On Thursday May 12, there was a musicians’ jam session and drum battle at Optimum Memphis, a recording studio on North Parkway in North Memphis. A lot of musicians and drummers came out to have fun playing, and the event will be held monthly.
A Sunday of Festivals April 17, 2011
Between the Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival at the river end of Beale and the Africa in April at the other end, downtown Memphis was crowded …
Juke Joint Festival 2011/Africa In April 2011
This weekend has been a busy one, with Clarksdale’s Juke Joint Festival, and Africa In April, Hot Wing Festival and the Dub Car Show in …
Mississippi Spring Break 2011
The Mississippi Spring Break 2011 was off the chain this year, despite the heavy police presence. The weather was beautiful, and people came ready to …
Shamrock instore weekend in Dallas March 25-27, 2011
Photos of my trip to Little Rock and Dallas last weekend for the artist Shamrock’s instore at Grapevine Mills Mall. I enjoyed touring the Yums …
3-20-2011 From Austin to Memphis
In order to get an early start on my drive back to Memphis, I grabbed a quick breakfast at Austin Java Company on Lamar …
3-19-2011 Last Day of SXSW
With Saturday being my last day in Austin, I grabbed a breakfast at 24 Diner and then began making the rounds of record stores. I …
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, …