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Orion Free Concert Series: Bobby Rush & Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band

Overton Park Shell 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN

During his renowned stage show Bobby Rush frequently jumps high into the air, arms spread and legs tucked, only to land gracefully and return without a hitch to his dazzling routine. It’s a move you might expect at a contemporary R&B show, but it’s downright shocking when you realize that Rush is in his late […]

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Orion Free Concert Series: Pokey LaFarge

Overton Park Shell 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN

After crisscrossing the nation for the last half-decade looking for a home, Pokey LaFarge found himself in Mid-Coast Maine. Upon arriving, the Illinois-born singer/songwriter/actor pursued a major life change, working 12-hour days on a local farm—a turn of events that catalyzed an extraordinary burst of creativity and redefined his sense of purpose as an artist. […]

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Orion Free Concert Series: Kudzu Kings

Overton Park Shell 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN

KUDZU KINGS (kud-zoo kingz) (Reges pueraria sollemnitas) have been on a musical crusade since 1994, playing at festivals and music venues in the Southeast and beyond with their diverse catalogue of original music and decidedly waggish banter. These good-time botanical royalists gained early popularity playing the jamband circuit. However, the majority of their songs are […]

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Orion Free Concert Series: Memphis PowerPop Festival ft. The Connells, The Sonny Wilsons, and Your Academy

Overton Park Shell 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN

MPPF Set Times: 5:00: YOUR ACADEMY5:45: THE SONNY WILSONS7:00: THE CONNELLS The Connells, one of North Carolina’s most successful indie rock bands, released “Steadman’s Wake" in 2021, their first full-length album since 2001. Beyond the fact that “Steadman’s Wake” is the group’s first new release in over 20 years, it is the first Connells’ album […]

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Orion Free Concert Series: Shadowgrass

Overton Park Shell 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN

When their instrumental prowess earned them a vast following on social media, childhood friends turned all-star act Shadowgrass found sudden success. But as a young band, the expectations that went along with a large audience proved daunting. “We felt a lot of pressure to make something uniquely us, because we had such a big following, […]

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Orion Free Concert Series: Lukah

Overton Park Shell 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN

Back with a vengeance, Lukah has teamed up with legendary New York producer and DJ Statik Selektah for a cross-continental LP that explicates and contorts the black American dialect through rich lyrics traded with a formidable lineup of guest MCs, including Grammy winner Killer Mike, Memphis legend 8-Ball, frequent homies and collaborators Stooky Bros and […]

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Big K.R.I.T. (Shell Yeah! Benefit Series)

Overton Park Shell 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN

Justin Scott (born August 26, 1986), better known by his stage name Big K.R.I.T., is an American hip hop musician and record producer from Meridian, Mississippi. K.R.I.T. is an acronym, meaning King Remembered In Time. K.R.I.T. first came into the hip hop scene in 2005 with the release of his two mixtapes, See Me On […]

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Orion Free Concert Series: DJ AD & The Vibe Tribe

Overton Park Shell 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN

A.D. was born and raised in Memphis, TN. She has been mixing music for nearly 20 years, and DJing professionally for 15 years. House Music/Dance Music is her favorite genre to play when she is having fun. She is excellent at putting her own "spin" on a mix which gives her a unique flair that […]

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Orion Free Concert Series: Princeton James Productions Backyard Experience

Overton Park Shell 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN

Princeton James Productions is proud to be a featured partner in the iconic Overton Shell Free Concert Series, bringing an unforgettable night of creativity, culture, and community to the historic Memphis stage. This dynamic celebration will feature a powerful blend of live music, theater, film, poetry, and performances from our Kooler Kids and Kooler Grands, […]

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Orion Free Concert Series: Arkansauce

Overton Park Shell 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN

Arkansauce calls forth melodies of the Ozark Mountains' rolling hills and raging rivers with their distinct blend of newgrass. This progressive string quartet features Tom Andersen on bass, guitarist Zac Archuleta, Ethan Bush on mandolin, and Adams Collins on banjo. Their music features improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and deep thumping […]

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Orion Free Concert Series: Daisha McBride with Special Guest Brezay

Overton Park Shell 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN

Daisha McBride, also known as "The Rap Girl", is a hip hop and R&B artist, songwriter, and pioneer in Nashville's hip-hop scene. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, McBride studied the music business at Middle Tennessee State University. She first gained online attention by layering rhymes over radio hits and posting them from her dorm room.

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