Live Music In Memphis This Month: 12 Shows to See in April

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Blvck Hippie w/ Jombi and Zoë Dominguez at Growlers

Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $17.53 (All Proceeds go to CLC Memphis to help our Migrant Neighbors)

A hometown show from one of Memphis's own. Blvck Hippie is a Black-fronted indie rock band from right here in the city, and if you haven't caught them yet, you are overdue. They've got a really cool, emotional sound that pulls from emo and indie rock in a way that feels genuine and truly inspired. And all the proceeds for this show go to a great cause in CLC Memphis - so it’s a double win. 

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

Racoma w/ Lilly Miller at Growlers

Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m. / $18

Seattle-based Racoma crafts what they call a front porch soundscape, which is honestly a perfect description. Indie and folk woven together with a real warmth to the whole thing. This is the kind of show you go to not knowing the band and walk out a fan. This is a no-brainer Thursday night.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

McKinley James at Hernando's Hide-A-Way

Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $14.73+

McKinley James and Hernando's Hide-A-Way is exactly the kind of pairing that makes you feel lucky to live in Memphis. It's a venue that was practically built for artists like this. If you haven't heard McKinley James, do yourself a favor and look him up before the show. Roots, soul, and real bluesy feel which will sound fantastic in one of the most special rooms for music in the whole city.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

Devin the Dude at Minglewood Hall

Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $27.85+

One of Houston's most beloved cult figures is rolling through Minglewood on a Tuesday.  Devin the Dude has been making laid-back, cool sounding rap for decades and he is genuinely one of the most loveable figures in the genre. What a job this isssssssssssssss.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

Steel Panther – Twenty Twenty $ex Tour at Minglewood Hall

Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $35+

OK, yes, they are a glam metal parody band, but they are a SICK GLAM, METAL PARODY BAND! But truly, Satchel might be one of the most underrated guitarists alive. This is a great Wednesday night if you want to feel like you are at a party from 1987 but also laughing the whole time.

FRIDAY–SATURDAY, APRIL 17–18

Shell Daze Music Festival (Old Crow Medicine Show, Molly Tuttle, Greensky Bluegrass & more) at Overton Park Shell

Doors 4 p.m. both nights / Single-day and 2-day passes available

Shell Daze is back and it's stacked. Presented by Mempho, this two-night event at Overton Park Shell is the kind of spring weekend you pencil in and protect from anything else that tries to get on your calendar. Friday night brings Old Crow Medicine Show and Molly Tuttle, both who are absolutely incredible live. Saturday night features Greensky Bluegrass, which on its own would be worth the price of admission. They rocked it at Grind City Amphitheater before it was the official amphitheater years ago. The Shell in mid-April is one of the best live music experiences you can have in this city. Go both nights if you can swing it.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

The Crane Wives – ACT I w/ Lilith Max at Minglewood Hall

Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $37.50+

This is a band I stumbled onto while putting this blog together and I am really glad I did. The Crane Wives are a Grand Rapids folk-indie band with big harmonies and a crazy big following for a band I had not heard of before. They have several songs on Spotify in the high millions in plays. If you are the kind of person who goes hard for Fleet Foxes or The Head and the Heart, you need to be at this show.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Alabama Shakes w/ Mon Rovia at Grind City Amphitheater

Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m. / $92+

Okay, this one is historic for a couple of reasons. First, Alabama Shakes is back after an eight-year break and the whole world is pumped about it. Brittany Howard is one of the most powerful vocalists alive, full stop. Second, this show is the inaugural concert at the brand new Grind City Amphitheater, a 3,500-seat outdoor venue at Grind City Brewing in Uptown Memphis. New venue, legendary band, first-ever show. That is a special night no matter how you slice it. This one is a must.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

Curren$y – The Winner's Circle Tour at Minglewood Hall

Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $51.50+

Spitta Andretti is one of the most consistent rappers in the game. The man does not miss. He has been putting out cool, smooth, stoner rap with incredible production for close to two decades and every single project just vibes correctly. Pilot Talk is one of the best mixtape series ever assembled and I was a HUGE fan back in the day. 

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

Dexter and The Moonrocks at 1884 Lounge, Minglewood Hall

Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $33.80+

These guys have been blowing up in a big way and for good reason. Dexter and The Moonrocks play what they call western space grunge, which sounds like a made-up genre but actually makes total sense once you hear it. You cannot scroll on TikTok a day in your life without hearing one of your songs on someone’s video it feels like. They look to be about to be blowing up in a big way so come catch these guys while they are at intimate venues like these. 

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Muck Sticky at 1884 Lounge, Minglewood Hall

Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $33.80+

Muck Sticky is one-of-a-kind. Not much else to say here. You know you had his songs on your MySpace page. Just admit it. 

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

The Millennium Tour: B2K, Bow Wow, Pretty Ricky, B5, Amerie & more at FedExForum

Show 7 p.m. / $92.30+

The Millennium Tour is back and it brought the whole squad. B2K, celebrating their 25th anniversary with all four original members, are co-headlining with Bow Wow, who is celebrating 25 years in the game himself. Also on the bill are Pretty Ricky, B5, and Amerie, among others. This is an early 2000s R&B and hip-hop nostalgia event at the highest possible level and the FedExForum is going to be electric.

For more, check out: I Love Memphis Music Calendar