Previous events

Nov7

Plan to attend and need the address? Click the "Your Price" button below to RSVP and, if you choose, support the artist through a pay-what-you-can ticket setup! Additional concert info below.

Bring a chair! A blanket! Bug spray! Join us for a backyard concert with Martha and Colin. Kids are invited, and there will be an area at the back of yard to hang out with them if they get a little antsy. Food @ 4:30pm; Music @ 5:15pm.

Never been to a house concert? Different from a house party, this is a listening event, where I will share original songs and stories. The hosts will provide light food and drinks, and the music will last for about 1 hour.

This is a pay-what-you-can event with an option to support the artist when you "purchase" a ticket below ($0 or add a donation!) once you arrive - or don't! "Pay-what-you-can" also means you are welcome regardless of your ability to pay.

See you soon!

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Oct15

Author Signing & Reading for: Even in Exile by Susan Eaton, with musical performance from Abbye West Pates // Join us for a conversation on navigating the landscape of grief and sorrow as we celebrate the recent release of Susan's book, Even in Exile, and hear original songs from yours truly! We will have a podcast-style conversation followed by a short set of music.

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Oct25

6:30pm gathering; 7pm music by The Floral Ensemble followed by 90s cover band, Be Kind Rewind. Bring your own chair or blanket. Charcuterie snacks available for purchase by The Joyful Spread. Donations for the artist are welcomed!

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Oct11

V&E Greenline Artwalk

1625 Tutwiler Ave., Memphis, TN 38112

Delighted to join the annual V&E Greenline Artwalk. Find me from Noon-1pm. MORE INFO ON THE ARTWALK HERE >> https://www.vegreenline.org/artwalk

From the website: Join us for the 13th Annual V&E Greenline Artwalk on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Kirby Stationhouse grounds (Tutwiler & Avalon). This free, family-friendly event features over 50 local artists & makers, live music, food, drinks, kids' activities, and more.

It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year, supporting the care and upkeep of our beloved 1.7-mile V&E Greenline. Come to celebrate community, creativity, and a great cause!

Street parking & dogs on leash are welcome!

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Jun20

A night of stories and songs with 3 songwriters in-the-round: Abbye West Pates, Brian Blake and Daniel Neihoff. The three of us have crossed paths many times over the years: at songwriting competitions, conferences, and sharing random stages. We're glad to be together at South Main Sounds!

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May20

Writers in the Round

Lamplighter Lounge, 1702 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

Writers in the round with Abbye West Pates, Toby Vest (of High/Low Recording), and Nick Flora (Little Rock, AR). $7 cover. This is a lovely night of songwriters sharing their original music in-the-round. I'm honored to be returning for my third time to play this series!

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Nov16

PATES FEST: An Evening of Music in Memory of Jeff Pates

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Crosstown Brewing, 1264 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN 38104

Join us for an evening of music by friends of Jeff, drink a beer, order food at the newly opened kitchen at Crosstown Brewing, and donate if you wish to support Music Export Memphis (who are doing amazing work supporting Memphis musicians)! LINE-UP: Brian Sherwood, The Hard Promises, The Floral Ensemble, Abbye West Pates, and Be Kind Rewind.

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HOUSE SHOW: Common Man with Abbye West Pates

Memphis, TN

A cozy evening of songs and stories with indie-pop duo Common Man! I'll be supporting this show as the opener. FREE SHOW with a suggested donation upon arrival. RSVP using the 'GET TICKETS' button below to get the address. I love house shows, and I'd love to see you there!

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Jun8

Abbye West Pates & Her Friends (Hannah Kaminer and Brian Blake)

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Crosstown Brewing, 1264 Concourse Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

A laidback evening of original songs and favorite cover songs from Abbye West Pates, Hannah Kaminer (Asheville, NC) and Brian Blake. Grab your favorite brew (they also brew their own root beer!) on this Thursday evening ad you ease your way into the weekend.

More about Hannah: hannahkaminer.com More about Brian: brianblake.net

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4 artists, 1 night of songwriters playing in -the-round. Join me for my first time in this weekly songwriter series AND my first time to play at the Lamplighter Lounge! $7 at the door. > > > https://www.instagram.com/writersintheroundmem

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House Concert

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Memphis, TN

Join me for my favorite way to share music: a house concert! Martha and Colin are hosting me in their Memphis backyard. Kid-friendly yet still a listening environment (there will be an area where parents and small kids can be further away from the stage but still see and hear!) Light dinner at 6pm; music at 6:30pm. Bring a chair or blanket.

Would you like to attend? This is a private, pay-what-you-can event, and you are invited to email me at abbye[at]abbyewestpates[dot]com to request the address and to attend!

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Jul15

South Main Sounds Songwriter Night

South Main Sounds, 550 S. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103

South Main Sounds seeks to hosts artists with stories to tell and songs to sing, cultivating a true listening space (with no sporting events on in the background!) SMS songwriter nights feature 2-3 songwriters sharing nothing but original music, so if you enjoy songwriters and their stories, then this is the place for you. Abbye will share the stage with Katie Shelton and swap songs. Mark your calendars!

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