While in Dallas, I got a chance to tour the headquarters of Music Access, the only music one-stop still functioning in the South. Their attractive building (complete with courtyard and barbecue grill) is in the process of being enlarged and remodeled. If you own a retail shop and want to carry compact discs in your store, they are a valuable resource. Like them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Access-Inc/120367634642544.
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Three-6 Mafia Inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, 2012
Memphis rap will also be included in the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, as Three-6 Mafia were honored as one of the original class of inductees. Their award was presented by veteran Memphis rapper Al Kapone.
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)
Sho Montega (@shomontega) performing at the NoDa Music Festival (@MidatlMusic), Charlotte
Trenton, New Jersey rap artist @shomontega performs at the NoDa Music Festival during the Midatlantic Music Conference (@MidatlMusic) at the Chop Shop in Charlotte’s NoDa district, 10/06/12
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
Blowing Your Musical Mind at Manifest Charlotte (@ManifestCLT) @FyeGuy
Manifest (@ManifestCLT) is Charlotte’s largest record store, and undoubtedly one of the largest in the United States. Although it is owned by Transworld Entertainment, the parent company of FYE stores, it is large and has a more indie feel than the average FYE store. Prices are reasonable, and browsing through the extensive vinyl collection would take the better part of a day. Manifest is not to be missed on a trip to Charlotte.
Fresh Gear and Hot Mixtapes at the Black Republic in West Charlotte
The Black Republic is a new hip-hop shop in West Charlotte on West Boulevard just east of Remount Road. Besides an impressive selection of hip-hop clothing from Fly Society, Playwear, 10 Deep, Crooks and Castles and more, Black Republic also sells mixtapes by local DJ’s including Carolina legend DJ Chuck T. It’s kind of off the beaten path, but worth a detour.