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All the way from Memphisnew
Southern rock road warriors Lucero keep their work ethic intact
Colorado Springs Independent |
Lynne Margolis |
04-02-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Punk Heroes Get Back Together for a Pair of Sold-Out Memphis Showsnew
One reason the Oblivians' two Memphis reunion shows feel more impressive than most is that it doesn't feel like musicians trying desperately to reclaim former glory. It was more like conquering heroes returning home: they return to a scene they've helped make bigger.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
06-26-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
This is Memphis Hardcorenew
Even if Staags! and No Comply manage to recall Midtown Memphis' first hardcore punk-rock heyday (late '80s through late '90s), like all good hardcore, these new local bands have little to do with nostalgia.
The Memphis Flyer |
Andrew Earles |
09-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Levitt Shell Opens Up After a Million-dollar Renovationnew
The rehabbed venue that hosted Elvis Presley's first paid concert, classic hippie-era blues and folk festivals, and other memorable events is being reborn as a family-oriented venue.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
09-05-2008 |
Music
Three 6 Mafia's Long-delayed New Album Exploits Memphis Crimenew
But while grounding their music in the city's crime epidemic, Three 6 Mafia don't actually put much thought into the topic, particularly what it might be like to be the victim of the criminality they glorify.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
06-27-2008 |
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