New Virtual 45s "Here We Come Now" and "Veronica Blue" Available From George McConnell

George McConnell recently released another Virtual 45, “Here We Come Now!” and the B-side “Veronica Blue.”
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There’s also a December 26 MPB interview with George archived at their site now.
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Upcoming Music in 2009

A cool new venue in Memphis, Minglewood Hall, adds a little punch to our music options in early ‘09.  Also note that the week of the three great shows at The Lyric (the first week of February) is also the week of the Oxford Film Festival.
Mon 12/28
Stuck in the Mud (a Mayhem String Band project…mandolin, [...]

Oxford Music Snob from The Local Voice #69

This column originally appeared in The Local Voice #69 (December 11, 2008 ).
Looking back…
I’m actually going to look back a little further than two weeks in this issue. In honor of Two Stick’s Ten Year Anniversary, I’d like to briefly look back at a few of my favorite shows there over the years.
When Two Stick [...]

Benefit Tonight for Jazz Legend, Herman Green

Two Stick hosts a benefit for jazz legend, Herman Green tonight who will perform with Willie Waldman. Herman was involved with the evolution of modern jazz touring and recording with Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
One of my favorite new blogs, folo, has a great explanation of the show.
This should be an amazing show, and it’s [...]

I Was Inspired By Caroline Herring Tonight

I had forgotten how great Caroline Herring is.  I was reminded tonight.
I had a plan to start the evening.  The basketball Rebels were playing West Virginia and the game started at 8:00.  Caroline started at 8:30 at Larry’s.  My plan was to catch the first half of the game (my first foray to the Tad [...]

Caroline Herring Show at Proud Larry’s Starts at 8:30

Tonight’s Caroline Herring show at Proud Larry’s has an early start at 8:30.  It should be a cool show and would make a great late dinner setting.