Weekly Picks...

My weekly picks of events for the week of September 22nd - 29th. 

***In order of appearance....

Pick number one:

Tonight at The Lyric in Oxford, MS...

The Hold Steady will preform. 

They are high energy and put on a great live performance. 

This is an 18+ show

Doors are at 8:00 PM

Pick number two:

Saturday, the 25th,  Memphis band, Lucero,
returns to The Lyric in Oxford, MS...

This is an 18+ show.
Doors are at 8:00PM

Pick number three:

Sunday,the 26th,  in Memphis, TN
Colour Revolt is playing at
The Levitt Shell.
This all ages, FREE show will start at 7:30.
The shows at the Shell are a great family atmosphere. Kids are welcome.

There you have it... I hope you will enjoy any and all of these shows as much as I will...

The Rock Doesn't Stop...

Starting today, every Wednesday, I'm going to be highlighting a few shows/events around the region for the upcoming week.... Here are my top three picks...


Pick number one:
Tomorrow night, the 16th at The Hi-Tone in Memphis, Swedish Psych/Indie Rock band Dungen is playing with No Joy from Canada. 
Free Jameson Tasting for 21+ers from 9PM-10
Doors at 9pm/ 
18+ show
Dungen is on this US tour in support of their just released their 4th album. They will also be playing Bonnaroo at next (2011) years fest.
It's not every night that you get two bands on one bill from out-of-the country. This is the same venue that has seen the likes of Elvis Costello (twice), The Shins, and The Oblivians grace the stage. Personally, one of my favorite venues in the country. 

Pick number two:
Vox presents Beer, Blues, & BBQ with Scott Barrettaa and Effie Burt
from 7PM- 9:30PM, tomorrow night, the 16th at The Powerhouse in Oxford. 
Scott Barretta interviews blues singer Effie Burt and will show the short film "Smoke and Ears," the story of a Jackson restaurant's 70-year-old tradition of serving smoked pig ear sandwiches. Music by Burt and her band. BBQ from Tallulah's. Beer! 
Admission is free! Food and drink for a small donation. 


Pick number three:
Tonight,  the 15th, Ghostland Observatory  returns to  The Lyric!!!
18+ show
DOORS: 8:00PM
SHOW: 9:00PM
GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY
Ghostland Observatory is not a band, but an agreement between two
friends to create something that not only heals their beat-driven hearts, but pleases their rock ‘n roll souls. Taking the working man’s approach, Ghostland Observatory spend countless hours in their south Austin studio.

Greetings From Mississippi

I was born in Mississippi. We moved when I was nine. Then I moved back when I was 29. Gladly.

When I tell people where I live, they seem confused with my response of Mississippi.
Most folks outside of this great state have never set foot inside. They only know what they've read in history books and think that Mississippi still lives by its past. Well, thank goodness, it does not. It's so much more than that. And now there is a website to display just how much more there is to this beautiful state and how vastly different Mississippi can be. 

Greetings From Mississippi is put together by about 20 different folks, all with love for our state. 

It's been suggested to hit the random button to see what pops up. Have fun!! 

Anthology Unveiled

A new design magazine was unveiled today called Anthology. (via Design*Sponge)
I got a yearly subscription of four issues. It looks amazing and I can't wait for my first issue to arrive.
You can get a sneak peek here.

Enjoy!!

Design just got real

Ok, I like new twists on old design.  But this takes it to a new level. These tape MP3 players are awesome.

When I just came across this via Fossil I had to repost it instantly.
I think I need one of these.... although, I don't know how much I'd use it. It certainly fun to look at though.