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Weekend Roundup 17: Loveland Duren, Sweet Knives, Blackberries

Post author By Chris Shaw
Post date May 14, 2015

CREDIT: Loveland Duren play Lafayette's Music Room on Saturday.

Loveland Duren play Lafayette’s Music Room on Saturday.

Greetings from sunny California! Here are ten shows worth checking out this weekend.

Friday, May 15th.
Rockers in the Round, 8 p.m. at Otherlands Cafe, $7.

Kiljoy, Nerves, Strengths, The Heard, 9 p.m. at Murphy’s, $5.

Sweet Knives and Thing, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.

Weekend Roundup 17: Loveland Duren, Sweet Knives, Blackberries (3)

Ghost Town Blues Band, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Weekend Roundup 17: Loveland Duren, Sweet Knives, Blackberries (4)

Saturday, May 16th.
Bruce House Showcase, 3 p.m. at the Bruce House (935 Bruce 38104).

Loveland Duren, 6:30 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Weekend Roundup 17: Loveland Duren, Sweet Knives, Blackberries (2)

Beef, 9 p.m.at the Hi-Tone, $7.

Sunday, May 17th.
A Gathering of Good Times for Linda Yancey, 2 p.m. at South Main Sounds, donations.

Kidz Bop Make Some Noise Tour, 5 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $20.

Ostraca, RadRadRiot, Gryscl, Kiljoy, 7:30p.m. at DORK, free.

Weekend Roundup 17: Loveland Duren, Sweet Knives, Blackberries

Tags Blackberries, Ghost Town Blues Band, Loveland Duren, Memphis Music, Ostraca, Support Local Music, Sweet Knives, Weekend Roundup

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Minglewood Hall Announces Ghostface Killah and Raekwon Show

Post author By Chris Shaw
Post date May 11, 2015

Ghostface Killah and Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan.

On Friday, July 31st, two living legends will perform at Minglewood Hall. Ghostface Killah and Raekwon (of Wu-Tang Clan) are responsible for some of the most influential hip hop of the last 20 years, and after an amazing performance at the Young Avenue Deli in 2012, Raekwon will be back in Memphis. More information on the show can be found here. Get ready for the duel of the iron mics.

Minglewood Hall Announces Ghostface Killah and Raekwon Show

Tags Ghostface Killah, New York City Hip Hop, Raekwon, Wu Tang Clan

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Weekend Roundup 16: Water Liars, The Parting Gifts, Impala

Post author By Chris Shaw
Post date May 8, 2015

Water Liars play the Hi-Tone Friday night.

We already gave you the rundown on all the blues related events happening over the next few days, so here are some other shows worth checking out this weekend.

Friday, May 8th.
New Artist Night, 8 p.m. at Otherlands, $5.
Water Liars, James and the Ultrasounds, 9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $8.

Weekend Roundup 16: Water Liars, The Parting Gifts, Impala

XLM, 9 p.m. at the 1884 Lounge, $10.

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Saturday, May 9th.
The Parting Gifts,9 p.m. at the Hi-Tone Cafe, $7.

Weekend Roundup 16: Water Liars, The Parting Gifts, Impala (3)

La Pistola, Clanky’s Nub, 8 p.m. at the 1884 Lounge, $7.
The Holy Drug Couple, Blackberries, 9 p.m. at Murphy’s, $5.

Weekend Roundup 16: Water Liars, The Parting Gifts, Impala (2)

Impala, 10 p.m. at Bar DKDC.
Somebody’s Darling, 10 p.m. at the Young Avenue Deli, $10.

Weekend Roundup 16: Water Liars, The Parting Gifts, Impala (4)

Sunday, May 10th.
Blind Mississippi Morris, 5 p.m. at B.B. King’s Blues Club.
Nick Black CD Release show, 10 p.m. Lafayette’s Music Room.

Weekend Roundup 16: Water Liars, The Parting Gifts, Impala (5)

Tags Holydrug Couple, Impala, Nick Black, Somebody's Darling, The Parting Gifts, Water Liars

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Rum Boogie Cafe Celebrates 30 Years

Post author By Chris Shaw
Post date May 5, 2015

CREDIT: Suzanne Mcclain

Suzanne Mcclain

The hanging guitars at the Rum Boogie Cafe.

The Rum Boogie Cafe will celebrate 30 years on Beale this weekend with a whole slew of live shows. Opened on Friday, May 8th in 1985, the Rum Boogie Cafe has been the home of many legendary Beale Street performers, in addition to being a watering hole for tourists and locals alike. The anniversary activities will follow the official opening of the Blues Foundation’s Blues Hall of Fame, see below for the complete list of performers and show times.

Friday, May 8th

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
The 4th Annual Beale Street Mess Around featuring: Janiva Magness, Jarekus Singleton, Brandon Santini, Mick Kolassa, Igor Prado, “Monster” Mike Welch, Anthony Geraci, Annika Chambers, Jeff Jensen, John Primer, Bob Corritore, and many more. $10, all ages.

6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Tas Cru and his Band of Tortured Souls.

10:30 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Vizztone Label Group presents the Blues Party On Beale. This All-Star showcase will be hosted by former Muddy Waters sideman and multiple Blues Music Award winner Bob Margolin, featuring special guests: Brandon Santini, Amanda Fish, Dave Gross, Long Tall Deb, Rob Stone, Bob Corritore, and many more.

Saturday, May 9th

5:30-8:30 p.m. at Fubar (Rum Boogie upstairs)
Women in Blues Showcase:
An afternoon of the finest emerging blues talent.

9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Gracie Curran and the High Falutin’ Band.

Tags Beale Street Mess Around, Blues Hall of Fame, Blues in Memphis, Rum Boogie Cafe, Vizztone Label Group

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Weekend Roundup 15: Tyler Keith, Deering and Down, CCR Headcleaner

Post author By Chris Shaw
Post date April 30, 2015

Deering and Down play Lafayette’s Saturday night.

I took a break from my Weekend Roundup series last week because I was knee deep in Beale Street Music Fest coverage, but the Roundup is back this week with a vengeance. There will be over 60 bands playing downtown this weekend, but you already knew that. Here are some other shows to check out east of Tom Lee Park.

Friday, May 1st.
Tyler Keith, 6 p.m. at Goner Records, free.

Weekend Roundup 15: Tyler Keith, Deering and Down, CCR Headcleaner (3)

Strengths, Xebrula, Star Period Star, Weird Birds, 9 p.m. at Murphy’s, $5.00.

The Vampirates, Special Victims Unit (SVU), Richard James, VI, The Toy Trucks, 9 p.m. at The Buccaneer, $5.00.

No Comply, 11 p.m. at Bar DKDC, free.

XLM, 9 p.m. at The 1884 Lounge, $10.00.

Weekend Roundup 15: Tyler Keith, Deering and Down, CCR Headcleaner (4)

Saturday, May 2nd.
Deering and Down, 6:30 p.m. at Lafayette’s, free.

Weekend Roundup 15: Tyler Keith, Deering and Down, CCR Headcleaner

Nots, CCR Headcleaner, Malfuture (first show), 9 p.m. at The Buccaneer, $5.00.

Weekend Roundup 15: Tyler Keith, Deering and Down, CCR Headcleaner (2)

Deep Fried Five, 10 p.m. at Lafayette’s, free.

Sunday, May 3rd (Go Grizz).
Gringos, 6 p.m. at The Buccaneer, free.

Kidaudra, Prom Date, The Pop Ritual, Sports Coach, 8 p.m. at The Buccaneer, $5.00.

Weekend Roundup 15: Tyler Keith, Deering and Down, CCR Headcleaner (5)

Tags CCR Headcleaner, Deering and Down, Kidaudra, Memphis Music, Memphis Underground Music, Tyler Keith, XLM

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Mid Week Music: Dick Dale Canceled, Man Control, John Paul Keith

Post author By Chris Shaw
Post date April 29, 2015

The trifecta of Marilyn Manson, Dick Dale and Bob Dylan all performing in Memphis on the same night was to good to be true. Sadly, the Hi-Tone recently announced that their Thursday night bill featuring Dick Dale has officially been canceled. But don’t let that news ruin your Wednesday, because there are still plenty of other shows worth checking out. Here are a few:

Wednesday, April 29th.
The Local Saints, 8 p.m. at Lafayette’s.

Mid Week Music: Dick Dale Canceled, Man Control, John Paul Keith

John Paul Keith, 9 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.00.

Mid Week Music: Dick Dale Canceled, Man Control, John Paul Keith (2)

The Donkeys featuring Steve Selvidge and Robby Grant, 9 p.m. at The Hi-Tone, $8.00.

Thursday, April 30th.
Marilyn Manson, Knee High Fox, 8 p.m.. at Minglewood Hall, SOLD OUT.

Nots, Mancontrol, 8 p.m. at Rocket Science Audio, free with limited seating.

Bob Dylan, 8 p.m. at The Orpheum, $62.00 – $92.00.

Mid Week Music: Dick Dale Canceled, Man Control, John Paul Keith (3)

Neutral Milk Hotel, 7 p.m. at the Lyric in Oxford, $35.00.

Mid Week Music: Dick Dale Canceled, Man Control, John Paul Keith (4)

Tags Bob Dylan, Mancontrol, Marilyn Manson, Neutral Milk Hotel, NOTS, The Donkeys, The Local Saints

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Hatebreed Celebrates 20 Years Tonight at the Hi-Tone

Post author By Chris Shaw
Post date April 28, 2015

Hatebreed.

We recently covered tonight’s show in our After Dark section, but in case you missed the memo, Hatebreed is playing Memphis tonight at the Hi-Tone. The show will probably sell out, and will start earlier than normal so that even the youngest of metal heads can get a chance to see Jamey Jasta and his crew in action. Check out music from each band playing below, then get to the Hi-Tone by 7 p.m. with $20 bucks in your hand.

Hatebreed Celebrates 20 Years Tonight at the Hi-Tone

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<a href='http://chaosorder.bandcamp.com/track/no-peace'>No Peace by Chaos Order</a>

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<a href='http://reservingdirtnaps.bandcamp.com/album/reserving-dirtnaps'>Reserving Dirtnaps by Reserving Dirtnaps</a>

Hatebreed Celebrates 20 Years Tonight at the Hi-Tone (3)

Tags Chaos Order, hardcore, Hatebreed, Hi Tone, Jamey Jasta, metal core, Reserving Dirtnaps

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Photo Recap: Live from Modest Mouse at Minglewood Hall

Post author By Chris Shaw
Post date April 27, 2015

CREDIT: Josh Miller

Josh Miller

We sent our resident music photographer Josh Miller to the sold out Modest Mouse show at Minglewood Hall last week. Check out some of his favorite shots from last Wednesday night below. Josh Miller

Josh Miller

Josh MIller

Tags Josh MIller, Minglewood Hall, Modest Mouse, Photo Recap

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Mid-Week Music: Modest Mouse, John Paul Keith, The Slackers

Post author By Chris Shaw
Post date April 22, 2015

CREDIT: Ben Moon

Ben Moon

Modest Mouse plays a sold out show tonight at Minglewood Hall.

There are a ton of shows happening this week in Memphis, here are five great concerts to choose from.

Wednesday, April 22nd.
Modest Mouse, Morning Teleportation, 7:00 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, Sold out!

Mid-Week Music: Modest Mouse, John Paul Keith, The Slackers (3)

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Odonis Odonis, Ice Balloons, Taylor Loftin, 9:00 p.m. at Murphy’s, $6.00.

Mid-Week Music: Modest Mouse, John Paul Keith, The Slackers (4)

John Paul Keith at Bar DKDC, 9:00 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.00.

Mid-Week Music: Modest Mouse, John Paul Keith, The Slackers (5)

Thursday, April 23rd.
OBN III’s, Secret Prostitutes, 9:00 p.m. at Murphy’s, $6.00.

Mid-Week Music: Modest Mouse, John Paul Keith, The Slackers (2)

The Slackers, CCDE, 9:00 p.m. at The Hi-Tone, $13.00.

Mid-Week Music: Modest Mouse, John Paul Keith, The Slackers

Tags CCDE, Ice Balloons, John Paul Keith, Modest Mouse, Morning Teleportation, OBN IIIs, Odonis Odonis, Secret Prostitutes, Taylor Loftin, The Slackers

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Press Play: A Tribute to John Fry and John Hampton

Post author By Chris Shaw
Post date April 21, 2015

John Fry and John Hampton.

The Levitt Shell’s summer concert season starts tomorrow night with a tribute show honoring John Fry and John Hampton. Ken Stringfellow, Jon Auer, Jody Stephens and guests will be playing classic Big Star songs, and Tora Tora and Gin Blossoms will also be performing. Fry and Hampton worked on some of the biggest albums recorded in Memphis over the last few decades, and both passed away last December.

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As the founder of Ardent Studios, Fry created a hub for artists ranging from Bob Dylan to B.B. King to create some of their most memorable work. Fry joined the music business at the young age of 14 when he decided to operate a radio station in his bedroom, and later would go on to produce three albums for Big Star. John Hampton was also a hit-maker at Ardent Studios, and worked with the Gin Blossoms and Tora Tora, in addition to winning two grammy awards for his work with Jimmy Vaughn and The White Stripes. The show is free and all ages, so get to the Shell early tomorrow evening to honor two legends of Memphis music.

Press Play: A Tribute to John Fry and John Hampton (2)

Press Play: A Tribute to John Fry and John Hampton

Tags Ardent Studios, Big Star, Gin Blossoms, Memphis Legends, Tora Tora