DJ Paul Vol. 16 Release Party @ Juicy J’s Place, 1994
Memphis TN
Mitchell vs. Manassas @ BTW, Memphis, 2011
Last night was a great night for football, with the weather cool and pleasant, and I headed down to historic Booker T. Washington Stadium for the Mitchell vs. Manassas game. Unfortunately, there was no band battle, because only Manassas brought their band, but Manassas looks as if they may be on the way to rebuilding their band program. We also had to contend with annoying, dive-bombing insects of some sort that would drop out of the sky on us or at least near us. But I still had fun.
Westwood vs. Mitchell at the Whitehaven Classic, 2011
Westwood vs. Mitchell at the Whitehaven Classic, Whitehaven Stadium, Memphis, August 20, 2011
Westwood vs. Mitchell at Whitehaven 2011
Memphis’ high-school football (and band) season got underway in earnest this weekend, with Saturday’s Whitehaven Classic offering a marathon three high-school games at Whitehaven Stadium. The first game, between Westwood and Mitchell, was delayed somewhat due to the heat, but as the day progressed and temperatures cooled, the crowds increased. Both Westwood and Mitchell have truly tiny bands this year compared to what I recall from the 1980’s and 1990’s. I suppose their enrollments are down as people have relocated to Hickory Hill, Cordova, Southaven and Olive Branch.
Touch of Soul Performing at Memphis Music Monday, Hard Rock Cafe, 2011
Touch of Soul performing at the Memphis Music Monday, Hard Rock Cafe, Beale Street, August 1, 2011.
Memphis Rap Group OMB Takes The Stage At The Orange Mound Block Party
OMB takes the stage at the Orange Mound Block Party, July 30, 2011.
Getting Wild at the Orange Mound Block Party 2011
Getting wild at the Orange Mound Block Party, July 30, 2011.
Mac Mob Mafia and More at the Orange Mound Block Party 2011
At the Orange Mound Block Party, July 30, 2011.
An Outdoor Performance at Handy Park, Memphis, July 2, 2011
Beale Street and Handy Park, Memphis, July 2, 2011
The Memphis All-Star Mass Band-Baby Come To Me (via @memphissoulfinger)
The Memphis All-Star Mass Band. Filled with high school kids and college students/alumni of various HBCU bands. Playing “Baby, Come To Me” by Regina Belle
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