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Shawn Cripps of local band Limes on stage at Beerland in Austin, Texas. Fun fact: Shawn claims to have a photographic memory. Melissa Melton and Blair Norman, photographed at Fresh Slices Sidewalk Cafe.
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I found it in my own closet. Does that count? That's me in the blue helmet in my Memphis Roller Derby shirt. I'm Lady Problems, #404, and I skate for the Women of Mass Destruction. Tomorrow, Memphis Roller Derby's all-star travel team, the Hustlin…
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Break out the candy hearts - Valentine's day is coming up. Here are eight Memphis date ideas. All you have to do is provide the romance. 1.If your date is: low key Your date is so laid back that she would be cool with a blockbuster night. Instead…
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My ukulele, ready to take requests during the WEVL fall pledge drive. To donate to Memphis' most unique (and completely volunteer run) radio station, call (901) 528-1990 or visit wevl.org. In other news: - Happy Veterans day to all of Memphis'…
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Rekeita is a student in the English 1020 class that I talked to at the U of M this morning. Despite the early hour (8 a.m.), she was all smiles. In other news: - For the third week in a row, Memphis has a winter weather advisory. We might get...
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In midtown, there's a man with a cannon, some grenades and a big plan. The man is Tommy Wilson, and he's taking aim at blighted areas around midtown with bombs filled with seeds and biodegradable paint. This fall, he's shooting the bombs at some…
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I've mentioned it here before, but the brand new Big Star box set is being released on Sept. 15. That would be next Tuesday, for those of you without calendars handy. I know that's a long time for some of you to wait, so here's a special treat.…
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Though Memphis has been mentioned in more songs than any other city, the song that best describes my feelings about living here is about Minneapolis. Take a listen to Atmosphere's hometown pride anthem for those of us in the middle of the country…
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Here's what was played on this week's Memphis Mystery Train, with any local tracks marked with an asterisk, like always: Elvis Costello - This is Hell The Egyptians - The Party Stomp Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice Belle and Sebastian - Me and…