Listen Up: 10 Bands to See in July

Listen Up: 10 Bands to See in July

Ed. note: The nice thing about living in a music city is that we get a ton of great live shows every single month. The tough thing, however, is deciding which bands to see. With that in mind, here are 10 recommendations for shows you won't want to miss this month:

1. Bloodshot Bill with the Paint Fumes and James and the Ultrasounds, Lamplighter Lounge, July 10, 9 p.m., $5, 21+

One man bands are pretty fun to watch, especially when they're as gritty and garagey as Bloodshott Bill. I don't know much about the Paint Fumes, but James and the Ultrasounds is a new Memphis supergroup made up of members of Tennessee Tearjerkers, the Grifters and more. Memphis Vic will DJ.

2. Atmosphere, New Daisy Theatre, July 11, 7 p.m., $18, all ages

Atmosphere, Memphis, Tenn.

Minneapolis rappers Atmosphere are coming to the New Daisy on July 11th for an all-ages show. They're not quite like regular club banger kind of rappers, though - their lyrics are smart and funny and a little bit heartbreaking (and often about girls). If you need an example, check out their ode to Minneapolis (which could just as well be about Memphis).

3. Beach House, Minglewood Hall, July 12, 7 p.m., $16, all ages

If you love dreamy, sun-soaked indie pop, then you'll want to be at Minglewood on July 12 for Beach House. Everyone else you know will probably be there. Wild Nothing will open, and the show is in Minglewood's big room, so there will be plenty of space.

4. James Taylor, Mud Island Amphitheatre, July 15, 8 p.m., $49 - $79, all ages

For those of you into things that are a little more mellow, folk singer James Taylor is playing an outdoor show at the Mud Island Amphitheatre on July 15.

5. Cory Branan, Hi-Tone Cafe, July 20, 9 p.m., 18+, $10

Cory Branan at the Hi-Tone, Memphis, Tenn.

Southhaven-born, Nashville-based songwriter Cory Branan is coming home during his tour for Mutt, his first album in about 7 years. His lyrics are smartly written and he tells a great story. As a bonus, there are usually some songs he performs live that probably won't ever make it onto a record. Audra Mae and Adam Faucett will open.

6. Blues on the Bluff, National Ornamental Metal Museum, July 21, 6 p.m., $15 advance / $20 door, all ages

Blues on the Bluff, Memphis, Tenn.

Bring a chair and some friends to WEVL's 24th annual Blues on the Bluff concert at the Metal Museum. Elmo and the Shades, Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition and Lightning Malcom will play, and there will be a silent auction and plenty of food and drink. Proceeds benefit Memphis' only volunteer radio station.

7. Yo Gotti (with a ton of friends), Minglewood Hall, July 21, 9 p.m., $30, 18+

Before he sets off on his 33-city Road to Riches Tour, Memphis rapper Yo Gotti is playing at Minglewood with a large handful of local rap talent: Zed Zilla, Young Dolph, Don Trip and 8 Ball.

8. Mynabirds, Hi-Tone Cafe, July 25, 8 p.m., $10, 18+

Mynabirds' (aka Laura Burhenn) first record sounded like very updated 60s pop. The second record, Generals, is loaded with loud, stomping protest songs. Either way, you'll want to pack your dancing shoes. Deep Time and Toxie will open.

9. Live at the Garden presents: Seal, Memphis Botanic Garden, July 27, 8:30 p.m., $40, all ages

Soul singer (I think he's a soul singer) Seal is playing an outdoor show at the Memphis Botanic Garden as part of their Live at the Garden Concert Series. Picnics and blankets are allowed, Macy Gray will open and yes, he'll probably play "Kiss from a Rose."

10. River City Tanlines, Hi-Tone Cafe, July 28, 9 p.m., free, all ages

The River City Tanlines are releasing a brand new record, "Coast to Coast" at the Hi-Tone on July 28. The venerable local garage rock band features one of my favorite frontwomen of all time, Alicja Trout. The album release show is free, so you have no excuse.

What bands are you looking forward to seeing in July?

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Stephen Cox
http://yetperiod.bandcamp.com/album/chaos-old-night - their EP Release was June 30th. LEGIT post-hardcore Memphis-based band! Check them out...you'll thank me for it!
July 2, 2012 3:43pm
Valibus
Memphis filmmakers Corduroy Wednesday actually produced a music video for Paint Fumes (#1 on the list). They're a fun band to watch. 
July 2, 2012 3:54pm
Valibus
Also the Bloodshot Bill, Paint Fumes concert in Memphis is July 10th.  
July 2, 2012 5:25pm
Brandi
Hey, I think the Bloodshot Bill show is on July 10!  https://www.facebook.com/events/257981780969490/
July 2, 2012 7:03pm
Kerry (Admin)
I fixed it!
July 3, 2012 8:36am
ben
torche on july 23   and a fond farewell to burial within on july 27
July 3, 2012 4:51pm