Ross Johnson plays the River Series at the Harbor Town Amphitheater on Saturday, October 24th.
The last group of River Series shows at the Harbor Town Amphitheater were such a success that the organizers have decided to go for round two! The River Series is sponsored by Goner Records, The Downtown Memphis Commission, Wiseacre Brewing, Miss Cordelia’s, and Shoulder Tap Records. The Wiseacre beer is free, but each show requires a $5 donation to benefit the school. All shows start at 6 p.m., with the first band on by 7. The schedule is below.
Belle and Sebastian play Minglewood Hall on Sunday, August 30th.
Welcome to the 31st edition of my Weekend Roundup. Saturday is jam packed with shows, starting with Sweat Fest at Shangri-La, and indie-pop stars Belle and Sebastian play Minglewood Hall this Sunday, making for a well rounded weekend of rock-n-roll. Rob Thomas also performs at the Botanical Garden after rescheduling his concert earlier this summer.
Friday, August 28th.
Live it up Fest with CCDE, 5 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $15.
Jake Vest and the Dream Team, Naan Violence, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.
Weekend Roundup 31: Naan Violence, Rob Thomas, Belle and Sebastian
Saturday, August 29th.
Sweatfest, 2 p.m. at Shangri-La Records.
Aquarian Blood,Nervs, Ten High, 9 pm. at The Buccaneer, $5.
Weekend Roundup 31: Naan Violence, Rob Thomas, Belle and Sebastian (2)
Rock Eupora, The Red Thangs, Movie Night, & Monticello 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $6.
Rob Thomas, 7 p.m. at the Botanical Garden, prices vary.
Weekend Roundup 31: Naan Violence, Rob Thomas, Belle and Sebastian (3)
Marcella and her Lovers, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.
Generation Jug Band Rascals, 10 p.m. at The Cove, $5.
Sunday, August 30th
Belle and Sebastian, Bully, 8 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $32-$35.
Weekend Roundup 31: Naan Violence, Rob Thomas, Belle and Sebastian (4)
Shame Finger, Banned Anthem, Rebuilder, 9 p.m. at Murphy’s, $5.
Rocket Science Audio will stream their 24th variety show tomorrow (Thursday, August 27th). If you’re not familiar with what Rocket Science Audio has been doing over the last two years, read our stories on the recording studio and show space here and here. The Manateees will be appearing on the show along with the Rickey and Aimee band, and a comedian by the name of Paper Sack Brown. The show is free to attend, but space is limited so get there early. As always, the show can be viewed as it happens at rocketscienceaudio.com. Check out the creepy Manateees video below.
John Wesley Coleman III plays The Buccaneer on Friday, August 21st.
Welcome to the 30th edition of my Weekend Roundup. This weekend isn’t as jam packed as the list I compiled last week, but there are still plenty of shows to get excited about. Saturday should be a rager, as you have the chance to attend FOMO Fest all day and then catch Jack Oblivian at Bar DKDC at night. Longstanding punk band The Oscars also make an extremely rare live appearance when they join the Ghetto Ghouls at the Buccaneer on Sunday. Lets get it on.
Friday, August 21st.
Ben Callicott, Drew Erwin, 8 p.m. at Otherlands, $8.
Corey Smith, The Railers, 8 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $18-$20.
Weekend Roundup 30: John Wesley Coleman III, Jack Oblivian, FOMO Fest (3)
Cities Aviv, Preauxx, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.
Weekend Roundup 30: John Wesley Coleman III, Jack Oblivian, FOMO Fest (2)
John Wesley Coleman, The Sheiks, 10 p.m. at the Buccaneer, $5.
Weekend Roundup 30: John Wesley Coleman III, Jack Oblivian, FOMO Fest
Saturday, August 22nd.
FOMO Fest, 3 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, $15-$20.
Weekend Roundup 30: John Wesley Coleman III, Jack Oblivian, FOMO Fest (4)
Jeffrey Osbourne, 6 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $60.
The Dangerous Idiots, 9 pm. at the Hi-Tone Small Room, $7.
Jack Oblivian, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.
Weekend Roundup 30: John Wesley Coleman III, Jack Oblivian, FOMO Fest (5)
Blues and Brews V with Kingfish, 9 p.m. at the Young Avenue Deli.
Sunday, August 23rd. The Cry, Lost Element, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $8-$10.
Weekend Roundup 30: John Wesley Coleman III, Jack Oblivian, FOMO Fest (7)
Ghetto Ghouls, Gimp Teeth, The Oscars, 9 p.m. at the Buccaneer, $5.
Weekend Roundup 30: John Wesley Coleman III, Jack Oblivian, FOMO Fest (6)
MInglewood Hall announced yesterday that Danzig will be coming to Memphis as the headliner of the “Blackest of the Black Tour.” The show is set for Wednesday, October 7th. Most will remember Danzig as the singer for The Misfits, but the prolific man in black has also had a hell of a solo career, in addition to publishing books of his own and comic books through his company Verotik. Joining him on the tour is Superjoint, Veil of Maya, Prong, and Witch Mountain. Check out some videos of Danzig below, and purchase tickets to the show here.
After nine months of construction and preparation, the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum will celebrate the grand opening of the new Memphis Music Hall of Fame museum at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 21st. The new museum is located at 126 Beale Street at Second Street, in the same entertainment complex as Hard Rock Cafe and Lansky’s Clothing Store.
Prior to the ribbon cutting, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame will announce the names of the seven new Hall of Fame inductees for 2015. They will be honored at this year’s Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, to be held on October 17 at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the Induction Ceremony will also go on sale on August 21. 2015’s new inclusions will bring the total number of inductees to 54. Read Chris Davis’ cover story on the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Here.
Welcome to the 29th edition of my Weekend Roundup. You’ve got some choices to make this weekend, either dress up in your favorite greaser outfit and head to the first annual Memphis Rockabilly Festival (You’ll get a discount at the door), or put on your cheap sunglasses for ZZ Top at the Botanical Gardens. Better yet, throw that whole “rock ‘n’roll” thing away and go see Criminal Manne at the Nyte Lyfe bar and grill on Summer Ave. Either way, music fans are sure to have a great time this weekend in Memphis.
Friday, August 14th.
Agori Tribe, Earphunk, 8 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $12.
Weekend Roundup 29: Danny Kroha, Criminal Manne, ZZ Top (4)
Walrus, Dirty Whorns, Favorite Fallen Idol, 8 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.
Jamey Johnson, 8 p.m. at Horseshoe Casino Tunica, $30.
Weekend Roundup 29: Danny Kroha, Criminal Manne, ZZ Top (2)
Danny Kroha, Jake Xerxes Fussell, Shawn Cripps, 9 p.m. at Murphy’s, $8.
Weekend Roundup 29: Danny Kroha, Criminal Manne, ZZ Top (3)
Saturday, August 15th. Moon River Music Festival, 12 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, $75.
Memphis Rockabilly Festival, 1 p.m. near Sun Studios, prices vary.
El Dorado and the Ruckus, 8 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.
Criminal Manne, Don Trip, OG Boo Dirty, Pastor Troy, Don Trip, OJ Da Juiceman, 8 p.m. at the Nyte Lyfe Bar and Grill, price undisclosed.
Weekend Roundup 29: Danny Kroha, Criminal Manne, ZZ Top (5)
Cody Ray Slaughter, 8 p.m. at the New Daisy, prices vary.
ZZ Top, 8:30 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden, prices vary.
Weekend Roundup 29: Danny Kroha, Criminal Manne, ZZ Top
Saturday Night Soldiers, Los Psychosis, 10:00 p.m. at the Young Avenue Deli.
Sunday, August 16th. Memphis Rockabilly Festival, 1 p.m. near Sun Studios, prices vary.
GT, River City Tanlines, 8 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $7.
Weekend Roundup 29: Danny Kroha, Criminal Manne, ZZ Top (6)
Arch Enemy, 8 p.m. at the New Daisy, $20 advance tickets.
Cities Aviv live at the Hi-Tone earlier this year.
Cities Aviv has had a busy summer. He dropped his latest album Your Discretion is Trust in May and has been playing shows all over the country while splitting his time in between Memphis and New York City. The genre-defying rapper is about to head to Europe for the first time, and he discussed that tour and his new video “No GMO” in a Vice article that was published yesterday. Check out the video below, and make sure to catch Cities Aviv at the Hi-Tone on the 21st.
Drew Holcomb plays the Levitt Shell this Saturday.
This Saturday the Levitt Shell will host the Moon River Festival, a one-day only event featuring acts like Switchfoot, Drew Holcomb, and NEEDTOBREATHE. The festival has sold out of general admission tickets, but VIP tickets can be purchased for $75.00. Check out the complete schedule below, along with music videos from a few of the acts. Click here to purchase tickets.
Memphis Rapper Preauxx recently released Forever I Will, and to coincide with the release I interviewed him in last week’s Flyer. Earlier this summer, Preauxx dropped the powerful “Monday Morning” video, featuring a midtown staple who goes by Sid. If you frequent the P & H, Murphy’s, or the Buccaneer, chances are you’ve interacted with Sid, but you’ve never seen him like this before. Check out the video below, and if you like what you see, pick up a copy of Preauxx’s new album.
courtesy of Goner Records 
Josh Miller 
