Free concert series returns to Levitt Shell Sept. 3

music microphone generic Sept. 3 will mark the return of the concert series, featuring local and regional artists, according to a release from the Levitt Shell. (Unsplash)

By FOX13Memphis.com News Staff

July 06, 2021 at 10:16 am CDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Free live music is coming back to the Levitt Shell.

Sept. 3 will mark the return of the concert series, featuring local and regional artists, according to a release from the Levitt Shell.

This year, the Shell partnered with the Memphis Black Arts Alliance to showcase black artists on the dance floor before each concert.

According to the release, the Levitt Shell was able to raise vital funds through its Shell Yeah! Benefit Concert Series this summer. 100% of the proceeds from those concerts enabled the return of free concerts this fall.

Here’s the concert lineup:

Friday, September 3 - Nick Black

Saturday, September 4 - #OccupyTheShell (a one-day Memphis Musician Showcase)

Friday, September 10 - Don Bryant featuring The Bo-Keys

Saturday, September 11 - #BigAssTruck

Friday, September 17 - Marcella Simien Music

Saturday, September 18 - #StoneSoulPicnic (in partnership with WLOK + Gilliam Foundation)

Friday, September 24 - #ChineseConnectionDubEmbassy

Saturday, September 25 - #RebaRussell & Susan Marshall

Friday, October 1 - Sensational Barnes Brothers

Saturday, October 2 - #StaxAlumniBand

Friday, October 8 - #CountryBluesFestival Presents: Blind Mississippi Morris