Memphis musicians enjoy a well-deserved reputation for having more going on beneath the surface than they initially let on. Alex Chilton, Tav Falco, and Jim Dickinson are known for putting a trashy stamp on roots music in their songwriting, but they also incorporate outside influences at unpredictable times. Such is also the case with the […]
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Unsolicited advice for Riot Fest’s bookers
Riot Fest has its traditions, and it’s hard to hate Andrew W.K. or Gwar—but here are some bands we’d like to see.
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Best shows to see: Come, Bitchin Bajas, Matt Ulery’s Loom, Square Roots
Between now and Sunday, your live-music options include Come, Bitchin Bajas, Matt Ulery’s Loom, Alice Smith, Square Roots, and West Fest.
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Gossip Wolf: New blood in Heavy Times
New blood in Heavy Times, new music from the Velcro Lewis Group, and new digs for Logan Hardware.
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Yin and yang at West Fest 2013
The postrock of Tortoise and the garage trash of the Oblivians are the yin and yang of this year’s West Fest.
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Jukebox update: Koko Taylor, Vybz Kartel, Mikal Cronin, and more
Our latest round of staff picks for the Reader‘s Interactive Jukebox (jukebox.chicagoreader.com)
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Several days of your summer are now accounted for.
The Oblivians and the Gories: reuniting to play Memphis, Detroit, and Europe in 2009