MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new outdoor music venue on the Memphis riverfront will officially open this month with concerts by national artists and a free grand opening party.
Grind City Amp is a 4,500-seat, open-air venue at Grind City Brewing, 75 Waterworks Ave. in the Uptown neighborhood north of downtown Memphis.
The first concert is set for April 22 with soul-rock group Alabama Shakes. Tickets are still available.
Opening week will continue with a free, all-ages grand opening party on April 25 featuring MonoNeon, Memphis-born bluesman Eric Gales (fresh off an Oscars performance tied to the award-winning film Sinners), along with Cedric Burnside, Joybomb, Raneem Imam, and Frank McLallen & Extra Eyes, promoters said in a news release. The mini-fest will also feature local food trucks, vendors, and a short ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of the space.
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Chicago alt-rock superstars Wilco will play Grind City on July 7, with Grind City Fest returning and more concerts coming later in the year.
The new venue is a joint effort between Grind City Brewing and Nick Barbian, veteran concert promoter and founder of Barbian Entertainment who came to Memphis by way of Wisconsin, London and Austin.
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“The amp’s launch marks a broader effort to strengthen Memphis’ live music ecosystem by increasing access to world-class performances for locals while attracting national touring acts and visitors to the city,” promoters said. “In addition to serving as a new entertainment hub in Uptown Memphis, Grind City Amp is positioned to support the continued growth of Memphis’ music economy and provide a new home for large-scale outdoor programming in the region.”
Grind City Amp plans to host 12-15 concerts a year once the venue is fully open.
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