Memphis Songwriters Series Hosted by Mark Edgar Stuart

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Sep 17, 2026

Celebrate the art of songwriting and the inspiration behind the music with the Memphis Songwriters Series at the Halloran Centre featuring Raneem Imam, Justin Toland, and Hope Clayburn.

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+

Admission

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

Thursday, September 17 Thu, Sep 17 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

Raneem Imam

Raneem Imam is an Arab-American singer, songwriter, and producer based in Memphis, Tennessee, whose genre-blending sound fuses pop, R&B, soul, and alternative influences. Since her 2018 debut single "Wise Up," she has built a catalog of emotionally resonant music, including her 2021 EP Peace of Mind, the live album Raneem & Better in Color, and recent singles "All the Time" and "If Summer Was a Man," which reflect her evolving, cinematic approach to songwriting. Having performed across the U.S. and internationally, Raneem is currently developing new music inspired by her identity as an Arab Southern woman. She has recorded at renowned Memphis studios including Royal Studios, Memphis Magnetic Recording Studio, Young Avenue Sound, and Archer Recording Studio, and serves on the Artist Advisory Council for Music Export Memphis, advocating for and supporting the city's music community.

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Justin Toland

Justin Toland made it to Memphis by way of Bangkok in 2001. Best known as the frontman for the nationally acclaimed rock ’n roll group, Dirty Streets, his songs have been featured on Netflix, feature films, and TV commercials.

Hope Clayburn

“Is there no Hope- there is, and she will funk you up!” -Relix Magazine

Soul-Jazz-Funk saxophonist/flautist and vocalist Hope Clayburn is on a mission to move the people. Hope can be found in Memphis, TN recording and performing with a variety of bands and with her own funk/rock ensemble Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage.