Overton Park Shell

Part of the Orion Free Concert Series. Memphis has given the world some of its most memorable melodies. But whether it’s blues, gospel, rock-and-roll, or R&B, the one thing Memphis music has always had is plenty of is soul. At Stax Music Academy (SMA), a registered 501 (c) (3), we are helping instill soul in […]

Part of the Orion Free Concert Series.

Part of the Orion Free Concert Series. Shamarr Allen is the definition of New Orleans! Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. He is the lead vocalist and trumpeter of his band “Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs.” In addition to performing […]