Hey everyone! School is back in swing, so expect the timing of my posts to be a bit strange as I adjust to my brand new schedule. With that being said, the folks from Trashy Creatures Records are having a Labor Day Sale from now until Tuesday September 4th!!!!
All t-shirts and CDs are $6, and cassettes are only $3! Get some great music from Tiger High, Hot Freak Nation, and The Late Show at a discounted price!
Glorie EP Fundraiser
Speaking of Memphis bands, Glorie currently has an indiegogo page set up to raise money to fund their upcoming EP Falling. While they have already reached their $1,000 goal, many of you know that money doesn’t often come easy to Memphis bands. They have some great incentives up, for those interested in donating to them. Check out their indiegogo page here!
Ascent of Everest, The Switchblade Kid, Clay Cantrell
Thursday night (8/31) at Murphy’s (1589 Madison Ave.), Nashville, Tennessee’s Ascent of Everest will be rolling through town! These guys have an atomospheric sound that borders on ambient. Fans of Radiohead will really dig these guys. Did I mention they have a violin and cello? They’ll be joined by Harry Koniditsiotis’ newest project The Switchblade Kid, who are gearing up for a Rock For Love performance. Mash up the sounds of Koniditsiotis’ previous bands The Angel Sluts and Twin Pilot and you know what to expect when you hear The Switchblade Kid. Clay Cantrell will also be playing. Cover is $5 and the show should start in the 10:00 hour. Murphy’s is a 21 and up venue.
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Dikes of Holland
Also Thursday (8/30) at The Hi-tone (1913 Poplar Ave.), Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears will be returning to Memphis! Bring your dancing shoes, and pick up a copy of their most recent record Scandalous! They will be joined by fellow Austin, Texas band Dikes of Holland. Cover for this one is $10 and things should kick of at 9:00pm. The Hi-tone is an 18 and up venue.
Ron-A-Thon
I’m pretty sure that I remember hearing commercials for Cheapskates (1576 Getwell Rd.) on the radio before I even had pubes. Now Ron Hale, owner of Cheapskates needs our help to pay off some medical bills. August 31-September 2 at The Poplar Lounge (2586 Poplar Ave.), a three day benefit featuring music, comedy, and a silent auction will occur:
Due to health issues and being an uninsured small business owner & musician, Ron needs our help to pay down some hospital bills. Many dear friends have donated their time to play these shows.
MUSIC! COMEDY! RAFFLE! SILENT AUCTION and more surprises!!$10 donation at the door, and an optional $25 donation will get you a wristband for all three days.
Saturday – Sept 1: 3 Man Riot!, Joecephus and the GeorgeJonestown Massacre, Pengea, Anti G, DJ Willow, comedy by Jane Haze.
Sunday – Sept 2: F.U.C.H., Comedy by Kate Lucas and Mike McCarthy, Clanky’s Nub, 3rd Base Ninjas, Chris Scott, The Rough Hearts, Peppermint Sun, & other Special Guests.
Memphis Rock City! 