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Jerry Lee Lewis’ 80th Birthday Celebration

‘The Killer’ himself.

On Saturday, September 26th, Jerry Lee Lewis will celebrate his 80th birthday at the Jerry Lee Lewis Café & Honky Tonk on 310 Beale Street. What began as a birthday kick off on September 7th at London’s Palladium, with Ringo Starr and Robert Plant serenading the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis with “Happy Birthday,” now returns to Jerry Lee Lewis’ hometown for a grand-piano-sized birthday celebration! The doors at Jerry Lee Lewis’ Café & Honky Tonk will open at 2:00 p.m., and the celebration continues into the night.

Joining Jerry Lee Lewis’ Café & Honky Tonk in the celebration are the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, located at Third and Beale, and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, located at Second and Beale, both of which owe much of their stories to “The Killer,” and his iconic role in the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. check out a classic Jerry Lee video below. 

More like a Whole Lotta Head Banging if you ask me…

Jerry Lee Lewis’ 80th Birthday Celebration

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The Chameleons at the Hi-Tone

Mark Burgess

A version of the legendary UK Post Punk band The Chameleons will perform this Sunday night at the Hi-Tone. Mark Burgess (Original singer of the Chameleons) and Chameleons Vox will perform the album Script of the Bridge in its entirety, and locals the Pop Ritual will open the show. Soft Kill (Portland) will also perform. Doors are at 9 p.m. and admission is $12. Check out a song from each band below. 

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The Chameleons at the Hi-Tone

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Weekend Roundup 34: Jack Alberson, Somo, Bryan Adams

Jack Alberson plays the Hi-Tone this Friday night.

Welcome to the 34th edition of my weekend roundup. From post-rock to the “Summer of 69,” there’s a little bit of something for everyone this weekend, including free music all day long at Cooper Young Fest. Let’s get it on.

Friday, September 18th.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Xylouris White 8 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $25.

Weekend Roundup 34: Jack Alberson, Somo, Bryan Adams

Jack Alberson CD release party, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $5.

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Jeremy Stanfill, Candy Company, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Somo, Jordan Bratton, Kirko Bangs, 8 p.m. at the New Daisy, $26.50.

Weekend Roundup 34: Jack Alberson, Somo, Bryan Adams (3)


Saturday, September 19th.

Nots, Aquarian Blood, Mark Edgar Stuart, Hosoi Bros, Robby Grant, 12 p.m. at the Goner Records & Memphis Grizzlies stage, Cooper Young Fest, free.

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Wolf River Conservancy Benefit, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone (both rooms), donation based.

Somo, Jordan Bratton, Kirko Bangs, 8 p.m. at the New Daisy, $26.50.

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Sunday, September 20th.
Royal Southern Brotherhood, 7:30 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, free.

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Bryan Adams, 7:30 p.m. at the BankPLus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove, $39.50.

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Big Scary, Forrester, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.

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Godspeed You! Black Emperor at Minglewood Hall

CREDIT: Eva Vermandel

Eva Vermandel

This Friday, esoteric post-rockers (and pioneers of unique punctuation) Godspeed You! Black Emperor will play Minglewood Hall. The Canadian band was extremely active in the late ’90s before going on a hiatus for over 10 years, but it seems like the groundbreaking group is back in action. Currently touring on their latest album, Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress, Godspeed You! Black Emperor are joined by the two piece band Xylouris White on Friday night’s bill. Check out songs from each band below, then get to Minglewood Hall by 8 p.m. on Friday with $25 bucks in hand. 

Godspeed You! Black Emperor at Minglewood Hall

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Solid Attitude at Murphy’s

Solid Attitude plays Murphy’s tonight.

Shake off your crappy Monday with a night of music from Solid Attitude, Toxie and Data Drums! Murphy’s is the place to be tonight, unless you’re one of those football types, in which case you can probably watch the game at Murphy’s before the show starts. Everybody wins! Check out music from all three bands below, then get to Murphy’s by 10 p.m. tonight with $5 in your hand. 

Solid Attitude at Murphy’s

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Weekend Roundup 33: Big George Brock, Larry Raspberry, Impala

Atlas Road Crew plays Lafayette’s Music Room this Saturday.

Welcome to the 33rd edition of my Weekend Roundup. This weekend is a little lean on concerts, but it’s one of those quality over quantity type of situations. The River Series is in full swing at the Harbor Town Ampitheater and Lafayette’s has a jam packed weekend scheduled, which shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. 

Friday, September 11th. 
Big George Brock, 7 p.m. at the Levitt Shell.

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The Band of Beans, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $5.

Will Tucker Band, 9 p.m. at Lafayette’s.

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Saturday, September 12th.
Larry Raspberry and the Highsteppers, 7 p.m. at the Levitt Shell

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Impala, James and the Ultrasounds, 7 p.m. at the Harbor Town Amphitheater, $5. 

JJ Grey & Mofro, The Last Bison, 7 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, $25.

Atlas Road Crew, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s.

Weekend Roundup 33: Big George Brock, Larry Raspberry, Impala

Sunday, September 13th.
Skinny Lister, Buckles and Boots, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.

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Marcella and her Lovers, 7 p.m. at the Levitt Shell.

Nashville Pussy, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s, $11.

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Larry Raspberry and the Highsteppers to Receive Beale Street Note

Larry Raspberry

This Saturday night at the Levitt Shell, Larry Raspberry and the Highsteppers will receive a Beale Street Note at a special reunion concert. Larry Raspberry has previously been honored with a Beale Street Note for being the leader of the Memphis based band The Gentry’s, a group who charted a number of hit records in the ’60s.

In 1969, Raspberry started the Highsteppers and has been playing around the world ever since. Many of Memphis’ best musicians have played with the Highsteppers, including: Keith Sykes, Bill Marshall, Joel Williams, Doug McMinn, Tommy Cathy, Josh Haynes, Susan Marshall, Jackie Johnson, Reba Russell, Robert Nighthawk, Jim Spake and at least 50 other names. Many of the alumni will be featured at the concert this Saturday. The Beale Street Walk of Fame was started 25 years ago and this will be the 143rd note awarded.

Larry Raspberry and the Highsteppers to Receive Beale Street Note

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Tyke T Featured on MTV

Tyke T

Local rapper Tyke T was recently featured on the soundtrack for the MTV show “One Bad Choice.” Tyke T is originally from Smyrna, Tennessee, but since moving to Memphis the rapper has been acknowledged by the Memphis Grizzlies and K97. Tyke recently released a video for “That’s all we Do” featuring Hippie Soul and is currently working on a new EP. check out the video for “Thats All We Do” below, and listen to the soundtrack from “One Bad Choice” here.

Tyke T Featured on MTV

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Weekend Roundup 32: Jack Oblivian, North Mississippi Allstars, Nots

Mary Owens plays Amurica this Friday as part of Rock For Love 9.

Welcome to the 32nd edition of my Weekend Roundup. Rock For Love 9 dominates the music scene this weekend, but there are still some non-affiliated RFL shows happening around town that are worth checking out. 

Friday, September 4th.
Rock For Love 9, 5 p.m. at the Crosstown complex.

Weekend Roundup 32: Jack Oblivian, North Mississippi Allstars, Nots

Marcella and her Lovers, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Saturday, September 5th.
Rock For Love 9, 5 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room, $5.

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Jack Oblivian, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.

Love Hole, Platinum Plus. featuring DJ sets by Cities Aviv, DJ Lady Vomitor and more, 10 p.m. at the Buccaneer, $5.

Snuff, 11 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $5.

Sunday, September 6th.
North Mississippi Allstars 6 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, free.

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Spirit of the Panther, Silver Mullet band, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $5.

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Dead Soldiers Premiere “Wicked River” Video

CREDIT: Amurica.com

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Dead Soldiers

Local country act Dead Soldiers released their first official music video a few days ago, and it’s for the song “Wicked River.” You might recognize “Wicked River” from the band’s All the Things You Lose album released in 2013. The video is part of the “Live From Cleveland Street Series”, so hopefully that means more videos are coming soon. Check out “Wicked River” below. 

Dead Soldiers Premiere ‘Wicked River’ Video