Last night was also my first time hearing the North Mississippi All-Stars in person. Luther Dickinson has clearly absorbed the North Mississippi hill country blues tradition in his playing, while brother Cody’s drumming shows the influence of African-American fife-and-drum bands. Their enjoyable set was followed by Mojo Nixon and the Yalobushwackers.
Last night at the Jim Dickinson Folk Festival in Memphis was my first time seeing Lucero live. I knew that they were alternative rock, but I didn’t know about their cool horn section and how melodic their music is. They were followed by the North Mississippi All-Stars, led by Luther and Cody Dickinson
Gary and Duwayne Burnside helped me get backstage at the Jim Dickinson Festival Monday night, while Son of Mudboy was on stage. They were followed by Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition.
Monday night September 19, 2011 was the occasion for a remarkable Memphis music concert at the Levitt Shell in honor of the late legendary Memphis producer and musician Jim Dickinson. The threat of rain didn’t deter anyone, and the event got underway with a set from Son of Mudboy, the successor to Memphis’ legendary Mudboy and the Neutrons.
Terrence Houston Drum Solo.MOV (by jdoggtn7) The “Guardian of the Groove’ takes a solo at the George Porter Jr. concert last night
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!
My friend Frank D. Robinson at the Rebirth Brasss Band concert in Memphis, May 20, 2011
At the Rebirth Brass Band performance at the Levitt Shell in Overton Park, Memphis, May 20, 2011
The legendary Rebirth Brass Band from New Orleans, live in Memphis at the Levitt Shell in Overton park, May 20, 2011
