Above: Photo of Dynaflow playing last night at Earnestine & Hazel’s. I took a break from drinking a Mississippi River-sized amount of beer at the Saucer to walk down Main and catch their first set. As always they were excellent.
First day of vacation. How lovely to wake up at 8:30, hear the sound of thunder and of rain pattering against my window, and then to fall back asleep until 10.
Peabody rooftop parties are done for the season, but the Madison’s series rolls on… tonight the Memphis All-Stars play Sunset Atop the Madison. Doors open at 5:30, music from 6 to 10, sunset at 7:45. $7 to get in, with sophisticated drinks and tapas menu available.
It’s also the Third Thursday block party on Main between Gayoso and Peabody Place. Here’s an insider’s tip for you… Bar None will be selling grilled beef skewers on their patio for $1 each. I’ve had them before and they are outstanding. Can’t beat the price.
The Redbirds will hold a food drive at their game tomorrow night. Bring canned goods and receive a chance to win prizes that will be awarded throughout the game. Their goal is to try to completely fill a Subaru Outback with canned goods. Also, Save-A-Lot will present a $2,500 check to the Mid-South Food Bank during the game. Because of the Food Bank’s purchasing power, that will allow them to buy $10,575 worth of food.
Foursquare has added checkins to events. That’s pretty cool, and good to see the platform evolving.
Mollie Fontaine Lounge will have DiAnne Price and Amy LaVere play back-to-back tomorrow night. Two of the finest artists on the Memphis music scene, together in one place.
Looks like the Jersey Shore cast is having the last laugh on Abercrombie & Fitch, after A&F tried to bribe the cast to stop wearing their clothes. They make a good point – if A&F doesn’t want to be associated with the show, why do they sell a “GTL” shirt?
In case you’ve missed the news: A judge has set an unexpected hearing this week for the West Memphis 3 in Jonesboro. There’s a gag order on all sides but this is said to be “huge” news.
Today is the first day of a 5-day staycation. I plan to see the sights of Downtown Memphis during this extended weekend. I hear the tap handles at the Saucer are absolutely breathtaking to see this time of year, so I’ll definitely check those out. Tentative plan for the afternoon (subject to change, depending on where people check in on Foursquare) is Saucer at 2, Bardog at 4. Later I’ll probably hit the block party and get some of those $1 beef skewers.