Ethan Johnson / Alexis Jade / Mary Hatley / Pleaser [Small Room-Downstairs]
Alexis Jade is an old soul with a new sound. Growing up in the small town of Rosemark, Tennessee, outside of Memphis, she has been influenced by a mix of country, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll. Coming from such a rich music area, her dreams of performing have been cultivated from a young age. Her debut EP “With Love, Alexis Jade”, is an ambient, country expression of heartache, triumph, and the journey to finding your worth. After years of honing in on her confidence and skills as a powerful female lead, Alexis Jade stands front and center of her band, Alexis Jade and the Gemstones. Leaning into the unwavering, fearless trailblazers who carved a path for women in country music, Alexis Jade brings a new flare to the time old tales of heartbreak, determination, and hell-raisin. Here’s a bit about Ethan: Ethan Johnson is a musician based in Brooklyn, New York. He is 23 years old and has been playing the guitar for 5 years. His music is his attempt to express the highs and lows of his personal experience. He loves to entertain audiences as a performer and as a friend. With experience in folk, hip-hop, production and mixing, he draws songwriting inspiration from music’s most emotive songwriters from Michael Jackson to Drake.
BOOF / Banales / Macrophonics [Small Room-Downstairs]
Hot Hot Hot – A Risqué Variety Show [Big Room-Upstairs]
It’s August and we’re embracing the heat for our variety show theme this month – Hot Hot Hot! Come see an ensemble of drag, burlesque, and kinky entertainment sure to leave you wanting more. Join your hosts Polly Popjoy and fairyspit as well as these lovely entertainers: Fizzy PopShaun YeagerImagene AzengraberBlack Magick Puppy TeethJaybubblegumRuby La RueFreak Nasty Plus TWO special debut acts you won’t wanna miss – Nikki Brand and Pixie P LaFemme! Tickets are $15 at the door, and this show is 21+ due to content.
Eerie Avenue Detective Agency / Pan de Muerto / Mystic Light Casino / Joe’s Cousin [Small Room-Downstairs]
EADA is a power trio from Dayton whose music fuses post-punk, shoegaze and metal to create a haunting sound that matches their macabre lyrics. Fans of the Misfits, Joy Division and Nirvana would enjoy EADA’s music. The band will tour the mid-South this summer to support its latest album The Foolish Vampire. The Foolish Vampire album stream / purchase / download “Candy Coated Hearts” official video “Candy Coated Hearts” (live, 2024)
Audio Outlaws [Small Room-Downstairs]
Memphis Local Presents [Small Room-Downstairs]
STREET LAMP / PET MOSQUITO / THE NARROWS / MACROPHONICS[Small Room-Downstairs]
Datura / Pat Vaughn Band [Small Room-Downstairs]
Canceled -Alla Xul Elu / Super Famous Fun Time Guys [Small Room-Downstairs]
Alla Xul Elu: is a horror-obsessed hip-hop trio from Ohio, known for their masked personas and intense, horrorcore-themed music. Founding members Joey Black and Billy Obey began their journey in 2015 with the releases “Head of Horns” and “Sci-Co: Volume 1,” which quickly became staples in the Midwestern underground scene. Their 2017 follow-up, “Necronomichron,” took listeners on a smoke-filled, B-movie-inspired journey. With the addition of Lee Carver, the trio joined Detroit’s independent label Majik Ninja Entertainment, releasing “The Almighty” in 2018 to critical acclaim among horror rap enthusiasts. The 2019 EP “Church of Xul” continued their tradition of scathing religious critique and dark imagery established in prior works. In 2020, they collaborated with producer Slasher Dave to create the death-themed “Mauxuleum” and followed it with “Necronomichron 2: Dead By Bong.”Alla Xul Elu continues to build their legacy with plans for multiple projects, streams, and live performances. Super Famous Fun Time Guys: Hailing from the enigmatic land of Luchaflorida, also known as Ohio, 8 Legz and Whipstick form the Super Famous Fun Time Guys, a duo embodying an underwhelming, never-achieve-anything attitude. These veterans, who ironically retired from professional wrestling without ever competing, redirected their efforts from the ring to music. With a unique approach that combines mutual disdain and lyrical battles, the Super Famous Fun Time Guys invite audiences to revel in their comedic turmoil and chaos through song
Melanie Maclaren / Alexis Jade [Small Room-Downstairs]
Melanie’s music has been described as “if an acoustic Phoebe Bridgers had Dylan’s poetic magic” (The Wild is Calling). Her one-of-a-kind stream of consciousness lyricisms has been lauded as “haunting yet humorous” and possessing a “sentimental cynicism” that “oozes with Gen-Z relatability.” Sonically, Melanie is known for weaving together the past and present threads of folk music, with classic finger-style guitar resting on ambient beds while distorted trad instruments punctuate the compositions, she creates songs that “possess the timeless country spirit without sacrificing any sense of immediacy” (Various Small Flames).
