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Freakin’ Weekend Six

For the past six years, the collective known as Nashville’s Dead has thrown the pre-SXSW party of the year with their annual Freakin’ Weekend event. The festival boasts some of the biggest names in garage rock (The Black Lips, Jacuzzi Boys and Ty Segall have all played), and also allows some of Nashville’s best local bands to strut their stuff.

The three day, multi-venue festival is a perfect opportunity for Memphians to get acquainted with the burgeoning music scene in Nashville, and with pop-up shops, food trucks and after parties, there’s a lot to take in. Nashville’s Dead recently announced the initial lineup, with a second slew of bands presumably coming soon. Check out the insane video of Jeff The Brotherhood playing Freakin Weekend IV (and the trippy Black Lips footage) to get acquainted with the freak show, then make plans for a road trip to the capital city March 12-14. Oh yeah, if you act fast the three day pass is only $40.00. As always, the festival is dedicated to Nashville’s Dead founder Ben Todd, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 24. 

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Weekend Roundup Part Four

Thelma and the Sleaze play Bar DKDC Saturday Night.

Like live music? You’ve come to the right place. From local bands to up-and-coming touring acts, here’s a selection of whats going down around town this weekend.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6TH:
JoJo Jefferies and Ronnie Caldwell, 6:00 p.m. at Lafayettes Music Room.

The River City Cadillacs, 6:00 p.m. at Murphy’s.

Dank, Zigadoo Moneyclips, 8:00 p.m. at the Hi-Tone (small room), $5.00.

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Star and Micey, Magnolia Sons 8:00 p.m. at 1884 Lounge, $12.00.

Big Barton, 8:00 p.m. at The Cove.

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Marcella and Her Lovers, 9:00 p.m. at Bar DKDC

CCDE Bob Marley Tribute show, 9:00 p.m. at the Hi-Tone Cafe (big room), $10.00.

Whores, The Devils Right Hand, 9:00 p.m. at the Buccaneer Lounge, $5.00.

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Ori Naftaly Band, 10:00 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7TH:

River Bluff Clan, 11:00 a.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Prosevere CD Release, 6:00 p.m. at the New Daisy Theater, $10.00.

Waka Winter Classic featuring Agori Tribe and more, 8:00 p.m. at the 1884 Lounge, $5.00.

Jeremy Stanfill and Joshua Cosby, 6:30 p.m. at Lafayette”s Music Room. 

Churchyard, Toxie, Liquid Teens, 9:00 p.m. at the Lamplighter, $5.00.

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Dead Soldiers, Strange Wave Connection, 9:30 p.m. at the Young Avenue Deli, $10.00

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One Word, Hazy Skies, Orion, 9:00 p.m. at the Buccaneer, $5:00.

Atlas Road Crew, 10:00 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Jack Alberson CD Release, 10:00 p.m. at P and H Cafe.

Faith Ruch, 10:00 p.m. at the Hi-Tone (small room), $5.00

Good Paper, Art Edmaiston, 10:00 p.m. at the Hi-Tone (big room), $5.00

Thelma and the Sleaze, 10:30 p.m. at Bar DKDC, $5.00

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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8TH:
Poppa Top’s West Coast Turnaround, 4:00 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

The Local Saints, 7:00 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Enabler, Call of the Wild, Dawn Patrol, 8:00 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $10.00

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Elizabeth Wise, 10:00 p.m. at the Buccaneer.

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David Bronson at the Hi-Tone Cafe

New York City songwriter David Bronson will perform in the Hi-Tone small room tonight, touring in support of his latest album Questions. Check out the video for “Day by Day” below, then get to the Hi-Tone by 9:00 p.m. tonight. 

David Bronson at the Hi-Tone Cafe

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JPK To Lead Thacker Mountain Radio Band

Memphis-based telecaster encyclopedia John Paul Keith will lead the band for Thacker Mountain Radio, a syndicated public-radio show that is taped weekly before a live audience in Oxford Mississippi. Since 1997, Thacker Mountain Radio has broadcast the voices (the singing AND reading kinds) of Mississippi and the South. The band, known and the Yalobushwackers, has had some notable leaders, including Jim Dickinson and Georgia folkster Jake Fussell, who released his solo debut album, Paradise of Bachelors, last week. 

Those familiar with John Paul Keith know that he is a quick-witted student of stage banter and has a gift for the Twitter. He has roots in the area through the label Big Legal Mess, which has released three of Keith’s albums. 

Thacker Mountain Radio tapes and broadcasts on Thursday evenings and rebroadcasts on Saturday nights on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, FM 90.3 in Memphis..

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Weekend Roundup Part Three

Jerry Lee Lewis

It’s time for another edition of the round up. Friday and Saturday provide lots of chances to rock before you become one with the couch on Super Bowl Sunday. 

FRIDAY JANUARY 30TH:
Hanna Star, 5:30 p.m. at Goner Records.

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Will Sexton, 6:00 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

The Memphis Ukulele Band, 8:00 p.m. at Otherlands Coffee Bar, $7.00.

Mighty Souls Brass Band, 8:00 p.m. at The Cove.

Backup Planet, CBDB, 9:00 p.m. at the Young Avenue Deli, $5.00.

Youth Pastor Jason, Gopes Busters, Taylor Loftin, Rickie and Annie, 9:00 p.m. at the Lamplighter Lounge.

Taylor Loftin – Welcome Young Champions (Official Music Video) from Taylor Loftin on Vimeo.

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Motel Mirrors, 10:00 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST.
The River Bluff Clan, 11:00 a.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Jerry Lee Lewis, 8:00 p.m. at Sam’s Town Tunica, $40.00.

Manateees, Overnight Lows, Nowhere Squares, 9:00 p.m. at the Hi-Tone Small Room, $5.00.

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Switchblade Kid, Bruiser Queen, The Leave Me Be’s, Brother Lee and the Leather Jackals, 9:00 p.m. at the Buccaneer Lounge, $5.00.

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Buck Wilders and the Hook-Up, 10:00 p.m. at Bar DKDC.

John Nemeth, 10:00 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1ST: 
The Joe Restivo Four, 11:00 a.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

John Paul Keith, 9:00 p.m. at The Buccaneer, $5.00.

Super Bowl XLIX, 7:00 p.m. on NBC.

Chicago Bears Super Bowl Shuffle – 1985 from ASU Alumni Association on Vimeo.

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Gimp Teeth Live at Carcosa

CREDIT: Josh Miller

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Gimp Teeth live at Black Lodge Video

Gimp Teeth play Carcosa  tonight with Greyscale, Coma Regalia, Wounded Knee and Neev. What exactly is Carcosa? Other than the weird torture church on HBO’s True Detective, it’s a house in East Memphis dedicated to putting on DIY shows. Check out music from each band below, then get to 1286 Wedgewood Avenue by 7:00 p.m.
 

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Reigning Sound Live on Beale Street Caravan

Reigning Sound played the Hi-Tone Cafe last fall, and the fine people at Beale Street Caravan recorded the whole thing!  Check out the hour long set below, and let Greg Cartwright’s amazing songwriting help you through the mid-week slump. The music starts around the 5 minute mark. 

Reigning Sound Live on Beale Street Caravan

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Flashback Friday: Lou Reed at Ellis Auditorium 1973

Next week marks over 40 years since Lou Reed played the Ellis Auditorium with Garland Jeffreys. Reed made more trips to the Bluff City after this concert, but seeing the late New York City icon in the early 70’s must have been an amazing experience. Check out some of Reed’s solo work from that time period below along with a classic Garland Jeffreys track, and If you have flyers, photos, or stories from legendary Memphis concerts for future “Flashback Fridays,” shoot me an email.

And while you’re feeling all nostalgic, check out this awesome essay by Ron Hall on the artists that came through Ellis Auditorium during this time.

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Weekend Roundup Part Two

Here’s the low down on who’s giggin’ around town this weekend. 

FRIDAY JANUARY 23RD:

International Blues Challenge Youth Showcases and the IBC Semi-Finals, 5:40 p.m. at The New Daisy Theater, $15.00

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Future and Friends, 8:00 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, $40.00.

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Suavo J. and 88 Bones, 9:00 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Ex-Cult and Cities Aviv, 9:00 p.m. at The Hi-Tone Cafe Small Room, $10.00.

Graham Winchester, 10:00 p.m. at the Young Avenue Deli.

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International Blues Challenge All-Star Jam with John Richardson, Sean Carney, and more, 11:40 p.m. at The New Daisy Theater, $15.00.

SATURDAY JANUARY 24TH: 

The River Bluff Clan, 11:00 a.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

The Bluff City Backsliders, 9:00 p.m. at Bar DKDC. $5.00.

King Tuff, Ex Hex and Liquid Teens, 8:00 p.m. at the Hi-Tone, $15.00.

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True Sons of Thunder, Choke Chains and Legpit, 9:00 p.m. at Buccaneer Lounge, $5.00.

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SUNDAY JANUARY 24TH:

The Joe Restivo Four, 11:00 a.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room. 

The Northern Lights Tour, 8:00 p.m. at the Hi-Tone Cafe, $12.00

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Jeremy Green, Elizabeth Wise and Luke White, 10:00 p.m. at The Buccaneer Lounge, $5.00.

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Memphis Blues Society Jam, 7;00 p.m. at the Rum Boogie Cafe.

Delta Joe Sanders and Mark Edgar Stuart, 7:00 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

Buckles and Boots, 8:30 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room.

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Reserving Dirtnaps at the Hi-Tone Tomorrow Night

Reserving Dirtnaps at the Hi-Tone Tomorrow Night

Slam Dance your way through the work week with Reserving Dirtnaps, a local hardcore band playing the Hi-Tone Cafe this Wednesday night. Joining Reserving Dirtnaps is Vice from New York City, Terminal Nation from Little Rock and Knocked Loose from Louisville. Fans of music that can be enjoyed while sitting down may want to sit this one out. Check out Reserving Dirtnaps self-titled CD below, then get to the Hi-Tone by 9:00 p.m. Wednesday night. $5.00 at the door.

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