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What Memphis concerts are planned in September?
As the Mid-south continues to deal with the surging delta variant, Shelby County has reintroduced a mask mandate for all indoor events — including concerts (although shows taking place in bars and restaurants allow for mask removal while eating and drinking).
In many cases, artists are requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry. Because the situation is fluid and entry rules are changing rapidly, it’s best to check in with each venue closer to the event date for any updates.
Meantime, here are a selection of shows, mostly featuring national touring artists, that are coming to the Memphis area in September.
Orpheum/halloran Centre
The Orpheum will start the month with a
performance by Stefanie Bolton, Keia Johnson, Tonya Dyson and Rolynné as the featured artists for the Women of Soul concert (Sept. 3). Veteran performers Stephanie Mills and Jeffrey Osborne will headline a concert (Sept. 9) as part of the entertainment festivities for 32nd annual southern Heritage Classic. Country duo Brothers Osborne will appear in support of their third album, “Skeletons” (Sept. 10). Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg will bring his “Jukebox” show to the Halloran stage (Sept. 18). Adopted Memphis sons ZZ Top will make their first appearance in the Bluff City since the passing of their bassist Dusty Hill, returning to the Orpheum (Sept. 19).
For more information or tickets, go to orpheum-memphis.com.
Memphis Botanic Garden
Memphis Botanic Garden’s summer concert series Live at the Garden presents its penultimate show of the 2021 season. Grammy-winning rocker Sheryl Crow will headline at the Garden’s Radians Amphitheater (Sept. 17).
For more information or tickets, go to radiansamp.com.
Germantown Performing Arts Center
Pop-rock hitmaker and piano great Brue Hornsby and his group the Noisemakers will appear at GPAC (Sept. 16). In addition to being a mask-mandated show, patrons will also have to provide proof of COVID vaccination or a recent negative test.
For more information or tickets, go to gpacweb.com.
Lafayette’s Music Room
The Overton Square venue has a handful of varied acts coming to perform over the next few weeks, starting with roots rockers Reckless Kelly (Sept. 9), comedian Steve Hofstetter (Sept. 12), Memphis hard rockers Saliva (Sept. 23) and Americana vets Son Volt (Sept. 26).
For more information or tickets, go to
lafayettes.com.
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
The Cannon Center will host the Trippin’ Comedy Show featuring funnyman DC Young Fly (Sept. 10). Later in the month chart-topping Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo brings his “A Gangsta’s Pain” tour to the Cannon stage (Sept. 21) as part of a celebration of his birthday. The bill will also feature Lil Durk and Tink.
For more information or tickets, go to thecannoncenter.com.
Chuckles Comedy House
Chuckles Comedy House in Cordova continues to bring in some of the biggest stars in comedy. This month, Oscar winner Mo’nique will appear at the club (Sept. 3-5), while T.K. Kirkland (Sept. 10-12) and Haha Davis (Sept. 16) will also perform.
For more information or tickets, go to chucklescomedyhouse.com.
Hernando’s Hideaway
Hernando’s Hideaway in Whitehaven has music most nights, but Septem
ber will bring headline performances from a pair of Nashville’s top female upand-comers in Lillie Mae (Sept. 4) and Olivia Jean (Sept. 11).
For more information or tickets, go to worldfamoushernandoshideaway.com.
Landers Center
Ahead of a busy October schedule, the Landers Center in Southaven has one major concert planned this month as country star Sam Hunt is scheduled for a headlining performance (Sept. 24).
For more information or tickets, go to landerscenter.com.