http://www.gomemphis.com/news/music/?partner=RSSGo Memphis Stories: Musicen-usmusichttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/13/cause-whitney-houstons-death-could-take-weeks/?partner=RSSWhitney Houston's life of glorious song and unnerving self-destruction apparently ended in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Grammy weekend, but it could be weeks before investigators know exactly why she died. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:50:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288969-734546music/newsFrom Our Press ServicesMemphis, TNCause of Whitney Houston's death could take weeks; body was found underwater in tubGo Memphiscause-whitney-houstons-death-could-take-weeksurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288969-734546Change734546Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/13/concert-review-romance-in-air-at-mso-performance/?partner=RSSThe Memphis Symphony Orchestra wallowed in romance this weekend. The most intriguing allure in the MSO's Masterworks series concerts was violinist Gil Shaham's extraordinary performance of the "Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto" by Chen Gang and He Zhanhao. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288911-734546music/reviewsJon W. SparksMemphis, TNConcert review: Romance in air at MSO performanceGo Memphisconcert-review-romance-in-air-at-mso-performanceurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288911-734546Change734546Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/12/for-memphis-horns-grammy-bittersweet/?partner=RSSAs Wayne Jackson stood on stage to accept a Grammy award for lifetime achievement, the feelings came pouring out -- so did the tears. mehr@commercialappeal.com (Bob Mehr)Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288785-734545music/newsBob MehrMemphis, TNFor Memphis Horns, Grammy award bittersweetGo Memphisfor-memphis-horns-grammy-bittersweeturn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288785-734545Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/11/whitney-houston-superstar-records-films-dies/?partner=RSSWhitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:10:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288763-734544music/newsFrom Our Press ServicesMemphis, TN Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies at 48Go Memphiswhitney-houston-superstar-records-films-diesurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288763-734544Change734544Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/09/austin-bluesman-found-voice-in-primal-scream/?partner=RSSJoe Lewis is living testimony to the fact that you can dramatically alter your life at any time, even on a whim. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288381-734542music/newsMark JordanMemphis, TNAustin bluesman Black Joe Lewis found voice in primal screamGo Memphisaustin-bluesman-found-voice-in-primal-screamurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288381-734542Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/09/solo-turn-grows-into-electronic-sensation/?partner=RSSAlex Botwin is a familiar figure to Memphis music audiences. mehr@commercialappeal.com (Bob Mehr)Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288376-734542music/newsBob MehrMemphis, TNSolo turn as Paper Diamond grows into electronic sensationGo Memphissolo-turn-grows-into-electronic-sensationurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288376-734542Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/09/no-headline---2012-02-09-102426278847/?partner=RSSCartoons are crowd-pleasers — and sometimes they're works of art, too, with appeal for adults and children alike. For proof, see this year's "Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts" program at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. All five of the nominated shorts will be screened, including a 7-minute Pixar film titled "La Luna" and a Louisiana-produced adaptation of the best-selling "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore," co-directed by the book's popular author/illustrator, William Joyce. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:19:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288378-734542music/newsStaff Memphis, TNGo Out! Fun events this weekGo Memphisno-headline---2012-02-09-102426278847urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288378-734542Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/09/start-early-with-romantic-valentines-day/?partner=RSSValentine's Day is Tuesday, and area romantics are providing Memphians a number of ways to mark the occasion, beginning Froiday. Here are some special events: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:20:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288390-734542music/newsMark JordanMemphis, TNStart early with romantic Valentine's Day entertainmentGo Memphisstart-early-with-romantic-valentines-dayurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288390-734542Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/07/teen-throb-latimore-lives-dream-with-scream-tour/?partner=RSSWhile other 15-year-olds are preparing for homecoming or counting the weeks to spring break, Jacob Latimore is at a dance studio in his adopted hometown of Atlanta, Ga., polishing his moves. He's about to head out on the new leg of the Scream Tour, a national teen concert series headlined currently by Latimore's good friend and sometime music partner, fellow 15-year-old Diggy. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288117-734540music/newsMark JordanMemphis, TNTeen throb Latimore lives dream with Scream TourGo Memphisteen-throb-latimore-lives-dream-with-scream-toururn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288117-734540Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/05/band-seattle-wins-memphis-blues-battle/?partner=RSSSeattle group The WIRED Band! and Arkansas-based singer-songwriter Ray Bonneville were the big winners in the Blues Challenge. The five-day blues competition and event culminated Saturday night with finals at Downtown's Orpheum, capping a week of shows in and around Beale Street. mehr@commercialappeal.com (Bob Mehr)Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:02:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-287790-734538music/newsBob MehrMemphis, TNBand from Seattle, singer from Arkansas win Memphis blues battleGo Memphisband-seattle-wins-memphis-blues-battleurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-287790-734538Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/02/accolades-keep-coming-for-legendary-country/?partner=RSSDuring the 54th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, the Recording Academy will take a moment to honor a man whom many consider one of the greatest voices not just in country music, but in music, period. But once again, George Jones, one of the recipients of the academy's Lifetime Achievement Award, will be "No Show Jones." True to a life spent belting out some of the most tear-in-your-beer-worthy laments in honky-tonks big and small, he'll be on the road. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-287277-734535music/newsMark JordanMemphis, TNAccolades keep coming for legendary country singer George JonesGo Memphisaccolades-keep-coming-for-legendary-countryurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-287277-734535Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/02/quartets-creative-evolution-mirrors-immigrant/?partner=RSSHeadlining a national concert tour for the first time would seem to be a stressful proposition, but the members of the New York City-based rock quartet MeTalkPretty seem relaxed on a recent day between shows in Houston and Dallas. "We're having a blast," says band guitarist and keyboardist Leon Lyazidi. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:57:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-287288-734535music/newsMark JordanMemphis, TNQuartet's creative evolution mirrors immigrant experienceGo Memphisquartets-creative-evolution-mirrors-immigranturn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-287288-734535Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/02/worlds-music/?partner=RSSThundering skies did not dampen the spirits of 2,000 performers and patrons who crowded Downtown for the International Blues Challenge. mehr@commercialappeal.com (Bob Mehr)Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-287220-734535music/newsBob MehrMemphis, TNWorld's music in Memphis: 28th Blues Challenge fulfills international billingGo Memphisworlds-musicurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-287220-734535Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/31/defrancesco-matured-young-phenom-jazz-music-master/?partner=RSSGrammy nominated jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco has been one of music’s young guns ever since he emerged on the scene at the tender age of 17. Then, having come from nowhere to claim the mantle of the great Jimmy Smith by signing a deal with Columbia Records and joining the legendary Miles Davis Band, the description seemed apt. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-286971-734533music/newsMark JordanMemphis, TNDeFrancesco matured from young phenom to jazz music masterGo Memphisdefrancesco-matured-young-phenom-jazz-music-masterurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-286971-734533Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/26/blues-and-challenge-competition-taking-hold/?partner=RSS"For music fans, finding something new is always the holy grail," says Blues Foundation president Jay Sieleman. Over the next week, blues aficionados will have plenty of chances for discovery as Beale Street and its neighboring Downtown environs will be teeming with musicians from across the country and around the world, performing as part of the 28th International Blues Challenge. mehr@commercialappeal.com (Bob Mehr)Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:53:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-286188-734528music/newsBob MehrMemphis, TNBlues and Challenge competition taking hold globallyGo Memphisblues-and-challenge-competition-taking-holdurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-286188-734528Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/26/film-captures-metal-bands-regional-vibe/?partner=RSSGiven the cinematic sweep of the group's music, it is no surprise that the enigmatically named CT, lead singer of the Little Rock heavy metal band Rwake, is an unabashed moviegoer. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-286195-734528music/newsMark JordanMemphis, TNFilm captures metal bands' regional vibeGo Memphisfilm-captures-metal-bands-regional-vibeurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-286195-734528Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/26/electronic-music-label-putting-memphis-on-map/?partner=RSSUnusual for a city its size, Memphis can lay claim to being a player in a variety of musical genres -- the familiar trio of blues, rock and soul, of course, but also gospel, heavy metal and even jazz. But one that might not immediately come to mind is the burgeoning field of electronic dance music. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:46:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-286196-734528music/newsMark JordanMemphis, TNElectronic music label putting Memphis on mapGo Memphiselectronic-music-label-putting-memphis-on-mapurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-286196-734528Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/24/back-to-music-via-beale-street/?partner=RSSThe clubs along Beale Street are filled with seasoned performers who have been honing their craft for decades in one of the most demanding musical settings around. So it was something of a surprise recently when the Beale merchants bestowed upon Patrick Dodd, an upstart blues musician who has been playing the street about three years, the honor of 2011 Entertainer of the Year. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:02:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-285908-734526music/newsMark JordanMemphis, TNBack to music via Beale StreetGo Memphisback-to-music-via-beale-streeturn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-285908-734526Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/19/loudon-wainwright-iii-explores-mortality/?partner=RSSEven six decades into his career, the peculiar thrill of writing a song has not diminished for Loudon Wainwright III. “It’s still the most mysterious and exciting aspect of the job,” Wainwright says. “The moment when you actually get one. Nothing quite beats that.” mehr@commercialappeal.com (Bob Mehr)Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-285186-734521music/newsBob MehrMemphis, TNLoudon Wainwright III explores mortalityGo Memphisloudon-wainwright-iii-explores-mortalityurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-285186-734521Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/19/simplicity-shavers-signature/?partner=RSSMemphis turned out to be a kind of crossroads for Billy Joe Shaver. mehr@commercialappeal.com (Bob Mehr)Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:50:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-285154-734521music/newsBob MehrMemphis, TNSimplicity is Billy Joe Shaver's signatureGo Memphissimplicity-shavers-signatureurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-285154-734521Change0Usable