Goin’ Back To Memphis

Dee Dee Bridgewater and Memphis 9/15/17 The Lobero Theatre

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Grammy Award-winner and NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater is an eclectic force of Jazz, but it turns out she has some deep roots in Memphis, the “other” musical capital of Tennessee, . Home to Beale Street, Stax Records and Sun Studios, Memphis is the birthplace of the nittier grittier…

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Tiki Torches in a Different Light

David Lindley is happy to play at the Lobero 8/26/17 The Lobero Theatre

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Whenever David Lindley visits the Lobero Theater to astound with his multi-instrumental prowess, the house is filled with guitar slingers and lovers of the “out there” who get a full helping of one of the quirkiest and most distinctive purveyors of slide playing in the world. His work with notables…

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A World Without Humor?

Leo Kottke - Lobero Live! 9/17/17 The Lobero Theatre

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Never! Many musicians incorporate humor in their lyrics and/or their between song patter and, Leo Kottke is one of them. Having a laugh is nearly always good for you and shows are generally more enjoyable with some funny business thrown in. It can be deadpan or witty or subtle, self-deprecating…

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What’s in a Name?

Peter Case - Sings Like Hell 9/16/17 The Lobero Theatre

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When it comes to a certain song by Peter Case, a heck of a lot. The perennial series of concerts at the Lobero Theatre started by Peggie Jones 20 years ago(!) is named Sings Like Hell after that song and he was the first performer to appear in what has…

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