WYXR

10/15/2026

This fall, fans of live entertainment have plenty to explore in Memphis at Satellite Music Hall!

Viral sensation KevOnStage brings his signature mix of faith, pop culture, and comedy to the stage, finding room for laughter even in the wake of personal loss.

Mastodon turns up the volume for the Mid-South's metalheads, while indie folk favorite Iron & W**e brings a more intimate, contemplative sound to the stage.

Fetty Wap takes us back to the days when "Trap Queen" was everywhere and 2010s pop-trap ruled the airwaves. Bowling for Soup brings us back another decade, to a time when pop-punk bands were still MTV fixtures before reality TV took over.

And for a taste of what's happening in rap right now, Hunxho brings a new generation of Southern rap to Memphis.

Then, on Friday, Dec. 4, WYXR takes over Satellite for the opening night of Raised By Sound Fest, featuring Soccer Mommy and Memphis' own Late Night Cardigan!

Swipe through, mark your calendars, and make plans to catch a show.

Tickets and more at satellitemusichall.com.

10/14/2026

WYXR joins the Memphis music community in mourning the loss of Josephine “Jo” Bridges, a pioneering music executive, producer, and educator who passed away Oct. 1 at age 94.

A co-founder of We Produce Records, a Stax Records subsidiary established in 1970, Bridges helped develop and promote the careers of artists including the Temprees, Ernie Hines, Lee Sain, and Lou Bond. Working alongside Tom Nixon, she played an important role in bringing their music to audiences, drawing on her background in education, community organizing, and relationships cultivated throughout the entertainment industry.

Earlier this year, WYXR had the privilege of recognizing Bridges as a 2026 Dowd Award honoree for her contributions to Memphis music.

In an interview conducted with WYXR ahead of our very first Stereo Session, which celebrated Lou Bond's 1974 self-titled album, Bridges reflected candidly on her experiences in the recording industry. She spoke about the challenges young artists face, the importance of education, and the responsibility of caring for the people behind the music. Her reflections revealed a woman whose concern for the well-being of others extended far beyond the records she helped bring into the world.

We are grateful for her contributions to our city's music and culture, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.

Rest in peace, Jo Bridges (1932–2026).

10/12/2026

RiverArtsFest celebrates its 20th anniversary Oct. 17–18, bringing two days of art, live music, food, and more to Downtown Memphis.

To mark the occasion, WYXR is giving one lucky winner a RiverArtsFest prize package featuring two weekend passes, an official festival poster, and a RiverArtsFest T-shirt.

Want to join the celebration? Enter our giveaway at the link in bio for your chance to experience one of Memphis' favorite arts festivals on us!

10/12/2026

Patterson Hood is coming to Crosstown Theater. The Drive-By Truckers co-founder plays Raised By Sound Fest, the fundraiser that keeps WYXR going, on Saturday, December 5, sharing the night with Karly Hartzman of Wednesday. Grab your tickets today at RaisedBySoundFest.com.

Every sale directly supports keeping non-profit, community radio going in Memphis.

10/08/2026

Kurt Vile talks with Robby and Winston about his new record, "Philadelphia's Been Good to Me", and its Memphis connections — a William Eggleston photo on the cover, Greg Cartwright and Natalie Hoffman on the record, and sessions with Doug Easley and Matt Qualls. Plus a look ahead to November 17 at Minglewood Hall with the Twisted Teens and Optic Sink.

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10/08/2026

Dave Schools of Widespread Panic, a few records, and the stories behind them. With Colin Butler. Recorded October 7, 2026, the week of MEMPHO Fest, in front of a sold-out room.

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10/07/2026

TONIGHT: Dave Schools takes over the WYXR airwaves.

Before joining Widespread Panic at MEMPHO Fest this weekend, Dave Schools is stopping by Memphis Listening Lab tonight to spin records alongside WYXR’s own DJ Colin Butler of Big Ass Truck.

The room is SOLD OUT, but if you missed your chance to join us in person, you can still listen from anywhere.

Tune in tonight at 7 p.m. CT on 91.7 FM, stream live at WYXR.org, or listen through the WYXR mobile app.

10/05/2026

Zoh Amba stops by to talk about her upcoming appearance at Gonerfest!

WYXR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a collaboration between Crosstown Concourse, Daily Memphian and the University of Memphis.

10/04/2026

DJ Shmuel sits down with Theo Croker on this episode of Playing Changes ahead of his Memphis Jazz Festival Performance October 9th - 11th. Theo Croker is a Grammy Award Nominated trumpet player, composer, producer, free music advocate that is constantly blending genre's & exploring all possibilities of sound through his horn. The grandson of Doc Cheatham, mentored by Donald Byrd, & toured with Dee Dee Bridgewater he is quite familiar with the term legacy as discussed in this interview.

WYXR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a collaboration between Crosstown Concourse, Daily Memphian and the University of Memphis.

10/02/2026

Karly Hartzman of Wednesday takes the stage with Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers on Saturday, December 5th, at Crosstown Theater. Two generations of Southern songwriters, one bill.

Tickets are on sale now at RaisedBySoundFest.com, with all proceeds supporting WYXR.