 | Memphis Rappers Create Grizzlies Inspired Music
A few of our very own Memphis rappers are showing their support by creating their own Grizzlies-inspired theme songs.  Watch Video
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 | Justin Timberlake to Perform at FedExForum November 18
Justin Timberlake is returning to his hometown as part of 'The 20/20 Experience World Tour', his first in six years.
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 | Famed Music Venue the Hi-Tone Closes for Good
The Hi-Tone has been a favorite spot for local musicians for the past 15 years, but after Saturday night's final concert, the Hi-Tone closed its doors forever. Watch Video
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 | White House to Spotlight 'Memphis Soul'
As part of the Performance at the White House concert series, the spotlight will shine on Memphis as President Obama and the first lady welcome several Bluff City native musicians, such as Al Green, Justin Timberlake, and Booker T. Jones.
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 | New Olivet's Reverend Whalum Defends Rap Video
Reverend Kenneth Whalum Jr., pastor of New Olivet Baptist Church, has a new rap music video. Whalum, who's also a member of the Unified School Board, says he made the video to help reach troubled kids. But, the video is causing trouble for the reverend among his fellow clergy. Watch Video
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| Low Note for Memphis Music Venue Hi-Tone Cafe
The famous Hi-Tone Cafe in midtown Memphis is closing its doors. Watch Video
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| Event: Memphis Means Music Fest: Inspired by the King
The Music Foundation announced a partnership with Elvis Presley’s Graceland for Elvis Week during the 35thanniversary. The Foundation will present Memphis Means Music Fest: Inspired by the King on Friday, August 10th from 10am – 4pm at Graceland’s Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion.
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| Event: 1st Annual Open Arms Care Jazz and Wine Event
Open Arms Care (OAC) will host its’ First Soul Serenade, featuring the jazz styling of saxophonist, Mark Baker, Friday, August 3rd, 2012 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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| Event: "Summerween"
SummerWeen: Memphis’s only Halloween-themed costume party towards the end of the Summer.
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 | George Clinton to Talk Music at Memphis Conference
Funk music king George Clinton is scheduled to speak at a conference geared toward bringing access to music education to students in underserved communities.
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| Hi-Tone Music Venue to Close its Doors
A midtown Memphis landmark music venue is shutting its doors. The Hi-Tone Cafe is closing in late February.
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 | Cordova Musician a World-Venerated Mute Maker
Now that the holiday season is officially underway, no doubt you'll be listening to your favorite holiday tunes. What you may not know is those tunes are often shaped by a mute, and one of the best mute makers in the world lives in Memphis. Watch Video
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 | Porter Starts National Music Mentorship Program
Songwriter David Porter says he is starting a Memphis-based national program to mentor young musicians.
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| Event: St. Luke's United Methodist Church - Jazz Benefit Concert for Haiti
Jazz Across the Gulf: From Memphis to Haiti is a fundraising event hosted by St. Luke’s United Methodist Church to help build The School of the New Covenant in Haiti.
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| Golden retriever loves guitar
A dog shows its appreciation for music.
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| Event: Summer Fun Concert Series at Shelby Farms Park
Summer Fun Concert Series at Shelby Farms Park will feature the Bluff City Backsliders on Thursday, July 19.
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 | Stax Passes the Torch to Summer Students
Young musicians will soon perform the same songs that made Stax famous. Watch Video
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| Announcement: Indie Memphis Concert Film Series at Levitt Shell
Indie Memphis, which opens its popular free Concert Film Series at the Levitt Shell on Saturday, July 21, with Stop Making Sense, announced that its August screenings will include rare performances by The Who and Led Zeppelin, both from the Shelley Archives.
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 | John Mayer Cancels U.S. Tour Due to Throat Problems
Singer and musician John Mayer has canceled his 18-city U.S. tour, including his April 30 concert in Memphis, after a growth in his throat returned.
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| Announcement: 2012 Memphis Hip Hop Expo Accepting Performance Submissions
The inaugural Hip-Hop Weekend & Expo, is now accepting submissions for rappers, singers, dancers and more for the Hip-Hop Expo and Trade Show portion of the event scheduled to take place Labor Day weekend, September 1 and September 2 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Downtown Memphis, TN.
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| Event: 24th Annual Blues on the Bluff Concert
It’s back and better than ever--join WEVL FM 89.9 friends and listeners on the grounds of the National Ornamental Metal Museum for the 24th annual Blues on the Bluff concert on Saturday, July 21.
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