HOZIER TO ELIZABETH KING The 12 best Memphis concerts in April
The spring concert season is in full swing, and Memphis and the Mid-south will see a wide range of shows come through the area in April.
From power-pop greats to sacred soul queens, jazz giants to country stars and more, the upcoming concert calendar offers much to look forward to.
Here are 12 Memphis-area shows you won’t want to miss in April.
Those Pretty Wrongs: April 5, The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Those Pretty Wrongs — the pop duo led by Memphian/big Star legend Jody Stephens and Los Angeles singer-songwriter Luther Russell — are marking a decade of collaboration and supporting their latest album, 2023’s acclaimed “Holiday Camp,” with a special intimate show at the Green Room on April 5. Tickets: $30.39; go to Crosstownarts.org.
Riley Green: April 5, Bankplus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
Alabama native and country singer Riley Green comes to the Bankplus Amphitheater on April 5. Green will make a stop at the Southaven
venue as part of a tour supporting his recent sophomore album, “Ain’t My Last Rodeo.” Tickets: $24-$84; go to Ticketmaster.com.
Elizabeth King: April 6, The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
The Sacred Soul Queen of Memphis, Elizabeth King, is back with a new album. The 80year-old vocal dynamo is set to release her latest LP, “Soul Provider,” on April 12. She’ll celebrate with a concert at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts on April 6. The Jubilee Hummingbirds will open up the show. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door; go to Crosstownarts.com.
Memphis Comedy Festival: April 6, Landers Center
It will be a laugh riot as the Memphis Comedy Festival brings some of the country’s funniest folks to the Landers Center on April 6. The show will feature a star-studded lineup of standups — including Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Bill Bellamy, Tony Roberts and Arnez J. Tickets: $59$125; go to Ticketmaster.com.
Ray Wylie Hubbard: April 10, Lafayette’s Music Room
Texas music vet Ray Wylie Hubbard returns to the Bluff City on April 10. The “Redneck Mother” singer and cosmic country songsmith will play a show at Overton Square’s Lafayette’s
Music Room. VIP tickets are already sold out, but general admission seating is available for $40.55; go to Ticketweb.com.
The Wood Brothers: April 12, Minglewood Hall
Promoters Mempho Presents are bringing the American roots band The Wood Brothers to town. The New York City combo is touring in support of its most recent album, “Heart is the Hero,” and will be making a stop at Minglewood Hall on April 12 for an all-ages show. Tickets start at $33; go to Ticketmaster.com.
Christian Mcbride: April 13, GPAC
Eight-time Grammy award winner and American jazz great Christian Mcbride headlines a show at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on April 13. Bassist and band leader Mcbride, who just released a project with fellow bass great Edgar Meyer, “But Who’s Gonna Play the Melody,” will appear on April 13 at GPAC. Tickets: $30$60; go to Gpacweb.com.
Cody Johnson: April 13, Fedexforum
Platinum-selling recording artist Cody Johnson will play Fedexforum in April. Johnson — the CMA Vocalist of the Year nominee — will bring his “The Leather Tour” to the Downtown venue on April 13. Johnson is on the road in support of his recent album, “Leather.” The record, released last fall, is a followup to his hit LPS, 2019’s “Ain’t Nothin’ To It” and 2021’s “Human: The Double Album.” Tickets: $78-$178; go to Ticketmaster.com.
The Love Hard Tour, featuring Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, K. Michelle and Jaheim: April 14, Landers Center
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