As Memphis is gearing up to support the Church Health Center for Rock For Love, you should know that there is another event happening tonight that’s proceeds also benefit this great organization.
Randall Holcomb Tribute Concert
Tonight (8/24) head to The New Daisy Theater (330 Beale St.), for a tribute concert of music and comedy in memory of Randall Holcomb. Randall passed away on December 31st. He was known about town as part of the local comedy scene and as the bassist for The Community Bubble. On the music end, The Community Bubble along with Neil Bartlett (Hi-Electric), Jason Pulley (The Near Reaches), and Oracle and the Mountain. Comedy will be provided by Brandon Sams, Micheal Kline, Mike McCarthy, Jane Haze, and Josh Mclane. Cover for this event is $10, and this is an all ages show. Since this is at the New Daisy, this event will actually kick off early at 8:00pm. Come out, support a good cause, and celebrate the life of Randall Holcomb.
Time & Sammy Handsome
Also happening tonight at The Poplar Lounge (2586 Poplar Ave.), new Memphis band Time (featuring ex-members of Gunshow and The Breakups) will be performing with Sammy Handsome. Apparently this event features free BBQ and has no cover! The Poplar Lounge is a 21 and up venue.
Saturday August 25
Sock It To Me Burlesque Presents Hell Yes Burlesque!
Before school starts back on Monday, you have one more chance to feel a little summer heat from the ladies of Sock It To Me Burlesque! Lady Doo Moi, Madonna Putana, Kissame Suga, Aenya Little Fyre, and Chloe DuBois will be joined by special guests Lysa Strata from Oxford and Memphis’ own Lady Problems. There will also be music from songwriter Paul Maselli! This event will be at the Hi-tone (1913 Poplar Ave.) and kicks off at 9:00pm. There is a $10 cover and the Hi-tone is an 18 and up venue.
Pop Punk Night at The P&H
Head to the P&H Cafe (1532 Madison Ave.) for pop-punk night featuring Memphis’ own Capgun! Indiana’s Wringer will also be playing along with Memphis blues rock band Striking Midnight! Doors are at 8:00pm and this is a free show (but please tip the out of towners). The P&H is a 21 and up venue.