Juneteenth in Memphis is held every year at Douglass Park in North Memphis, and it is always a big event, full of live music, dance, vendors, food and fun. Saturday June 18, 2011
Bands
Hi-Fi Jazz Cafe, Tallahassee
When i got to Tallahassee, near the Florida A & M campus on Adams Street, I happened upon this really cool-looking jazz cafe. Unfortunately, it was not open on Thursday night, but I took some pictures anyway.
Industry Insider Music Summit Showcase at Local 662, St.Petersburg FL
The Industry Insider Music Summit showcase has been moved from the State Theatre to Local 662. It’s going down!
George Porter Jr and the Running Partners Live at @LevittShell @OvertonPark
Memphis got another great serving of New Orleans music and culture at last night’s George Porter Jr. and the Running Partners performance at the Levitt Shell in Overton Park. The only thing better than great music is getting to hear it for free!
3/18/11: Third Day of SXSW
For me, the third day of South By Southwest started with a breakfast at The Tavern on Lamar Boulevard just at the north end of …
3/17/2011: Second Day of SXSW
Day 2 of South By Southwest 2011 was also St. Patrick’s Day, which made everything all the more crowded, as well as a sea of …
3/16/11: First day of SXSW
My first day of South By Southwest each year tends to follow a pattern. I usually start the day with a visit to The Omelettry, …
4/30/10: A Night on the Town in Augusta
After I interviewed V-Tec and Mr. Hill for Murder Dog Magazine, I drove downtown to check out what was going on in downtown Augusta. The …
4/17/10: Africa In April & Strange Fruit Vintage Launch
Africa in April has become a spring tradition in Memphis, and while it might not be exactly Freaknik, it’s as close as we’ve ever gotten …
4/15/10: Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale
I drove down to Clarksdale last Thursday to meet up with Justin Showah, the owner of Hill Country Records, who was playing the opening night …