August 31, 2007A Message from the International Folk AllianceHi folks, This is a gentle reminder that we have extended the earlybird registration deadline for the next International Folk Alliance until September 10. In order to qualify for the lowest price on registration, please make sure your registration is either postmarked by September 10 or you have completed the online registration by September 10. A credit card is required to use the online registration. You can pay via check, money order, or credit card Thanks and have a great Labor Day weekend. Louis August 24, 2007I Need a Date!!!Circa's $30 Lion King Prix Fixe The Lion King will rule the jungle at The Orpheum Theatre, just two blocks from Circa, August 23 to September 16 (Tuesdays through Sundays). Worried about where to park and have dinner before the show? Don't be! Our suggested plan: Valet park at Circa for just $5 at the corner of Gayoso and Main (approaching from Front St.), power-dine on our $30 (plus tax and gratuity) Lion King Prix Fixe (please note: between 5:00 and 6:00 PM and on show nights only), and take a leisurely walk or trolley ride in plenty of time for a 7:30 or 8:00 PM curtain rise. Circa's special menu includes the following: Circa's Lion King prix fixe Choice of Lobster and Crab Bisque, the Chef's Fresh Soup du Jour, or a Petite Mixed Green Salad in Mustard Vinaigrette
2 Choice of 6 oz. Filet Mignon Bordelaise with Fried Shallots and Potato Puree Grilled Blackened Fish du Jour with Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc and Fingerling Potatoes, or Tasmanian King Salmon Beurre Rouge with Spinach, Basil, Mushrooms and Cucumber-Tomato Salad,
3 Choice of Le Frasier (Fresh Strawberry Sponge Cake with Bavarian Cream and Marzipan), or Chef's Il Diplomatico (Dark Chocolate Mousse Layered with Coconut Rum Infused Cake)
Selection of Teas or Coffee $30 per person (plus tax and gratuity)
Avignonesi, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Toscano, Italy) La Colombaia, Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto, Italy) Earthquake, Zinfandel (Lodi, California) Ferreira, "Duque de Braganca" 20 Year Old Tawny Port (Portugal) Sarocco, Moscato d’Asti (Piemonte, Italy) MEMPHIS MUSIC & HERITAGE FESTIVALSeptember 1-2, 2007 Blues Jazz R&B Latin Funk Rock Drumlines http://www.memphismusicandheritagefestival.com/schedule.html August 22, 2007Downtown Night @ The Westin on Beale"Elevate Your Senses" You are cordially invited to Unwind at The Westin Hotel's Lobby Bar Heavenly Happy Hour Prices Please join us at Memphis' new luxury hotel August 15, 2007Center for Southern Folklore to present 20th Annual Memphis Music & Heritage FestivalFrom Rufus Thomas, Othar Turner, Laura Dukes, Charlie Musselwhite, Ann Peebles, to Alex Chilton, the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival has presented the best musicians, dancers, artisans and storytellers from our diverse Mid-South community. This year's 20th festival on September 1 and 2 will be no exception to that tradition. "This year's festival will grow to five stages to present more than 100 performers in rock, blues, jazz, rockabilly, country, gospel and reggae along with crafts people, storytellers, dancers, puppeteers and culinary artists," said Judy Peiser, executive producer and co-founder of the Center for Southern Folklore. "Our goal is to present the best musicians and artists in a safe, family friendly environment with stages that allow an up close experience with all of the artists," added Peiser. The festival is free and will take place in downtown Memphis at the intersection of Main Street and Peabody Place, on Saturday and Sunday, September 1 and 2, 2007. Performances begin at 11:00 AM and will end by 11:00 PM each day. (For a complete schedule, please call the Center for Southern Folklore at 901-525-3655 or check out their website at www.memphismusicandheritagefestival.com.) August 14, 2007Goner NewsHello! Things are moving moving moving here at Goner HQ! Our biggest news is the successful launch of Harlan T Bobo's 2nd cd, I'm Your Man, winning accolades across the globe from old fans and new friends alike. Reviews out any moment in Harp, Pitchfork, Magnet, and Mojo! Tell a friend, let everybody know- they need this cd! Now available via iTunes! More info at http://www.goner-records.com/harlantbobo Europeans- watch for Harlan jumping the pond to do some rocking and rolling Memphis-style with none other than Jack Oblivian August 29 through October 7th. Complete tour dates c/o Kissnrun booking are here http://kissnrun.com/ontour.html Have to mention the fantastic Daniel Johnston show last Thursday as well- Mr Johnston playing with Harlan's band was truly special! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -Also brand newish from Goner is the Final Solutions latest, the rascally Songs By Solutions! These Memphians really show the world how to twist punk rock back into something fun, funny, and weird all at the same time. Yes! http://www.goner-records.com/finalsolutions ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -We had a great time hosting the Makeshift label showcase last Saturday, August 11- thanks to all the bands and especially J.D. Reager for helping coordinate the event. A great afternoon of music from Brad Postlethwaite, Blair Combest, J.D. Reager and Dragoon. Buy the Makeshift 5 cd - profits go to the very-worthy Church Health Center. We also had the pleasure of hosting a top-secret (well, not that secret) show Monday, August 13 from Austin, Texas' whiskey-swillin' Golden Boys. These trombone-totin' hellions might just be the best band on the planet right now, and it was great to see them in the confines of our humble store. Openers TSOT cranked up some high volume banjitar racket as well. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -Gonerfest 4 is looming large at the end of September and we're running around like crazy trying to make sure everything is taken care of. Yes, there are really 35 bands coming from 3 Continents- Australia has a strong contingent coming this year. Do you know what happens when you get a bunch of Australians running around in Memphis? Me, neither! Don't miss it! Tickets are on sale now. Details and a complete schedule at http://www.gonerfest.com. Wow. And hey- if you would like to advertise in the Goner program guide, please email us at gonerfest@gmail.com for more info. Hurry- the deadline to reserve ad space is Thursday, August 16. That's soon! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ New releases due out for Gonerfest: 34Gone Head 7" WHEW! If we survive this, we can survive anything. Please check our website and bulletin board for more current news. If you have any questions, suggestions, or donations, please email us at gonerrecords@bellsouth.net or call 901-722-0095. Thanks! -zac / eric / john August 13, 2007I was hilarious even at 16!So, you might know Chris Parnell as the talented character actor from Saturday Night Live - but way, way, before that, I knew him as my junior year film and video teacher at Germantown High. I was always a little bit of a smart ass - here is my year end project. Yes, I got an A. Here we are at the Hustle & Flow premiere in Memphis:
August 7, 2007Oh No! Oh My!!!Friday night we'll be celebrating the three year anniversary of my music blog - and the opening of our new photo gallery in the Hitone!! Come down and check out the photos of Harlan T. Bobo. We're having a picnic dinner at 8 and $1 High Life until 10 PM - get involved!!!!!
August 6, 2007August 1, 2007Official Lollapalooza BloggerYep, that's right, you can check me out on Lollapalooza.com starting Friday. I'll be liveblogging the show, recording sets for Breakthruradio.com, and hanging out. Get ready Chicago... |
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