June 29, 2007June 25, 2007MAKESHIFT MUSIC PRESENTS TWO WAY RADIO, THE LIGHTS, AND HOLLY COLEThis Thursday, Makeshift Music and the Gibson Lounge present a superb local lineup featuring Two Way Radio, The Lights and Holly Cole. Doors open at 8pm, show time is 9pm. The cover is $5. The Lights, consist of singer/guitarist Bret Krock-Preston, local producer and sound engineer Kevin Cubbins on guitar, and the hardest working rhythm section in Memphis, John Argroves on drums and Mark Stuart on bass. Holly Cole has been compared to Cat Power, Rilo Kiley and Aimee Mann. The Gibson Lounge is located at 145 Lt. George W. Lee Ave, across from the FedEx Forum. For more information please call the Gibson Lounge at 543-0800 or visit www.gibsonmemphis.com
Upcoming Shows: July 3rd - Frankie DeCarlos CD Release Party. Doors open at 7pm, Show time is 8pm. Tickets are available at the door for $10 or $20 for VIP. July 7th - Lez Zeppelin, an all-female tribute band to Led Zeppelin. Doors open at 7pm, Show time is 8pm. Tickets are available at musictoday.com, in the Gibson Retail Store or at the door on the day of the show for $15. July 26th - Lee Roy Parnell. Doors open at 7pm, Show time is 8pm. Tickets are available at musictoday.com, in the Gibson Retail Store or at the door on the day of the show for $17. July 27th - Makeshift Music presents Rock for Love – A Benefit Concert for the Church Health Center. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 on the day of the show. June 24, 2007Thought for the DayInstead of trying to prove that someone is wrong, we do ourselves a better service to try and understand the parameters within which someone else may be right. June 21, 2007Di Anne Price Now @ The Westin on BealeDi Anne Price, well known singer and pianist, will be playing at the Westin Memphis Beale Street. Her music style is very diverse, with a heavy jazz and blues emphasis. She plays on every Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the hotel lobby bar. She once asked me to sit down next to her at Ciello's...She asked me questions about my life and then sang songs based on the stories I told her - it was one of the best nights of my life!!! Jerry Lawler TrapI have complimentary passes to the below shows at Horseshoe's Bluesville venue down in Tunica. If you are interested in attending any of these, please send me the name you would like the tickets placed under and the number of tickets you would like. Tickets will be held at will call and will need to be picked up at least 90 minutes prior to show time. Please spread the word! It¹s a great venue to hear live music! 6/22/07 STEVE AZAR I Don't Drink Coffeebut maybe you do... and people send me these things to post - so why not? Hey Rachel! Just wanted to let you know the new Starbucks downtown is open. It is located on Third Street , next to The Westin Memphis Beale Street, and directly across from the FedExForum. This is downtown Memphis’ second Starbucks, and the only one with street access. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can expect all the usual Starbucks services: Hot and cold beverages, edible treats, wireless internet access and music. Enjoy your Iced Late, or Caramel Macchiato inside or out on the patio. Whether you indulge alone, or with friends, the new downtown Starbucks is a great place to sit back, relax and enjoy the essence of downtown Memphis . So go buy a frappicino and tell 'em I sent ya!
June 20, 2007Summer Movie Series @ The OrpheumI had almost forgotten about the summer movie series at The Orpheum! So, I was excited when this showed up in my inbox last week...
I would have posted the invite - but the email said: This e-mail is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above Of course, when we got there they were handing them out at the door - so be on the lookout, unless you turn down free drinks!!
Summer Movie Serie Schedule Casablanca (Movie) Raiders of the Lost Ark (Movie) The Sound of Music (Movie) The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Movie) The Color Purple (Movie) Get there early, we got there right after the film began and the place was packed!! We tried to duck into some box seats and totally got the boot!! Memphis Pops Festival
On July 28, 2007, Memphis will celebrate the continued fluoridation of indigenous pop music with the 1st Annual Memphis Pops Fest. Bands performing will be the cream of the crop of Memphis' past, present, and future pop stars. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. Saturday at the Hi Tone Cafe 1913 Poplar Ave. in Memphis with the public debut of the Ardent Records 40 Years Story documentary by musicologist Larry Nager, the bands will include Vending Machine, Antenna Shoes, the Carbonas, the Everyday Parade (featuring members of '80s stalwart pop phenoms The Crime), Viva L'American Death Ray plus the always popular special guests!
Advance tickets $10.00 available at www.memphispops.com Burgers and Hot Dogs will be served. Come early. Stay Late. Don’t miss this summer’s biggest Pop Manifesto! Brought to you by Ardent Studios, Goner Records, Shangri-la Projects, Shangri-la Records, & Memphis Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Live From Memphis Presents LI'L FILM FEST 6: Say What?A theme-based, quarterly, festival. MEMPHIS (June 11, 2007) - Live From Memphis™ is announcing the 6th Li'l Film Fest: Say What? - a collection of locally produced short films focusing on the theme "freedom of speech." The festival takes place this Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 2pm and will be held at the Memphis Digital Arts Co-operative (1000 S. Cooper Memphis, TN 38104). The following is a list of accepted films and filmmakers: "Yer Anus in the A.M." Donald Meyers The event is free and open to the public; Live From Memphis and the MeDiA Co-op will be accepting donations. Support Local Filmmakers! For More information about the LI'L FILM FEST please visit: http://www.livefrommemphis.com/lilfilmfest or give us a call: (901) 523-9763. The Li'l Film Fest is sponsored in part by the following businesses and organizations: Li'l Film Fest is a new kind of festival, highlighting local talent while showcasing interesting happenings around town. Here's how the festival works: Every 3 months LFM staff members announce a new theme to the filmmaking community. Filmmakers then put their own unique spin on producing a short film. The theme for the sixth Li'l Film Fest is "Say What? Your first amendment right to freedom of speech," meaning that each film submission must somehow relate to that topic. The winners will each be awarded a $200 cash prize and will also be guaranteed a spot in the next Indie Memphis Film Festival. Additionally, the li'l films must not exceed 5 minutes in length. Live From Memphis™ supports and promotes local musicians, filmmakers, artists, creative businesses, and organizations. It is our mission to connect creatives, grow opportunity, and gain exposure for our creative culture. Please help support our local community by joining, donating, or simply spreading the word. -- June 19, 2007This IS How I Really Like To Party
I dragged a couple of good natured friends down to Mississip with me and promised them that if nothing else, we could probably score a few drinks! We quizzed each other on the price of soup and powdered milk as we traveled over the border into gambling country, we were sure that at least one of us would end up on stage and win a car...
Anyway, I expected it to be really cheesy, and it was, but it was still a lot of fun. Maybe I just have a dirty mind but I almost fell out of my chair when the host (David Ruprecht of Supermarket Sweep fame) asked how much a row of ladies would bid for "a lovely new pearl necklace!" or when he kept telling this one lady how close to "the hole" she was while playing 'Hole in Two."
They called down new contestants for every aspect of the show, rather than give people several chances to bid their way on to the stage, which was kind of cool since after every game you got the excitement of possibly going up on stage. My only complaint wold be that until the final Showcase Showdown, the prizes were a little lame - but the final guy won a car, a big screen television, and a trip to Vegas!!! Not too shabby.
This guy won...
If you're already headed down to the casino, I can suggest this as a really fun distraction.
The Price is Right Win cash and great prizes in every show! Daily at 7:30pm (Dark Mondays) Tickets
PERIA CELEBRATES SUMMER WITH SHOES AND CHAMPAGNEPeria, Inc., a Midtown Memphis boutique offering women’s upscale shoes and accessories, today announced it will kick-off summer with a Shoes and Champagne Celebration on Thursday, June 21. The event, scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m., will feature a wide array of designer shoes and accessories, music and pink champagne. Additionally, Peria will offer guests who visit the store from now until June 21 a chance to win $50 off any pair of shoes from its stunning collection. The winner will be announced during the Thursday evening event. Peria, located at 1680 Union Avenue in the Belvedere Collection, offers shoes from designers including Poetic Licence, Hollywould, Cocobelle, BCBGirls, Cydney Mandel, Matisse and Lulu Guinness. The store is open Tuesday through Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Peria, Inc., located in the heart of Midtown Memphis, offers a wide variety of upscale women’s shoes, handbags and accessories displayed in a unique boutique setting. Owner Peria Gober has combined her passion for business and shoes to offer customers a range of lines from designers around the world. For more information on this announcement, or other special events, call 901-274-8488. June 14, 2007THE MEMPHIS CHAPTER OF THE RECORDING ACADEMY® HOSTS MEMBERSHIP CELEBRATION
WHAT: A special Membership Celebration featuring poignant, Southern-themed music documentaries and menu tastings to complement the individual films. The event is free for Recording Academy members and $20 for guests and the general public. Take advantage of the opportunity to network with members of the Memphis music community, learn about (or renew) membership, and enjoy live entertainment, food and drinks. There is limited seating in each theater. Select a documentary to attend by calling 901.525.1340 by Friday, June 22. Flow: Living In The Stream Of Music Before The Music Dies WHERE: Malco Studio on the Square
***Attendees must R.S.V.P. their film choice to 901.525.1340 by Friday, June 22 # # # Media Contacts: June 8, 2007June 7, 2007The Orpheum Art AuctionLooking to Display Your Artistic Talent? The Orpheum is currently accepting submissions for its
Here's the run-down: What: THE ORPHEUM'S 12TH ANNUAL ART & ANTIQUES AUCTION All you have to do to participate is fill out a contract (by Monday, June 11) and deliver your piece to The Orpheum (by Friday, June 22). It's that simple!
June 6, 2007Don't Write DrunkA funny anecdote about why everyday at my job is a laugh riot... you guys have my demo and whant it back asp! from [name redacted] you told me my muice was not right for your record house so you have no!!! right to keep my demo if dont give it to me you be geting A call from my lawerys so you have chose!!.. June 5, 2007June 1, 2007The Art of Stax
Mark your calendar and don't forget--only one week left until the opening of our biggest exhibit of the year, THE ART OF STAX featuring the work of legendary music photographer Joel Brodsky. This is the first major collection of Mr. Brodsky's work during the Stax era, and is absolutely not to be missed. Please make plans to join us on the evening of Friday, June 8 for THE ART OF STAX opening celebration event, when we will be joined by members of Mr. Brodsky's family for a soulful evening of memories, music, and unforgettable images. PS--remember that we need your help to spread the word about the Stax Museum. Forward this info to your friends! |
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Since the hot and dusty autumn of 1915, when W.C. Handy's "Memphis Blues (Talkin' 'bout dem Boss Crump Blues)" hit the top of Circus Tent and Minstrel Show magazine's most requested list of shoutouts for the whole year, Memphis popular music has been defining and setting the course for American music history. The D.W. Griffith scopitone of Handy's hit song (most played in 1915, according to Penny Arcade) coupled with the Handy Orchestra's L&N sponsored barn-storming tour of union lodges and wedding halls catapulted the song from dance hall favorite to political campaign success, forever cementing Memphis' place at the top of the pop music world. Almost one hundred years later, Memphis continues to create and disseminate the finest pop music in the entertainment industry.
Last week I was invited down to Tunica to Grand Casino to check out the new stage version of the game show The Price is Right. It just happened to be the week that Bob Barker, beloved host of the television show, was stepping down after 35 years. I hadn't been to the casinos in a few years but thought, "What the hell?"
