The world-famous Grambling Tiger Marching Band at the Homecoming Parade in Grambling, 10/20/12
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KP AKA K-Pistol, Shreveport’s Rap Veteran
Shreveport rap veteran KP, also known as K-Pistol, first came to prominence in early 2000 with the pioneering rap group N.H.C., who had gained a following with songs like “Lifeguard” and “Parking Lot Pimpin” from their debut album “Respect The Game.” The group eventually broke up, but KP has continued to record and occasionally release new material, more recently putting out Louisiana hits like “Put Your Hands On Me, Then” and “Ratchet Girl.” You can listen to some of KP’s music at http://www.reverbnation.com/kpakakpistol.
M & M Records in Tyler, TX
M & M Records has been Tyler, Texas’ main spot for Texas rap albums and mixtapes, gospel, blues and T-shirts. It’s off the beaten path, but definitely worth a visit, and you might just find that out-of-print Texas rap CD you’ve been wanting.
Dallas Rap Artist @stubbalean
Stubb-A-Lean (@stubbalean) is one of Dallas’ up-and-coming rap artists.You can download his latest mixtape at http://starcitytexas.com/ or follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/stubbalean.
Rewind Music and More-Dallas, TX
Rewind Music and More is one of Dallas’ premiere stores for hip-hop, gospel and blues CD’s and mixtapes. After a number of years in Oak Cliff’s Wynnewood Village, they have relocated to a store front at 3823 Ross Avenue just northeast of downtown Dallas. They’re definitely worth a visit for any fans of Texas rap. And remember, there’s no experience quite like visiting an independent record store.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame Press Conference at the Warehouse
On Tuesday October 16, 2012, a press conference and reception was held at The Warehouse to announce the formation of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. Memphis Mayor A. C. Wharton and Congressman Steve Cohen were on hand for the festivities, as were Al Kapone, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Kirk Whalum, Jody Stephens of Ardent Studios and Big Star, Jerry Phillips, Boo Mitchell of Royal Studios, Judy Fizer of the Center for Southern Folklore and constant Memphis music supporter Kris Kourdevelis.
Lancaster (TX) High School Band at Grambling Homecoming 2012
The Lancaster TX High School marching band at Grambling, 10/20/12 (at The CainGang Cafe)
Ugly Mike’s Records, Little Rock
Neighborhood record stores like this one are a precious national resource, and an endangered one. Buy music from your local record store (at Ugly Mike’s Records)
Parrish Smith (@PMDofEPMD) Speaking at Midatlantic Music Conference @MidatlMusic 2012
Parrish Smith (@PMDofEPMD) was the keynote speaker for this year’s Midatlantic Music Conference (@MidatlMusic) and afterwards took questions from those in attendance, 10/06/12