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.
Legendary Memphis rapper Young Lo at the inaugural Open Mic Sunday at Burks Sports Bar on Crump in South Memphis, September 18, 2011.
Scenes from my roadtrip to Nashville yesterday for the September edition of the Law and Order party. Great food and good fun.
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The Hamilton High Drumline plays a cadence to bring the band out of Fairgrounds Stadium after the East/Hamilton football game, Memphis, September 16, 2011
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The East High Drumline performs in the rain at the East/Hamilton game at the Fairgrounds, September 16, 2011
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The East High Drumline performs in the rain at the East/Hamilton game at the Fairgrounds, September 16, 2011
