'Too dangerous': Memphis says no concerts anytime soon at Mud Island Amphitheater
A Memphis group hoped to hold "pop-up" concerts at Mud Island Amphitheater in April, but the city says venue poses too many ...
Willie Bean dies: Memphis music promoter remembered for sharing city's sounds far and wide
Willie Bean, who worked at various times as a music promoter, tour manager and label owner, died Feb. 23, 2025, in North Memphis. He was 86.
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Amplifying Memphis: The New Music Strategy to Elevate Bluff City’s Sound
Memphis has long been a city defined by music. From the soul-stirring blues of Beale Street to the hip-hop beats that pulse ...
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'Before Elvis' digs into the Black music that fueled the success of Presley's rock 'n' roll
Elvis, who was strongly influenced by and nurtured on Black music, was a part of the revolution that stood up against Jim ...
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How Live Nation is looking to grow Memphis' live music scene with 'world-class music room'
Live Nation's new concert venue in Memphis will be called Satellite Music Hall. The venue is slated to open in fall 2026 and ...
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The 10 best Memphis concerts in March: Kraftwerk, Isley Brothers, Eddie Griffin and more
The Memphis and Mid-South concert calendar will heat up in March with a mix of highly anticipated events. Music fans can enjoy a variety of genres, including soul, R&B, folk, rock, Christian music ...
Priscilla Presley receives Tennessee's highest civilian honor for work promoting Memphis
At a ceremony on Monday, Priscilla Presley asked state lawmakers to partially fund the relocation of a rock and soul music ...
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Willie Bean dies: Memphis music promoter remembered for sharing city's sounds far and wide
Willie Bean worked as a music promoter, tour manager and label owner, promoting Memphis music locally and nationally. Bean was known for his vast connections in the music industry. Bean died at 86 ...