Memphis Majorettes and Drummers at the Sophisticated Divas Jamboree
Although there are fall jamborees, the cold winter months are the high point of majorette jamboree season in Memphis. Majorette jamborees exist in other cities, …
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“The Whole Wild Creation”: Mardi Gras Indian Practice at Handa Wanda
The Black Indians of New Orleans have always fascinated me. I read about them long before I had ever seen one. Their culture is ancient …
Otis Logan and the 4 Soul Band at the Kickback at @HiToneMemphis
My homeboy Otis Logan had told me about an event that Devin Steel of K-97 was sponsoring at the Hi-Tone called the Kickback. The party …
More Band Battles at Fairley High School
The day after the big band battle took place at Oakhaven, there was another band battle between Melrose High School, Oakhaven High School and Fairley …
Oakhaven High School Hosts a Band Showdown
Like everything else associated with Memphis’ traditional inner-city neighborhoods, the city’s marching band culture has been adversely affected by the depopulation of these areas and …
Tyke T Waking Memphis Up With The 4 Soul Band at River Arts Fest @Tyke_T
Tyke T was already an up-and-coming Memphis rapper when the local radio station K-97 proclaimed him the “Next Big Thing” after he won a contest …
Plenty of Bands, Drumlines, Majorettes and School Spirit at Grambling's Homecoming Parade
Homecoming Day at Grambling State University always begins early, with a parade through the town of Grambling that begins at 9 in the morning. People …
Memphis Drum-Off Finals at @GuitarCenter
The preliminary rounds of the Guitar Center drum-off in Memphis were held on successive Tuesday nights, September 9th, 16th and 23rd. Two drummers from each …
Third Round of the Memphis Drum-Off at @GuitarCenter
As I posted last week, the Memphis metropolitan area has an amazing level of talent when it comes to drummers, and that was obvious again …
Second Round of the Memphis Drum-Off at @GuitarCenter
For some reason, the city of Memphis is full of amazing drummers, and has been for as long as I can remember. At least some …