Live Music In Memphis This Month: 11 Shows to See in March

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

Shorty and the Grooves + Above Jupiter and Mary Hatley at Growlers

Doors 6 p.m. / Show 7 p.m, / $10

This is my monthly “hey I just found this cool band while researching the blog” entry for March. I really love their stuff and I was instantly hooked after hearing “Something - Album Mix.”  This is a proper local showcase, which I will always support. If you’re craving a night that feels very “Memphis musicians playing for Memphis people,” this is it. Start your month here.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10
 

Thelma and the Sleaze at Hernando’s Hide-A-Way

Show 8 p.m. / $14+

Hernando’s stays undefeated for gritty, loud, slightly unhinged rock shows. Thelma and the Sleaze have that bluesy, garage-rock bite that you just love to get a piece of. Long live the real rockers. Name a better band name? I’ll wait. 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

Eggy at 1884 Lounge

Doors 7 p.m. / Show 8 p.m. / $34.95

Eggy is one of those bands that jam heads quietly swear by. Tight musicianship, extended grooves, songs that stretch and breathe a little bit live. Saw them last year at Overton Park Shell and they rocked and actually am sort of surprised to see them in this small of a spot, but I guess it’s great for you egg head jammers who want to get compact. A very solid midweek choice if you want something more musicianship-forward.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

Diana Ross at The Orpheum Theatre

Show 8 p.m.  / $115+

It’s Diana Ross. At The Orpheum. That’s really the pitch here, I don’t know what else I need to tell you. 

But seriously, this is one of those legacy shows that feels bigger than just another tour stop. The catalog is untouchable. And seeing a Motown legend on a stage like that just feels correct. Come see the Queen of Motown live in concert. 
 

Christopher Cross at Graceland Soundstage

Show 8 p.m.  / $54+

If you’re in the mood for smooth, yacht-rock-adjacent comfort music, Christopher Cross is bringing exactly that. There’s something very funny and also very perfect about hearing “Sailing” in Memphis. One of my favorite documentaries last year was “Music Box: Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary” where Christopher Cross was predominantly featured. Pregame this show by watching this and you’ll get even more pumped up. 

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

New Edition, Boyz II Men & Toni Braxton – The New Edition Way Tour at FedExForum

Show 8 p.m. / $115+

This is a full nostalgia overload lineup in the best possible way. New Edition alone would sell this big time. FedExForum is going to be packed with people who know every word. If you want a big, arena-sized singalong moment this month, this is absolutely the move.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21
 

The Early November & Hellogoodbye at 1884 Lounge

Doors 7 p.m.  / Show 8 p.m. / $39.95

If you were even remotely emo or indie in the early 2000s, this pair probably raised you and you probably had “Here (In Your Arms)” as one of your MySpace page songs. Come and keep it sweaty and nostalgic in the Minglewood Hall sideroom. 

TUESDAY, MARCH 24

Robert Plant with Saving Grace & Suzi Dian at The Orpheum Theatre

Show 7:30 p.m.  / $68.25

Seeing Robert Plant in 2026 still feels a little surreal. Instead of trying to relive Zeppelin glory days, he’s leaned fully into roots, folk, and Americana, and it’s been a winning formula for decades now. This is less “rock god spectacle” and more “legend doing interesting, mature work.” Which is all you can hope for with this dude. 

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 27-29

Gary Clark Jr. at Hernando’s Hide-A-Way

Doors 7 p.m. / Show 8 p.m.  / SOLD OUT

Three nights. At Hernando’s. That’s insane.

It’s honestly sort of funny to even put this on the blog when the tickets for all three nights sold out instantly. You can probably find some tickets on some third-party websites, so I guess if you want to pony up for that, go ahead. It will be worth it. Gary Clark Jr. plays blues-rock with a modern edge that still feels rooted in something classic. Seeing someone of his caliber in a room this intimate is not normal. It’s going to be loud. The guitar tones are going to rip. Do it. 

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

Jason Isbell at The Orpheum Theatre

Show 8 p.m.  / $96+

I don’t know what else to say about Jason Isbell that hasn’t already been said. I’ve been to more of his shows live than any other artist (7 shows total in my life) and this will be number eight. He’s one of the best live performers. He’s one of the best songwriters. I feel good every time I go to a show and I leave feeling like I rocked the hell out. I’d be interested to see how this live show goes with this being post-divorce-record, Foxes in the Snow. Could be interesting to see - and another addition to his live mystique. 

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

Watchhouse at Minglewood Hall

Doors 7 p.m.  / Show 8 p.m. / $51+

I am so old that I’ve seen this band back when they were called Mandolin Orange. Man, I bet they hate having to constantly be reminded, “hey wasn’t your band name something else, like Mandarin Orange, or Mandolin Ogre – what was it again?” They had a nice run as an indie folk duo in the 2010s, with some absolutely fantastic records. They are super talented and are a treat live. 
 

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