Mempho Fest in Memphis - Oct 4, 2024

Charles Wesley Godwin

33 concerts

West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin is known for his personal storytelling in country music. His acclaimed album, Family Ties, and EP, Lonely Mountain Town, showcase his diary-like songwriting. Collaborating with Al Torrence, ERNEST, and Scott Avett, Godwin is praised for thrilling live performances with his band, Allegheny High. He has appeared on ESPN’s SportsCenter, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and performed at Stagecoach and Bonnaroo.

Cody Jinks

31 concerts

Cody Jinks, from Fort Worth, TX, blends country and metal influences, becoming a top independent country artist. Known for “Loud and Heavy,” his hits have 3.5 billion streams, and he has eight certified Platinum/Gold songs. Jinks, a two-time Music Row Independent Artist of the Year, captivates audiences with his DIY ethos and genuine sound.

Goose

39 concerts

Goose, an American rock band from Connecticut, blends indie-rock hooks with improvisation. Known for hits like "Dripfield," they've sold out iconic venues like Red Rocks, headlined MSG, and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Their music combines tight musicianship with emotional honesty.

The Roots

16 concerts

The Roots, formed by Black Thought and ?uestlove in Philadelphia, are known for their innovative rap band style. Their successful albums include "Things Fall Apart," which went platinum, and collaborations with Erykah Badu, John Legend, and Elvis Costello. As the house band for Jimmy Fallon’s show, they gained nationwide fame and numerous Grammys. Notable members included Rahzel and Kamal Gray.

Karina Rykman

2 concerts

Karina Rykman, born in NYC, is a dynamic bassist known for her infectious live shows and diverse style. She joined Marco Benevento's band before forming her own with Adam November and Chris Corsico. Rykman has played at major festivals like Bonnaroo and collaborated with artists like Trey Anastasio on her debut album, JOYRIDE, which includes hits like "Elevator" and "Plants."

Darren Kiely

12 concerts

Darren Kiely, from Co. Cork, Ireland, blends folk-infused pop with influences like The Lumineers. Known for emotive vocals, his EP "Lost" features chart-toppers "Mom & Dad" and "Sunrise." After national honors in Irish music, he expanded his career in NYC and Nashville. With sold-out tours in Ireland, his international headline tour, THE LOST TOUR, is ongoing.

The Kills

18 concerts

The Kills, formed in 2000 by Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince, are a dynamic duo known for their raw, evolving rock sound. They blend garage rock, blues, and electronic elements across albums like "Midnight Boom" and "Ash & Ice." Notable hits include "The Good Ones" and "Fried My Little Brains." Mosshart also collaborated with Jack White to form The Dead Weather. Their music reflects a mix of grit and sleek rhythms. The Kills are renowned for their inventive style and enduring presence in the rock scene.

Warren Haynes

18 concerts

Warren Haynes, born in Asheville, is a renowned blues-rock guitarist known for soulful sounds. Founder of Gov't Mule, ex-Allman Brothers member, his solo album, "Million Voices Whisper," features tracks with John Medeski and Derek Trucks, with guest artists Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson.

All Them Witches

30 concerts

Hard rock band All Them Witches, formed in 2012, master progressive, bluesy, neo-psychedelic rock. They’ve played at major festivals like Bonnaroo and collaborated with Mastodon and Ghost.

Digable Planets

4 concerts

Digable Planets, formed by Ishmael Butler, Mary Ann Vieira, and Craig Irving, fused jazz and hip-hop with hits like "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)." Their debut album, "Reachin'," won them a Grammy for Best New Duo or Group. Known for their laid-back jazz-rap style, they released the acclaimed "Blowout Comb" and toured with live musicians.

Sublime With Rome

6 concerts

Sublime with Rome, a California ska alternative rock group formed in 2010 by Rome Ramirez, Eric Wilson, and Bud Gaugh, is known for hits like "Santeria" and "What I Got." They collaborated with Slightly Stoopid on "Cool & Collected" and toured 27 cities in 2023. The group, with new drummer Joe Tomino, released the EP Tangerine Skies, featuring talents like Neal Avron and Gabrial McNair. Their final self-titled album celebrates a 15-year journey.

Brent Cobb

40 concerts

Brent Cobb, a Georgia native, crafts "southern eclectic" music blending country-soul and storytelling. Grammy-nominated, he's deeply inspired by the American South.

Robert Jon & the Wreck

18 concerts

Robert Jon & The Wreck, from Southern California, craft a unique Southern rock sound. Since 2011, they've impressed with hits like ‘Last Light On The Highway’, collaborating with Joe Bonamassa and Grammy-winning producers Don Was and Dave Cobb. They’ve shared stages with legends like Joe Bonamassa, Peter Frampton, and Buddy Guy.