As the sun sets over Memphis, the air buzzes with creativity during our Summer Showcase Series. This event celebrates local musicians across various genres, each sharing unique stories through their music.

From soulful blues to electrifying rock and hip-hop, our showcases reveal the diverse sounds of the city. Artists unite, creating a symphony that mirrors our shared dreams and experiences. Join us as we transform our gallery into a lively stage where melodies and connections flourish. This summer, let’s amplify the heartbeat of Memphis — through music, we thrive.

FEATURED ARTIST: Alice Hasen

Alice’s solo project, Alice Hasen & the Blaze, showcases the versatility of her songwriting and playing.  Her “fiddle-powered groove band” is rooted in the Memphis heritage of funk, rock and jazz but can stray into pop, hip-hop and even reggae territory.

Born in Vermont and based in Memphis, Alice Hasen is a professional violinist, recording artist and songwriter.  She leads Alice Hasen & the Blaze and is part of the Blackwater Trio, an acoustic rock band. Alice is known for her unique playing style, which combines the virtuosity of her classical upbringing with the freedom and creativity of improvisation.  She has been called “one in a million” by Alan Rowoth, founder of folkmusic.org, and “a monster talent” by Jim Hurst, nationally-acclaimed guitarist. 

She is most at home at the crossroads of genre, pushing the traditional sounds of violin and fiddle out of their comfort zones and into the realms of jazz, pop, funk and rock.  In September 2019, Alice released her debut solo album, "Violintro," which features songs written and co-written by Alice, and performances by Memphis musicians.  Bluff City Life called Violintro "an impressive showcase of the sheer breadth of Hasen's talents across all genres... Hasen has made her Violintro as an emerging star."  Ric Chetter of Radio Memphis called it "one of the most dynamic sounds out there."