By Ray Rico | Focus magazine
EDITOR’S NOTE (November 14, 2026): Spencer LaJoye’s Memphis performance, originally scheduled for Saturday, November 14, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m. at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts. The change follows the nationwide air travel disruption caused by the Federal Aviation Administration’s November 13 ground stop. Folk All Y’all confirmed the new date to Focus. Ticket holders should check with the organizer regarding their existing tickets.
Queer singer-songwriter Spencer LaJoye (they/them) returns to Memphis for an intimate evening of music, storytelling, humor and heartfelt connection at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, presented by Folk All Y’all.
Known for blending personal experiences with themes of identity, faith and belonging, LaJoye creates music that invites audiences to feel a little more human together.
“I think my songs got more honest when my life got more honest,” LaJoye told Focus. “When we’re able to be honest with and about ourselves, we’re able to be honest in the art we make.”
Their song Plowshare Prayer has resonated with listeners navigating spirituality, identity and acceptance. With a background in Christian theology, LaJoye now embraces a more open understanding of faith.
“I’ve grown to be open to beauty and love and truth and meaning everywhere, and I think that makes me better at my job.”
For LGBTQ+ Southerners navigating complicated relationships with religion, LaJoye offers a simple message.
“Find your people. Identify your teammates. Choose your family. And know that ‘faith’ doesn’t have to mean what you’ve always been told it means.”
LaJoye previously visited Memphis with Flamy Grant and Crys Matthews for Make the Yuletide Gay. They remember the welcoming audience, easy laughter and emotional moments.
So what can Memphis expect this time?
“Zero holiday songs. But definitely chaotic stories, silly moments, gentle songs, and cathartic cries.”
For LaJoye, that’s what live music is all about: creating a space where people can laugh, cry and connect.
“We’re not robots! We’re real humans! Look at us remembering that together!!”
Updated Event Details
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, Memphis
Presented by: Folk All Y’all
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/spencer-lajoye-26
Learn more about Spencer LaJoye at https://spencerlajoye.com/.
