Hey, Memphis! Circle December 7th on your calendar because the Raised By Sound Fest is back, and it’s bringing a whole lot of music, community, and good vibes to Crosstown Concourse. This isn’t just another Saturday. From 1 to 6:30 p.m., get ready for a free, family-friendly concert event packed with killer performances from artists like Blue Tom Revue, fosterfalls, Heartbreak Hill Trio, Cut Worms, and a special solo set from Hurray for the Riff Raff. (You had us at free, right?)
But wait – there’s more. The music keeps rolling into the night with two ticketed fundraising events. After the festival, there’s a sold-out headline show in Crosstown Theater featuring William Eggleston’s Stranded in Canton scored live by J. Spaceman and John Coxon of Spiritualized. And just when you think the day can’t get better, the After Party kicks off at 9 p.m. in the East Atrium. Tickets for the After Party are still available here (but hurry!) Picture this: a DJ set by The Black Keys, performances by Lil Noid and Tommy Wright III, free eats and drinks from Memphis favorites, and immersive art installations. Basically, it’s the kind of night you’ll brag about for years.
Heads up – this all goes down the same day as the St. Jude Marathon, so there may be some road closures. But hey, think of it as an excuse to park early, snag a good spot, and hang out all day at Crosstown. Marathoners, bring your race bibs and claim a free beer at the atrium bar in Crosstown because you’ve earned it (shoutout to Crosstown Brewing Co. for the beer!). Even if you just cheered from the sidelines, we think that counts as cardio.
Raised By Sound Fest, presented by MEMPHO, is more than just a music festival – it’s a full-on celebration of the Memphis community. WYXR has teamed up with local community organizations to pack the day with activities that remind us why this city is so special.
Ready to join the fun? Visit RaisedBySoundFest.com to grab those After Party tickets and get all the details. It’s going to be a day (and night) to remember, Memphis – don’t miss it!
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