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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Sound Journey: Mike Tamburo and Sean Murphy
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Sound Journey: Mike Tamburo and Sean Murphy \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, October 27\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nMike Tamburo is a world-renowned musician\, composer\, artist and educator. He is known and loved for his transformational live concerts performed on his personally curated set of gongs\, bells and other metal instruments. \nA lifelong multi-instrumentalist\, Tamburo has focused his talents on metal percussion instruments\, string instruments (hammered dulcimer\, guitar\, zither\, shahi baaja)\, as well as electronic instruments (synths\, looping). \nAn early adoptee of meditation\, Tamburo’s music offers space for journeying\, self-exploration and deep introspection. During many of his early performances\, he experienced altered states of consciousness and out of body experiences. To understand these experiences\, he explored kundalini yoga\, energy work\, the therapeutic use of sound and how sound impacts consciousness\, human perception and self healing. His love for long sustained drones\, overtones and psychoacoustics continues to inspire him to explore music in further directions. \nTamburo is also an interdisciplinary sound artist\, instrument builder\, video artist\, sound therapist\, writer and meditation teacher. \nSean Murphy is a multidisciplinary artist living in Memphis\, Tennessee. He is a musician\, ethnomusicologist\, instrument maker\, sound healer\, teaching artist\, nature lover\, listener\, and explorer. \nEarly 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 & meditative movement with music throughout the United States. \nAs a performing and recording musician\, Sean has delved into nearly every genre into which music has ever been categorized! From classical to hip hop\, world to ambient\, jazz to hard rock\, new age to jazz\, he is equally at home. 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\, William Eaton\, the Meters\, Galactic\, Clyde Stubblefield\, Rufus Thomas\, Robert Randolph & the Family Band\, & Mike Tamburo to name a few. \nSean currently splits his time between performing and recording as a solo artist\, presenting healing arts experiences with yoga/dance and live music (often in collaboration with Anne)\, leading the Mighty Souls Brass Band\, building functional art in the form of musical instruments\, and spending as much time with his granddaughters as possible!
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-sound-journey-mike-tamburo-and-sean-murphy/
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SUMMARY:Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra - Live Score for "Haxan"
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra – Live Score for “Haxan” in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, October 30\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nSince 2019\, Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra have performed several of Greene’s original scores for silent films before live audiences. In 2022\, Greene was commissioned by the Indie Memphis Film Festival to compose an original score for the masterpiece of the Swedish silent era\, Häxan\, in honor of the film’s centennial\, and it was a smashing success\, receiving a standing ovation. Now\, on Wednesday\, October 30th\, at 7:30 p.m. \, The Green Room at Crosstown Arts will host a reprise performance of Greene’s Häxan score by the RHO as the film unfolds before the audience.\n\n\n\nBilled as a “documentary” about the history of witchcraft\, Häxan recreates supposed rituals and practices of demonized witches in lurid detail\, often by way of exquisite art direction and cinematography. A monumental production for its time\, the historical scenarios it spins take us right up to the modern clinical age. Taking you along for the ride are Greene and his band of players\, matching every mood\, from ecstasy to terror\, with a haunting melody and beat.\n\n\n\nSession keyboardist and composer Alex Greene (Reigning Sound\, Big Ass Truck\, the Kropotkins\, Deepstaria Enigmatica) has four decades of experience in Memphis and New York\, and has performed and recorded albums and soundtracks with the Rolling Head Orchestra since 2009. Whether he’s in singer/songwriter mode or leading a jazz band\, his compositions combine strong melodic lines with unexpected\, shape-shifting harmonies. With themes worthy of the Golden Age of Hollywood\, mixed with more modernist sounds\, and echoing artists as diverse as Thelonious Monk\, Duke Ellington\, and Sun Ra\, the classic jazz sextet of the Rolling Head Orchestra is now augmented by the eerie wail of the theremin.\n\n\n\nIn 2010\, the Rolling Head Orchestra scored the WKNO documentary Citizens Not Subjects: Reawakening Democracy in Memphis\, leading to the album Depression Jubilee. An album of Greene’s songs\, American Elegy\, was released in 2018. The group has gone on to perform original scores for silent films since 2019 (when Greene was a Resident Composer at Crosstown Arts)\, including soundtracks for A Trip to the Moon\, Aelita\, Queen of Mars\, Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman\, and Flesh and the Devil with Greta Garbo\, at venues as diverse as Crosstown Theater\, Germantown Performing Arts Center\, and Playhouse on the Square.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/alex-greene-and-the-rolling-head-orchestra-live-score-for-haxan/
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Bailey Bigger: Resurrection Fern Album Release
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Bailey Bigger: Resurrection Fern Album Release \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, October 31\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $22 in advance | $22 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for a captivating evening of music as Bailey Bigger celebrates the release of her new album\, “Resurrection Fern.” Immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of her voice and the heartfelt lyrics that have captivated audiences nationwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Bailey Bigger’s music and create lasting memories on All Hallows Eve. \nCheck out the merch table after the show! \nWith her haunting\, pure voice\, and her honest\, whimsical songwriting\, Bailey Bigger brings a sense of wonder and purity to the Americana music scene. Much inspired by her own celtic heritage\, folklore of the world surrounding her\, and connection to the natural world\, Bailey’s new record takes the listener on a journey through the four seasons\, and the cycles of death that we\, and the earth\, face every year. Leaning into the mystery and lore of the unknown\, human emotions\, and the wild nature within all of us\, “Resurrection Fern\,” captures the magic that Bailey found within her years of tuning in deeper with the natural cycles\, and the primal knowledge within. \nJeremy Stanfill\, a Memphis-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter\, creates music that resonates deeply with listeners through honest storytelling and intricate melodies. His journey began with a passion sparked by watching his father play drums\, evolving into a career marked by local acclaim and international tours. Jeremy’s music\, shaped by personal experiences of overcoming alcoholism\, loss\, and grief\, reflects resilience and growth. His lyrics explore the strength gained and lessons learned from trials and tribulations. This summer\, he released a trilogy of singles—”4403 (Time Machine)\,” “Wild Heart\,” and “Moving Day”—which tell a cinematic story. With new music and tour dates planned for 2025\, Jeremy continues to explore life’s highs and lows through his art.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-bailey-bigger-resurrection-fern-album-release/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all presents Teneia in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all presents Teneia in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, November 2\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nOriginally from Jackson\, Mississippi\, Teneia (she/her) is an international touring musician and songwriter and has seven albums to her credit. She has won multiple awards and had her work featured in HBO\, Netflix\, and award-winning independent films. She’s shared the stage with various critically-acclaimed artists and songwriters\, including Lucinda Williams\, Jessi Colter\, Tab Benoit\, The War and Treaty\, and more. \nOne of Teneia’s most prominent pieces\, “Stand\,” earned a placement in the HBO documentary\, “Prom Night in Mississippi.” “Stand” embodies Teneia’s ability as an artist to address deeply rooted social issues fearlessly and confidently. Her true talent however\, is how she connects with each audience\, leaving their minds filled with reflection and their hearts filled with hope.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-and-folk-all-yall-presents-teneia-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Paul McKinney and The Knights ft. Jamille “Jam” Hunter in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Paul McKinney and The Knights ft. Jamille “Jam” Hunter in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, November 8\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nWith a core in the music experience of the Black Church\, The Knights salute the contributions of traditional jazz artists and composers. The eclectic and seasoned audience members that enjoy impassioned blues and hearty R&B are embraced. The soundscape produced stirs the soul and rouses the hands and feet.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-paul-mckinney-and-the-knights-ft-jamille-jam-hunter-in-the-green-room/
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SUMMARY:Modern Masters Jazz Series: Rex Gregory and The Ted Ludwig Trio
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Modern Masters Jazz Series: Rex Gregory and The Ted Ludwig Trio in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, November 13\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door | $10 student tickets \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nA Seattle based saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist\, Rex Gregory has performed and/or recorded with a diverse array of luminaries such as Aretha Franklin\, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga\, Rickie Lee Jones\, Jason Marsalis\, Dr. John\, Derek Smith aka Pretty Lights\, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros\, Stanton Moore\, and many others. In addition\, Rex is known for his composition and arranging abilities which are featured on his independently released studio recordings An End to Oblivion and Rocket Summer. He is a staple in the Seattle music community and his contributions to a wide variety of projects is a testament to his musical capabilities. Rex is a comfortable addition anywhere and everywhere.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/modern-masters-jazz-series-rex-gregory-and-the-ted-ludwig-trio/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Kesha Cook in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Kesha Cook in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, November 15\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nKesha Cook is a passionate and talented singer who has been enchanting audiences with her soulful voice and heartfelt performances. With a deep love for music that spans genres\, Kesha’s artistry is a blend of contemporary and classic sounds\, creating a unique and captivating experience for her listeners. \nKesha’s journey in music began at a young age\, inspired by the rich musical heritage of her hometown. Over the years\, she has developed a distinctive style that resonates with fans across the globe. Her dedication to her craft is evident in every performance\, where she pours her heart and soul into each note. \nKesha’s upcoming show at The Green Room of Crosstown Concourse is set to be a memorable evening. She will be performing new music from her latest project\, giving fans an exclusive first listen. The night will also feature special guest appearances by beautiful background artists\, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event. This show is not just a concert; it’s a celebration of Kesha’s musical journey and her ongoing contribution to the music scene.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-kesha-cook-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T140000
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SUMMARY:The Grind City Coffee Xpo 2024 at Crosstown Arts
DESCRIPTION:Come be part of the annual Grind City Coffee Xpo. This event is centered around coffee culture and everything that goes with it. From roasters to shops\, the Xpo highlights the amazing people and passion that exists in the coffee community. Our mission remains the same\, but we will offer even more exciting ways to learn about and enjoy your favorite cup of joe. \nProceeds benefit Protect Our Aquifer. \n\n\n\n\nGrind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, Nov. 16\n9:00am - 2:00pm\nGrind City Throwdown with French Truck Coffee\nSaturday\, Nov. 16\n6:30PM until… \nWhat to expect at the XPO\n25+ Coffee-Centric Vendors\n3 Discussion Panels\n\nCupping with Sustain Coffee\nCooking with Coffee\n\nBaking with Bedrock Eats & Sweets\nBBQ with Bain BBQ\nBeer with Grind City Brewing Company\n\n\nAsk a Barista moderated by Cerrito Entertainment\n\n3 Coffee + Cocktails Demos\nPresented by Art Bar\nLineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17 Berkshire\n8th & Roast\nBelltower Studios\nCamellia’s Novel Tea\nCane & Herb\nCathead Spirits\nCoffee Central\nComeback Coffee\nCxffee Black\nCrazy Gander\nDipsticle Artisan Gelato\nDr. Bean’s Coffee & Tea\nEthnos Coffee Roasters\nFidel & Co\nFrench Truck Coffee\nGrind City Brewing\nHustle and Dough\nJ. Brooks Coffee\nJay’s Coffee and Cuisine\nJoJo’s Espresso\nLost + Found Coffee Co\nLulu’s Bakery and Cafe\nNorthshore Specialty Coffee\nRishi Tea\nSquare Beans Coffee\nRamblin’ Joe’s\nVinculo Coffee\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/the-grind-city-coffee-xpo-2024-at-crosstown-arts/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T210000
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts and Strictly Jazz Entertainment presents the James Austin Jr. Trio in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Strictly Jazz Entertainment presents the James Austin Jr. Trio in The Green Room\n\n\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\nThe Crosstown Strictly Jazz Series\, presented by Crosstown Arts in collaboration with Strictly Jazz Entertainment\, is designed to salute classic jazz music as contemporary musicians perform the work of the legends. \n\nThis month presentation of the series features the James Austin Jr. Trio performing his debut album Songs in the Key of Wonder. The album showcases his tasteful instrumental arrangements of a selection of classic compositions from the songbook of the great Stevie Wonder.\n\nJames Austin Jr is an accomplished jazz pianist and bandleader who hails from Chicago\, IL. He has honed his craft under the tutelage of a number of legendary jazz musicians including extensive study with Barry Harris\, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz educators of all time. James’ musical achievements include being honored as a featured performer and semifinalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. James also leads the Barry Harris Institute of Jazz and has formed “Luminescence” an ensemble of young jazz lions assembled to celebrate his teacher’s musical legacy.\n\nCome listen to Stevie Wonder by the lenses of James Austin\, alongside with standards and classic jazz repertoire!
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-and-strictly-jazz-entertainment-presents-the-james-austin-jr-trio-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T193000
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Art presents the Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Alex Upton Quartet in The Green Room.
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Art presents the Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Alex Upton Quartet in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, November 19\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $7 | Free for performing musicians \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nFor both the house band performance and jam portion\, the set/jam tunes will be announced from the stage.\n\n\nAlex Upton is a saxophonist and composer with a deep-rooted passion for all music both old and new. As a jazz artist\, Alex has performed and recorded with nationally recognized artists including Rachel Therrien\, Rahsaan Barber\, Stephen Anderson\, Jim Ketch\, and more. In 2022\, Alex was awarded first prize at the prestigious North American Saxophone Alliance’s National Jazz Artist Competition. They have performed as a soloist at esteemed events such as the JEN Conference\, North American Saxophone Alliance\, and the John Coltrane Jazz Festival\, and have recorded on the Summit Records label as a member of the 360 Jazz Initiative Ensemble. Their work as a performer and composer can be heard most recently on their debut album release “Portraits of a Silent Moment”.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-art-presents-the-jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-alex-upton-quartet-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:TN
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Bluff City Fest in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Bluff City Fest in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, November 20\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $10 general admission | $5 student ticket \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Bluff City Fest\, where Memphis’ musical heartbeat comes alive. This festival celebrates the city’s legendary music scene with a dynamic mix of genres—from rap and contemporary rock to pop\, blues\, jazz\, and classic rock. Be there as the next wave of Memphis musicians takes the stage\, showcasing the vibrant talent of the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. With eight killer bands lighting up the stage\, fresh artists to discover\, and a vibe that’s pure Bluff City soul\, this is an experience you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-bluff-city-fest-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T200000
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SUMMARY:Choose901 Holiday Market 2024
DESCRIPTION:Why Choose901 Holiday Market?\nHey Memphis! The Choose901 Holiday Market is back\, and it’s not just about shopping; it’s about celebrating living in the M. Get ready to support local businesses\, discover unique designs\, and show your Memphis pride loud and clear! \n \nWear Your Heart on Your Sleeve\nEvery piece of merchandise you snag is more than just a dope design; it’s a shout-out to our city! Rocking a Choose901 t-shirt or sipping from a Choose901 mug means you’re spreading the love for Memphis and contributing to its growth. Plus\, all profits go straight back into supporting City Leadership’s mission to develop our city’s leaders. How cool is that? \nReady\, Set\, Shop!\n12/5 Thursday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n12/6 Friday: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM \n12/7 Saturday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM \nGet ready to load up at the Choose901 Holiday Market! We’ve got the fits to keep you cozy when the temperature drops. Whether you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for someone or just looking to “treat yo self”\, we’ve got something for everyone. Plus\, we’ve got a long list of Memphis vendors coming\, so you’ll be supporting local businesses and contributing to our city’s growth. \nChoose901 Holiday Market 2024\n\n🛍️ Date: Dec 5th-7th\n📍 Location: Crosstown Concourse – 4th Floor\n🎁 Special Memphis Gift Ideas
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/choose901-holiday-market-2024/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T210000
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts presents Ally London in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Ally London in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, December 5\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $12.36 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n“Reminiscent of Sad Pop icons like Ethel Cain and Phoebe Bridgers” (Josh Jordan\, Operation615)\, she seeks to express authenticity and vulnerability through creative writing that doesn’t cut corners. She writes lyrics audiences can relate to and understand that still transcend the mundane. While coming up with catchy melodies and grooves that get stuck in your head\, she communicates shocking emotional honesty. \nAlly London currently lives in London\, where she moved in 2021 to earn her Master’s degree in Voice & Opera from the Royal Academy of Music. She lives in her hometown\, Nashville\, some of the year as well\, where she plans to perform most of her first gigs. She’s just dropped her debut 10-track album\, In Plain Sight. Listen wherever you get your music.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-ally-london-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20241105T141603Z
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SUMMARY:Season of Delight at Crosstown Concourse
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Crosstown Concourse present Season of Delight ❄️\n \nKick off the holiday season at Crosstown Concourse! Join us for a night of festivities in the Central Atrium\, featuring live music\, crafts\, holiday films\, games\, and our magical annual atrium lighting. Bring your family and friends for an evening that captures the spirit of the season. Mark your calendar for a magical night—don’t miss it! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Highlights\n\nAtrium Lighting: Gather at 6 PM for the festive annual atrium lighting countdown!\nHot Chocolate & Specialty Cocktails: Enjoy hot chocolate from Global and a seasonal cocktail from Art Bar.\nLive Music: Experience the Season with a Jazz band\, an Orchestra\, Choir Performances\, Holiday Classics\, and More!\nHoliday Film Screening: Watch A Christmas Story for free in the Theater.\nResidency Open Studio: Explore Crosstown Arts’ residency studios during their Open Studio event.\n\nActivities for All Ages\n\nGames: Try Wack-A-Grinch\, Tic Tac Snow\, and more holiday-themed games.\nCaricature Artists: Take home a fun holiday portrait.\nSpin Art & Balloon Artists: Create one-of-a-kind crafts.\nHoliday Cards to Santa: Write letters to Santa at our craft station.\nHoliday Portraits: Capture a festive family photo.\n\n\nCentral Atrium\nFriday\, December 6\, 2024\nTime: 5-8 pm\nTickets: Free and open to the public \n\nRSVP \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore All Season of Delight Events
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/season-of-delight-at-crosstown-concourse/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20241125T175128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T175128Z
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Resident Artists Open Studios + Performances
DESCRIPTION:East Atrium + The Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nDate: Friday\, December 6\, 2024\nTime: 5 pm to 8 pm\nPerformances: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm\nReception: 7:30 pm\nLocation: Crosstown Arts. East Atrium \nJoin us for the Residency Open Studios + Performances event at Crosstown Arts! Enjoy studio visits and insight into the creative processes of jin choi\, Victoria Newton Ford\, Areej Jubran\, and Lisette Alvarez\, followed by the musical performances of Ariel Reign and Doter Sweetly! Performances will be followed by in-studio receptions hosted by each artist.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-resident-artists-open-studios-performances/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20241105T144408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T144408Z
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SUMMARY:Kortland Whalum in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Kortland Whalum in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, December 6\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nKortland Whalum is a singer-songwriter and actor whose talents span from music to the stage. As an actor\, Kortland has over a dozen theatre credits\, including: Guys & Dolls\, The Color Purple\, CATS\, and Carmen Jones. \n\nWith Sold Out shows at Crosstown Arts’ “The Green Room”\, Kortland is continuing to seek and occupy a unique niche in the world of soft jazz and R&B/Soul music. His EP A Love Letter; a collection of songs including\, “Can We Go [Love’s Paradise]”\, “C’est La Vie”\, and “The Limit” was released in 2021; all of which have garnered favorable local radio play. Kortland can also be seen singing with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra Big Band.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/kortland-whalum-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20241125T174047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T174047Z
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SUMMARY:WYXR'S RAISED BY SOUND FEST 2024
DESCRIPTION:WYXR PRESENTS RAISED BY SOUND FEST  \nFree Music in the Central Atrium \nEnjoy a day of free music from talented artists\, featuring a mix of genres and incredible performances.\nBlue Tom Revue\n1:00 PM\nComprised of U of M students\, Blue Tom Revue showcases burgeoning new talent who write and perform original tunes of varying genres. \nfosterfalls\n2:15 PM\nMemphis dream folk artist who weaves together open-tuned guitar\, ethereal harmonies\, and meditative\, nature-inspired lyrics. \nHeartbreak Hill Trio\n3:15 PM\nBlues rock power trio from Memphis known for their high-octane live performances. \nCut Worms\n4:20 PM\nGenre-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). \nHurray for the Riff Raff (solo)\n5:30 PM\nIndie 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). \n\nFundraising Events\nJ. Spaceman & John Coxon of Spiritualized Live Score to William Eggleston’s Stranded in Canton\nSOLD OUT\nThis headline show has sold out\, but tickets are still available for the after-party\, and all daytime shows are free to the public. \nAfter Party\nEast Atrium\, Crosstown Concourse\nDoors at 8:30 PM | Party starts at 9:00 PM \nThe 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. \n\nThe Black Keys (DJ Set)\nRock 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.\nTommy Wright III\nA rare\, intimate performance from this Memphis rap innovator\, representing the city’s influential underground hip-hop scene.\nLil Noid\nThis 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.\n\nGet After Party Tickets
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/wyxrs-raised-by-sound-fest-2024/
LOCATION:Central Atrium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20241025T171407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T175201Z
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SUMMARY:Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum\, Kevin Whalum & Alonzo Bodden
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Kafé Kirk with Kirk Whalum and special guests Kevin Whalum and Alonzo Bodden in Crosstown Theater. \nThursday\, December 12\, 2024\nCrosstown Theater\nDoors open at 6:00 pm | Show begins at 6:30 pm\nTickets: General Admission $69 (plus fees) \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin 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 very special performance will Kevin Whalum and Alonzo Bodden.⁠\n⁠\nKEVIN WHALUM⁠\nKevin Whale\, a 35-year entertainment veteran from Memphis\, is a preacher\, published writer\, and motivational speaker. His music has been featured on Sirius/XM Radio\, and he has appeared on several of his brother Kirk’s albums. As a solo artist\, Kevin has released two albums\, Timetable and One Life to Love. He has also been a dedicated educator and performer at the Nashville Jazz Workshop\, where he participated in the acclaimed “Jazz On The Move” series\, presenting the life and music of jazz legends Nat King Cole and Billy Strayhorn.⁠\n⁠\nALONZO BODDEN⁠\nA regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me\, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences around the country laugh for more than 20 years. Alonzo’s latest (2022) comedy special Alonzo Bodden: Stupid Don’t Get Tired\, was released on YouTube by Helium Comedy Studios. In 2019\, he starred in his fourth stand-up special\, Alonzo Bodden: Heavy Lightweight\, which premiered exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.⁠\n⁠\nKIRK WHALUM⁠\nSoulful\, passionate\, stirring…these are the words most often used to describe Kirk’s music. Forged from his Memphis\, Tennessee\, gospel roots and his 1980s initiation into the thriving Houston\, TX nightclub scene\, Kirk’s big\, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The ’80s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out of his blossoming sideman role and forming his own band. It was there that Kirk ultimately developed both his “voice” and songwriting in the crucible of the local club scene—especially at a rooftop club called Cody’s. It was also in Houston where jazz pianist Bob James “discovered” him and brought him on tour\, which led to five successful albums with Columbia Records\, including Cache\, Kirk’s first #1 album.⁠
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/kafe-kirk-kirk-whalum-kevin-whalum-alonzo-bodden/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20241105T144827Z
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SUMMARY:Rachel Maxann’s Holiday Spirits: A Christmas Special with Friends in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Maxann’s Holiday Spirits: A Christmas Special with Friends in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, December 13\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJoin singer-songwriter Rachel Maxann for a soulful Christmas celebration featuring heartfelt performances of holiday classics\, original tunes\, and special guests from the local music scene. With her signature blend of folk\, soul\, and blues\, Rachel will fill the night with festive spirit and powerful storytelling. Don’t miss this intimate evening of music\, warmth\, and joy as she shares the stage with talented guest artists for a holiday show to remember.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/rachel-maxanns-holiday-spirits-a-christmas-special-with-friends-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20241025T173004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T173004Z
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SUMMARY:Mark Edgar Stuart & The BlueShift Ensemble 3rd Annual X-mas Show
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Mark Edgar Stuart & The Blueshift Ensemble 3rd Annual X-mas show in The Green Room\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nWednesday\, December 18\, 2024\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $16\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nMark Edgar Stuart comes back with the Christmas Concert! The tradition started three years ago with the Blueshift Ensemble. This year Stuart presents special guests Savannah Brister\, Calvin Barnes\, & Alexis Grace.\nMark Edgar Stuart\nYou’ll have a tough time finding a more widely-embraced modern singer-songwriter in Memphis — Stuart’s enthusiasm about his adopted hometown and what it has to offer is magnetic\, and his songs will stick with you. Grammy-winning music writer/director Robert Gordon is a big fan\, often spinning Mark’s tracks on his weekly radio show\, and other critics agree: “His acerbic wit is reminiscent of John Prine and Randy Newman” (No Depression); “His wry\, cutting view of the world makes something old new again” (Paste); “Always maintaining a tender demeanor\, his songwriting is smart as it is sincere” (Pop Matters). Mark’s stories are sweet but never saccharine\, even-keeled but deeply affecting. He’s lovable and literary\, smart yet plain-spoken\, heartening\, funny\, and always memorable. He sounds new and familiar\, fresh yet timeless. His songs sound like your favorite stories\, retold by a friend.\n\nBlueshift Ensemble\n\nBlueshift Ensemble is a Memphis-based contemporary chamber music ensemble dedicated to bringing artists and audiences together through artistic collaboration. By programming both new and existing classical repertoire alongside multi-genre collaborations\, Blueshift aims to connect a wider audience to today’s classical music. The ensemble draws upon Memphis’s uniquely diverse musical heritage by combining classical music with popular music genres such as rock\, blues\, and soul and collaborating with local musicians\, visual artists\, and composers.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/mark-edgar-stuart-the-blueshift-ensemble-3rd-annual-x-mas-show/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20241220T224701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T175646Z
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SUMMARY:Event Rescheduled: Artist Talks with Lester Merriweather & Alex Paulus
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, the Artist Talks on January 11 are now rescheduled for Thursday\, January 16 from 6-8 PM. Apologies for the late notice—this decision was made after our newsletter was sent. We hope you can join us for an evening of art and conversation. \nThe Galleries at Crosstown Arts\nFree and open to the public \nANA•LOG – Lester Merriweather \nFourteen Pics is a cumulative project referencing several continuing bodies of work by Lester Julian Merriweather examining the concept of agency over Black Visualization within American Popular Culture. The works in ANA•LOG draw upon several sources: They take direct visual inspiration from the compositions of the 1982-88 Basquiat-Warhol Collaborations. ANA•LOG’s methodology invokes the long-rumored Dr. Dre concept album The Planets. The gestural treatment of the layered and excavated surfaces in ANA•LOG pays homage to the experimental processes of the mid-60s Developer tool works by the late Jack Whitten. Language is key to the works included in ANA•LOG. In breaking down its linguistic aspects\, Merriweather examined varied forms of the word Analog\, defined as “not computerized”; Analog is a counter-cultural delineation that separates itself from the “Digital”. The individually collaged-by-hand elemental “units” in ANA•LOG act in a fashion similar to pixels in the Digital space. Referencing Memphis slang\, “Ana” is a shortened form of “Animosity”. “Log” in this instance serves as a “Recorded History”. ANA•LOG essentially serves as a “Record of Remembered Angers” obtained through oft repeated racial disparities within American Visual culture. \nSize Matters – Alex Paulus\nI’ve been thinking about scale and proportion a lot lately. The size of an object can make it seem important or unimportant. And we all measure things according to the size of ourselves. Things that are smaller than us can seem trivial\, while larger objects can feel overwhelming. Yet\, when considering the vastness of the universe\, our planet seems tiny and inconsequential.\nMy current series focuses on the juxtaposition of small figures within expansive landscapes\, alongside large-scale portraits depicting figures of profound personal meaning from my childhood. The pieces involving small figures in massive spaces\, create a sense of insignificance. The large portraits give off a sense of immense importance. But this is all relative to the size of the viewer and how it makes them feel.\nI often think about how humans fit into this world and how small we actually are compared to the rest of the universe. I am very interested in the purpose of human existence\, but it seems like we do a lot of weird things for no reason. And I’d like to learn as much as I can with my time here on Earth.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/exhibiting-artist-talk-lester-merriweather-alex-paulus/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20241025T173341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T215501Z
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SUMMARY:Mahogany Chamber Music Series: Hope
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents the Mahogany Chamber Series: Hope in the Crosstown Theater \nCrosstown Theater\nSunday\, January 12\, 2025\nDoors open at 2 pm | Show begins at 2:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $30 at the door | $10 student ticket \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nAs humanity wrestles with creating balance with personal\, cultural\, and community concerns far and near us\, many use visual art and music as hope for a better day. Each piece in this concert reflects on what Dr. Martin Luther King describes as the “Beloved Community” and how we face difficulties\, heal\, and push forward toward the vision of a brighter day. Including works by Margaret Bonds\, Jake Haggie\, Joseph Joubert and two world premieres commissioned by Dr. Armand Hall\, conductor. \nPerformers:\nKearstin Piper Brown\, Soprano\nArmand Hall\, Conductor\nArtina McCain\, pianist/Concert curator\nMahogany Chamber Ensemble
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/mahogany-chamber-music-series-hope/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20250109T181441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T145847Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibiting Artist Talks: Lester Merriweather + Alex Paulus
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talks: Featuring Lester Merriweather & Alex Paulus ⁠\nThe Galleries at Crosstown Arts⁠\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025⁠\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM⁠\nFree and open to the public⁠ \nANA•LOG – Lester Merriweather\nFourteen Pics is a cumulative project referencing several continuing bodies of work by Lester Julian Merriweather examining the concept of agency over Black Visualization within American Popular Culture. The works in ANA•LOG draw upon several sources: They take direct visual inspiration from the compositions of the 1982-88 Basquiat-Warhol Collaborations. ANA•LOG’s methodology invokes the long-rumored Dr. Dre concept album The Planets. The gestural treatment of the layered and excavated surfaces in ANA•LOG pays homage to the experimental processes of the mid-60s Developer tool works by the late Jack Whitten. Language is key to the works included in ANA•LOG. In breaking down its linguistic aspects\, Merriweather examined varied forms of the word Analog\, defined as “not computerized”; Analog is a counter-cultural delineation that separates itself from the “Digital”. The individually collaged-by-hand elemental “units” in ANA•LOG act in a fashion similar to pixels in the Digital space. Referencing Memphis slang\, “Ana” is a shortened form of “Animosity”. “Log” in this instance serves as a “Recorded History”. ANA•LOG essentially serves as a “Record of Remembered Angers” obtained through oft repeated racial disparities within American Visual culture. \nSize Matters – Alex Paulus\nI’ve been thinking about scale and proportion a lot lately. The size of an object can make it seem important or unimportant. And we all measure things according to the size of ourselves. Things that are smaller than us can seem trivial\, while larger objects can feel overwhelming. Yet\, when considering the vastness of the universe\, our planet seems tiny and inconsequential. \nMy current series focuses on the juxtaposition of small figures within expansive landscapes\, alongside large-scale portraits depicting figures of profound personal meaning from my childhood. The pieces involving small figures in massive spaces\, create a sense of insignificance. The large portraits give off a sense of immense importance. But this is all relative to the size of the viewer and how it makes them feel. I often think about how humans fit into this world and how small we actually are compared to the rest of the universe. I am very interested in the purpose of human existence\, but it seems like we do a lot of weird things for no reason. And I’d like to learn as much as I can with my time here on Earth.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/exhibiting-artist-talks-lester-merriweather-alex-paulus/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20241025T173615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T204802Z
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SUMMARY:Say It Loud: The Overlook Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Say It Loud: The Overlook Quartet in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: pay what you wish! \nPAY WHAT YOU WISH \nMonica Davis\, violin\nRavenna Lipchik\, violin\nAngela Pickett\, viola\nLaura Metcalf\, cello \nThe “breathtaking\,” “paradigm-shifting” (New York Music Daily) string quartet The Overlook is a unifying\, community-building force\, whose dedication to a more representative musical tradition reverberates throughout their industry. \nThe Overlook formed from a simple need to make and share music with others during the pandemic shutdown. The longtime friends\, some of New York’s most accomplished string players\, gathered to play outdoors in parks and on street corners in upper Manhattan\, and their community stopped to listen. Through these casual outdoor performances\, they built a following in person and on social media\, connected with local businesses and residential enclaves\, and partnered with important neighborhood cultural centers for their first official performances. They witnessed firsthand the power of music to unite and inspire – all without playing a single note of the string quartet repertoire that has been held up as “standard” for hundreds of years. \nSince their inception in June 2020\, The Overlook has worked to effect permanent change in the “classical music canon” by developing a body of repertoire composed by BIPOC\, female\, and non-binary creators. The quartet has presented masterworks from the past by Florence Price\, Samuel-Coleridge-Taylor\, and Chevalier de Saint-Georges\, as well as works by living composers Trevor Weston\, Eleanor Alberga\, Carlos Simon\, Jessie Montgomery\, Shelley Washington\, Leila Adu\, Forbes Graham\, and many more. The Overlook has enjoyed collaborating with such artists as New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist Anthony McGill\, Wilco guitarist Nels Cline\, multi-Grammy nominee Curtis Stewart\, and noted visual artist Linda Sormin. To support their work\, the quartet has been awarded grants by the Eastman School of Music\, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council\, Bronx Council on the Arts and Local 802’s Music Performance Trust Fund. \nThe Overlook has developed and presented a new performance series “If the Stars Align” in Uptown-NYC\, with concerts at Washington Heights/Inwood cultural institutions including Hispanic Society of America\, Morris-Jumel Mansion\, Dyckman Farmhouse Museum\, Fort Washington Collegiate Church\, and United Palace Theatre. The quartet recently brought their mission to Lincoln Center at Kaufman Music Center’s “Musical Storefronts”\, Chamber Music NY at Bruno Walter Auditorium\, GatherNYC at the Museum of Arts and Design\, Symphony Space\, Fotografiska New York\, and Wave Hill. Further afield\, the quartet has performed at Chatter ABQ\, WOCO Fest\, The Arts Club of DC\, Music for Montauk\, Mass MoCA\, LeHigh University\, Tuckamore Festival in NL\, Canada\, as well as in a virtual performance presented by the Metropolitan Museum of Art that has been streamed nearly 70\,000 times. \nBy building relationships with composers and championing new works\, collaborating with interdisciplinary creators\, re-thinking the concert experience to include non-traditional spaces\, and consistently engaging with their Uptown NYC community\, The Overlook upholds its mission to create a more representative and relevant musical practice.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/say-it-loud-the-overlook-quartet/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20250107T171546Z
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all presents Chris Milam in The Green Room.
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all presents Chris Milam in The Green Room. \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, January 18\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nChris Milam\, a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his work on “Kids These Days” and “Meanwhile\,” releases his most ambitious album yet with “Orchid South.” This record captures the essence of youth\, exploring themes of beauty and impending doom with a raw and energetic sound. Recorded live in Memphis with his band\, “Orchid South” bucks current industry trends by prioritizing a cohesive album experience over individual singles.\nMilam’s previous work earned him widespread acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Collaborations with renowned artists like William Bell and Valerie June further solidified his reputation as an artist to watch. “Orchid South” showcases his growth as an artist\, delivering a powerful and authentic rock and roll experience that reflects the spirit of Memphis music.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-and-folk-all-yall-presents-chris-milam-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T213000
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SUMMARY:Jay McK
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Jay McK in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSunday\, January 19\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJay McK is an artist\, composer\, producer\, and professional bassist\, known for his funky bass lines\, an array of sounds\, solos\, and melodic melodies.Covering the globe\, Jay McK has shared the stage with and soundtracked for LiV Warfield\, Ghost Note\, RC and The Gritz\, Chris Dave and the DrumHedz\, Bobby Sparks\, Shaun Martin\, American Idol winner Ruben Studdard\, and many more. \nJay is a melodic\, grooving\, and funky bassist that focuses on making songs\, tunes\, and concerts feel good within any band’s vibe. His musical prowess has often culminated in him being called upon to serve as musical director. His sound and style can move seamlessly from solid bass grooves to show-stopping solos. \nAs an artist\, Jay strives to write songs with great vibes\, encouragement\, and an uplifting message that every life can understand. Jay‘s goal is to spread love\, create a dancing atmosphere\, encourage spiritual movements\, and influence an incredible experience through music. \nJay McK is now introducing himself as a solo artist with a series of four EP releases\, featuring artists he has collaborated with for years including contemporaries such as drummer/producer\, Blaque Dynamite\, and fellow bassist\, MonoNeon. “Work On Me” and “Dirty Mama” are out now on all streaming platforms. \nBe there for an incredible performance featuring the new music of Jay McK! You’re gonna wanna have your good shoes on for it.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/jay-mck/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Wise & Her Guys in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Elizabeth Wise & Her Guys in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, Jan 24\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n“I’ve been all over the world/I’ve seen almost everything/I’ve sung all kinds of places/People call me the queen.” That’s the start of the middle verse from the modern blues standard “Mississippi Woman\,” a gritty song that’s been handed up and down the muddy banks of the mighty river that bears its name and passed along like a secret from the hills of Holly Springs to the juke joints of Memphis and into the hands of Elizabeth Wise\, a folk singer\, guitarist\, and ceramicist who possesses what they used to call an old soul. With a slide in her left hand and conviction in her voice\, Wise inhabits the lines that come next\, delivering them as a mystical incantation and a purposeful statement of fact. “No matter where I go y’all/I give them something real/People all over the world/Need that Mississippi feel.” \nThe Memphis band with songwriting collaborator Bob Buckley and Memphis legends Jim Spake and Tom Lonardo is always a fresh spin on the Wise and Wise/Buckley originals and arrangements of covers.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/elizabeth-wise-her-guys-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
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SUMMARY:Marcella Simien ( ft. Infinity Stairs) & Talibah Safiya in The Crosstown Theater
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Marcella Simien ( ft. Infinity Stairs) & Talibah Safiya in The Crosstown Theater \nCrosstown Theater at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, January 25\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\n\nMarcella’s debut solo album\, To Bend to the Will of a Dream That’s Being Fulfilled\, captures this deeply personal journey. She played every instrument\, wrote every lyric\, and sang every vocal part herself. “I felt it necessary to have my hand touch every aspect of this collection of music\,” she says. “This was a deeply personal\, very physical experience to go through\, and it was imperative that I used my body as the vehicle to create every tone and texture of this project.” \nThe album resonates with the sounds of the South\, blending traditional instruments like the accordion and frottoir with contemporary production and electronic elements. Influenced by her love for Rāga and Indian music\, Marcella also incorporates the harmonium and tanpura\, creating a unique soundscape that reflects her journey of spirituality\, ancestral healing\, and self-acceptance. \nTalibah Safiya is an independent Soul Artist and a captivating story teller from Memphis TN. Using minimal but impactful instrumentation and visually stimulating lyricism\, Talibah deeply connects you to her story and your own. \nHer debut project “Love Spells Live” was released in March of 2023 in collaboration with the University of Memphis’s Highwater Records. Her second project with Highwater Records is “Black Magic” was released in 2024. It is a reimagining of blues Classics from the Highwater catalog including artists like Junior Kimbrough and Jessie Mae Hemphill. This project is done in collaboration with 77x gold and platinum engineer and producer Ari Morris\, visual artist\, and producer\, Bradon Deener\, and multi-instrumentalist producer\, Madame Fraankie. She has written songs for RapSh!t on HBO Max\, Sexxy Red\, and more.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/marcella-simien-ft-infinity-stairs-talibah-safiya-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
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SUMMARY:Sungazer
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Sungazer in the Theater \nThe Theater at Crosstown Arts\nTuesday\, January 28\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nJanuary 28 lineup features Salami Rose Joe Louis followed by Sungazer. \nSalami Rose Joe Louis is a multi-instrumentalist producer and genre traveler\, captivating audiences with her unique blend of electronic music and avant-garde experimentation. Signed to Flying Lotus’s esteemed Brainfeeder label\, she crafts intricate soundscapes primarily on her beloved Roland MV8800\, nicknamed “Funfunfun.” \nHer critically acclaimed debut\, ‘Zdenka 2080\,’ a sci-fi epic\, earned a nomination for Giles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards Best Album of 2020. This groundbreaking album\, along with her subsequent work\, including the recent ‘Akousmatikous\,’ explores profound themes: climate change\, the power of imagery\, and the struggle for liberation from societal conditioning. \nFrom supporting genre-bending luminaries like Flying Lotus and Cinematic Orchestra to collaborating with Toro y Moi and Hiatus Kaiyote\, Salami Rose Joe Louis has built a reputation for her electrifying live performances. Now\, she presents a live EP\, capturing the raw energy and improvisational magic of her dynamic quartet\, showcasing the full spectrum of her artistic vision. \nSungazer is an international Future Jazz duo featuring YouTuber / bassist Adam Neely and drummer Shawn Crowder. \nOriginally formed in Brooklyn\, NY in July of 2014\, Sungazer has brought their unique blend of hard-hitting Jazz Fusion\, 8-bit\, Progressive Rock and EDM to audiences in the U.S. and Europe. Sungazer explores the human element of improvisation within the context of modern electronic music. Exciting\, hard-hitting\, and never predictable\, Sungazer creates music aimed squarely ahead into the 21st century. They released their sophomore EP entitled Sungazer\, Vol. 2 in 2019. On October 11\, 2021 they released their debut full-length album\, Perihelion. The long-awaited debut LP explores time and the liminal spaces between jazz improvisation and modern electronic music aesthetics. The album was co-produced and mixed by Simon Grove (Plini\, Protest The Hero\, Intervals) and features an eclectic cast of guest musicians including Joshua de la Victoria\, Hannah Sumner\, Jae Soto\, Tom Monda (Thank You Scientist)\, Shubh Saran\, Jared Yee\, Christian Li\, Zac Zinger\, Brian Plautz (Aberdeen)\, Brian Krock (Big Heart Machine) and the Resonance Collective.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/sungazer/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121928
CREATED:20241230T204922Z
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SUMMARY:Art Edmaiston in The Green Room
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents Art Edmaiston in The Green Room \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nFriday\, January 31\, 2025\nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm\nTickets: $15 (plus fees) \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n\nArt Edmaiston – Memphis saxophonist\, improvisor/composer and player of “Ecstatic Energy Music”.\n\n\nArt’s voluptuous sound on the tenor saxophone was sculpted from years spent playing R&B and blues in Memphis\, but has origins in the small country town of Troy\, TN where he grew up playing alone in wide open farm land and soybean fields.\n\n\n\nEdmaiston creates forward-looking music while being fully present in the moment. Bold improvisations teeming with energetic melodies that alternate between husky subtones and brilliant multiphonic flourishes. Blues and spiritual music are an underlying influence in the original compositions as well as a touchstone throughout his solo journeys.\n\n\nHis personal creative approach to the soprano saxophone makes use of smeared notes\, pitch bends and tonal manipulations offering listeners an aural picture of abstract liberated instrumental expression unlike anything heard in mainstream music performances.\n\n\n\nJoining Art in his debut performance as a leader is a cast of talented musicians and artists who have contributed to his development throughout his thirty-plus years of professional work.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/art-edmaiston-in-the-green-room/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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