A block or so past the Foote Homes housing project, I noticed this painted logo on the wall of an old historic building. It’s part of the Memphis Convention and Visitors’ Bureau campaign, of course, but it’s still cool.
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Authentic hip-hop in Memphis tonight. $5 at the door. Summer-like weather. No excuses to not be there!
Authentic hip-hop in Memphis tonight. $5 at the door. Summer-like weather. No excuses to not be there!
At the Wendy Rene listening party at the Stax Museum in Memphis, February 21, 2012
At the Wendy Rene listening party at the Stax Museum in Memphis, February 21, 2012
Today at the Stax Museum, a listening party was held for the new album from Wendy Rene, a Light in the Attic compilation that makes available for the first time all the recordings Wendy made for Stax in the early 1960’s, including some that had never been released. Wendy Rene was there to meet people and sign autographs, and great music was provided by a crew of Djs spinning rare soul, including DJ Daniel and Scott Bomar of the Bo-Keys. Also on hand were local rap stars Playa Fly and Cities Aviv, trumpeter Ben Cauley, Stax historian Deanie Parker and music journalist Andrea Lisle. Truly a great occasion to celebrate a great person and some great music!
Today at the Stax Museum, a listening party was held for the new album from Wendy Rene, a Light in the Attic compilation that makes available for the first time all the recordings Wendy made for Stax in the early 1960’s, including some that had never been released. Wendy Rene was there to meet people and sign autographs, and great music was provided by a crew of Djs spinning rare soul, including DJ Daniel and Scott Bomar of the Bo-Keys. Also on hand were local rap stars Playa Fly and Cities Aviv, trumpeter Ben Cauley, Stax historian Deanie Parker and music journalist Andrea Lisle. Truly a great occasion to celebrate a great person and some great music!
Law and Order is a combination party and discussion group that was organized by some people I knew from Memphis State University when I was in college. First we fellowship around food and drink, then we discuss provocative questions that have been submitted by people within the group ahead of time. It’s so much fun that people actually drive from other cities to attend our monthly get-togethers.
Law and Order is a combination party and discussion group that was organized by some people I knew from Memphis State University when I was in college. First we fellowship around food and drink, then we discuss provocative questions that have been submitted by people within the group ahead of time. It’s so much fun that people actually drive from other cities to attend our monthly get-togethers.
Star Steppers and Drummers at a Majorette Jamboree, 2012
The Star Steppers and drummers perform at a majorette jamboree in South Memphis at New Life M.B. Church, February 11, 2012