LIVE FROM MEMPHIS

Since it's like 10,000 miles away from Downtown, where I live, I don't have many reasons to travel to Collierville, Tennessee. It's a suburban hell made of miles and miles of cookie cutter homes and apartments. I know, because I lived there until 1988, when I moved to fabulous downtown Memphis! At that time, Downtown was way more quiet that Collierville—that's what I loved about. No one was around to bother us when we RAVED till DAWN!!!

However, there is one reason I now will have to make the trip more frequently. New Que Huong is Vietnmese food that is totally awesome! I stopped eating meat in 1998, and in Memphis, as you might imagine, there are not very many places that service the vegetarian lifestyle. But vegetarians can now rejoice! New Que Huong is fantastic—and very vegetarian friendly.

When the food came, I got so excited that I forgot to take pictures till I had already devoured half of everything, so please forgive the half-empty dishes. I don't even know what I ordered. I said vegetarian and food came and it was all amazing!

I going to take my mother and aunt on Tuesday for dinner. See you there!

New Que Hung 942 W. Poplar Ave. Suite No. 5 Collierville, Tn 38017

This was my first  Memphis Midnight Classic Bike Tour. I finally made it out and had a blast doing it!! We pimped out rides with music and disco lights! We had lots of positive comments, thumbs up and smiles! I don't know how many people showed up for this ride but it looked like thousands! Our little group of friends sported Live From Memphis shirts as we rocked our way through the 17 miles of Memphis streets.

There were all kinds of different people, freaky outfits and bikes! This is one of those events were people are people and everyone has a good time.

I was also really surprised by the level of support for bike safety at this event. There were cops on every intersection blocking traffic. It was really nice to see that this kind of thing can happen in Memphis. Hopefully this is only a precursor to making Memphis more bike friendly.

Good times, it's a must do Memphis event!

I must admit that last Fridays performance of Firetribe Memphis was way better than expectations. No, I am not saying that because I was in it. I am saying that be cause I saw the rehearsals and not till all the performers came together on one stage with lights and amplified music was it really a show. ...and boy what a show it was!

I think for everyone this was the surprise show of the summer. Even the Levitt Shell staff said it was more people than they had seen in a while. Even after the show People kept coming up to tell us how amazed they were. There were so many excited kids with smiles from ear to ear. I was really not expecting to be received so well by the community.

Congratulations to everyone involved, it was amazing and I can't wait for you... er us.. to do it again!!

Thanks to Brad for shooting photos for the first part of the show.

I went to see the Crystal Method at Minglewood and I was presently surprised by the turnout. It was packed! Local DJ Mary Jane more than held her own as the show opener. The tunes were hard and edgy throughout the night, keeping the energy bumping the whole time. By the looks on everyone's faces, they were having a great time.

I think the best part about seeing an electronic or hip hop show at Minglewood is the bass. The sound is amazing. There is no match for the kind of raw power you get from bass in a club. The light show was amazing, and in general it's an awesome place to see a show.

Good times. Enjoy the photo gallery.

This Antenna Shoes performance is one of my favorites from the shoes. I don't know if i just got used to hearing these versions or if they just truly jammed it that night but it's on of my favorites. Open Arms, Wait, Singer, and a pretty cool version of St. James Infirmary.

This recording was made at the Hi-Tone as part of The Memphis Pops Festival.

Recorded by Christopher Reyes :) Photos by Don Perry

2007-07-29 Antenna Shoes Live Music Archive Memphis 1 0 / Friday, 13 August 2010 13:35 Released 2007 Format Digital Audio Type Live Length 1529 N° discs 0 Label Live Music Archive Memphis Genre(s) Price 0.00 € Catalog N° Live Music Archive Memphis

So I went to a family reunion on Hawaii. Yes, it was awesome as you will see in my picks. The full album is available if you are friends with me on facebook. Got off the plane and went right to work at the Antenna Reunion. Be sure that you check out me photos from der. Ill follow those up with some Jack O picks and Crystal Method. Also Im getting ready fer the big fire/dance performances at the Levett Shell this coming Friday. More on that soon. Heh. It wouldn't be Live From Memphis if my hair wasn't on fire :)

here's the sign that goes with the rock

Friday I went to my favorite underground art space VINI (literally underground) where I was treated to a great mix of art, derby, and fashion!

The Dirty Printmakers of America treated us to some fantastic eye candy and hooked up peeps with some great shirts and prints! Later, the Memphis Roller Derby modeled the shirt and fashions by Thigh High Jeans, Brannan Denny (headdresses), Alicat (Cowboy Shirts), and Flying Heart (aprons).

I've said it before and I'll say it again, VINI is the best art space in Memphis.

Fun, Fun, Fun!

The Dirty Printmakers of America

The Dirty Printmakers of America

Neighborhood Texture Jam is one of those bands you can never get enough of. Best seen live. From the moment they hit the sage they bring the ROCK. Who else would have a pair of giant boobs on stage? What else can I say about this? Hit the read more to listen or check out the Live Music Archive

My recording doesn't do them justice.

Photos & Recorded by Christopher Reyes

06-07-23 Neighborhood Texture Jam NTJ's Live Music Archive Memphis 1 0 / Friday, 25 June 2010 01:28 Released 2006 Format Digital Audio Type Live Length 0 N° discs 0 Label Live Music Archive Genre(s) Price 0.00 € Catalog N° Live Music Archive

Straight from 2008 The Warble performs as the Shangri La 20th Anniversary in Memphis. Hit the read more to listen or check out the Live Music Archive

Alex

Judith

Ben

2008-03-22 The Warble - Live From Memphis Shangri La 20th Live Music Archive Memphis 1 0 / Thursday, 24 June 2010 05:35 Released 2008 Format Digital Audio Type Live Length 2899 N° discs 0 Label Live Music Archive Memphis Genre(s) Price 0.00 € Catalog N° Live Music Archive Memphis

Mayor A C Wharton, Jr. will proclaim Tuesday, June 22 as Arts Day in the City of Memphis. Damn it was hot! Kudos to all those that braved the heat!!!!

Watoto Dancers at Arts Day in Memphis

Future FireTribe Member! Watch out Nadia!!!!