Archive For The “Music” Category
I can’t believe it’s been fifteen years since Jeff Buckley drowned in the Wolf River, here in Memphis. I remember watching the news stories about him on the floor of my parents’ living room in Collierville like it was yesterday. You’ll probably see his rendition of “Hallelujah” posted a few times today, but these are a [...]
Beach House is playing at Minglewood Hall in Memphis July 12. I was shocked when the show was announced. The folks at Minglewood have really elevated the caliber of touring bands that come through Memphis, but Beach House is one of those artists I expected to have to travel to see. I am really, really [...]
Albums I love this year, so far: La Sera “Sees the Light” Frankie Rose “Interstellar” Tanlines “Mixed Emotions” Weird Dreams “Choreography” Miike Snow “Happy to You” Grimes “Visions” Albums I do not love: Alabama Shakes “Boys & Girls” (is this a Dr. Dog tribute band? Not feeling the hype) Shearwater “Animal Life” (some good songs [...]
Per the official announcement on Facebook. No surprises but a decent lineup! Friday Evanescence, Megadeth, Three 6 Mafia, Volbeat, My Morning Jacket, Florence + the Machine, Needtobreathe, North Mississippi Allstars, Girl Talk, Lupe Fiasco, Sponge Cola, Breathe Carolina, T-Model Ford, Bill Abel, Johnny Winter, Bernard Allison, Will Tucker Band, Jimbo Mathus Saturday Pitbull, Yo Gotti, [...]
The Beale Street Music Festival has some new “Likes” on its Facebook page. I’m not familiar with the others, but I’d check out Cold War Kids. Cold War Kids Breathe Carolina Black Stone Cherry Zoogma Volbeat The Alexis P. Suter Band These have been added to the original post. The official announcement is Tuesday at 10 [...]
