New Orleans bounce veteran DJ Jubilee was in the Treme before the Dumaine Street Gang parade. He’s still active in the bounce scene and has gained more awareness since Hurricane Katrina and the academic interest in bounce reflected in a flurry of post-Katrina exhibits, films and books. Like him on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DJJubilee to keep up with that he’s doing.
On Tuesday November 27, BET’s Apollo Live came to Memphis for a talent showcase at the Ice Bar in Hickory Hill, and the winner was Overwater Entertainment CEO @Snipes901, who will be representing Memphis in New York. Visit http://www.snipes901.com/ for videos, or follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Snipes901.
#143 Grambling Band We Ready (by John Shaw)
The Grambling band gets the Homecoming crowd hyped with Pastor Troy’s “We Ready”.
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
This year’s MidAtlantic Music Conference (@MidatlMusic) in Charlotte was held in conjunction with the two-day NoDa Music Festival at the Chop Shop in Charlotte’s artsy NoDa neighborhood. Three stages featured indie rock, funk, rap, soul and gospel showcases at night, and informative music industry panels, interviews and speeches during the day. The event was organized by the folks at @wholeteam in Atlanta.
10.27.12 – @ The Seen, 502 2nd St. – 9PM – $5 cover
Another local show you don’t want to miss! (There’s also vintage clothing and jewelry for sale at this location too!) Stop complaining about there’s nothing to do in Memphis & come out and support local music!! Bring your friends and make some new ones too!
Memphis lyricist Knowledge Nick (@kdotnick) at the Grammy GPS event at the Stax Academy in South Memphis, 9/29/12. Visit http://knowledgenick.bandcamp.com/ to hear some of Nick’s material, or follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kdotnick.
Memphis lyricist Knowledge Nick (@kdotnick) at the Grammy GPS event at the Stax Academy in South Memphis, 9/29/12. Visit http://knowledgenick.bandcamp.com/ to hear some of Nick’s material, or follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kdotnick.
