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From legendary performers to Chicken S#!t Bingo, this honky tonk turned community hub keeps the soul of old Memphis alive with every show, story, and song. I felt it the first time I walked into Hernando’s Hideaway. Bathed in dim lights of red,…
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I've been excited about Booker T. Jones' new record "The Road from Memphis" since I watched him play one of NPR's "Tiny Desk Concerts" a few weeks ago. "The Road from Memphis" is a homecoming record. It's a return to Booker T.'s funky Stax-era…
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We seem to have hit the Extreme Foods portion of the 365 Things to Do in Memphis. Yesterday, I suggested that you try the Hey Meat! pizza and today, I'm encouraging you further stretch the bounds of your stomach and your sanity with the donut…
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These things didn't quite merit an entire post on their own, but I think they go well together. - Five in One is having their first-ever rock'n'roll show tonight at 9 p.m. Wilhelmina Baker, Shane Shane and 3D Acid Glasses (from Memphis) will be…
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Looking for the best tacos in Memphis? Look no further. Here are more than 20 restaurants and food trucks to satisfy your taco cravings. This list isn't meant to be exhaustive, just a few favorites that have been featured on the blog. If you have…
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Memphis Music Month continues! Each Tuesday and Thursday in October, we will share a Q…
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Updated January 2018 Ghost River was the first brewery to start selling local beer - at least, in this wave of microbreweries over the last five years - and in November of 2016, their taproom finally opened. Here's a look at the taproom, which is…
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Listen up - assignment #14 is to see some of the city's best local musicians play special shows with Opus One. Opus One pairs members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra with local muscians of all kinds for genre-bending concerts. The Opus One shows…
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Last night, thousands of people from all over the world flocked to Graceland to celebrate Elvis Presley's life with candles, elaborate homemade shrines, coolers, Elvis' gospel recordings and lawn chairs. Here are some photos from the 35th annual…
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When I checked in at Jaja's River Kwai on Foursquare, a tip from my friend Ryan R. popped up: "Be sure to order the spring roll. I GUARANTEE you've never had its equal." That's high praise for Jaja's, a tiny Thai restaurant tucked into the corner…