Live Music In Memphis This Month: 9 Shows to See in July

THURSDAY, JULY 3

Reverend Horton Heat & Jason D. Williams at Hernando’s Hideaway

Doors at 7 PM / Show at 8 PM / $39+

A perfect match of unhinged psychobilly and piano-pounding rock ’n’ roll. Rev Horton Heat shreds like a man possessed, and Jason D. Williams beats the piano like it owes him money. Expect to rock out on a packed dancefloor. IT’S A PSYCHOBILLY FREAKOUT!  

THURSDAY, JULY 10

Dash Rip Rock at Hi-Tone

Doors at 6:30 PM / Show at 7 PM / $13.50+

New Orleans cowpunk legends who’ve been mixing rockabilly, punk, and wild humor since the ‘80s. If your idea of a good Saturday night is dancing till your feet hurt and maybe singing along to songs about getting high, this is your jam.  

FRIDAY, JULY 18

Parker McCollum at Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden

Gates at 5:30 PM / Show at 8 PM / $91+

Breakout Texas country star with the heartbreak anthems dialed to 11. His songs are largely built in the typical modern Nashville country style so take that how you want. I just saw Bob Dylan and Willie at the Radians and cannot stress how nice it is to lay on a blanket or a chair and just chill out with some friends to see some music.

THURSDAY, JULY 24

MC Chris at 1884 Lounge @ Minglewood Hall

Doors at 7 PM / Show at 8 PM / $25+

Nerdcore icon MC Chris is the voice of MC Pee Pants from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, but also a super sharp rapper with clever, hyper nerdy bars. Expect Star Wars jokes, fast flows, and probably a shoutout to Boba Fett. Quick question though: why is MC Chris looking so mad in his artist picture for this tour? Chill out, man.

FRIDAY, JULY 25

GloRilla at FedEx Forum

Doors at 7 PM / Show at 8 PM / $75+

Memphis’ own GloRilla comes home for what should be an absolutely electric night for the *1st Annual GLO BASH*. If you’ve been living under a rock the past couple of years, she blew up with “F.N.F.” and “Tomorrow 2” with Cardi B, and she’s one of the biggest names in hip hop right now. Expect it to be rowdy, fun, and turnt as hell. Expect a lot of fun surprises from the “& Friends” portion of the night.  
 

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Super Brick at Hi-Tone Cafe (Downstairs Small Room)

Doors at 7 PM / Show at 8 PM / $13.50

One of Memphis’ loudest, rawest, most fun local bands. I still claim them even if they have since moved to Rockford, Illinois. They’re gritty, catchy, and will have the whole crowd bouncing off the walls in the Hi-Tone’s small room. This is what independent rock music is supposed to sound like.  
 

SUNDAY, JULY 27

Creed at FedEx Forum 

Doors at 6:00 PM / Show at 7 PM / $54+

The Summer of ’99 Tour rolls into Memphis with all the millennial nostalgia you can handle. Creed is joined by Daughtry and Mammoth WVH, and even if you’re ironically going, let’s be honest — you’re gonna scream every word to “Higher.” I know I will be.  
 

SUNDAY, JULY 27

This Will Destroy You at Minglewood Hall

Doors at 7 PM / Show at 8 PM / $33+  

If you want to close your eyes and drift somewhere cosmic, this is the show. Post-rock giants This Will Destroy You craft long, epic soundscapes that build and break like tidal waves. They remind me a lot of the band “Explosions in the Sky” who coincidentally are also from Texas and ALSO had their music played in a Hollywood sports movies. Explosions in Friday Night Lights and This Will Destroy You in Moneyball.  

THURSDAY, JULY 31

Silversun Pickups at Graceland Soundstage

Doors at 7 PM / Show at 8 PM / $47+

Indie rockers from the mid-2000s still bringing that dreamy, fuzzed-out energy. If “Lazy Eye” doesn’t give you full-body goosebumps live, check your pulse. God, they were a great iPod era band. What a voice.

For more, check out: I Love Memphis Music Calendar