Fall live music preview: Memphis

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MAROON 5

MUD ISLAND AMPHITHEATRE

August 27

Price: $45-65

With pop hooks so catchy they could make the coldest heart bust a move or two. Maroon 5, with new album “Hands All Over” out September 21, is sure to be a fun show of their classic hits and probably some tunes off the new album.

TEA LEAF GREEN

NEWBY’S

Sept. 5

Price: $10

Jam band fans are going to want to make the drive to catch Tea Leaf Green. I saw them about two years ago and it was a very fun night, as the band noodled their way through a set of their songs and a few covers.

UMPHREY'S McGEE

MINGLEWOOD HALL

Sept. 24

Price: $20

Returning to Minglewood Hall, progressive rockers, Umphrey’s McGee, is sure to impress with flawlessly executed jams, a blinding light show and groovy hooks. This show is guaranteed to be the talk of the town after this show.

BLACK CROWES

MUD ISLAND AMPHITHEATER

Sept. 30

Price: TBA

Following their lengthy fall tour, the Black Crowes will be taking an indefinite hiatus, again. Never disappointing, regardless of the hiatus, a Black Crowes show is always a great concert to catch.

TOMMY EMMANUEL

New Daisy Theater

Oct. 3

Price: $20

One of the greatest jazz guitarists to ever live that most people have never even heard of. Having your mind blown is guaranteed to come from this concert.

CORINNE BAILEY RAE

NEW DAISY THEATER

Sept. 2

Price: $21

Soul singer Corinne Bailey Rae has a set of pipes and knows how to use them. Having the success of several singles in the United States, this English singer will be an interesting show to catch.

SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS with GRACE POTTER AND THE NOCTURNALS

MINGLEWOOD HALL

Sept. 18

Price: $22

It’s tough to determine which show is more worth seeing, Sharon Jones or Grace Potter. Both artists are quickly receiving a lot of national attention for their unique blend of blues and soul, and with both groups on the bill it’s a sure-fire great night. 

JJ GREY & MOFRO

HI-TONE CAFÉ

Oct. 13

Price: $16

The soul infused blues rock of JJ Grey & Mofro is always a great live band to boogie down with. Coming out with their new album, “Georgia Warhorse” on August 24, it will be nice to see the band perform a few of their new tunes.