Mark Richens
Commercial Appeal
Memphis, TN, United States
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Go Out - Bruce Sudano in Memphis for pair of shows
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Go Out: Bass phenom Victor Wooten brings trio to GPAC
Happy Monday! Get your work week started out right with these entertainment recommendations courtesy of our GoMemphis writers and editors. → Read More
Break down a whole hog at Porcellino's butcher classes
As you might have seen last week, Jennifer Biggs will be out for a few weeks, so in order to keep you informed on what's coming up — prime food festival season is cranking up, after all — I'll be taking over this space as needed. → Read More
Memphis Symphony Orchestra names Robert Moody music director
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra announced Saturday night that principal conductor Robert Moody has been hired as music director. → Read More
Otis Sanford's book traces Memphis history Crump to Herenton
The Commercial Appeal political columnist Otis Sanford will discuss and sign copies of his new book on race and politics in Memphis history at an event Thursday at the historic Clayborn Temple. → Read More
Gregg Allman cancels June 10 Tunica date and 2017 tour
The Gregg Allman concert scheduled for June 10 at Horseshoe Tunica has been canceled, the casino announced Friday."It has been determined that Gregg Allman will not be touring in 2017," according to an "Official message from Gregg Allman Tour. → Read More
Go Out: Orpheum hosts Riverdance 20th anniversary tour
Happy Friday! And welcome to the first official weekend of spring. There's a lot going on to get you out of the house, so take note of these entertainment recommendations courtesy of our GoMemphis writers and editors. → Read More
Go Out: Matisyahu, Earth, Wind & Fire, etc.
Fusing rap, reggae, jazz and world music, Matisyahu has created his own unique niche. → Read More
Go Out: Don Bryant to preview new album at Loflin Yard
Happy St. Patrick's Day! And welcome to your weekend. Here are the latest entertainment recommendations courtesy of our GoMemphis writers and editors. → Read More
The 9:01: Of spring break and St. Patrick's Day in Memphis
Welcome to Memphis, where it's spring break and where winter weather has finally arrived, but first ...The 9:01 creator and presenter Chris Herrington is on vacation this week, so a few of us have stepped up to fill in. → Read More
Go Out: Brooks' 'Art & a Movie' celebrates late David Bowie
Happy Monday! And, for many of you, welcome to your spring break. Here are this week's entertainment recommendations, courtesy of our GoMemphis writers and editors. → Read More
Go Out: Conor Oberst, Ro James, etc.
Happy Friday, and welcome to your weekend! To get you in the spirit, here are the latest entertainment recommendations courtesy of our GoMemphis writers and editors. → Read More
Go Out This Week: Stevie Nicks, ZZ Top, etc.
Happy Monday! A couple of big classic-rock shows lead this week's entertainment recommendations, courtesy of our GoMemphis writers and editors. → Read More
Go Out This Weekend: 'All About Eve,' Charlie Wilson, etc.
When "All About Eve" was nominated for 14 ourner Classic Movies hosts this revival of the classic show-business drama that stars Bette Davis as a veteran Broadway actress whose life is upended by the appearance of an ambitious young fan (Anne Baxter) → Read More
This Weekend: Memphis Greek Festival, Festo do Brasil, etc.
With all that's going on this weekend, it could turn into an endurance contest. Plan carefully, and pace yourselves. Here are the latest entertainment recommendations from our GoMemphis writers and editors. → Read More
Music Fest Post-Mortem: Final thoughts on Neil Young, Beck, Mavis Staples and more
Four writers, four stages, and three days. Our final thoughts on the 2016 Beale Street Music Festival. → Read More
Jonny Lang cancels, John Mayall steps in for Beale Street Music Festival
A gray eminence of the blues has replaced a young lion for this weekend's Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival. → Read More
Short in the Sleeve releases new album, 'A Message Lost Down the Wire'
Memphis-based indie-roots-pop band Short in the Sleeve put out today a new album called "A Message Lost Down the Wire." They'll mark the event with a release party Friday night, April 22, at Otherlands Coffee Bar. → Read More
This Weekend: Broad Avenue Art Walk, Smashing Pumpkins, etc.
As we mourn Prince's death and anticipate the likely end of the Memphis Grizzlies season, here are some diversions to get you through another busy spring weekend. All recommendations courtesy of our GoMemphis writers and editors. → Read More
Comedian Tracy Morgan cancels Tunica concert, cites "Religious Conscience" law
Comedian Tracy Morgan has canceled his April 29 concert date at the Horseshoe Casino Tunica. → Read More