Stax Music Academy Summer Showcase Overton Park ShellPhotography by Frank Chin It was the perfect summer night on August 23 – the temps were unseasonably cool and the music heated up the night as the Overton Park Shell Fall Season got underway with the Stax Music Academy. The super-talented kids took the legendary stage and played some great Memphis music …
Stax Music Academy Showcase
Stax Music Academy Showcase Overton Park ShellPhotography by Frank Chin The talented kids from Stax Music Academy took the stage at the Overton Park Shell for a showcase concert. SMA is an after school and summer music institute adjacent to the legendary Stax Museum of American Soul Music. SMA has graduated more than 4,000 students, and since 2008 every high …
Stax Night Train Gala
Stax Night Train Gala Soulsville Foundation Photography by Frank Chin The inaugural Night Train event was held April 29, and everybody got on board for the fun ride! Fashioned to replace Staxtacular, this new party is Soulsville Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year. The evening was filled with live music, fantastic cuisine and cocktails, dancing, DJs, and more, as guests …
“Simple Song of Freedom Memphis” Debut
“Simple Song of Freedom Memphis Debut Photography by Jamie Harmon On February 13, “Simple Song of Freedom Memphis” debuted at Theatre Memphis. The song and video are the creation of Mario Monterosso, a Sicily-born singer, songwriter, guitarist, and now-Memphis musician. The project features iconic voices including Kallen Esperian, Rev. Charles Hodges, Carla Thomas, Larry Dotson, Priscilla Presley, plus the choirs …
2018 GPAC Opening Night
Date: September 16, 2018 Location: Germantown Performing Arts Center Photographer: Mark Ramirez Website: gpacweb.com GPAC kicked off its 2018-2019 season of amazing performances with a night featuring the Stax Music Academy a cappella group Street Corner Harmonies in the GPAC lobby, and then Bobby McFerrin took the stage to give a masterful and innovative performance. Share this Event from 4Memphis Magazine