Memphis Only Events: Non-Ticketed Events

The Carlos Ecos Band stems from a variety of music, influenced by everything from early blues, latin, and rock, these award winning musicians have certainly made their mark on music. Members have toured with such acts as Jimmy Vaughn, Storyville, Black Oak Arkansas, Little Milton, Bobby “Blue” Bland, and many, many others. These culmination of influences and experience has made this powerhouse of Memphis Musicians what they are today.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

One of the premier rock & roll party bands in the Mid-South area, Twin Soul has been entertaining party goers since 2002. Based out of Memphis, they have entertained sold out venues from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee…all the way to Key West, FL. The band has evolved over the years into, what is now, a high energy, in your face, rock and roll experience that will please even the toughest of critics! Amazing energy on stage, powerful vocals, thundering bass, ripping guitar solos, big light show…it’s something you don’t want to miss! All the classics from Guns n’ Roses, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Poison, Def Leppard to more current rock from Nickelback, Kid Rock, Buckcherry and more…

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

Propelled by a five-piece horn section, Memphis Soul Remedy (a 12 piece band) delivers the Stax era Memphis sound and the music it inspired around the world, along with a sampling of Motown and blues.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

While the AQUANET experience is anchored by the sound of ’80s metal bands from Bon Jovi to Whitesnake, don’t expect a run-of-the-mill club band that just stands in the corner. Quite the opposite – this is one of the most decadent and colorful acts today. Imagine Hollywood … the Sunset Strip … when bands like Motley Crue and GnR ruled the world. This is the scene AQUANET re-creates night after night. With a complement of lights, special effects and costumes, the full production of an ’80s rock concert is brought to life on your stage.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

With over 25 years of professional experience in music, Joe Restivo’s guitar playing strongly reflects his Memphis roots. Joe Restivo 4 is influenced and inspired by soul and jazz musicians such as Wes Montgomery, Tal Farlow, Steve Cropper and Reggie Young.

Swingtime Explosion plays charts and arrangements specifically written for 17 piece Big Bands. Consisting of 5 saxophones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets and a 4 piece rhythm section (piano, bass, guitar, drums), Swingtime Explosion plays a wide variety of music consisting of Swing, Jazz, Rock, Standard Ballads, Movie and TV Themes, Latin, and Blues. In addition, Swingtime Explosion has a wide variety of vocal arrangements that feature it’s two vocalists…. Dare Pugh Estok and Tim Simpson. Since 2004, Swingtime Explosion has provided consistently high-quality music for your listening and dancing pleasure. Whether it’s a large venue and crowd, a small setting indoors or out, Swingtime Explosion offers an outstanding and impressive musical experience.

…one of Memphis’ hottest live acts! Pianist/Vocalist Jerred Price & his band, The RocketMen, take the stage with a Yamaha grand piano to perform his tribute to the legend, the “Rocket Man” himself: Sir Elton John. Given 4 stars by the Memphis Flyer, this is the closet thing to Elton John you’ll ever hear and one of the few Elton John tribute shows in the USA!

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

Playing throughout West Tennessee since 2015, the Amber McCain Band’s unique mix of originals and covers combine Amber’s dynamic lead vocals with tight arrangements and soaring harmonies. From Rock-n-Twang to Soul-n-Roll, the Amber McCain Band is making music people want to hear.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

Hailing from Memphis, TN yet traveling anywhere people want to have a great time… we have been featured in festivals, sporting events, casinos, corporate functions, weddings, proms, clubs and colleges across the U.S.  Once a strictly 80’s cover group, THE SUPER 5 is now a band dedicated to all-time party favorites, allowing us much more flexibility for any occasion.

With over 25 years of professional experience in music, Joe Restivo’s guitar playing strongly reflects his Memphis roots. Joe Restivo 4 is influenced and inspired by soul and jazz musicians such as Wes Montgomery, Tal Farlow, Steve Cropper and Reggie Young.

Steve Hopper, born and raised halfway between Memphis, and Nashville, and just north of Muscle Sholes, he was influenced by all the music that surrounded him. Mixing all these musical genres with his lifelong love for the gulf coast, he developed a style similar to that of Jimmy Buffett, and Kenny Chesney. He is nationally recognized through the ParrotHead & Trop Rock organizations as one of the top performing artist.

Roxi Love is a four-pieceband with more than 100 years of combined gigging experience. They play a variety of music including:Top 40 Pop, Country, Classic Rock, Oldies, R & B, Funk, Reggae, Hip Hop, and Rap.

Traci McCullough,on bass and vocals, isa multi-instrumentalistand has been playing music since the age of nine. She got her start in church playing piano, then moved onto learn guitar and mandolin. In the end, the bass caught her heart and that is the instrument she chooses to play. She is a solid and driving bassist that holds down the bottom. Her playing skills are only topped by her vocals. Sultry and powerful, she wows the crowd with her sound and ability to cross genres with ease.

Andy McCullough,guitarist and vocalist for the band,has been playing since the age of seven and had his first paying gig at the young age of eleven! He has had the honor of sharing the stage with top musicians such as: Wayne Swinny(Saliva), Damon Johnson (Brother Cane), Greg Edmonton (Breaking Point), and more. He has also openedor played for: Grand Funk Railroad, 38 special, Jerry Lee Lewis, Aaron Tippon, and Daryl Singletairy.Andy’sguitar style is a fiery blend of rock blues and funk with his own unique sound. He specializes in harmony vocalsbut will take the lead without hesitation.

Manny Zepeda,keyboardist and vocalist for Roxi Love,has been playing from a very early age. He is very knowledgeable in the synthesized sounds of new and old music. He has a background in music theory and has been playing for a living for most of his adult life. This multi-talentedmusician also plays bassflawlessly and lead and rhythm guitar. His knowledge in theory has helped him land cruise line jobs playing with bands and in orchestral shows. His voice is crisp and smooth. He’s got a sound for new and old and everything in between.

Finally, Doug McMinnthe drummer and foundation for the band. Born into a musical family, Doug had his first paying gig at the age of 14. After nine years backing his Dad,the legendary Papa Don McMinnon historical Beale Street, he hit the roadtouring the USA, Canada andEurope. Stage/Studio: Chuck Berry, Percy Sledge, George “Mojo” Buford, Albert King, Rufus Thomas, BB King, Papa Don McMinn, Brandon Santini, Reba Russell, Ace Cannon…He is not only a drummer but an amazing harmonica player and harmony vocalist. His energy and personality areinfectious on and off stage. He is a must-see entertainer.

River Rat Rounders is bringing Poker Night to Lafayette’s! The main game starts at 6:00pm and $125 to win. As always, it’s free to play and double points for the first two weeks! New players are always welcome.

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.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

Comprised of some of the baddest of the bad musicians in Memphis, TN the Lucky 7 Brass Band has formed a raw, powerful sound that must be seen to believe! Whether soul, rock, rap, or pop the Lucky 7 Brass Band always brings the party so come get lucky 🙂

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

Bruce Kee, born and raised from Munford, TN, has been in the Memphis music scene for about 10 years now. He’s always had a love for playing the guitar and singing since a very young age and has used that ability in various settings. In worship groups, cover bands, and his own original music. In 2021, Bruce married the love of his life, Lindsey, and together, they started a band. A little bit of country. A little bit of rock. A little bit of soul. A whole lot of fun!

A Live Country, Rock, and Blues cover/original band in Memphis, TN.

Seeing Red has become a fan favorite selling out the biggest events throughout the Mid-South. Adaptable, energetic, and talented, this band plays a variety of songs, as well as, songs from their EP “Stereotype.” Featuring two terrific female vocalists and a song list made for a good time, Seeing Red is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

With over 25 years of professional experience in music, Joe Restivo’s guitar playing strongly reflects his Memphis roots. Joe Restivo 4 is influenced and inspired by soul and jazz musicians such as Wes Montgomery, Tal Farlow, Steve Cropper and Reggie Young.

For almost twenty years the Memphis Knights Big Band has been providing solid swing music–both vintage and modern–to a wide variety of Memphis audiences at venues like the Peabody Skyway and the Great Hall in Germantown. The 17-piece orchestra (plus two popular vocalists) features standards and popular hits in driving arrangements punctuated by exciting solos and cohesive ensemble passages. Great sounds for listening or dancing!

Scott Sudbury is a full-time professional musician from Memphis TN. Having recently formed an acoustic project and a songwriting partnership, Scott performs original songs as well as fantastic renditions of well-loved cover songs that aren’t worn out and overdone

FreeWorld is an independent, regionally touring, ever-evolving, Memphis-based musical ensemble that draws from influences as broad-based as Booker T. & the M.G.’s, John Coltrane, Frank Zappa, The Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, Chicago, and The Meters. These brothers under one multicultural groove have remained a consistently entertaining and informed voice on the Memphis music scene since the group’s inception in 1987.

FreeWorld is literally “new school meets old school,” and has been described in print as “The best of Memphis, New Orleans, and San Francisco – all rolled into one fresh & excitingly unique musical experience!”

FreeWorld was honored to receive a coveted Brass Note on the Beale Street Walk of Fame in 2012, and they’ve also had the honor and privilege of sharing the stage with a wide variety of musical legends over the years, including Levon Helm, The Memphis Horns, Billy Preston, Bootsy Collins, Richie Havens, Blues Traveler, Derek Trucks, Hot Tuna, Los Lobos, Dr. John, Timothy Leary, The Bar-Kays, Ann Peebles, Steve Cropper, James Cotton, Mojo Buford, Jimmie Vaughan & Double Trouble, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, and Widespread Panic just to name a few.

Keep your eyes & ears tuned in to FreeWorld throughout 2024 and beyond, as their latest studio album is scheduled to drop in October, marking yet another proud milestone in the band’s musical odyssey that now spans more than a third of a century.

The Bluff City Bandits are the latest band to take the Memphis live music scene by storm. A young, high energy, and talented country party band, the BCB covers music from Garth Brooks and George Strait all the way to current radio hits.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

Thumpdaddy is far more than just a band. We are a collection of entertainers intent on shaking the masses’ money makers. Playing the greatest dance music from the 60’s through up to minute hits, no genre is excluded.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

Guitarist and vocalist Brad Birkedahl has entertained audiences around the world.

He has been a Memphis Beale Street featured performer since moving to Memphis from Tacoma, Washington in 1998 as co-founder of the rockabilly trio, The Dempseys. The band performed locally and internationally for 13 years before disbanding in 2010. The group received numerous awards including a brass note on Beale Street in 2014.

Brad continues to perform as a solo artist with The Brad Birkedahl Band. His musical influences include the great rockabilly artists from Memphis’ Sun Records; Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Charlie Rich, as well as the soulful instrumentals of STAX recording studio, surf hits and more. Brad also offers an extensive repertoire of Elvis music ranging from the 1950’s through the 1970’s.

In 2014 he released his first solo CD “Movin On”. He is on the preferred list of performers for Graceland and the Memphis Tourism organization.

Brad has shared the stage with world-renowned artist such as Stray Cats, Carl Perkins, James Burton, DJ Fontana, Billy Burnette, Wanda Jackson, The TCB Band. He was the headlining act at the 2018 Elvis Festival in the United Kingdom hosted by the Strictly Elvis UK Travel Service.

Brad was featured in the highly acclaimed 2005 feature film “Walk the Line”, the Johnny Cash biopic starring Joaquin Pheonix and Reese Witherspoon. Brad portrayed Elvis’ guitar player Scotty Moore. He can also be seen accompanying the characters of Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis in the film.

He is also host/producer of Memphis Flash, a podcast for the ultimate Elvis Presley fan. Brad and co-host Mark Shaffer uncover hidden gems in the life and music career of the king of rock and roll.

Rice Drewry Collective (RDC) is a collection of veteran musicians, versatile enough to play original material mixed with a variety of new and old cover tunes. From classic rock to acoustic driven roots rock, there’s a little something for everyone!

While the AQUANET experience is anchored by the sound of ’80s metal bands from Bon Jovi to Whitesnake, don’t expect a run-of-the-mill club band that just stands in the corner. Quite the opposite – this is one of the most decadent and colorful acts today. Imagine Hollywood … the Sunset Strip … when bands like Motley Crue and GnR ruled the world. This is the scene AQUANET re-creates night after night. With a complement of lights, special effects and costumes, the full production of an ’80s rock concert is brought to life on your stage.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

With over 25 years of professional experience in music, Joe Restivo’s guitar playing strongly reflects his Memphis roots. Joe Restivo 4 is influenced and inspired by soul and jazz musicians such as Wes Montgomery, Tal Farlow, Steve Cropper and Reggie Young.

The Risky Whiskey Boys first played together as a teenage garage band over thirty years ago.  Band members went their separate ways, playing for various artists such as Mike Reno, Dickey Betts, Johnny Lee, Darius Rucker, John Cafferty, Jim Ed Brown, Steve Cropper and many others.  They reformed the band in 2016, and their playlist is as eclectic as their influences and backgrounds.

River Rat Rounders is bringing Poker Night to Lafayette’s! The main game starts at 6:00pm and $125 to win. As always, it’s free to play and double points for the first two weeks! New players are always welcome.

A new band born from the ashes of The Dantones.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

Kevin and Bethany Paige are a dynamic musical duo. They have entertained as regulars on Beale Street for more than twenty years, performing for generations of visitors. They have also served as music directors in Memphis are churches. The Paige’s are also proud of their most recent unique show, “A Tribute to Prince”.  Kevin and Bethany are always guaranteed to bring a wide variety of materials along with high-energy arrangements layered with horns. The Paige’s maybe a local act but they always perform with an arena concert attitude and professionalism!

One of the premier rock & roll party bands in the Mid-South area, Twin Soul has been entertaining party goers since 2002. Based out of Memphis, they have entertained sold out venues from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee…all the way to Key West, FL. The band has evolved over the years into, what is now, a high energy, in your face, rock and roll experience that will please even the toughest of critics! Amazing energy on stage, powerful vocals, thundering bass, ripping guitar solos, big light show…it’s something you don’t want to miss! All the classics from Guns n’ Roses, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Poison, Def Leppard to more current rock from Nickelback, Kid Rock, Buckcherry and more…

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

With over 25 years of professional experience in music, Joe Restivo’s guitar playing strongly reflects his Memphis roots. Joe Restivo 4 is influenced and inspired by soul and jazz musicians such as Wes Montgomery, Tal Farlow, Steve Cropper and Reggie Young.

“Memphis Unplugged is a rotating All-Star cast of Memphis Musicians from some of your favorite local bands! Inspired by MTV Unplugged, Memphis Unplugged is designed to perform some of your favorite classic tunes stripped down and acoustic, providing a cool, laid-back and serene atmosphere!”

Swingtime Explosion plays charts and arrangements specifically written for 17 piece Big Bands. Consisting of 5 saxophones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets and a 4 piece rhythm section (piano, bass, guitar, drums), Swingtime Explosion plays a wide variety of music consisting of Swing, Jazz, Rock, Standard Ballads, Movie and TV Themes, Latin, and Blues. In addition, Swingtime Explosion has a wide variety of vocal arrangements that feature it’s two vocalists…. Dare Pugh Estok and Tim Simpson. Since 2004, Swingtime Explosion has provided consistently high-quality music for your listening and dancing pleasure. Whether it’s a large venue and crowd, a small setting indoors or out, Swingtime Explosion offers an outstanding and impressive musical experience.

Bringing a message of love and positivity to the music scene, Indigo Avenue is a band based in the home of the blues, Memphis, Tennessee. Indigo Avenue was formed in May, 2023 by lead vocalist, Noel Medford, alongside his great friends and band mates, guitarist, Reese Mitchell, vocalist, Keerthana Raja, and violinist, Eddie Bolden. Indigo Avenue specializes in performing music of the pop and rock genres. Some of the biggest inspirations of the band include artists such as: Harry Styles, John Mayer, Coldplay, Paramore, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and many more. Indigo Avenue’s goal is to bring people together through their music making, and always encouraging their audiences to be whoever they are or who they want to be, and to always make the world a better place.

River Rat Rounders is bringing Poker Night to Lafayette’s! The main game starts at 6:00pm and $125 to win. As always, it’s free to play and double points for the first two weeks! New players are always welcome.

The Carlos Ecos Band stems from a variety of music, influenced by everything from early blues, latin, and rock, these award winning musicians have certainly made their mark on music. Members have toured with such acts as Jimmy Vaughn, Storyville, Black Oak Arkansas, Little Milton, Bobby “Blue” Bland, and many, many others. These culmination of influences and experience has made this powerhouse of Memphis Musicians what they are today.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

WALRUS delivers raw energy, superb vocals, and an eclectic set of classic alternative/college rock songs you remember but never hear live anymore by the likes of REM, INXS, Guadalcanal Diary, The Replacements, Echo and the Bunnymen, Hoodoo Gurus, The Cult, Duran Duran, David Bowie, and Depeche Mode, to name a few.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

Basketcase is the premier power trio in the midsouth. Grounded in alternative and rock genres, but also lovers of hip hop and pop, Basketcase has one of the widest, most eclectic song list in Memphis. Having unmatched passion and intensity, Basketcase has the unique ability to provide a high octane, high energy show that is both fun, and full of personality! Bob, Rob and Garrett pride themselves on being a band of the people, and are always open to song requests as well as learning songs on the fly to appease the fans.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

Almost Famous is the quintessential high energy, sophisticated, and versatile band. Tailoring themselves to their clients’ needs, this band has played everything from storybook weddings, corporate events, to sold-out stadium concerts. With show-stopping live performances and a high fashioned look, this 4 piece band is the best in its field.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.