Memphis Songwriters Series Hosted by Mark Edgar Stuart

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Jan 15, 2026

Celebrate the art of songwriting and the inspiration behind the music with the Memphis Songwriters Series at the Halloran Centre.

Halloran Centre

Tickets only available for purchase at the door

Pricing: $10 at door
Approx. Run Time: 2 hrs Doors open 1 hour before show
Recommended Age: 16+

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Tickets are available for purchase at the door. Prices, performers, and schedule subject to change.

Thursday, January 15 Thu, Jan 15 7 PM

Discover Your Next Favorite Artist

Celebrate the art of songwriting and the inspiration behind the music with the Memphis Songwriters Series at the Halloran Centre.

Sit back and enjoy as host Mark Edgar Stuart passes the mic to Memphis’ finest singer-songwriters in a personal, conversational setting. Experience the music, the stories, and the inspiration behind the unique creations that shape the distinctive sound of Memphis music.

Artist Lineup

Doug MacLeod

Doug MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm, soulful vocals, wit, and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of a Doug MacLeod performance is his knack for storytelling, bringing characters – from the faceless to the legendary – to strikingly real life. Doug is a multiple Blues Music Award winner, including the 2024 Blues Music Award for Acoustic Album of the Year and the 2023 the Blues Music Award for Acoustic Artist of the Year. MacLeod has also been nominated for the Acoustic Guitarist of the Year Award by Blues Blast Magazine.

Doug is an international touring artist who writes and sings original songs that are based on his own life and experiences. He learned from the old masters and carries forward a valuable tradition.

Jad Tariq

Jad Tariq is a Memphis-based rhythm & blues guitarist and vocalist. He began playing professionally at the age of twelve across the east-coast and moved to Memphis at eighteen to immerse himself in the city’s rich blues tradition. His guitar work blends swing-inspired jazz rhythms with the raw emotional power of the blues, while his vocals draw from the blues shouters and big-band crooners of the 1940s-50s.

Tariq’s debut album Jad Tariq Sings was released in March of 2025, and earned two nominations in the 2025 Blues Blast Magazine Awards, one nomination in the Sean Costello Rising Star category, and another in the New Artist Debut Recording category.

Singa B

Singa B is a Memphis-based blues and soul artist blending classic blues storytelling with a modern edge. Known for his soulful vocals, raw guitar work, and captivating stage presence, Singa B has performed at top venues across Memphis and shared the stage with blues legends. His music connects timeless themes of love and loss with contemporary audiences, making him a standout in the new generation of blues artists.