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By: Ezra Wheeler<\/p>\n

In many ways, the viability of a city\u2019s live music scene is dependent on its mid-sized venues, which can attract major traveling acts while also providing a home for local artists. With the recent demise of long-standing venues such as Minglewood Hall and the New Daisy Theater, the Hi Tone Cafe<\/a> has become an even more valuable asset to the city\u2019s live music ecosystem.<\/p>\n

After twenty-three years and three different locations, the Hi Tone has evolved over the years, but one important aspect of the venue remains the same: its crucial role as an incubator for both emerging artists and nascent musical scenes. Yes, live music venues exist primarily to provide entertainment to customers, but they also play a vital role in the development and exposure of local unsigned artists. To their credit, the team at the Hi Tone has always excelled at this particular aspect, and it remains a haven for musicians wanting to test out their sound in front of an audience.<\/p>\n

\"\"Although the ultimate fate of the venue has been in question several times over the past decade, the Hi Tone is back in a new two-story location at 282 N. Cleveland in the Crosstown neighborhood that promises to give the club a new lease on life. Owner Brian \u201cSkinny\u201d McCabe and his team have emerged from the uncertainty wrought by COVID-19 to create a space that is both reminiscent of the previous iterations of the venue, while also introducing some new elements.<\/p>\n

The Hi Tone is now split between two distinct levels: a downstairs \u201csmall room\u201d and lounge that is 21-and-over, and the \u201cbig room\u201d upstairs that will house the majority of the venue\u2019s live shows and which now comes equipped with a full kitchen (an amenity noticeably absent from their previous location).<\/p>\n

The venue, which has long been at the epicenter of the city\u2019s rock scene, has also become more accommodating to a wider variety of genres in recent years, particularly Memphis\u2019 hip-hop and R&B community. A clear example of this shift is the weekly Sunday Night Jazz Brunch, which you can read more about here.<\/p>\n

So whether you\u2019re a Memphian looking to discover a great new band, a tourist in search of some authentic Memphis music, or an up-and-coming artist looking to hone their skills in front of a friendly audience, the Hi Tone might be just what you\u2019ve been searching for. Just hurry before they change locations again…<\/p>\n

You may also be interested in: Top Memphis music venues to check out!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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