Today in Memphis, the Tigers celebrate their first football win in forever, the wait on the downtown Central Barbecue is over, and it's Canadian Thanksgiving. Also, I'm happy to share with you the strangest local campaign music video of all time.
If you were going to combine two unlikely art forms, such as, say, opera and hip hop, you could do worse than to hire the guy responsible for the rap tribute to the BBC's period costume drama "Downton Abbey".
Here's what I played on this week's Memphis Mystery Train. As always, the local tracks are marked with an asterisk.
Dolla dolla bill, y'all. Cash mobs - a flash-mob-style way of supporting local businesses - is coming to Memphis.
Today in Memphis, we make (and don't make) more city rankings lists, Weezy beats Elvis and there are dogs in costumes on parade. Also, basketball season is so, so close.
Memphis indie acoustic rockers Star & Micey have a brand new EP, and in celebration, they're giving I Love Memphis readers previews of their new single and a previously unreleased track, plus a chance to go bowling with the boys in the band. (Giveaway ended.)
Ed. note: As part of October's month of Memphis firsts, I'm happy to share this guest post from new Memphian Kelsey Jacobson.
Here are photos from another busy weekend in Memphis, including pictures from Pyrate Faire, the Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival, the bike polo tournament, Best Memphis Burger Fest and more:
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Ed. note: The nice thing about living in a music city is that we get a ton of great live shows every single month. The tough thing, however, is deciding which bands to see. With that in mind, here are 10 recommendations for shows you won't want to miss in the coming month:
1. Generationals with Harlan and Devin, Hi-Tone Cafe, Oct. 3, 8 p.m., 18+, $8
