Why Jerry Lawler’s Social Media Campaign Was An Epic Fail
October 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Featured, Observations
Social Media made it’s first major impact on the recent special election for Memphis mayor back when the news broke on Twitter that after resigning, Mayor Herenton pulled a petition to run for his old job. Several candidates reacted to the news via their own twitter accounts. This signaled that this would be a [...]
New Stax Exhibition to Open – “Still Life in Soul”
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music announces a new exhibition, “STILL LIFE IN SOUL,” opening November 6th, 2009. The exhibit explores the current life, activity, and resurgence in popularity of soul music through portrait, performance, and documentary photography made since 2005 by music photographer Jacob Blickenstaff.
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music announces a [...]
Going Gray at Girltalk
I have a confession to make: I am getting old.
Now, I know what you’re thinking – Rachel, you’re not old – you look GREAT! But, alas, I must be getting old because last Friday night when I went to Girltalk at Minglewood Hall I felt something that I have never felt before at a live [...]
Saving the Memphis Music Scene
October 2, 2009 by admin
Filed under Featured, Music, Observations
Last week the BBC posted a video highlighting the return of Al Bell to the Memphis Music Scene. You can watch the video detailing his return to Memphis here.
Although I think it’s great that Al Bell wants to be involved again, and I am quite sure his experiences with Stax are valuable, there were a [...]
