WYXR PRESENTS RAISED BY SOUND FEST 

Free Music in the Central Atrium

Enjoy a day of free music from talented artists, featuring a mix of genres and incredible performances.

Blue Tom Revue
1:00 PM
Comprised of U of M students, Blue Tom Revue showcases burgeoning new talent who write and perform original tunes of varying genres.

fosterfalls
2:15 PM
Memphis dream folk artist who weaves together open-tuned guitar, ethereal harmonies, and meditative, nature-inspired lyrics.

Heartbreak Hill Trio
3:15 PM
Blues rock power trio from Memphis known for their high-octane live performances.

Cut Worms
4:20 PM
Genre-bending Brooklynite, best described as Americana/Pop/Rock. His 2020 album “Nobody Lives Here Anymore” made Paste’s Best 100 Albums of the 2020s (so far).

Hurray for the Riff Raff (solo)
5:30 PM
Indie roots rocker hailing from New Orleans. Their latest album “The Past Is Still Alive” has garnered critical acclaim and features on NPR, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times, and is included in Paste’s Best 100 Albums of the 2020s (so far).

Fundraising Events

J. Spaceman & John Coxon of Spiritualized Live Score to William Eggleston’s Stranded in Canton

SOLD OUT
This headline show has sold out, but tickets are still available for the after-party, and all daytime shows are free to the public.

After Party

East Atrium, Crosstown Concourse
Doors at 8:30 PM | Party starts at 9:00 PM

The after-party to end all after-parties! Featuring a DJ set by The Black Keys and performances by Lil Noid and Tommy Wright III, this event includes free local eats from Across the Board, beer from Crosstown Brewing Co., Old Dominick, and Alma del Jaguar, plus immersive art experiences. This promises to be a festival highlight where diverse musical worlds collide.

• The Black Keys (DJ Set)
  Rock duo Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney will bring their vinyl record hang to the East Atrium, spinning an eclectic mix of party music inspired by Memphis and North Mississippi.
• Tommy Wright III
  A rare, intimate performance from this Memphis rap innovator, representing the city’s influential underground hip-hop scene.
• Lil Noid
  This Memphis rap pioneer will feel right at home in the mix, having contributed to The Black Keys’ track “Candy and Her Friends” off their latest album.

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