Hey Memphis! Last weekend’s Music Fest brought lots of great acts through our town. Although you probably had your agenda set for this weekend for recovery, I’m compelled to tell you why you’re gonna have to scratch those plans. Short and simple, this weekend’s line up will be a refresher course on some of Memphis’s most talented natives.
Friday (4/11) at The Hi-Tone Cafe, Megan Reilly will be performing tunes all night, featuring a few from her new album The Well. Reilly is notable for heartfelt americana and her voice which has an impressive range and often runs through elaborate lines of decorated melodies.
The Well being her first effort in 6 years, the album has a lot to say in just seven songs making complex arrangements and composition ideas equal weight with poppy sounds and catchy choruses. Also, she’s gorgeous so that alone makes attendance almost compulsory.
Saturday (4/12) has a rare show from one of the Bluff City’s fastest rising acts. Memphis pop upstart Ryan Peel is playing in town at the Midtown location of the Blue Monkey. Although pop acts usually don’t have grassroots or musical talent, Peel is a long time local drummer who has been writing catchy songs for years.
Peel has been Featured on Craig Brewer’s MTV $5 Cover Webisode for good reason— not only is he a great songwriter but he’s also a multitalented musician (Peel sings while he plays the drums flawlessly). Also playing, Chinese Connection Dub Embassy and their uber jammy dub. These guys are heavy on the swing and always put on a good show so it is definitely worth going.
Also, Trace Adkins is playing in town— if you’re into that kind of thing.
Well alright Memphis, there’s your schedule for a great time this weekend. We hope to see you out and about!
