DIY Memphis Presents: [Big Room-Upstairs]
Extraterrestrial Takeover of 26 [Big Room-Upstairs]
Ron Pope [Big Room-Upstairs]
Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, “A Drop in the Ocean,” which has amassed over 1 billion streams, earning platinum status in the US, alongside double platinum status in Sweden. His prolific songwriting is a natural fit for Music City’s Americana, roots, and country communities, garnering praise from publications such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, CMT, Relix, and The Tennessean. With each release, including his most recent album, American Man, American Music, released in February 2025, Pope continues to captivate audiences with his raw authenticity and profound storytelling, soul-stirring melodies, and introspective lyricism. Beyond his own musical endeavors, Pope writes and produces for other artists, and serves as a guiding light for aspiring musicians navigating the ever-changing landscape of today’s music industry.
Tim Cappello / F!rst [Big Room-Upstairs]
Tim Cappello has been a professional musician, a multi-instrumentalist specializing in saxophone and vocals, for over 50 years. He has performed and recorded with Tina Turner (15 years), Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band (twice), Peter Gabriel, Carly Simon, Billy Crystal, and currently with GUNSHIP. Tim has appeared in numerous movies, including The Lost Boys, Tap (with Gregory Hines) and Hearts of Fire (with Bob Dylan) and TV shows Miami Vice, Reservation Dogs and The Equalizer. Reviews for Tim Cappello’s solo performances are over- whelmingly positive, praising his high-energy, engaging, and entertaining shows. Attendees are impressed by his enduring musical talent and ability to connect with the crowd, with particular highlights being the inclusion of his hit, “I Still Believe,” and personal anecdotes from his career. Reviewers consistently highlight his warm personality and genuine appreciation for his fans,leading to memorable and highly recommended live experiences.
Night of the damned [Big Room-Upstairs]
Extortionist / Deathtape East Ov Eden [Big Room-Upstairs]
Thungergun / Cyprus / Blackmail [Big Room-Upstairs]
Ronaldo Mercado [Big Room-Upstairs]
Ronaldo Mercado is an Illinois-born, Austin Texas-based comedian. He’s a first generation Mexican-American who loves hardcore bands, skateparks, Warped Tour, cheap beers, professional wrestling, cigarettes, and other cool stuff. He’s like if a Hot Topic and a Zumiez had a baby in the booth of a Mexican restaurant. Ronaldo does cool stuff, he’s performed at Skankfest, Flyover Comedy Festival, Columbus Comedy Festival, Fountain City Comedy Festival, and Roast Battle League at The Comedy Mothership. He’s opened for cool people like Taylor Tomlinson, Andrew Schulz, T.J. Miller, Big Jay Oakerson, Hasan Minhaj, Joe List, and Stavros Halkias.
SYNRGY [Big Room-Upstairs]
Rachel is Kozi / Wagoneer / FDAT [Big Room-Upstairs]
