August 2007 Entries
- Special Songwriting Workshop // 08.30.07
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If you really want to do something special this holiday weekend, consider a songwriting workshop by the phenomenally talented singer/songwriter Kate Campbell at the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival.
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- Get Ready for the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival // 08.28.07
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Don't forget. The Memphis Music and Heritage Festival is this weekend, and there's no better time to enjoy some authentic roots music. There's two days of music and food, and dozens of bands and performers worth hearing. Check out the schedule: http://www.memphismusicandheritagefestival.com/
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- Memphis Music & Heritage Festival Needs Volunteers // 08.22.07
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It's almost time for another outstanding edition of the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival. They need volunteers and it's a great cause and event.
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- In Thomas Kinkade World, Memphis Music Is Vincent Van Gogh // 08.17.07
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This blog is by Matt Timberlake, member of the Rind Stars and active in the Memphis music community. It's an impassioned testament to our music and why we all need to be supporting it.
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- Don't Miss 2007 India Fest // 08.16.07
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This week is India Fest and you won't want to miss it.
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- How Did Elvis Get Turned Into A Racist? // 08.15.07
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One of America's best writers - and certainly the highest authority of Elvis Presley, responds in The New York Times to recent comments questioning the king of rock and roll's attitude toward African-Americans.
Here's his persuasive reply:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/11/opinion/11guralnick.html?_r=1&oref=slogin)
ONE of the songs Elvis Presley liked to perform in the ’70s was Joe South’s “Walk a Mile in My Shoes,” its message clearly spelled out in the title.
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- Food Comes Up Short, According To Diner's Review // 08.06.07
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This past Saturday night, my wife and I and another couple went to a movie at Muvico in Peabody Place. After the movie we went over to Pearl's Oyster House, 299 S. Main, for dinner.
It's a neat addition to the downtown dining scene, somewhat reminiscent of eating at Fitzgerald's or Bud's at Lake Ponchatrain in the old days. It was warm enough inside the place to make you think you were in New Orleans in August.
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