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Today's edition of the Memphis Mystery Train was possibly the most fun I've ever had on the radio. Here's why: 1. I not only played a Beyonce cover, but I managed to work R. Kelly's classic "Sex in the Kitchen" into the mix. 2. The Shondes from…
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Ed. Note: Here's your monthly guide to live music in Memphis. Contributor Baylee Less is back with another handy list for January 2018. 1. ZA Fest IV, The Hi-Tone, Saturday January 6th, $10, show at 6:00 p.m., 18 and over With the slogan “Damn…
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Here's what I played on this week's Mystery Train. As always, the local tracks are marked with an asterisk and my notes in italics: *Viva L'American Death Ray Music - Miss America (What Goes On) The Egyptians - The Party Stomp Allo Darlin -…
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Some weeks, I spend a lot of time carefully planning my show in advance. This was not one of those weeks. Here's what I played on this week's Mystery Train, with the local tracks marked with an asterisk and my notes in italics: Esquerita - Didn't…
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Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the past month, Memphis' coolest (and probably youngest) soul band - made up of recent Stax Music Academy graduates - has been playing afternoon shows at B.B. King's on Beale. I sent photographer (and newly…
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Here's what I played on this week's Mystery Train. As always, the local tracks are marked with an asterisk and my notes in italics: The Clash - I Fought the Law The Egyptians - Party Stomp Guided By Voices - Glad Girls The Specials - A Message to…
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The Brooks Museum has grouped shows with works by Winslow Homer, William Christenberry, and Robert King into an Americana-themed super exhibit. Though the shows are collectively titled "Picturing America", the America that's depicted in the works…
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Meet the lovely ladies of Riva - Abby Walsh, Katie Walsh, Candice Goff and Amanda McGee (not pictured: Tiffany Williams, Nura Meyers). They're Memphis' only all-female a capella singing group. Take a listen: Riva Memphis If you're interested in…
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My friend and fellow statesman Hubbell premiered his amazing series of short documentaries with original scores tonight at Playhouse on the Square.
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The annual Memphis Fashion Week is back from March 25 to 29 (next Thursday through Saturday). Here are six reasons you should go. At the end of the list, I have a full schedule and ticket information. Logo via @memphisfashionweek. 1. The runway…