Oxford Music Snob from The Local Voice #66

This column originally appeared in The Local Voice #66 (October 30, 2008 ).
Looking back on the last two weeks…
The Felice Brothers show at Proud Larry’s on October 15 was everything I expected and more. I would drive a couple hours any day of the week to go see those guys. Such great energy (my neck [...]

Oxford Music Snob from The Local Voice #65

This column originally appeared in The Local Voice #65 (October 16, 2008 ).
Looking back on the last two weeks…
We dealt with our post-debate hangover in Oxford with some great music for the past couple weeks. The Kudzu Kings in Taylor, Rebirth Brass Band at The Lyric, and Emmitt-Nershi Band at Proud Larry’s were all top-notch [...]

The Felice Brothers Tonight at Proud Larry’s

As I said last week, this is a CAN’T MISS show at Proud Larry’s on Wednesday.  I saw The Felice Brothers open for Bright Eyes last year in Memphis, and they stole the show.  The opener, Deer Tick, also has a cool sound.
Go to last week’s post with seven video clips >>

Del McCoury, Robert Earl Keen to play The Lyric in November

The Lyric just announced a November 21 Robert Earl Keen show. 
Add that to Del McCoury Band on November 6, and that’s a great month of music.

Charlie Mars Interview and Performance on MPB this morning

Charlie Mars held his CD release show Friday night, and it was a really cool show.  The guys from Colour Revolt backed him, and it was a match made in heaven.  The atmosphere was set with some nice lighting, and the sound was great.  I also picked up the album and have been enjoying it [...]

Short Film: Levon Helm - "Only Halfway Home"

This is a really cool short film (20 min) inspired by and featuring music from Levon Helm’s Grammy Award winning album Dirt Farmer.

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Proud Larry’s Weekend: Charlie Mars Tonight and Emmitt-Nershi Band Tomorrow Night

Charlie Mars will have his CD release show tonight at Proud Larry’s.
Tomorrow night, the Emmitt Nershi Band, including Drew Nershi of Leftover Salmon and Bill Nershi of String Cheese Instrument, will take the same stage.
Should be a great weekend at Proud Larry’s.

The Felice Brothers coming to Proud Larry’s one week from today!

The Felice Brothers will play Proud Larry’s next Wedesday, October 15.  I saw these guys open for Bright Eyes in Memphis last year, and they absolutely stole the show.  If you only make it to one Oxford show in October, this is the one!
A few Felice Brother’s videos for your enjoyment…
“Frankie’s Gun”
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Jenny Lewis on Late Night with Conan O’Brien Tonight

Jenny Lewis, who graced us with her presence at The Lyric a couple weeks ago, will be on Late Night with Conan O’Brien tonight, performing “Acid Tongue.”
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Drive-By Truckers with Don Chambers and Goat Tonight at The Lyric

I didn’t have time to find a good video of Don Chambers and Goat (opener tonight), but they sound pretty good to me.
Go to their MySpace to check the out >>
Doors are at 7.  Show starts at 8.