JUST ANNOUNCED: Agori Tribe Live at Nebfest

RRE artist Agori Tribe will be playing at Nebfest in Atwood, TN! The band will play from midnight to close on Saturday, July 25! There are lots of other great local, regional and national acts on the lineup, and you can buy tickets through a special Tribesmen ticketing link HERE!

Blues + Brews IV: An Evening With… Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory

Grammy Award winning artist headlines the Young Avenue Deli.

Memphis, TN – June 20, 2015 – The “Blues + Brews: An Evening With…” concert series is back with its fourth installment. This Blues + Brews presents a breath of fresh summer air, as Grammy Award winning artist Alvin Youngblood Hart and his Muscle Theory takes stage in the Mid-South. This concert is sure to be a dynamic and intimate evening with one of the blues most renowned musicians.

Hart adopted the nickname "Alvin" from the harmonica-playing front man for the television cartoon group The Chipmunks and is now known as one of the world's foremost practitioners of country blues.  With a traditional blues sound, Hart blends a steady sound of country, rock and blues.

Doors at Young Avenue Deli open at 9pm and Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory will take the stage at 10pm. Tickets for the event are available at the door and craft beer drink specials will be provided by AS Barbaro all evening long.

About Alvin Youngblood Hart

Alvin Youngblood Hart hit the blues scene like a shockwave in 1996 with his debut album “BIG MAMA’S DOOR.” In 1997 the strength and success of Hart’s first album earned him five nominations in prominent W.C. Handy Blues Awards now the Blues Music Awards. With nominations including Best New Artist, Best Acoustic Artist, and Best Traditional Blues Artist and his album (BIG MAMA’S DOOR) was nominated for both Acoustic Album of the Year and Traditional Album of the Year. Hart took home the award for Best New Artist, an honor for an artist who was once said to have the ability to carry the blues torch for Generation X. His sophomore album “TERRITORY” was voted Best Blues Album and in 2003 the release of “DOWN IN THE ALLEY” garnering Grammy Award nominations setting the precedent Hart was now carrying the blues torch into a new generation. Hart received a Grammy in 2004 for his philanthropic contribution to the compilation BEAUTIFUL DREAMER: THE SONGS OF STEPHEN FOSTER. After joining forces with friends Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, Black Crowes) and Jimbo Mathus (Squirrel Nut Zippers, Tri-State Coalition) in 2010 to form “The South Memphis String Band.” The fun-loving and regaling trio was quickly dubbed by the media as an “acoustic super group” while their debut record HOME SWEET HOME was received with rabid enthusiasm. The 2011 Blues Music Awards (The Blues Foundation) nominated the record for “Best Acoustic Album.” Currently when Alvin Youngblood Hart is not touring solo, he is plugged in with revered rock trio “Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory.”

About Whitney Entertainment Brokers   

    

The Whitney Entertainment Brokers seek to debut and present headline quality music starting with the blues throughout the Mid-South. The Whitney Entertainment Brokers mission is to recognize and relish Memphis, TN as the home of the indelible Blues and Delta sound which has laid the groundwork for R&B, Rock n Roll, Soul and various popular music genres. As we embrace the history and culture of this city we seek to unify and showcase the positive aspects Memphis has to offer. 

About Young Avenue Deli

Standing tall off the corner of Cooper and Young Avenue in the heart of Memphis, TN is the Young Avenue Deli. After opening in October 1995 this restaurant, bar and music venue is seen as a local landmark to Memphians. Just a few blocks down from Overton Square, “The Deli” serves as the backbone to the Cooper Young Festival each year. With the largest selection of craft beer in the area, Young Avenue Deli looks to revive Memphis culture in the eyes of locals as they embrace the emerging beer scene and showcase live music kin to the area. 

Contact Info:

Stephen Whitney
E: stephen@whitneybrokers.com
P: 901.605.9754

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Wave Function w/Masseuse

RRE affiliates The Wave Function will play their first Memphis gig in quite some time on June 19 at the Rockhouse Live Midtown! We are all extremely excited to bring our friends from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Masseuse, to join us! Check out more details and RSVP via the Facebook event HERE.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Agori Tribe at Rhythm & Brews

Agori Tribe is ecstatic to return to Chattanooga for a Riverbend Festival afterparty! Shabti will be headlining the shindig at Rhythm & Brews, and our good friend Gable Larramore will be bringing Blueshift Optical Productions' exceptional lightshow to the mix. Check out full details on the Facebook event HERE.

PHOTOS: Agori Tribe Out of Town Runs

I've been a little behind on my photos, but I did some catching up over the weekend. Check out the photo galleries below from some recent Agori Tribe shows!

Agori Tribe w/Parallax - Dave's Dark Horse Tavern, Starkville, MS (03-21-2015)

The Aquaducks w/Agori Tribe & Masseuse - The End, Nashville, TN (04-03-2015)

Agori Tribe - Preservation Pub, Knoxville, TN (04-04-2015)

JUST RELEASED: The Black Cadillacs - The Black Cadillacs EP

The Black Cadillacs, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, have been gradually making waves in the rock and roll and live music scenes. Having recently toured throughout the U.S., as well as Europe in 2014, the band continues to release quality rock music that is rooted in the traditional, addicting qualities of the genre. The Black Cadillacs EP is a perfect extension of the band's growing legacy with its passionate lyrics, carefully constructed solos and the extremely potent, powerful energy that makes The Black Cadillacs who they are. The band continues to tour and put on dynamic concerts in support of the new EP. Stream the EP below for free and contribute $5.00 or more to download!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Agori Tribe w/Soul Mechanic at Hi-Tone

RRE artist Agori Tribe is happy to bring in our new friends Soul Mechanic from Chattanooga to play the Hi-Tone Cafe on May 9, 2015! Click here to RSVP to the event and stay updated on time slots and ticket prices!