March 27, 2007SXSW Wrap-upI've had a couple of weeks now to digest this year's SXSW experience and I have to say, overall, it was one of the best trips of my life. Last year I went by myself and all I could think about was how much more fun it would have been if my friends were there. Don't get me wrong. I ended up hanging out with a lot of cool Memphis folks last year too - but this year, by some sort of alignment of the stars I was able to drag a total of about 30 people down to Austin with me to experience rock and roll spring break. And everyone I have spoken to is ready to go back again next year! I have been chronicling the shows I saw on Scenestars.net but I thought I would spend just a moment going over the nuts and bolts in list format - for the archves and the people who don't necessarily care about the party escapades. Bands Seen: Blonde Redhead So, what happened with the showcase you ask? Well I underestimated just how many people would be over the "rock' by Sunday - so it wasn't a packed event. But we still had a lot of positive things come out of it. 1. An entertainment lawyer was in at the show and made contact with one of the bands about placement. So, all in all, I would say the show was a huge succes and tons of fun. And now, here is a list of all the poeple who helped make this event happen: Louis Myers And all the Memphis folks who came down to hang out and see the show! And all the other bloggers who wrote about the show. I owe all of the above folks my sincerest thanks! Let's do it again next year! March 26, 2007Before They Were StarsLeonardo DiCaprio Mark (Marky Mark) Wahlberg: Jennifer Hudson: Helen Mirren: Forest Whitaker Meryl Streep Will Smith Alive in BaghdadA series of humorous videos will simultaneously hit the front pages of a number of top viral videos sites last week, which just so happened to be the fourth anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq. Why time the release of humorous viral videos to such a serious event in history? The videos come from the Friends of Alive In Baghdad (Friends of AIB www.friendsofaib.com) and were made to encourage people to donate their old computer and video equipment to Alive In Baghdad, a weekly video blog that gives reports the occupation of Iraq from the voices who matter most: actual Iraqis living in Iraq. The Friends of AIB have created a hilarious series of videos which encourage people to donate their video equipment to the Alive in Baghdad initiative. These videos simultaneously hit the front pages of Veoh, Revver, Blip, Livevideo, Stupidvideos, ThisJustIn, NextNewNetworks, MSN Soapbox, and AOL, and were featured by You Tube iTunes and MySpace Video. The clips feature talent from the wildly popular site "Ask A Ninja." You can see all of these videos at the Friends of AIB Veoh channel (http://www.veoh.com/users/FriendsofAIB)
Alive in Baghdad was formed to counter the sound-bite driven, "Live From" news model. Through the work of a team of Americans and Iraqi correspondents on the ground, Alive in Baghdad shows the occupation through the voices of Iraqis. Alive in Baghdad brings testimonies from individual Iraqis, footage of daily life in Iraq, and short news segments from Iraq to you. Various videos are available at the video blog site (www.aliveinbaghdad.com) March 24, 2007Free Concert Passes!!Editor's Note: No more tickets for Big Head Todd or Suggarland - sorry! The folks at Bluesville would like to offer complimentary passes to these upcoming shows to the fabulous readers of Rachel and the City. If you would like to attend one of these shows, shoot me an email with the show you would like to attend along with your name, email, phone and physical address. Rachel@rachelandthecity.com Bluesville Concert Series Announces Updated April Lineup Bluesville, a 1,400-seat venue at the Horseshoe Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi, today announced an updated April line-up of performing acts. Tickets for all shows are available via Ticketmaster online at ticketmaster.com, or by calling 901-525-1515. Guests must be 21 or older. Edwin McCain - Thursday, April 5 at 8 p.m., tickets $20 McCain’s debut, Honor Among Thieves, captured his acoustic based blend of folk, pop and soul accented by some funky electric guitar, a horn section and backing singers. It did well, but nothing could have prepared him for the frenzy that was created by his second outing, Misguided Roses. The popular WB TV show "Dawson’s Creek" played "I'll Be," one of the album’s most romantic ballads, on an episode of the show and sent McCain’s career into overdrive. Misguided Roses went Gold; the song went Top 10 and was voted one of The Greatest Love Songs Of All Time by VH1. He was also invited to sing the song on Dr. Phil's syndicated show in 2005 after Dr. Phil's audience had voted it their favorite wedding song. Aaron Lewis (of Staind) – Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m., tickets $45/$55 To date, his band has sold more than 15 million records worldwide, with its last three albums entering the Billboard 200 in the #1 spot. 2005's Chapter V has been certified RIAA platinum and features the single "Right Here" which marks the group’s fourth #1 rock radio track. Soul Asylum – Saturday, April 21 at 8 p.m., tickets $20 True survivors of the rock struggle, whose home-made post-punk ethos made them one of the cornerstones of the no depression movement in the '90s, Soul Asylum is living proof of the ‘do-it-yourself’ ethic that has always meant life or death to rock bands in the American heartland. Sister Hazel – Sunday, April 22 at 8 p.m., tickets $20 Whether you call it roots rock or American rock, the music Sister Hazel makes is definitely not alternative or modern rock; they are not emo, screamo, anything-core or flavor-of-the-moment. Their music is solid and satisfying, comfortable and easy, like old friends and family. Sugarland - Friday, April 27 at 9 p.m., tickets $50
More information about Harrah's is available at its Web site - www.harrahs.com. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start® March 23, 2007The Funniest Daily Show Clip EverYeah. yeah, yeah - I know! SXSW dude! I'm gettin to it... So meta... March 14, 2007March 13, 2007March 12, 2007Why Yes, The World Does Revolve Around MeAnd that's why I can't help but believe that Scott's new category may have had a RATC influence, natch... 10 Degrees of Memphis on Breakthru RadioThe latest episode of 10 Degrees of Memphis is up on Breakthru Radio. This month my guest is Mike Larrivee of Giant Bear. This month we spin great songs from Harlan T. Bobo, Cory Branan, Blair Combest, Dan Montgomery, Lucero, and spankin' new tracks from Giant Bear, Jump Back Jake, The Broken West and Jed and Kelly. March 10, 20076 Degrees of MemphisI realize this is totally ridiculous, but I can't help but check Stereogum.com constantly to stare at the flash banner Patrick made. Thank you Patrick! March 9, 2007BSMF BacklashMaybe it's just me - but this comment on Mark's blog made me laugh out loud for at least two minutes straight... Daughtry will draw a HUGE crowd. In case you haven't heard, they've got the number one album right now. So the joke is obviously on you! The band being in included in this year's Music Fest lineup helps alleviate the sting of missing out on their sell-out show at Newby's! The blog on the Daughtry website proves many are disappointed with that venue choice (too small). Posted by: Some1withTaste at March 9, 2007 09:26 AM I'm not gonna point out all the reasons this comment is hilarious, you either get it or you don't, but I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Complaining about the BSMF line-up is like calling Paris Hilton a whore - played out! Podcast #8 - 10 Degrees of The Beatles with Jake and Toby Vest
Check out the latest edition of 10 Degrees with my very special guests Toby Vest and Jake Vest of Augustine. I think they are actually looking for a new name due to some metal band sharing the name Augustine - so if you have any suggestions - yell 'em out! Jake is also a member of Jump Back Jake, a great new soul band in Memphis! Music in this episode includes stuff from Antenna Shoes, Moloch, Charlie Rich, Big Star, Jon Auer, The Replacements, Booker T. and the MG's, Fiona Apple, and of course, Augustine! Listen to us chat about Tim Regan, Steve Selvidge, Lee Baker, Keith Richards, Jim Dickinson, stealing beers from Bryan Adams, Stax, and check out Jake's version of the 10 Degrees Theme Song!
http://scenestars.net/2007/03/podcast-7-10-degrees-of-rachels-with.php March 8, 2007Beale Street Music Festival Line-UpThis year's Beale Street Music Festival Lineup: Friday, May 4: The Allman Brothers Band, Three 6 Mafia, Koko Taylor, Gym Class Heroes, Gov't Mule, Social Distortion, Richard Johnston, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chevelle, Hubert Sumlin & Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Plain White Ts, The Derek Trucks Band, North Mississippi Allstars, Popa Chubby. Saturday, May 5: Steely Dan, Godsmack, George Thorogood, Bobby "Blue" Bland, The Bar-Kays, Wolfmother, The Ohio Players, Walter Trout & the Radicals, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Taking Back Sunday, Taj Mahal, Ryan Shaw, Kelley Hunt, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jack's Mannequin, The John Butler Trio, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Eddie Floyd, Hawthorne Heights, Keller Williams, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, One Less Reason, The Duhks, Daddy Mack Blues Band. Sunday, May 6: Counting Crows, John Legend, Hinder, Elvin Bishop, Barenaked Ladies, Corinne Bailey Rae, Daughtry, Tab Benoit, Guster, Edwin McCain, Project Pat, Backdoor Slam, Umphrey's McGee, Ann Peebles, Papa Roach, Watermelon Slim, Billy Lee Riley, Egypt Central, The Lee Boys, James "Super Chikan" Johnson. For more info, see MemphisinMay.org. March 6, 2007The Orpheum Theater Is Looking For Artists!Two fabulous opportunities are coming up for local artists. The first is a contest for sculptors: We are looking for a statuette design for the Orpheus Award, which will be awarded to individuals for outstanding achievement in several areas of the Theatre. The statue should be 10-12 inches high and substantial in weight, and it should depict Orpheus with his lyre. The presentation may be as literal or as abstract as the artist wishes to create. Sketches or templates are accepted, and we hope to have all submissions in by April 1. The creator of the design that is selected will be awarded $500 initially and another $500 if he/she oversees the production of the award. Also, keep in mind that our annual Art Auction is only a few months away! If you are interested in submitting, keep an eye out for mailings and advertisements in the next few weeks. Contact Ellen Whitten at (901) 529-4227 or whitten@orpheum-memphis.com with questions or submissions. March 5, 2007Tapas Tuesday @ DishCome to Dish and enjoy some really cheap, delicious food! All You Can Eat Tapas for $20 EVERY TUESDAY from 5 to 10 PM at Dish. No kidding. What a deal, right? You can stuff your face on the low-low and drink some of James's World-Famous Mojitos! They go so well with Chef Scott McQueen's delicious tapas! 948 S. Cooper in Midtown EAT at the Brooks Museum Wednesday March 7"Eat" will be screened at the Brooks Museum in Memphis as part of their 1st Wednesdays at the Brooks series. Free for members, $6 for non-members. Cash bar.
Photo by Jon Sparks @ Eat Shoot March 1, 2007Podcast #7: 10 Degrees of Rachels with Chris Wark of Arma Secreta
After a brief hiatus used to find more server space, we're back with another great podcast featuring my very special guest Chris Wark from Arma Secreta. We did this show last month before I got sidetracked by SXSW business - so it might sound dated! But you should still check out this great show where we play music from The Rachels, Final Fantasy, Tortoise, Joanna Newsom, Stereolab, Arcade Fire, Trans Am, Andrew Bird, The Sea and Cake, Matt Pond PA and Archer Prewitt. Listen to us make fun of my brother, reminisce about about The Jets and Boys 2 Men, and basically have a great time! (For anyone who doesn't know how a podcast works, click on the icon to stream this episode or if you would like to save it - right click on the icon, save as an mp3 file and listen in any media player or on your mp3 player of choice!) Happy Birthday RebeccaSo, just one month ago some friends got together to eat Mexican food, drink margeritas and celebrate the lovely Rebbeca's birthday. Here are the photos...
Yes, we act ridiculous everywhere we go... VDAY MEMPHIS 20078th Annual Benefit Performance of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monogues" at TheaterWorks, 2085 Monroe Avenue in Overton Square. Friday, March 2nd: Pay What You Can Night for dress rehearsal. Saturday, March 3rd: Performance, party, live music, bar and silent auction. $10 at the door. Doors open 7PM both nights, shows start at 8PM. Visit vdaymemphis.org. Advance tickets available at Otherlands Coffee Shop or by calling 396-VDAY. Proceeds benefit the YWCA of Memphis and the Exchange Club. VDay is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. Catching Up with GHS-TVThe Germantown Community Television's 2007 Auction is up and running!! The Online Auction 2007 site (www.ghstv.org) is open for business and is ready for you to bid !! With 500 items, you'll want to make sure and check it out now. Some of this year's items that are certain to be hot are: You can also watch Auction 2007 on GHS-TV, Cable Channel 17, on Saturday, March 3rd from 2 - 9 PM and Sunday, March 4th from 1 - 6 PM. The Auction will be cablecast to the entire Memphis community from 4-6 PM March 4th on Channel 30. The Auction 2007 website, www.ghstv.org, is powered by Hanwi, Inc. High speed internet access is provided by Comcast Workplace with phone service connections by VO2 Networx. The auction is a project of the Poplar Pike Arts Guild. My Birthday Weekend Is Going To Be Out-of-Control!The Third Annual Highland-Walker Spring Fest Mark your calendar to attend and participate as a sponsor of the Third Annual Highland-Walker Spring Fest. The festival will take place April 21, 2007 along Walker Street from Highland to Brister, and along the Highland Strip. The primary host of the festival is the University District Business Alliance. The UDBA hosts this festival annually to bring together the University District businesses, the community and local artists. A primary goal of the festival is not only the music and the fun, but to share information with the community about the new and exciting developments for our neighborhood . As a potential sponsor, we are asking you to make a commitment to this blossoming area. The proceeds of the festival are used to underwrite UDBA Festival expense and will be used to award Neighborhood Redevelopment Grants in support of community revitalization projects. Join us in our efforts to brand the University District as a smart place to live, work, learn and invest. The city is looking to this area as an Educational Corridor for Memphis. Local businesses have invested over 111 million dollars in redevelopment. The University District Business Alliance is working hard to raise awareness of this area as a "smart district". An integral part of this branding effort is the Highland-Walker Spring Fest. We look forward to your sponsorship and attendance at the festival. Thanks on behalf of your Festival Coordinators, Nita Black Mo's-3521 Walker Avenue Memphis 38111 901-324-7892 Rick Johns R.P. Tracks-3547 Walker Avenue Memphis 38111 901-327-1471 Cynthia Magallon Puljic Mason YMCA 3548 Walker Avenue Memphis 38111 901-458-9622 The Orpheum Theatre Hosts Dinner on Stage TuesdayThe Orpheum Theatre is hosting a Dinner On Stage, this Tuesday, March 6, 2007. This special evening will open with a champagne reception beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Pat Halloran's Broadway Club. A tour of the beautiful Orpheum Theatre will commence at 6:30 p.m. led by Pat Halloran, President of the Orpheum Theatre. Guests will enjoy an all-access pass backstage to walk the halls and visit the dressing rooms once occupied by Theatre Stars such as Cary Grant, Johnny Mathis, Robert Goulet and Yul Brynner. Space is limited for this exclusive event. Tickets may be purchased by calling The Orpheum Box Office at 901-525-3000, visiting Davis-Kidd Booksellers, or the Development Office at 901-529-4230. The Reigning Sound on Conan O'Brien!Mary Weiss w/ Reigning Sound will perform on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (NBC) March 13. BE SURE NOT TO MISS THIS! Southern Girls Rock and Roll Camp!The Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp is a music program that encourages young women in music that is offering a week of camp in Memphis for the first time this summer! SGRRC in a nonprofit organization that promotes collaboration and equality to create a strong music community. But being new in town, we need your help to get this wonderful program off the ground! An easy way to support the camp is by purchasing an ad in the camp guidebook. Attached is an ad sheet with rates and the deadline is MARCH 15. With ads starting at $10, it's an inexpensive way to show your support. SGRRC also needs volunteers to help during camp week. For a description of volunteer opportunities, visit the website at www.sgrrc.org. The mission of the Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp is to support a culture of positive self-esteem and collaboration among girls while building community through music. SGRRC accomplishes this by offering music instruction to girls ages 10-17 and workshops in related skills such as songwriting and recording. Campers experience panels and performances by women in music, but the coolest part about camp is that the girls get to form a band, rehearse each day with a volunteer band "manager" and then perform at the end of the week! Thank you for supporting the Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp and young women who rock! |
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