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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…
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I would call this a bold claim, but it really isn't: Summer Ave. is the greatest street in Memphis. Assignment #184 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to drive the length of the street and find out why. Mostly, it's because you can find…
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Ed. Note: Continuing in October's month of firsts, I'm happy to share this guest post from artist Richard Fudge on his first time painting live on stage. The first time I attended The Stirring at Hope Church, I really felt as if I had come home.…
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This morning, I hosted my very first Memphis Mystery Train on WEVL (89.9 Memphis). I'm taking over for the old host, John, who moved to China to take a job. You may have gotten John's couch or crock pot, but I got his radio show. If you want to…
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Buying someone chocolates for Valentine's Day is cliche. Buying someone chocolate covered bacon, however, is perfect. Cafe Eclectic executive chef A.J. Saum has took strips of crispy bacon and dipped them in rich milk chocolate to make smoky,…
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Chris is the technical director at Ardent Studios. Jen Larkin, photographed at YoLo Midtown.
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And you will know it's Thursday by the sound of the Party Stomp on your radio. Here's the setlist from today's Memphis Mystery Train. I didn't go into this morning with much of a plan, so there's a little bit of everything - songs about equal…
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Halibut with cucumber, apple and tomato relish with tempura green beans from the Beauty Shop. Nom! Balloons at Memphis Roller Derby's annual Derbytante Ball. Nomo, opening for Iron and Wine at Minglewood Hall on Sunday night.
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Rain Sushi Bar, Cordova, Tenn. When I was growing up in Cordova, the closest sushi restaurant was the Sekisui at Humphreys and Walnut Grove. This afternoon, I ventured out to the 'burbs to try Rain, one of several sushi joints on Germantown Rd.…