Live Music In Memphis This Month: 12 Shows to See in April
Here are the top picks for live music events, concerts, and shows in Memphis this month.
Got a show to promote? Add it here.
Here are the top picks for live music events, concerts, and shows in Memphis this month.
Got a show to promote? Add it here.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Flatland Cavalry at Minglewood Hall
Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 / $45+
Flatland Cavalry, the Texas-based country outfit, brings their heartfelt storytelling and catchy melodies to Memphis to kick off a month of great music in April. "A Life Where We Work Out” is one of my favorite songs of the last 10 years. If you're a fan of authentic country music with a modern twist, this is a show you won't want to miss.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
The Millennium Tour 2025 at FedExForum
Show at 7 p.m. / $89+
Let me just rattle off the entire supporting cast of the Millennium Tour 2025: Trey Songz, Omarion, Bow Wow, Plies, Boosie, and Ying Yang Twins. If you can’t get excited for at least one of those chart toppers, you don’t have a pulse. Take a nostalgic trip back to the early 2000s with some of the biggest names in R&B and hip-hop.
Wyatt Flores at Graceland Soundstage
Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 / $30
23-year-old young buck Wyatt Flores brings his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics to the iconic Graceland Soundstage. Sounding like a Tyler Childers protégé, Wyatt's performance promises to deliver an intimate evening of music that resonates with country and americana fans of all kinds.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
ZZ Ward at Hernando's Hideaway
Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. / $38+
ZZ Ward, the genre-blending artist known for her unique mix of blues, rock, and hip-hop, takes the stage at Hernando's Hideaway. With hits like "Put the Gun Down" and "365 Days," ZZ's powerful vocals and dynamic performance style make this an awesome show. She’ll definitely bring the tunes and her iconic hat she always wears.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
Shell On Wheels: Huey's 55th Anniversary Block Party with Lucero at Huey's Midtown
Live music starts at 1 p.m., Lucero starts at 7 p.m. / FREE SHOW
Does anyone play more free or community-supporting shows for the city more than Lucero? I swear I’ve seen them at five shows at different venues in the past couple years. Celebrate Huey's 55th anniversary with Memphis's own headlining the block party. If you live in Memphis and haven’t heard of Lucero at this point, I am going to need to put it on Spotify, grab a beer, and rock out. And then come to Huey’s Midtown on April 13th and rock out some in person.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Mary J. Blige: The For My Fans Tour at FedExForum
Show at 7 p.m. / $73+
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, graces the FedExForum with an entire duffel bag’s worth of hits. With a career spanning decades and numerous accolades, Mary's live performance is set to be an unforgettable experience for fans old and new.
Shell Daze Music Festival at Overton Park Shell
Doors at 3:00 p.m., starts at 3:45 p.m. / $58+
Shell Daze Music Festival features an eclectic lineup including Lettuce, Daniel Donato, and Grace Bowers. Set in the scenic Overton Park Shell, this festival offers a day of diverse musical acts, food, and community vibes. If you’re a jam band music fan, you won’t be let down. These folks can shred.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
Sierra Hull at Minglewood Hall
Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 / $39+
Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull will soon be showcasing her exceptional musicianship and angelic vocals in our wonderful city. With a blend of bluegrass, folk, and Americana, Sierra's performance is a testament to her status as one of the leading figures in contemporary acoustic music.There isn’t really a bluegrass award she hasn’t won at this point and if you see her live, you’ll instantly see why.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Michigan Rattlers at 1884 Lounge
Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 / $28
The Michigan Rattlers as a band are a little hard to pin down by genre, but picture a blend of cinematic Americana and folk-rock sound that echoes a bit of Turnpike Troubadours-lite. Go check ‘em out if that tickles your fancy.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with The Vindys at Soundstage at Graceland
Show at 7:30 p.m. / $65+
Rock legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo team up with The Vindys for a night of classic hits. I was always more of a Pat Benatar guy than a Cyndi Lauper. Just feel like Benatar’s hits are better, her performances are better, etc. You know you want to sing "Love Is a Battlefield" and "Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” with hundreds of your best friends. So go do it!
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
Mason Ramsey at 1884 Lounge
Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 / $27+
Do I need to even explain the lore of Mason Ramsey for people who don’t know it? Watch the video above or Google "Walmart Yodeling Boy," and you’ll see what I mean. The kid (now an 18-year-old adult) is electric. God, we’re getting old.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
Momma at Growlers
Doors at 7:00 p.m., Show at 8 p.m. / $26+
This might be the smallest band I’ve put on the blog this month, but they are by far my biggest recommendation from my personal music tastes. If you like ‘90s indie rock or alternative rock, you’ll love Momma. They kind of have a music profile that fits the likes of Garbage, Veruca Salt, and The Breeders. A band full of Gen Z’ers, Momma is proof that maybe we can still rock in the coming generations.
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