Live on the Green | Al Bell Presents: Stax Music Academy and DJ Raquel
Long week? We’ve got you.
Kick back and celebrate summer with free live music on the Momentary Green. Watch the shadows lengthen as you stretch out and enjoy the signature sounds of indie artists and stars alike all summer long. Paired with a stop at the RØDE Bar and the Momentary Food Truck, this family-friendly, outdoor concert series is guaranteed to start your weekend off right.
This week’s concert showcases rising stars from the next generation of soul musicians: The Stax Music Academy 926 Alumni Band! Graduates of the Memphis music scene and schooled in cool, these brilliant artists bring a modern sound to music that’s rooted in legacy and never goes out of style. As you arrive, DJ Raquel will be spinning classic R & B tunes and timeless old school hits until the Stax Alumni Band takes the stage.
Following Stax Music Academy’s performance on the Momentary Green, join us in the Arvest Bank Courtyard to keep the beat going with a bonus set by DJ Raquel.
So grab your lawn chair, take a sip, and settle in. It’s gonna be a good night.
Presented on the Coca-Cola Stage.
Free, no registration required.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Fantastic live music: What else? We’ll be showcasing some of the best indie artists and rising stars the country has to offer.
- Plenty of space: Arrive early! We recommend arriving about half an hour before the shows to claim your preferred spot. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair or blanket and spread out.
- Fun food and drink: Hungry or thirsty? Enjoy the culinary creations of the Momentary Food Truck and fun beverages from the RØDE Bar. Open Fridays 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Arvest Bank Courtyard.
- Happy Hour Fridays at Onyx Coffee Lab: Treat yourself and a pal to a drink at Onyx! When you buy one drink, get 50 percent off your second. Happy Hour is from 5 to 7 p.m. during Live on the Green concerts and Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 3 p.m., during the week.
- Safety Precautions: Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, we recommend that all visitors ages 2 and up wear a face covering while indoors. In addition, we require all staff to wear face coverings indoors, as well as guests who are not yet vaccinated. Masks will be available upon entry for those who do not have one.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
About 926 – The Stax Music Academy Alumni Band
The Stax Music Academy Alumni Band, “926”, was formed in 2013 as a way to engage Stax Music Academy graduates who were in college but home on summer break. Since then, they’ve played festivals throughout the country and regularly at B.B. King’s on Beale Street and at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
About The Stax Music Academy
Memphis has given the world some of its most memorable melodies. But whether it’s blues, gospel, rock-and-roll, or R&B, the one thing Memphis music has always had plenty of is soul.
At Stax Music Academy (SMA), a registered 501 (c) (3), they are helping instill soul in the next generation of Memphis artists. SMA is an after school and summer music institute located adjacent to the home of the legendary ’60s-’70s soul record label Stax Records, now the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
Founded in 2000, SMA exists to continue the legacy of Stax by nurturing the musicians of tomorrow. Since it began programming on June 1, 2000, the Stax Music Academy has educated and mentored thousands of young people to help prepare them for success as adults and, for those who choose music as a career, to become socially conscious and responsible artists. While some of their students are now making their mark in the world as teachers, nurses, social workers, and in other non-musical professions (although many still gig on the side), some are making indelible contributions in the music industry as songwriters, engineers, music business professionals, side musicians, and performing artists.
DJ Raquel
I am a music-loving DJ and aspiring music producer from Arkansas. I started DJing when I was 11. From then on, I knew this was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. The best part is being able to take people away from whatever they’re going through for a couple of hours and create an atmosphere to let the music heal them. I have been very blessed with such a supportive community and parents who push me to do my best with everything. I have been able to accomplish a lot and meet some amazing people, and I have plenty more things planned. I can’t wait for you to see what happens next.
