Mempho Music Festival, brought to you by Big River Presents, is excited to share the full performance schedule for the 2018 festival. Music happens all day long on the two main stages, with the First Tennessee Stage wrapping up with headliner performances from Beck and Post Malone on October 6th and 7th respectively. After midnight, the Hard Rock Stage lights up again for special late-night performances from Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe presents “Eat A Bunch of Peaches” and Robert Randolph’s Mempho All-Stars. As the sun sets each day, the Orion Incendia Dome and AutoZone Silent Disco come to life with DJ sets that last until the wee hours of the next morning, from stars in the electronic world like DJ Logic and Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation. Meanwhile, each day from the early afternoon into the evening hours, the Super VIP Stage treats Super VIP ticket holders to intimate performances from Brent Cowles, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer & Friends, McKenna Bray, Dan Luke & The Raid, and a super-group jam featuring Papa Mali, Wally Ingram, Eric McFadden, and Bobby Vega. The full schedule can be viewed at
www.MemphoFest.com.
The second annual Mempho Music Festival will take place on October 6th and 7th featuring artists including Beck, Nas, Janelle Monae, Post Malone, Phoenix, Mac Demarco, George Clinton, Milky Chance, Rich The Kid, and many more. The artists on stage are complemented by the 2018 Mempho Music Festival food lineup, featuring the best of Memphis and Southern style cuisine.
Corky’s Ribs & BBQ,
New Wing Order,
Smurfrey Smokehouse,
Fresh Gulf Shrimp,
Bella Caffe Coffee,
Miss Birdsong’s Sweet Tooth and more round out a stellar selection of eateries (Full Menu at
memphofest.com/experience). VIP and Super VIP ticket buyers meanwhile, will be treated to meals by celebrated and award winning Memphis Chef Karen Carrier.
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This year, for the first time ever at Shelby Farms Park, camping options will be available. Mempho Music Festival has also partnered with CID Entertainment to provide VIP and Super VIP experiences. For more information on packages, click
HERE.
In addition to newly announced DJ sets from Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation) and DJ Logic in the world famous Incendia Dome, presented by Orion, and aforementioned artists, the full 2018 lineup proudly boasts nationally recognized acts Larkin Poe, Sam Lewis, The Como Mamas, and psychedelic-bluegrass supergroup Danny Barnes’ Space Program, featuring banjo virtuoso Danny Barnes, drummer Jeff Sipe, guitarist Mike Seal, and bassist Eric Thorin.
Derived from Memphis’ vibrant music scene, fans will be treated to legendary hometown get-downs from Juicy J, Project Pat, Lucero, Eric Gales, The Bar-Kays, Don Bryant & The Bo-Keys, Big Ass Truck, John Nemeth & The Love Light Orchestra, Boo Mitchell & The Kings, Talibah Safiya, and Cory Branan.
Additionally, world-renowned keyboardist and The Rolling Stones’ musical director Chuck Leavell will host a very special “Stones Throw” set. The performance will explore the extensive catalog of The Rolling Stones and feature current and former backing band members of the pioneering rock act, including Bernard Fowler (vocals), Darryl Jones (bass), Tim Ries (sax), Karl Denson (sax), and Lisa Fischer (vocals).
Following the festival’s inaugural Memphis tribute set last year, which honored Stax Records, the 2018 festival will honor its Memphis heritage with a tribute set dedicated to Royal Studios, one of the most iconic music recording studios in the world. Led by Grammy Award-winning producer Boo Mitchell—son of Willie Mitchell (1928-2010), the founder of Royal Studios who hosted notable sessions with Al Green, Chuck Berry, and more–the Royal Studios Tribute will feature Grammy Award winners William Bell and Bobby Rush, Oscar Award winner Frayser Boy, Memphis rapper Al Kapone, and Grammy Award-nominated Hi Rhythm Section.
15-year-old guitar phenom Brandon “Taz” Niederauer will serve as the weekend’s artist-at-large.
Mempho Music Festival is the first major music festival held in the natural splendor of Shelby Farms Park, which plays host to a diverse range of outdoor activities including biking, canoeing, zip lining, horseback riding, and more. Building off Mempho Fest’s inaugural year, in 2018, the festival will offer multiple live music stages and an interactive dome that melds together the worlds of music, art, science, and design.
For More Information, Tickets, and VIP Packages for Mempho Music Festival 2018, visit:
memphofest.com.
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