 | | Absynth
Rock / Blues |
| | Absynth is a blues based Rock Band that likes to bring the party to its fans. A killer sound that is fueled by hard guitar rock and in your face live performances that makes the crowd feel like they are part of the band. Absynth also has a mix of original music that will help you redefine that hard rock sound. Website |
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 | | Adrenaline
Rock / Alternative |
| | A variety of classic rock, blues rock, dance and alternative which is packed with tremendous energy as well as great solo performances. Each member of Adrenaline is dedicated to delivering an energy to the audience. Website |
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 | | Aquanet
80's Rock |
| | An 80's glam rock (hair) band based out of Memphis that plays favorites from Van Halen, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Ratt, and any other Behind the Music stars you can think of. Website |
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 | | Arlington Crossing
Rock / Blues |
| | Ryan Twisdale AKA Chuddy (Lead Vocals)
Landon Lane (Backup Vocals/Piano)
Terry Twisdale AKA Bubba (Drums)
James House (Bass Guitar)
Scott Fields (Guitar/Backup Vocals)
James Curlee (Lead Guitar)
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 | | Ashley McBryde
Country |
| | Ashley McBryde's musical style is country with a touch of Alison Krauss’ tempo, Sarah McLachlan’s story telling, and Dwight Yoakam’s unique approach. Her voice is a mixture of Tammy Wynette’s rasp and Terri Clark’s strong vocal cords. With all that…Ashley McBryde can “wow” you with her live performances. Sets include covers as well as originals. Solo or full band. Know the artist...hear the music. Website |
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 | | Backstreet Crawlers
Classic Rock / Blues / Country |
| | Backstreet Crawler formed in 1995. The band plays a wide variety of music from Aerosmith to ZZ Top, with a little blues and country thrown in to boot. Whatever your musical tastes are, you are sure to hear something you like. If you like to dance or rock, they've got you covered. Website |
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 | | Bliss
Rock / Pop / Alternative |
| | Bliss is based out of Tupelo, MS and plays both originals and covers that span many decades and genres of music. Bliss is endorsed by Coors Light (www.coorslight.com) and sponsored by DaVille Outfitters (www.davilleoutfitters.com) and tours around the southeastern United States playing nightclubs/bars, private parties, festivals, radio stations, and college campuses. Awesome Band! Website |
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 | | Bluesberry Jam Band
Classic Rock / Blues |
| | A rockin boogie woogie band from Jackson,Tn. with a variety of music
and energy delivered from the guys on the chittlin circuit and festivals across Mid-South area. Enjoy!! Website |
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 | | Brian Johnson Band
Classic Rock |
| | Country, Blues and Classic Rock at its best. Brian is an awesome guitarist! Some of Brian's influences include Chet Atkins, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Setzer, Elvis Presley, many of the blues greats, Carl Johnson (Brian's father), Randy Johnson (Brian's brother), Woody Brackeen (friend, great singer), Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Junior Brown, Mark Knofler, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Tommy Emmanuel, Vince Gill, Jeff Cobble (great local guitarist) and many more. Website |
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 | | Chemical Zoo
Rock / Metal / Progressive |
| | The powerful lyrics are capped off with signature hooks and a relentless rhythym section that drives the message home. The band delivers at all levels with precise, articulated conviction. In a world that can be frustating and confusing at times, this powerful group vents the aggressions that we all feel within. The music is thought provoking and and deals with the realities of the world we live in. Get in line or step aside, Chemical Zoo is more than just another band, they are an icon, a harbinger of what is to come. Website |
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 | | CornFed Mafia
Classic Rock |
| | This is a cover band with some of the best musicians around... They play to have fun and play a wide variety of songs from classic, soul, dance, 80's and even a few current hits that everyone will enjoy! Treat yourself to a good time and join the party when you see the "CornFed Mafia"! Website |
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 | | Cowboy Bob & The Bounty Hunters
Country / Rockabilly |
| | Outlaw Country Music! Website |
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 | | Egypt Central
Rock / Hard Rock / Alternative |
| | Taking their name from one the toughest roads that runs through their hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, Egypt Central was formed in 2001, by John T. Falls (vocals), Joey Chicago (bass), Heath Hindman (guitar), Blake Allison (drums), and Jeff James (guitar). The band was signed to LAVA Records by Music industry vet Jason Flom and instantly the band went into the studio to record their first self-titled disc in 2006. down. Their sound encompasses edgy rock, thunderous metal, and tumbles into the realm of funk and arena rock. Website |
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 | | Electric Mudd
Blues / Rock |
| | The Electric Mudd are a blues based, rock and roll six-piece from the birthplace of the blues, the Mississippi Delta. Taking their name from the 1968 Muddy Waters album, the band has been pumping out their funky self-proclaimed Delta Swamp Boogie for over 6 years, allowing their vast catalog of original songs to develop and mature. Website |
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 | | Electric Rodeo
Country / Southern Rock |
| | A mix of Country & Southern Rock! Website |
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 | | Fabulous Steelers
Hip Hop / Rap / Funk |
| | The Fabulous Steelers play those soulful classics that make you want to get up and dance! Erec's got the voice to sing the love songs, the energy to perform the funk, and a stage presence that has once again made the Fabulous Steelers more than just another Memphis band. Strong, Smooth, Powerful, Soulful, Passionate, & Funky! Website |
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 | | Further Down
Southern Rock |
| | One of the top original rock bands in the State of Arkansas and runner-up as the best original Arkansas music of all genre by the Arkansas Times in 2005. Website |
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 | | Gabby Johnson
Rock / Pop / Alternative |
| | This is one of the area's favorite rock bands! They play all sorts of rock music including some of their own stuff. Awesome Rock'nRoll Band! You have to make it out to see these guys if you haven't already! Website |
| |
 | | Groundspeak
Funk / Jazz |
| | Groundspeak is a Memphis founded band that fuses together styles of all categories. Having been around for a little more than a year they have already played with acts such as Colonel Bruce Hampton and the Codetalkers, Garaj Mahal, and several local Memphis favorites such as The Grip, The Dempseys, and Rae-Ray. With many of its members coming from jazz or rock backgrounds, the approach is exploration into the unknown. Bringing something for everyone, Groundspeak pulls from styles such as jazz, world, funk, electronic, singer-songwriters, country, bluegrass, avant garde, and reggae. Website |
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 | | Highway South
Southern Rock / Classic Rock |
| | Hard hitting, high energy down home rock and roll is what you get from Highway South. You get a good dose of all your favorites from “back in the day” that will take your mind back to your glory days and your body to the dance floor all night! If screaming guitars and driving beats are your bag, you need to catch Highway South! Website |
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 | | Inner 61
Rock / Pop / Alternative |
| | The phenomenal rock group INNER 61 is mesmerizing audiences everywhere with their sensational ability to reach in and grab the soul with the heady depth of their lyrics and acoustic-tinged rhythmic sound. Their distinctive blend of alternative rock instrumentals combined with the smooth soulful voice of lead vocalist, Shaun Loyd, has international giants of the music industry hailing them "The next big band out of Memphis". Their enormous following and sold out shows are proof positive of their inevitably explosive entrance into the world of rock and roll greats. Website |
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 | | Juke Box Heroes
Rock / Pop |
| | Website |
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 | | Kevin Carson Band
Rock / Pop |
| | Kevin has been a working musician his entire adult life. He's been a band leader for the past 20 years, touring throughout the US, Canada, and Europe with such notables as Hootie & The Blowfish, Edwin McCain, Willie Nelson, Loverboy, John Caferty, Johnny Lee, Lori White., etc. Duos: Carson & Campbell, Carson & Petty, Carson & Pool. Band: Kevin Carson Band, The Mudpuppies. Website |
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 | | King's Trio
Rock / Pop / Classic Rock |
| | King's Trio featuring Scott Sudbury has been around for many years. They are now calling themselves 'Almost Famous'. This is an awesome band and they play venues all over the area. Check them out! Website |
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 | | Kirk Smithhart Band
Rock / Blues / Southern Rock |
| | Kirk Smithhart : Guitar/Vocals
Rome McMinn : Bass/Vocals
Edward "Hot" Cleveland : Drums
Website |
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 | | Life By Inches
Rock / Hard Rock / Alternative |
| | The band's music is reminescent of that of Sevendust, Staind, Nickelback in today's musical standards. |
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 | | Measure 36
Classic Rock |
| | Rock at it's finest. These guys do everything from Rock, Classic Rock to Alternative Rock! Website |
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 | | Memphis Yahoo's
Classic Rock |
| | The Memphis Yahoo's have been together since 1996 playing everything from hard rock to alternative to slow dance. They are seasoned musicians with over 30 years experience. All members have played in various well known bands Website |
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 | | Mercury Boulevard
Rock / Pop |
| | Pop, rock, funk, and a slight drop of the blues, doesn't even begin to describe Mercury Boulevard and the road they're on. This four-piece band is quickly becoming as popular as barbeque in their blues city home of Memphis, Tennessee. With rock influences of the Black Crowes and Rolling Stones, along with psychedelic Hendrix, and pop favorite John Mayer, you can hear Mercury Boulevard mix and match their way to a unique sound. Website |
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 | | Mudflap Kings
Rock / Funk / Country |
| | Chip Eddleman- Lead Vocals & Guitar
Chip Doty - Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals
Jimmy Bass - Bass Guitar
Jason Persico - Drums & Backing Vocals
Luke Owens - Sound Engineer. Musical influences from lots of genres of music - great rock bands we all grew up listening to as well as some country bluegrass. Website |
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 | | No Hit Wonders
Classic Rock |
| | The No Hit Wonders play covers from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today. They cover songs by KISS, Cheap Trick, Rick Springfield, Ozzy Osbourne, Wild Cherry, Bowling For Soup, Survivor, Def Leppard, Rolling Stones, John Cougar, Eddie Money, Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, Blink 182, Bon Jovi, Duran Duran and U2 to name a few. Whether you wanna dance or rock out, you'll enjoy the songs they play. Website |
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 | | Ordinary Citizens (O.C.)
Rock / Acoustic |
| | Brett - Vocals, Guitar
Kenny - Lead Guitar
Nick - Bass Guitar
Brent - Keys / Vocals
Josh - Drums
Website |
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 | | Papa Smurf
Funk / R&B / Rock |
| | Papa Smurf are no strangers to providing quality entertainment for large crowds of any generation. Papa Smurf’s hot-n-buttery rhythm section gives front man Haden Carpenter the vocal freedom to lead the charge with confidence. Ranging in ages fifty to twenty-five, Papa Smurf offers a wide variety of musical taste including: rock, funk, reggae, pop, R&B, and not to mention a full on jazz set with all your favorite standards. Website |
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 | | Pat Sullivan & the 1 Night Stand
Country |
| | A little bit of Country, Southern Rock & Soul! You can usually catch these guys at the Crossing in Olive Branch on Wednesday nights! Website |
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 | | Razen Cane
Classic Rock |
| | Website |
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 | | Reckless
Classic Rock |
| | DANNY MIXON--LEAD THROAT
MIKE DEDMON--LEAD GUITAR
JOHN DAVIS--BASS,VOCALS
ALLAN BONE--DRUMS,VOCALS
Website |
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 | | River Cross
Country / Southern Rock |
| | Website |
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 | | Rocky 4 Phoenix
Rock / Pop |
| | Katie Cummings-Vocals
Keys Danny Edwards-Vocals
Bass Fernando Aloisi-Vocals
Guitar Chris Stewart-Drums
Memphis Buzz's "Band of the Month" Selection December, 2007! These guys rock! Website |
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 | | Route South
Country / Southern Rock |
| | Justin Hefley - Vocals..Guitar
Joey Valdez - Vocals..Lead Guitar/Piano
Frankie Hollie - Vocals..Guitar
Matt McCrady - Bass
Marco Davis- Drums
Website |
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 | | Roxanne Lemmon
Powerpop / Rock |
| | Raised in the Mississippi delta, Roxanne Lemmon's soulful voice carries the sweet sultry torch of blues and classic rock, reminiscent of a modern day Janis Joplin and Bonnie Rait combination. The sincerity of her music transcends you to a place of truth, complexity and raw emotion. She is a natural entertainer and self-proclaimed class-clown who showcases an infectious vitality both on and off of the stage. Roxanne delivers a sound full of emotion and good times. She has an essence that enables her audience to reflect the most essential memories embedded deep in their soul. Her music touches souls old and new while walking away with a piece of her heart. Website |
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 | | Saving Abel
Rock / Pop / Alternative |
| | Saving Abel's songs get instantly stuck in the minds and ears of everyone who hears them. With a radio-ready sound combining big riffs and memorable melodies, Saving Abel has created a polished combination of Southern and Alternative rock…. 2008 style. Get Addicted. Website |
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 | | Snozberry
Rock / Pop / Alternative |
| | SNOZBerry is comprised of.......
Justin Short- lead vocals/guitar
Gary Nichols- guitar/vocals
Jamie Hutto- bass/vocals
John Hutto- drums
Till Palmer- Sound & Lighting Engineer/Street Fighter. Awesome band! Website |
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 | | Southern Edition Band
Country / Southern Rock |
| | Awesome Country - Southern Rock Band!
Website |
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 | | Sugar Ditch
Classic Rock / Blues |
| | Delta blues meets Memphis soul meets Tupelo rock 'n' roll to create an original hard rockin' blues band! Website |
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 | | SuperNoize
Rock |
| | SuperNoize has a dynamic sound that appeals to a wide variety of rock audiences. Prior to SuperNoize, band members were in many bands, which played various genres of music. Each member of SuperNoize has been actively playing music and performing live for more than 20 years. Website |
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 | | Susie & Bob Salley
Acoustic / Folk |
| | Susie and Bob Salley have operated County Line Sound recording studio and played gigs in the Midsouth area for 10 years. They have also during that time released seven of their own full length cd's and produced dozens of other master or demo projects. Website |
| |
 | | Swelter
Rock / Alternative / Classic |
| | Swelter has been around since 2004, playing venues in Memphis, N. Mississippi, and Arkansas. They are an original band, with covers spanning from Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin, to Greenday and Nirvana. Fan favorites from the set list include the original tune "Yesterday, Someday," the Toadies' "I Come From [or is it In?] the Water," and Swelter's infamous song about a part of the human anatomy. You'll have to come to a show to find out which one! Check out their website to have a listen for yourself, or better yet get out and see a show…you won’t be disappointed!
Website |
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 | | The 69 South Band
Classic Rock/Country/Blues |
| | Kick Ass Juke Joint Rock & Roll! Website |
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 | | The Blind Ducks
Blues / Rock |
| | The Blind Ducks generate a contemporary blues sound while maintaining respect for the old masters. They have the ability to reach into the very souls of their listeners with such hits as "At Last" and then, moments later, deliver the gritty, pulsing sound of "Standin' on Shaky Ground" prompting even the most reserved listener to leap to the dance floor. The Blind Ducks have a range that satisfies even the most demanding blues lovers' tastes. A quartet of seasoned musicians, The Blind Ducks pay tribute to previous blues masters while injecting their own signature sound into the music. With a wide selection of tunes that include Memphis and Mississippi Delta blues, Chicago style blues, Austin/Texas blues, and even New Orleans style blues they have the flexibility to provide a unique experience at any given performance, guaranteeing the listener will hear something they truly love. Website |
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 | | The Dempseys
Rockabilly / Blues |
| | The Dempseys, a unique musical trio based in Memphis, TN, are known for their brand of high octane rockabilly music and their much talked about live show. The band’s energetic live performances are unlike any show in the current popular music scene and have been referred to by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame as “the most entertaining rockabilly show on the planet.” The group emphasizes “entertainment” including bass fiddle stunts, instrument swapping, a flaming trumpet and a good - humored repertoire Website |
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 | | The Memphis Def Tonz
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| | Website |
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 | | The Players
Pop / Rock/ R&B |
| | Nettie Parr - Vocals
Rick Lambert - Guitar, Vocals
Dwight Dilly - Bass, Vocals
Haley Bennett - Drums Website |
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 | | The River Road Band
Southern Rock |
| | The River Road Band is a 5 piece southern rock back from North Ms.and Memphis playing a variety of tunes from the classics to new music. Website |
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 | | The Undisputed
Rock / Hard Rock / Alternative |
| | The Undisputed is one of Memphis' newest Rock Alternative Bands. From Guns N' Roses to Seether, or Aerosmith to Buckcherry, if a Rockin' Show is what your in the mood for... then The Undisputed is here for you. Get Ready to Rock! These guys are awesome!
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 | | Tom, Dick & Harry
Classic Rock / Pop / Country |
| | This band has 3 different singers for a variety of your favorite dance tunes! |
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 | | Trademark
Rock / Pop |
| | Trademark consists of four members that love to have a good time while performing! They play alot of great dance songs! They cover many different genres including rock, alternative, country, and funk. The band always tries to party with the crowd instead of playing to the crowd - awesome light show! Website |
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 | | TriggerProof
Rock / Pop / Southern Rock |
| | The band has emerged out of members from Louisiana's "Hipbootjoe", Famous Club/College Band "Noah's Rain", and a former Valiantette of Vince Vance and the Valiants to form the Supergroup "Triggerproof!" They currently preparing for their tour of the Gulf Coast and Spring Break destinations Panama City and Destin, Fl. They are preparing to record their their debut CD, but in the meantime check the schedule and check them out in a town near you for the party of your life.... SEE YOU AT THE SHOW! Website |
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 | | Twin Soul
80's Rock |
| | Twin Soul has been playing Memphis and the surrounding area since 2003, specializing in all your favorites from the 80's. They play other stuff as well, but it's all upbeat rock & roll that you can dance to. Playing about 125 shows a year in TN, AR, TX and MS so come check then out at one of your favorite vanues and see why they were voted "Best Band in Memphis" by The Memphis Flyer's readers poll for 3 years in a row. Awesome 80's Rock! Website |
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 | | Wolfriver Rednecks
Southern Rock |
| | *Jeff "Gator" Gaither - Vocals/Guitar
*Mark Crawley - Vocals/Keyboard
*Pops Whitaker - Vocals/Bass
*Dave Moroschak - Vocals/Drums
*Sam Whitaker - Vocals/Guitar
Website |
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 | | Yes No Maybe
Rock / Pop / Alternative |
| | This Memphis trio has successfully landed over 600 shows booked and managed by themselves! Since the late 90s, Devan and Richard were a part of a popular Memphis local band. Chris joined the same project in 2002 and created the final spark. Realizing their musical chemistry, they started their own band while keeping a focus on writing originals. With these guys you get a real taste of melody and passion tightly packed in rock music. This is an awesome band! Website |
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