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WHAT ATTRACTS LIVE MUSIC FANS TO MEMPHIS? You know the songs of our legends by heart. Now listen up for the artists making music in Memphis today. They riff on the city's deep sonic roots, creating their own sound —a sound as electrifying and soulful as ever. Come listen. LISTEN UP FOR LOCAL MUSICIANS DAZ RINKO Rap so upbeat, you'll want to dance LIZ BRASHER "Barroom burners and soulful standouts" — Rolling Stone LUCKY 7 BRASS BAND Horns + rhythm = guaranteed good times MUSIC FESTS JAN INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE MAY BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPT GONERFEST OCT MEMPHO MUSIC FESTIVAL WHERE TO TURN UP (dancing optional!) DOWNTOWN Soak up scorching blues and soul on Beale Street. Sashay down a red carpet to the dance floor of Paula & Raiford’s Disco. Cue up something on the jukebox, and a soul burger, at Earnestine & Hazel’s. CROSSTOWN Witness intimate performances by local musicians at Crosstown Concourse's Green Room. Catch local and traveling acts at The Hi Tone; real-deal blues and soul at Wild Bill's. MIDTOWN Start at Lafayette's Music Room in Overton Square. Late-night, pack into intimate bar/venues showcasing local acts, like B-Side at Minglewood Hall, eclectic Bar DKDC and Growlers. EAST Hang with the University of Memphis crowd at The Bluff. Chill at local-favorite bar/ venues Brookhaven Pub, Neil's and RockHouse Live. Hear local to global artists at Germantown Performing Arts Center. DISCOVER MORE MEMPHIS MUSIC: memphistravel.com/music
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