.” \nIn his upcoming album At the Blue Front\, Ryan Lee Crosby channels the ethereal sounds of Bentonia\, Mississippi\, through a live field recording captured at the legendary Blue Front Café\, the oldest active juke joint in the U.S. In the spirit of folklorists like Alan Lomax and David Evans\, the album was recorded on reel-to-reel tape at the historic venue owned by Grammy-nominated bluesman Jimmy “Duck” Holmes. \nSupported by Holmes\, Grant Smith on calabash\, and Jay Scheffler on harmonica\, Crosby delivers eight tracks that honor Bentonia and North Mississippi blues traditions while reflecting his own distinctive voice. The album\, rich with spontaneously composed performances\, centers on Crosby’s electric 12-string guitar\, played in both standard and “crossnote” tunings. \nCrosby’s journey into Bentonia blues began in 2012 after discovering the early recordings of Skip James. He started formal studies with Holmes in 2019\, but his influences also include Jack Owens\, Cornelius Bright\, and Robert Belfour\, Jessie Mae Hemphill\, and RL Boyce—the latter two of whom he has performed and recorded with. \nDubbed “a young torchbearer of the style” by Smithsonian Magazine\, Crosby blends deep tradition with personal mysticism. His sound is raw\, immediate\, and reverent to place and people. \nHe has earned features in Guitar Player\, Premier Guitar\, Aquarium Drunkard\, Vintage Guitar\, American Blues Scene\, and WBUR (Boston NPR)\, among others. His performance credits include Juke Joint Fest\, Meadowlark Fest\, and Levon Helm Studios\, and he has also worked with producer Bruce Watson of Fat Possum Records.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/mississippi-blues-night-with-willie-farmer-and-ryan-lee-crosby-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Music of Louis Hayes feat. Henry Conerway III
DESCRIPTION:Strictly Jazz: The Music of Louis Hayes feat. Henry Conerway III \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nSunday\, June 21st\, 2026  \nDoors open at 5:30 PM | Show starts at 6:00 PM  \n$25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for June’s installment of the Strictly Jazz series curated by Dennis Adams\, this time featuring Henry Conerway III as he pays homage to living legend Louis Hayes! \nWhen Dennis asked him to be a feature on one of his Strictly Jazz tributes\, Henry Conerway III informed him that celebrating living artists was important! Louis Hayes\, a native of Conerway’s hometown Detroit\, Michigan; and one of the first people he called when he moved to New York. His contributions to music are vast\, however many may not be aware that they have heard him. His early work was with Horace Silver\, he played on several of Cannonball Adderly’s most important works\, he was a co-leader with Woody Shaw and has been consistent as a full-fledged bandleader\, serving as a mentor to many in the generations to follow his own. Hayes is a living link to those who have passed and carries the torch even now\, for “this wonderful artform\,” as he calls his music. Mr. Hayes is thrilled to have learned of this performance\, and we look forward to giving him his flowers as we tell his story through song. \nHenry Conerway III has become a leading presence on the modern jazz scene since moving to New York City in 2015\, collaborating with renowned artists including Freddy Cole\, Marcus Printup of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Jazzmeia Horn\, and Grammy-nominated trumpeter Russell Gunn\, while also participating in residencies with Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha. A proud native of Detroit\, Conerway began performing at the Detroit Jazz Festival while still in high school and studied under legendary trumpeter Marcus Belgrave as part of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Civic Jazz Orchestra. A graduate of Morehouse College with a degree in Music Composition\, he co-founded the Atlanta-based ensemble Jaspects\, which became a staple of the city’s music scene and collaborated with artists including PJ Morton\, Janelle Monáe\, Tony Hightower\, and Chantae Cann. His career has taken him to major festivals and venues such as the Atlanta Jazz Festival\, Toronto Jazz Festival\, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, as well as iconic New York jazz clubs including Birdland Jazz Club\, Smalls Jazz Club\, Smoke Jazz & Supper Club\, and Minton’s Playhouse. In addition to his work as a performer\, Conerway has composed music for film and appeared in theatrical productions including the Tony-nominated Broadway show Shuffle Along\, or\, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-music-of-louis-hayes-feat-henry-conerway-iii/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jeff "Tain" Watts
DESCRIPTION:Jeff “Tain” Watts \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nThursday\, June 25\, 2026  \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance | $30 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nCrosstown Arts and Memphis Jazz Workshop are proud to present in live concert Guggenheim Fellow and drums luminary Jeff “Tain” Watts. \nTain spent his formative years with Wynton & Branford Marsalis and his writing skills now command equal attention\, highlighted by a 2017 Guggenheim Fellowship in Music Composition. Watts has recorded and toured with George Benson\, Harry Connick Jr\, Kenny Garrett\, Michael Brecker\, Kenny Kirkland\, Courtney Pine\, Geri Allen\, Alice & Ravi Coltrane\, Greg Osby\, McCoy Tyner\, Steve Coleman & Fort Apache.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jeff-tain-watts/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Romain Collin: "Solo" + opener Aaron James
DESCRIPTION:Romain Collin: “Solo” + opener Aaron James  \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, June 26\, 2025 \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nStep into a mystical evening with Grammy®-nominated pianist and composer Romain Collin\, who’ll present music from his latest solo piano record\, DUST (Edition Records/ E2). Collin will perform original compositions\, as well as\, curated pop covers on a Steinway Grand piano and a gorgeous pump organ\, layered with ethereal textures from ambient modular synths. The French-born\, New York-based pianist brings his nuanced approach to solo piano\, crafting a work that’s equal parts intimate and expansive. Join us in this low-lit\, easy haven: sprawl on a couch\, nurse a drink and let the music pull you into its magic. This is a chance to breathe\, let go and recharge. \nRomain Collin (@romain__collin) has been praised by NPR as a “visionary composer” and hailed by the Boston Globe as one of the “leading lights of a new breed of jazz players.” The French-American musician has developed “a highly personal and contemporary vision” (A Blog Supreme\, NPR)\, a style “unique and engaging without obvious influences” (All About Jazz) that seamlessly blends contemporary jazz\, classical music and sound design. Collin has recorded/ performed alongside luminaries like Herbie Hancock\, Cassandra Wilson\, Bill Frisell\, Gregory Porter\, Terence Blanchard and Wayne Shorter. He is currently touring solo in support of DUST\, as well as with other projects as a co-leader.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/romain-collin-solo/
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SUMMARY:Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum and The Baylor Project
DESCRIPTION:Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum and The Baylor Project\nThe Crosstown Theater\nSunday\, June 28th\, 2026\nDoors open at 5:00 pm | Show begins at 6:00 pm\n$59 in advance (plus fees) | $70 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nCrosstown Arts presents Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum for Kafé Kirk\, an ongoing jazz series in Crosstown Theater featuring musical and spiritual collaborations with special guest artists. This concert will feature legendary group\, The Baylor Project. \nA husband. A wife. An astonishing duo built on love\, family\, faith\, culture and community. \nThese are the things that power The Baylor Project featuring Jean Baylor and Marcus Baylor. This enticing collaboration is steeped in the heart and soul of jazz. As the children of Pastors\, Marcus’ and Jean’s musical roots were planted deep within the church\, and it was there that the road was paved for the influence of jazz\, gospel\, blues and soul to make its mark. Their debut CD “The Journey”\, released on their own label\, Be A Light\, topped the Billboard Jazz Chart at Number 8 in 2017 and a year later garnered 2 GRAMMY® Nominations for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Traditional R&B Performance. Two years later during one of the most challenging years in recent history\, The Baylors released their single\, “Sit On Down” in 2020 which earned a 3 rd GRAMMY® Nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance\, solidifying The Baylor Project as an undeniable force. Their second album\, “Generations\,” released in 2021 earned the duo its first NAACP Image Award win for Outstanding Jazz Album- Vocal and its 4 th GRAMMY® Nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. And their first live album\, “The Evening : Live At APPARATUS” earned The Baylors their 5 th and 6 th GRAMMY® Nominations for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Improvised Jazz Solo. A collaboration with Adam Blackstone and Russell Ferrante earned them a 7 th GRAMMY® Nomination for the original song “Vulnerable (Live)”\, from the live recording\, “Legacy: The Instrumental Jawn.” Most recently\, in partnership with APOGEE Electronics\, The Baylor Project received their 8 th GRAMMY® Nomination for an impromptu live\, in-studio performance of the age-old spiritual “Walk With Me\, Lord.” \n\nMarcus and Jean also expanded into television\, writing\, produced and performing the new theme song\, “GOOD LIFE” for Season 6 of the Tamron Hall Show! \n\nThe Baylor Project pays homage to their wide-ranging musical influences\, and in doing so generate an eclectic sound whose overall effect is spiritual\, buoyant\, feel-good music. \nSoulful. Melodic. Authentic. The Baylor Project.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kafe-kirk-kirk-whalum-and-the-baylor-project/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:So\, what is The Mystic? The Mystic is a catalyst; through music\, story\, silence and dialogue\, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic\, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity\, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic\, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity. \nAnd if this doesn’t rock your gypsy soul\, the goal of The Mystic is to not feel better but get better at feeling.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-mystic-13/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Folk All Y'all: Jessye DeSilva
DESCRIPTION:Folk All Y’all Presents: Jessye DeSilva\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, July 11\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show starts at 7:30 pm\n$20 (plus fees) Tickets\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nBoston-based singer-songwriter Jessye DeSilva (she/her) has been releasing music and touring nationally since 2019\, earning praise from No Depression\, Rolling Stone\, and The Boot. Known for blending Americana roots with expansive\, genre-defying songwriting\, she has shared stages with Lisa Loeb\, Adeem the Artist\, and Brian Dunne\, performed at AmericanaFest\, and collaborated with artists including Jake Blount and Butch Walker. \nShe infuses hope into songs about religious alienation\, mental health struggles\, and societal injustice to create a uniquely queer and unholy ruckus. Jessye’s latest album Glitter Up the Dark was produced by Aaron Lee Tasjan and incorporates Eighties pop and Nineties alternative flourishes to the Americana and country-rock sounds of 2023’s Renovations and her 2022 debut Landscapes\, which earned her a nomination for Americana Artist of the Year at the 2022 Boston Music Awards. \nNo Depression says “Comparisons to Elton John and Brandi Carlile are easy — DeSilva clearly takes a page from these idols\, anchoring [her] songs in pop melody juggernauts\, gauzy textures\, and vocal bravado.” Nashville Scene named her a 2023 Artist To Watch\, saying “DeSilva could inject new life into a genre that could definitely use a little more pretzel logic.” \nWe’re so thrilled to welcome Jessye back after her first stunning series appearance. This is a live show experience not to be missed!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/folk-all-yall-jessye-desilva-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Strictly Jazz: Jazz According to Prince
DESCRIPTION:Strictly Jazz: Jazz According to Prince\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, July 12th\, 2026\nDoors open at 5:30 PM | Show Starts at 6:00 PM\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\nMade ubiquitous through billboard-charting hits such as “Kiss” and “Purple Rain”\, the music of Prince certainly needs no introduction. While Prince’s entries as a pop artist command staggeringly prolific reach\, his discography also boasts impressive range\, including lesser known original tunes which blend funk\, soul\, blues\, and jazz. Join bandleader Darryl Sanford and his homegrown group as they tackle deeper\, fusion-bred cuts from Prince’s expansive songbook. \n\nDARRYL SANFORD\nDarryl Sanford is a Memphis-based keyboardist and bandleader specializing in jazz\, fusion\, and funk music. Sanford maintains an active presence as a jazz performer in Memphis\, having performed with notable artists including Althea Renee and Marion Meadows. This particular concert marks Sandford’s return to the Strictly Jazz series following his 2024 sold-out show in the Green Room at Crosstown Arts showcasing the music of George Duke. Sanford’s latest single “Memories” is available now on all streaming platforms.\nPERSONNEL:\nDarryl Sanford (keys)\nCarlos Nolen (bass)\nLeeland Thompson (lead guitar)\nChristopher Patrick Bounds (drums)\n\nCharles Pender Jr (saxophone) \n\n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/strictly-jazz-jazz-according-to-prince/
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts  \nTuesday\, July 14th\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \nTickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making\, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform\, network\, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene. \nAlex Upton is a Memphis-based saxophonist\, composer\, and educator with a deep passion for musics both old and new. Alex is a nationally awarded soloist that has performed and recorded with artists such as Rahsaan Barber\, Rachel Therrien\, Ted Ludwig\, Baron Tymas\, Stephen Anderson\, and James Sexton. Awarded first prize in the 2022 North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Artist Competition\, Alex has performed at both JEN and NASA Conferences\, and has performed at regionally renowned venues including the Brooks Museum of Art\, Crosstown Arts Green Room\, Durham’s Sharp Nine Gallery\, and Bond Brothers Eastside. Their work as a performer and composer is featured on Summit Records with the 360 Jazz Initiative\, and under their own name on their newest full-length album release “Portraits of a Silent Moment”.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-the-alex-upton-quartet-4/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts The Green Room
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SUMMARY:JUSSPLAY Live feat. BLUFF CITY
DESCRIPTION:JUSSPLAY Live feat. BLUFF CITY\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, July 17th\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show starts at 7:30 pm\n$15 early bird (plus fees) | GA $20 (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\nJussPlay returns for its 9th installment: JussPlay LIVE\, featuring R&B Duo\, Bluff City. \n\nModerated by JussPlay curator RealTheWriter\, this special edition invites audiences into an intimate listening session spotlighting new\, unreleased music from Bluff City’s upcoming EP and forthcoming album\, both executive produced by multi-platinum artist\, Jacquees. Following their signing to Jacquees’ FYB Records\, the duo returns home to Memphis for a first listen with the city that helped shape their sound.\nThe evening will feature conversation surrounding the music\, creative process\, and the duo’s journey\, followed by a live performance..\nPlus special appearances and performances from Memphis R&B favorites Brandon Christian\, ChelsTheMac\, and Ricky Davaine.\n\nJussPlay continues to create a space where R&B\, storytelling\, and live experience meet\, connecting artists and audiences through intentional\, culture-driven programming. \n\n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/jussplay-live-feat-bluff-city/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Revival
DESCRIPTION:The Revival \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nSaturday\, July 18th\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM  \n$20 Early-Bird Pricing (Ends June 1st) \n$25 in advance | $30 at the door  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nRestored\, Rejuvenated\, Renewed\, Resuscitated\, Refilled\, Revitalized\, Recharged\, and Re-energized at The Revival. \n\nGet your joy\, peace\, strength\, praise\, dance\, and shout back at The Revival.\nYou can be revived whenever you need to be\, no matter where you may be. Even if you can’t make it to traditional church settings.\nA CROSSROADS OF LEGACY & INNOVATION\nTony B. Dickerson (now embracing the resonant name Barnshaw) is not just an artist; he is a catalytic force in inspirational music. A two-time Grammy-considered songwriter and performer\, his journey is a masterclass in musical synthesis. He channels the raw soul of gospel pioneers\, the fearless innovation of funk\, and the lyrical depth of classic songwriting into a sound that is both timeless and urgently contemporary.\nPROFESSIONAL PEDIGREE & ARTISTIC IMPACT\nDickerson’s credentials are a testament to a life dedicated to craft. From his foundational role with the legendary O’Landa Draper & The Associates to serving as a U.S. Navy musician and worship leader\, his path has been one of disciplined artistry. His pen authored the Tennessee Mass Choir’s celebrated anthem\, “The Greatest of All Time\,” and his own 2024 release\, “The Song Within\,” continues to garner acclaim\, featured on platforms like GospelTop40.com. As a voting member of the Recording Academy\, he helps shape the industry’s future while honoring its roots.\nTHE PERFORMER & THE ARCHITECT\n\nOn stage\, Dickerson is a “being himself” kind of entertainer; authentic\, magnetic\, and deeply connected. Off stage\, he is an architect of community. He is the founder and dynamic bandleader of Tony B. Dickerson & The Essential Band\, the guiding teacher at Barnshaw’s School of Piano/ Voice\, and the visionary director of The Songwriters Group\, International. His mission extends beyond performance to education\, mentorship\, and providing “excellent musical service that produces positive results.”
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-revival/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:A$H.  Presents: low key LIVE at the Green Room + sounds by DIGITAL TECH
DESCRIPTION:A$H. Presents: low key LIVE at the Green Room + sounds by DIGITAL TECH\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, July 24th\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\nLOW KEY LIVE is an immersive live experience from Atlanta-based artist A$H.\, built entirely inside the world of her vinyl album — where each performance becomes a living version of the record. The show brings the album’s aesthetic to life in real time: pink\, neon\, smoky\, pretty\, honest\, alive — transforming music into atmosphere and performance into feeling. \nRather than a traditional set\, LOW KEY LIVE unfolds as a continuous emotional world between artist and audience\, designed to move fluidly across cities while staying deeply personal in scale and energy. A touring concept built for connection\, not distance. \nfor the ones who feel everything. \nA$H. is an Atlanta-based independent artist blending alternative R&B\, pop\, and electronic influences into emotionally driven\, cinematic music. Her work is rooted in atmosphere\, vulnerability\, and intentional world-building\, transforming songs into immersive emotional experiences. She has opened for artists including PJ Morton and Durand Bernarr\, and has contributed background vocals for major artists such as Janelle Monáe\, Solange\, John Legend\, and Summer Walker\, grounding her artistry in both live performance and professional studio collaboration.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/ah-low-key-live-at-the-green-room/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kid Maestro ft. Bartholomew Jones: Ideas Are Seeds
DESCRIPTION:Kid Maestro ft. Bartholomew Jones: Ideas Are Seeds\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, July 25th\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 pm | Show starts at 7:30 pm\n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\nThe role IDEAS have played in Kid Maestro’s life and career have been divinely profound. However\, as of late\, he’s had to question the existence of the pillars that have existed in his life without him being consciously aware of how they got in his life in the first place. The IDEA can spawn the greatest change to an environment\, and ecosystem\, a family\, or a single life dramatically; just like a seed. So maybe in borrowing the language from and studying the world of seeds\, we can unlock the mysteries of the nature and purpose of IDEAS. \n\nKid Maestro is a Memphis-based producer and performer who uses music as a vehicle for vulnerability\, growth\, and deep human connection. Drawing from experimental hip-hop\, soul\, and cinematic textures\, his performances are rooted in a relentless commitment to pushing past fear\, doubt\, and perfectionism to bring an idea fully to life.\n\nBartholomew Jones is a Memphis emcee and culture maker working at the leading edge of Southern Futurism — a vision of Black Southern identity rooted in the conviction that God don’t make no junk. He treats hip hop as an agricultural product — something grown\, harvested\, and rooted in soil — a thesis that binds his music to the all-Black coffee supply chain he’s built through Cxffeeblack. His sound moves through blues\, jazz\, boom bap\, and electronica\, and his breakout “Coffee Black” — “no sugar\, no cream\, please\, don’t cover my dreams” — turned a hook into a movement\, a documentary\, a TEDx\, and over a million streams. His latest project\, Cxffee Makes You Black\, is the fullest distillation yet. Along the way\, the NBA and HBO have tapped him for projects\, 8Ball signed on as collaborator and investor\, and he’s shared rooms with artists like Propaganda — with VICE\, NPR\, Black Enterprise\, and Memphis Magazine on the record. He currently serves as Artist in Residence on the faculty at Vanderbilt University\, and is now building his next full-length project in Memphis’ Idea District in collaboration with Unapologetic and Cxffeeblack. Memphis raised him. He’s raising it back.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/kid-maestro-ft-bartholomew-jones-ideas-are-seeds/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sean Murphy "Sound Meditation Journey"
DESCRIPTION:Sean Murphy: “Sound Meditation Journey”\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts  \nSunday\, August 2nd\, 2026 \nDoors open at 5:30 PM | Show at 6:00 PM  \n$18 in advance (plus fees) | $22 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nWeaving sonic tapestries with didgeridoos\, tuba\, gongs\, flutes\, kalimbas\, drums\, bells\, bowls\, and more\, Sean Murphy’s sound meditation journeys are more than concerts\, but wellness practices for relaxation and self-care. Some listeners have described Sean’s improvisations as “sound acupuncture” and “a cell-altering shamanic journey.” \nThe concert lasts approximately 90 minutes. There will be traditional concert seating as well as an area to lie down and spread out. If you’re so inclined\, you are encouraged to bring a yoga mat\, blankets\, pillows\, or anything else you need for your comfort. The more comfortable you are\, the deeper the experience. \nSEAN MURPHY \nSean Murphy is a multidisciplinary artist with over 30 years of professional experience. He is a musician\, ethnomusicologist\, instrument maker\, sound healer\, teaching artist\, nature lover\, listener\, explorer… Sean holds a degree in music history with an emphasis in Ethnomusicology from the University of Memphis. He was trained to play western classical and jazz tuba; but his fascination with world cultures and music has led him to play and make innumerable instruments. Early in his career\, he began performing as a solo improvisation musician accompanying dance and yoga which eventually led him to the practice of sound healing. Sean and his wife\, Anne J. Froning\, have led workshops in restorative yoga\, sound healing\, & meditative movement with music throughout the United States. As a performing and recording musician\, Sean is equally at home working in classical to hip hop\, world to ambient\, jazz to hard rock\, new age to jazz. He is the leader of the Mighty Souls Brass Band as well as regularly playing as a sideman with many jazz groups while also regularly performing improvised music for dance\, healing\, and yoga. He also has many recording credits to his name as a soloist\, bandleader\, and sideman. He has also been fortunate enough to perform with many world-renowned musicians and bands including Dr. John\, Paul Winter\, Mike Tamburo\, the Meters\, Galactic\, Clyde Stubblefield\, and Rufus Thomas to name a few.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/sean-murphy-sound-meditation-journey-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:So\, what is The Mystic? The Mystic is a catalyst; through music\, story\, silence and dialogue\, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic\, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity\, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic\, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity. \nAnd if this doesn’t rock your gypsy soul\, the goal of The Mystic is to not feel better but get better at feeling.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-mystic-13/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, The Green Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Green Room
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