a pulp faction

February/March Submissions

2007-01-10T14:24:00.000-08:00

We're now accepting submissions for the February and March issues. 1) Comic/Cartoon Submissions. 1-2 panels, 1/2 page (4 1/4" x 5 1/2"), Black and White. Should cover a topic pertinent to Memphis creative culture and be at least a little bit funny. Or witty. Or snarky. You know, whatever. 2) Story Submissions. 400-600 words. Pertaining to Memphis creative culture. Brevity is your friend, so is

Reviving revival theater in Memphis.

2007-01-10T13:39:00.000-08:00

Particularly insightful Memphis blogger, Fearless VK, wants to start up a revival theater. Someone's got a projector, all they need is a location. I suggested the alley next to Ernestine & Hazel's or, better still, inside where the beer and soul burgers are served. Any other suggestions?

Bizarre.

2007-01-10T12:52:00.000-08:00

Just purusing recent hits and came across this Nashville blogger who compares me to Minneapolis ex-stripper/blogger Diablo Cody, except without the ex-stripper part and with the world's best magazine waiting in the wings. Fascinating. I will go ahead and disclose, however, that I was a fully clothed shot girl at a topless club in Atlantic City for one half of a night. (It was in the off season

Mixed Bag

2007-01-09T13:24:00.000-08:00

So much good stuff floating around on the internet today. ---From Jennifer: Click on the flyer for a very good podcast, then go see the exhibit. The Stax Museum of American Soul Music will host a very special photography exhibit UNTIL January 29, 2007: Milt Hinton: All That Jazz Behind the Scenes Photographs of 20th Century Jazz. The exhibit, on loan from the New York City-based Milton J.

Emily Walls at the P&H

2007-01-09T13:15:00.000-08:00

P and H Cafe Artspace | Friday Jan. 12th | 8-10pm

Dixie Dirt EPK Rough Cut

2007-01-09T13:05:00.000-08:00

Dixie Dirt plays the Young Avenue Deli January 20th with Snowglobe. Doors at 9:00pm, $7.00 cover. Here's an EPK Rough Cut they just put on their MySpace:

Free shows everywhere.

2007-01-08T22:10:00.000-08:00

And then every Monday in January, the True Sons of Thunder play a freebie with "special guests". I think it was Girls of the Gravitron tonight. Who knows who it might be next week?

Black Snake Moan: Exclusive MySpace Trailer

2007-01-08T20:06:00.000-08:00

Black Snake Moan Exclusive TrailerAdd to My Profile | More Videos

Wallendas, Noise Choir Tonight

2007-01-05T13:55:00.000-08:00

Be our friend.

2007-01-05T13:01:00.000-08:00

On MySpace. And "Thank You" to Larry and Michele Abramson for clicking that paypal button over there and helping PulpFaction Magazine happen!

A few of my favorite things.

2007-01-05T10:56:00.000-08:00

In no particular order: 1) Shower Soothers. It's like vaporized Vicks Vaporub. So, so good. 2) Private Phone. A free phone number with automated voice mail that you can set up to send you an e-mail or text message everytime you get a call. Perfect for giving out to sleaze bags at bars, diverting telemarketers, or a great solution to those needing a business line for a start up. 3) This guy.

Mixed Bag

2007-01-04T12:08:00.000-08:00

I haven't listened to Vending Machine's previous albums in their entirety, but I know that "Chocolate Guitars" sounds like the best of Ween and therefore I am a fan. Plus, they always put on a live show that knocks my socks off. Love these guys, and love the new album King Cobras Do, too. Order it early or go to a show and buy it like I did. Babies Garden 1040 A.D. Here's the promised Noise

Tonight!

2007-01-04T11:56:00.000-08:00

Conversations with a very sick girl.

2007-01-02T14:02:00.000-08:00

Well, I've been fighting it for about a week now, but this morning when I blew my nose and scrambled eggs came out, I decided to face facts: I'm sick. Which sucks, because I have entirely too much going on to be sick. The article about the magazine should be coming out in the Flyer tomorrow, and look at this place, it's a wreck! I haven't updated the events listing since sometime in early

Probably Not to be Missed

2006-12-27T13:15:00.000-08:00

Seriously.

Obsessions: Magazine Top Ten

2006-12-27T07:26:00.000-08:00

Ok, so It's the first day back to work after Christmas for me and I was up until 2:00am with my nose buried in a computer game (don't ask which one, you won't be impressed and you won't say, "ah, I play/played that!") where it's been since Monday morning and I gotta say, I'm a bit shell shocked. The frost on my car window this morning didn't help. Standing there shivering in my new Christmas

RIP

2006-12-26T19:12:00.000-08:00

Christmas Bonus: Flyers For You and Yours

2006-12-22T12:48:00.000-08:00

The world according to magazines and dog shows.

2006-12-21T07:24:00.000-08:00

Let me start this by stating a sentiment I'm sure is on everyone's mind: I have been going insane. Between Christmas and bad traffic with all the blue hairs on the road and editing dog show video and working on the magazine, I haven't had time to sleep much less do any of the things I've been suggesting lately. Hope you're faring better in this fine season. A brief update on the magazine:

MC5 Tonight @ HiTone

2006-12-19T14:35:00.000-08:00

Via The Memphis Scene (I'm all about stealing other people's informative information): The long-running Tuesday night beer bust at the Hi-Tone has been completely revamped. Oh, sure, you can still sip on all the draught Pabst Blue Ribbon you can handle for just $5, but instead of the '80s hits with deejays Piper and Stevan, the concept now is Rock and Roll Drive-In, featuring concert films from

Thursday in Flyers

2006-12-19T12:01:00.000-08:00

First: And then later:
And trust me, if you missed Girls of the Gravitron last week, it is a unique experience worth experiencing at least once in your lifetime. I have a feeling they'll be even more fascinating at Murphy's.

Memphis Christmas Podcast

2006-12-19T11:55:00.000-08:00

From The Other Rachel: This week's podcast is all Christmas music with my special guest Jamie Randolph. This episode features music by Aimee Mann, Death Cab For Cutie, Michael W Smith, John Williams, Leon Redbone and Zooey Deschanel, Paul McCartney, Sufjan Stevens, Fiona Apple, and an accoustic Christmas jam from Jamie Randolph. Lenght: 01:17:05 File Size: 70.5 MB This podcast was made

From our friends at WEVL:

2006-12-15T14:53:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow - Sat. 12/16: Limes perform live on "Pajama Party" with Shawn Cripps, Harlan T. Bobo, Paul Buchignani & George Reyes. 4 pm CST at 89.9 FM or online at wevl.org. This Thursday 12/21: Harlan T. Bobo returns for his Third Annual Christmas Radio Special, with Jonathan Kirkscey, cello, and Jessica Munson, violin. 4 pm CST at 89.9 FM or online at wevl.org. Now, I'm off to Jackson, MS to be a

A few of my favorite things.

2006-12-15T12:19:00.000-08:00

Check out some Memphis artists and vendors for the gift shopping you STILL haven't done. (It's ok, I'm not hating. I haven't done any of mine yet.) New jewelry by local artist Lynette May at bleu-lulu.com Light Years Vintage in Cooper/Young More soon!

PulpFaction Magazine Sneak Peek

2006-12-14T06:40:00.000-08:00

In the interest of timely news, I've decided to release this piece on the condition that you read it, and go to the Girls of the Gravitron show tonight.--Ed. The Kol Kazalok/PulpFaction Drunk Interview (An experiment.) PulpFaction: What are your hobbies? Kol Kazalok: I like surfin’ the Web and hangin’ with my bros. Your bros? Mostly myself. I like going to the drive in by myself. Ok. So

More bang for your Thursday buck.

2006-12-13T17:30:00.000-08:00

Show of the Week.

2006-12-13T13:49:00.000-08:00

Judas Priest Goes to Memphis.

2006-12-12T12:38:00.000-08:00

Come see me get my picture taken.

2006-12-11T15:36:00.000-08:00

Show up at the Pirates' show tonight and watch me get my picture taken for the Memphis Flyer interview about PulpFaction Magazine! Oh, the excitement! The Pirates @ the Hi Tone, 9pm, $5.00

The JBJ Residency.

2006-12-11T09:37:00.000-08:00

The Winter Syndrome Part IV

2006-12-10T11:37:00.000-08:00

This is part four, because I've posted three previous entries in my MySpace blog, heinous whiny things, under the same title. You see, every year around my birthday, which happened to be Friday, I have a minor psychological breakdown. This year, for example, I tried to buy a little house in North Memphis and got my panties in a wad because I couldn't get anyone to take me seriously. I also went

A few other notes.

2006-11-30T09:26:00.000-08:00

One I ordered some gold teef on eBay the other day, just to try them out. They came super fast and they look awesome, but they appear to be for someone with much larger teeth, or a much larger mouth (which is hard to imagine,) than mine. So...I'm going to hold a contest to give them away. I assure you, I only tried them on twice and I'll re sterilize them for you. But anyway, since I'm too lazy

Sorting things out in the rain.

2006-11-30T09:12:00.000-08:00

Flannel and blue jeans in this weather makes life so much better. The fact that my brakes are total shit and I'm too cheap to spend money on fixing them, however, counteracts this goodness and returns things to their usual somewhat crappy equilibrium. Anyway, now that I've spent some time messing with Blogger Beta and changing some graphics and such up, I have again reached the conclusion that

Memphis Music Videos

2006-11-29T07:50:00.000-08:00

Back from vacation and recovered from the sickness. Here's somethingfrom Jon Sparks: Thursday Nov. 30 will be a great night of Memphis music on video. There will be a presentation of the documentary "Memphis Muck" -- a freewheeling look at the Muck Sticky Revue with local bands El Dorado and the Ruckus, Taco & da Mofos and Muck Sticky, all performing and talking about their music. Following

I'm the last person to post this.

2006-11-21T12:59:00.000-08:00

Ok, maybe not the last, but I'm definitely behind in my blogging.

Makeshift steals Thansgiving.

2006-11-21T12:54:00.000-08:00

From the folks at Makeshift: This weekend Makeshift and the Hi-Tone are bringing you 3 NIGHTS OF SNOWGLOBE-related projects. Thusday, Nov. 23 THANKSGIVING NIGHT! The return of the "classic" line-up of Snowglobe itself - that's right, Brad, Tim, Brandon, Jeff and Nahshon. Love those guys. And hey - it's Nahshon's birthday. Next stop, Crunktown. Friday, Nov. 24 MONSTERS OF MHA 2! Featuring Brad

Tech Talk: Cameras and Typewriters

2006-11-17T11:41:00.000-08:00

Working in an eBay store is either the worse thing in the world I could do, or one of the coolest. The thing is that I am way too in love with the more tactile nature of mechanical things past. Cameras I never got into photography because by the time I had the least bit of interest in it, digital was becoming all the rage and I'm not in love with the quality of digital pictures from cameras I

More flyers and stuff.

2006-11-14T14:32:00.000-08:00

Briertone & Giant Bear at the Young Avenue Deli, Saturday, Nov. 18 Memphis Roller Derby Inaugural Bout (finally!) with The Antique Curtains at Funquest, Saturday, Nov. 18 Coach And Four & Arma Secreta at the Hi Tone, Friday, Nov. 17

Bunny Update & More

2006-11-14T11:54:00.000-08:00

So, I was dealing with a lot of guilt issues for a moment about Bruce. I felt like he would probably be miserable without use of his back legs and it was just me being selfish not putting him down, since I really didn't believe the vet when he said sometimes they get better. BUT, this morning Bruce seems to actually be doing better. He still has no movement in his hind legs, but he's sitting up

The Week in Rock (v1.1)

2006-11-13T15:15:00.000-08:00

FYI, this week I have a personal goal of not getting thrown out of any clubs for biting. Tuesday Night: Def Leppard @ the Fed Ex Forum. Whoo. Have fun. Get me a t-shirt. Wednesday Night: DJ's @ Murphy's and... You should keep an eye open for an upcoming interview with Cole Winethrop AKA Nehl Cloete who has a new 3- or 4-disc box set out, Somhain Searies, and used to be in Kazalok. We were

Bunny Trauma

2006-11-13T13:23:00.000-08:00

Really, the last thing I needed this morning was to wake up to an emergency. My mom knocks on my door (yes, I live at home, get over it,) and tells me Bruce Campbell, the rabbit, has had an accident and can not move his hind legs. I think I've told Bruce's story on here before, but I'll mention it again. I've had this guy for just a touch over three years now after rescuing from some guy in

Getting over the M14: Disregard for Traffic Device

2006-11-10T13:24:00.000-08:00

God, my belly is so full. There is nothing in the world better than a 4" thick pile of thinly sliced cow on a fresh kaiser roll in the middle of the afternoon when you've had nothing but coffee all day and only raw fruits and vegetables the night before. Why does mustard suck so much. Mustard is so disgusting and it's all up in my potato salad and I'm going to have to throw it away. The thing is

This post brought to you by Yo Mammy and the letter "F".

2006-11-08T11:29:00.000-08:00

First, I just came across the latest Viva Voce stuff and I'm loving it. This song has become my anthem. LISTEN: VivaVoce_WeDoNotFuckAround.mp3 Second, my friend Victoria who slaves away at the eBay store with me just made me listen to a choice clip off of Karson & Kennedy Morning Show on Q107.5 FM. It reminded me of myself the second time in a week I got pulled over a block away from home for

Memphis Hardcore @ the Rally Point

2006-11-08T09:39:00.000-08:00

Kylesa & Dead City

Almost Psych Night Jr. @ the Hi Tone

2006-11-07T14:50:00.000-08:00

Beat Illuminati features a pair of underage girls wearing extremely short gold brocade tunics playing washboards and triangles, skinny hipster boys and an organ. I think they're really into all that free love stuff and I'm sure they do a lot of acid. Good times. With The Willowz (On the Science of Sleep Soundtrack) and some band called Club of the Sons which list Memphis as one of several

How Freeware Saved my Life

2006-11-07T09:26:00.000-08:00

So, I'm not sure if I mentioned this in here, but exactly one week after my purse was stolen/lost (on Friday, October 13, nonetheless) my new laptop and laptop bag were stolen out of the trunk of my car outside of El Porton while I sat inside composing an article for Nashville Home & Garden and consuming margaritas like there was no tomorrow. It would seem the trunk of my car doesn't like to

A self-indulgent post riddled with parentheses.

2006-11-05T11:58:00.000-08:00

Time for a break from magazine production, or I will surely suffer a bad case of burn out and it will never get done. I've surprised myself with this all, lately. See, somewhere in the back of my mind I'm aware of the fact that I am capable of amazing feats of discipline and self-control and do in fact posses a selectively stellar work ethic. I frequently forget this, however, thanks to my

I love you THIS much.

2006-11-03T13:43:00.000-08:00

FRIDAY Art Openings: "Moments In Time" - paintings by Pamela Kelso Craig. Fri., Nov. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Christian Brothers University, Ross Gallery in the Plough Library, 650 E. Parkway S., (Midtown), 321-3000. "Presence" - paintings by Brent Funderburk. Fri., Nov. 3, 6-8 p.m. L Ross Gallery, 5040 Sanderlin, Suite 104, 292-5559. "Selections from the Graceland Portfolio" - photographs by

I'm not actually slacking off.

2006-11-01T11:58:00.000-08:00

Who knew launching a magazine would be so much work? Ok, well, to be honest I was aware of what I was getting into, but it's seriously sinking in, now. So much to think about, things I've been around and known about and helped with, but thing's I've never been personally in charge of. Coming up with editorial schedules, assigning writers, page budgets, ads, printers, permissions for images,

Best bets for Halloween night.

2006-10-31T11:12:00.000-08:00

So basically, I'm a little torn between two big shows tonight. The first involves Memphis' premier female gangster rapper, Chopper Girl. (I guess she's gangster rap. Whatever. It sounds better.) She's backed by some of my favorite musicians calling themselves Memphis Babylon. It's pretty awesome. Secret Service and Final Solutions are also playing, both of them a strong draw on their own.

Halloween Radio.

2006-10-30T12:21:00.000-08:00

Just found this awesome tidbit while perusing the WEVL Web site: Eight hours of Halloween themed radio broadcasting in a handy pop-up flash player free from the Public Broadcasting Exchange. It's good stuff.

Ch-ch-ch-changes.

2006-10-27T12:22:00.000-07:00

So, you may have noticed the side bar over there says something about a new magazine edition of PulpFaction.org. It's true, we're launching PulpFaction.mag in December and basically it's going to be awesome. As far as I know, it will be the only independent, locally owned print media outlet focused on the things you and I love the best: Midtown and Downtown Memphis arts, music, film, food,

Don't forget the Rock N' Romp

2006-10-26T13:47:00.000-07:00

Ok, so if you don't have little ones or you were able to book a sitter for Friday night, chances are you are not going to be in the mood for live music and daylight by mid aftrnoon on Saturday, but I wanted to post this anyway. Just in case you are. Memphis Rock 'N' Romp

Free and worth checking out: The Low Lows Tonight @ the Deli

2006-10-25T16:05:00.000-07:00

Part of the free "On the Road" series at the Deli, The Low Lows, formerly of Parker and Lily, are playing tonight around 10:00 or so. The Low Lows grew out of the spacey dream-pop minimalism of Parker & Lily: Parker Noon, lead singer and songwriter, named his new band after the final album he made as a duo with Lily Wolfe. Musicians recruited to work with Parker & Lily-- multi-instrumentalist

A few of my favorite things:

2006-10-25T16:01:00.000-07:00

These are just too awesome today. toothpastefordinner.com marriedtothesea.com

Another day, another Halloween Party.

2006-10-25T13:48:00.000-07:00

Free beer, but a $15.00 cover (since you WILL go in costume, right?) Everything's a trade off. On the upside, IGM stands for, I think, Industrial Ghetto Metal and I told Tommy from the Glass (I think! Everything's so hazy, these days,) that we were definitely going to see these guys the next time they played. Something about a totally stupid big drum kit and some sick beats. Or something.

This week in Flyers.

2006-10-24T14:10:00.000-07:00

If you have a flyer I haven't listed, you should totally send it to me. Also, I'm updating the calendar in the sidebar and you should check it out.

Lame.

2006-10-20T12:20:00.000-07:00

So, I was just looking forward to an awesome girl punk night with GitoGito Hustler and Whoremoans at Murphy's, but it actually happened last night while I was sitting at home trying to make a deadline and watching Grey's Anatomy over a cup of herbal tea. Anyone have pictures? LISTEN: GitoGito Myspace

Rock tunes and a $6.00 beer bust.

2006-10-18T14:44:00.000-07:00

Why has the cost of the beer bust gone up? It's still the same semi-warm Pabst.

Wednesday Update.

2006-10-18T14:05:00.000-07:00

So...Over the weekend, Friday night, to be precise, I "lost" my purse. Basically, this means that sometime after Richard James and The Special Riders quit playing at the Buc and I went to a house party across the street from Kudzu's, I started mixing my liquors at 4:00am and ended up misplacing my purse. And my keys, phone, new Blueprint magazine (which I've changed my mind about, it's fabulous,)

Ron Franklin @ Gibson Indie-Memphis After Party

2006-10-17T09:55:00.000-07:00

Via Jump Back Jake: Ron Franklin, entertainer, and composer for the film "Nobody," which is debuting Thursday night at Indie-Memphis, will be playing Gibson directly after the screening with special guest DeeJay Jeffery Evans. Be there or be square. $7 bucks. Real Cool Time

Augustine, Colour Revolt, The Glass @ the Deli, Friday

2006-10-16T09:39:00.000-07:00

Shangri-la Weekend

2006-10-13T17:06:00.000-07:00

Saturday, check out Shangri-la Projects Record Release party for Austin Texas' For Her And the Snow with guest stars Steve Selvidge, Doug Easley and Robert Barnett. The Wallendas are supporting, on at 10:30. $5.00 @ the Hi Tone, ladies in for 1/2 price before 10:00! Then on Sunday...

Rock-N-Romp breeds baby envy.

2006-10-12T13:18:00.000-07:00

I was just checking out the Fertile Ground blog to see what's going on with the parent types in town when I came across this post on the Rock-N-Romp that took place around the last of September. It looks awesome! I've heard about these little get-togethers before, looks like basically an uber-kid friendly rock show to foster creativity and music appreciation in The Offspring of Awesome Parents.

David Bazan @ the Hi Tone Tonight

2006-10-12T09:52:00.000-07:00

I almost missed this one. Can't have that happening! When I first heard Pedro the Lion, David Bazan's whiny-ass emo voice annoyed the hell out of me. It just wasn't my style. This was the sort of stuff I was accustomed of making fun of, for chrissakes. But then, a couple of tracks ended up on a "Songs That Remind Me of You" mix which happened to be one of 3 CD's I took with me to Alaska, and by

Odds and ends, catching up.

2006-10-12T09:39:00.000-07:00

ONE) I went camping over the weekend on Spring River outside of Hardy, Arkansas. I haven't been camping since I was maybe 12 or so. It was SO perfect. I got some work done with my feet in the river and the sun in my eyes. I listened to waterfalls and crickets and leaves blowing in the wind and the occassional passing train and the crackle of the fire while I fell asleep. I ate some good food and

Historic Lincoln-American and First United Methodist Church burn.

2006-10-06T11:45:00.000-07:00

Wow, just popped over to Paul Ryburn's blog and discovered that, basically, Downtown was ablaze last night. This was the Lincoln-American Tower before: This is after: What a tragedy! It was just this past August when I read about this beautiful historic building finally getting some grants to become the gorgeous apartment building it deserved to be. Anyway, read Paul's blog and this news

Film Fest Preview Party tonight at Burke's

2006-10-06T11:18:00.000-07:00

Come on out, everyone loves a party: Tonight, Craig Brewer and Burke's Book Store host a preview party for the Indie Memphis Film, a project of Delta Axis. This event highlights local storytellers and the filmmakers featured in the weeklong Indie Memphis Film Festival, October 13-19. It's at Burke's Book Store, 1719 Poplar Avenue, 7 to 11 p.m. Live music and trailers for the films to be

Will Rhode's $5MIL break make up for WLYX?

2006-10-05T16:27:00.000-07:00

What's going on at the Arts Leadership: New Directions convention: A music mogul announced Thursday that he wants to invest in the Bluff City. Producer Mike Curb announced he would give Rhodes College a $5 million grant to fund a music institute, to focus on Memphis' rich musical legacy. More EJ on the state of Memphis Radio.

Dixie Dirt's back together!

2006-10-04T14:59:00.000-07:00

Just got a MySpace bulletin from Dixie Dirt saying they're back together and working on a new album. First show set for the World Grotto in Knoxville on October 20th. How cool is that? Listen to the song that made me cut all my hair off: Dixie Dirt - Appetite.mp3 * Obviously, I tend to slack a bit at my real job on Wednesdays, but I've been working my ass off this week so I think my boss will

Before you go see Frank Black at the New Daisy...

2006-10-04T14:12:00.000-07:00

Check out Jump Back Jake & The Upstart Rhythm Section. They've been rockin' the smooth nouveau soul sound at Trolley Tour in front of the AA the last few months, but catch them, some good BBQ, and some awesome threads at Light Years this Saturday. Just don't forget to go see Frank, ok? Listen: Jump Back Jake & The Upstart Rhythm Section - I Won't Leave Her.mp3 * Jump Back Jake & The Upstart

So maybe you should go ahead and get that name trademarked while you still can, huh?

2006-10-04T13:21:00.000-07:00

First it was Tim Raygun, then the band formerly known as Walkie Talkie had problems, and now Memphis alt-rock act Augustine (And all these other Augustines) is forced to change its name. The worse part? This Augustine only registered the trademark a week ago! The point is, do a little research and get that trademark taken care of while you still can. You might be able to fight your way out of

Last Trolley Tour of the year.

2006-09-29T10:51:00.000-07:00

I don't know how he does it, (or why!) but Cort definitely keeps me amused.

Goner Fest Afterparties.

2006-09-28T15:12:00.000-07:00

God, just thinking about even being able to type at work tomorrow is daunting enough with the prospect of the GF3 debauchery on the horizon, but then they have to go and throw after parties into the mix. Tonight: Buckwilders and Co. at the Buccaneer keeps the tunes going until you pass out under the table. Friday: The stuff at Murphy's. DJ's, beer, drunkeness. You know the speil. 'Till 3am,

Goner Fest 3 playlist for the listless.

2006-09-28T13:09:00.000-07:00

I just spent entirely too long compiling a Goner Fest 3 playlist for your listening pleasure. Check it.

WordPress Woes.

2006-09-28T10:26:00.000-07:00

I didn't post yesterday because I was busy trying to switch my blog over to WordPress. I logged in to my hosting (I never login on that thing,) and discovered that they've made a bunch of improvements including a one-click WordPress installation. Awesome. So I do that and then I login to WordPress and they have what appears to be a really easy Blogger import system thing which seems to suggest

The low-down on Goner Fest '06.

2006-09-26T16:41:00.000-07:00

Ok, to be fair, I'm not really sharing anything that isn't already on the Goner Fest Blog. Just thought I'd help distribute the information, is all. Lineup: Here (With links to lots of music.) Gossip: Goner Board Video: Goner Fest 2005 Tickets: $12 per night / $30 for a 3 day pass. Buy tickets with credit card via Ticketweb here. Buy tickets via check/money order via Goner.

The new Mac invokes the tech talk.

2006-09-26T13:35:00.000-07:00

I grew up on PCs. I started hanging out in AOL chat rooms thanks to one incredible dinosaur as young as the age of probably 10 or so, and I had an internet boyfriend (who I never met and never exchanged inappropriate conversation with!) by the age of 11. His screen name was SHADDEAU, and he sent me roses like this: @-->--. Anyway, the point of this is only to illustrate how long I've been using

Then along came Tuesday.

2006-09-25T13:04:00.000-07:00

Trainwreck, Rolling Chip Thunders Young Avenue Deli Doors at 9pm, $12 Magnolia Electric Co., Catfish Haven Hi Tone Cafe Doors at 9pm, $8 Tuesday pick: Kazalok, Viva L'American Deathray Music The Buccaneer Doors at 9pm, $5 Ok, so even though Magnolia Electric Co. is playing the Hi Tone with Catfish Haven (Check out this review over at Loudersoft, another Memphis-based blog,) and Tenacious D

Mel Brooks @ The Hi Tone?

2006-09-25T12:23:00.000-07:00

Mel Brooks Movie Night The Hi Tone Cafe 9pm, No Cover Yes, Monday night is Movie Night at the Hi Tone Cafe. All it says on the Web site is "Mel Brooks, no cover!!" Don't know which Mel Brooks movie, all of them? I sort of like the mixed bag aspect of this. I wonder if there are drink specials. This could be an awesome way to spend a Monday night, I might even make it a habit thanks to the

Housecleaning.

2006-09-22T13:15:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I got the events list back up on the sidebar. I'm using Upcoming.org to put things through. They've made a lot of improvements since the last time I used them and I like it alot. Still, it would be nice if people listed their own events! (Hint, hint.) Also, anyone know anything about Wordpress? I want to switch off Blogger in the worse way, but I'm not really sure how to go about doing it

Hold me in your trampoline skin.

2006-09-20T11:21:00.000-07:00

Last night: Wolfmother rocked at the New Daisy. All ages show, 7-year-old kids head banging, it was awesome. Listen. Tonight: Glass Candy at Murphy's. I like this review. Just ordered: Free Gift with Purchase: My Improbable Career in Magazines and Makeup by Lucky editor Jean Godfrey-June. Whoo!

The mood.

2006-09-18T20:55:00.000-07:00

Brant Bjork - Waiting For A Coconut To Drop.mp3

2 Chicks/Lights Years CY Fest Party: The Expanded Version.

2006-09-15T09:24:00.000-07:00

Earlier I reported that Noise Choir will be playing the 2 Chicks & A Broom/Light Years Vintage CY Fest Backyard Party. Well, they are. But so are lots of other people, according to this: Awesome. I wonder if I'll even be able to walk by the time these guys get going over at Murphy's.

Catching the vintage camera bug.

2006-09-15T08:48:00.000-07:00

I knew it was only a matter of time until things started crossing my path that I couldn't pass up. It all starts with an old lady and her attic's cameras. Just scored a Spartus Full-Vue bakelite box camera and a Moviematic 3in1 for $25.00. They were selling for $10.00-$15.00 each on eBay so I made an offer, on the high end of their value, after closer inspection, to save them from a yard sale.

The flyer I've been waiting for.

2006-09-14T10:03:00.000-07:00

HIGHLY recommended show! Via the Professor: This friday night, september 15th at 10pm, the third best five dollars you will ever spend will be your cover to get into murphy's and see the ESQUE CD RELEASE PARTY featuring ESQUE, TWIN PILOT, and, as if it needed to be any more of a party, DJ Willmatic come! drink! dance! and find out what the first and second best five bucks will be

Subtle improvements.

2006-09-14T09:48:00.000-07:00

I updated my linkage today. Somewhat. It's still lacking lots of "stuff", I know, and I didn't check all the links yet, but it is what it is. Let me know of any glaring errors or omissions, please. Also, allow me to point out some of my favorite new additions. The Irene Press I don't know who this is, I think she's local, but she has been turning me on to very cool things for about a year now.

An open letter to a virtual stranger.

2006-09-13T12:15:00.000-07:00

You told me to send pictures last night. Not in some creepy "I want to see your boobs" kind of way, but suggesting that I should send pictures of things that inspire me, places I want to go, people I want to meet, et cetera. So I am. The first picture is a hazy polaroid of some tree branches. I don't know why I like it, I found it on a blog a few minutes ago and it reminded me of what I was

The Pulpfaction meal replacement plan!

2006-09-12T15:29:00.000-07:00

Forget Rock Star:Supernova, there's a new Rockstar in town!!! When the weather gets hot, my coffee intake tends to taper off!!! I just don't need warm liquid raising my average internal body temperature!! I want to drink something cold!!! Carbonated! Sweet! Fruity!! And still caffeinated!!! Some of my favorites have always been TAB Energy, Full Throttle, Red Bull, and for it's name alone, Pimp

Pulpfaction Classic.

2006-09-11T12:53:00.000-07:00

Tuesday 9/12/06 Ted Leo & The Pharmicists with The Glass @ The Hi Tone Cafe $10.00 adv | $12.00 at the door *I believe this is the new line up for the Glass, working on old songs as a three piece arrangement, with some new songs as well. Should be interesting whether you're familiar with their work or not! Wednesday 9/13/06 Guacos, Bloody Foot of Rock, Dirty Johnny & The Makebelieves @ The

An Open Letter to Ted Leo.

2006-09-11T11:54:00.000-07:00

Ted Leo and The Pharmacists with The Glass 9pm doors $10 advance | $12 day of Dear Ted Leo, I went to your show in Memphis last year. Sort of. I was totally broke and I really didn't know who you were so I sat on the roof and listened through the sky light with a bottle of vodka. Later, after they stopped charging cover at the door, I went inside and enjoyed the crowd and a couple of songs

The proverbial fountainhead.

2006-09-07T18:50:00.000-07:00

I've been spending a lot of time working lately, mostly on the computer and mostly at some dimly lit bar with a beer at my elbow and a cigarette smoldering in the ash tray. It's good to be out like this, like am now, at the Buccaneer. Things going on all around me, but I focus better like this and I am far more productive than I would be at home. (Believe me, I've tried.) The point of this

On pulling oneself together after the storm.

2006-08-28T21:09:00.000-07:00

I had half a mind to keep going, tonight. It was a straight shot down 55 to the coast, to the place I had almost managed to forget. Fourteen dollars to my name, a sweaty t-shirt on my back and 3/4 of a tank of gas in the tank, it's funny how none of that seems to matter when you have reconciliation to do. I'll admit, I'm a somewhat sensitive person. I can still remember sitting at my desk with

A note before treating cavernous blisters on my sole.

2006-08-21T21:17:00.000-07:00

Going a bit beyond cats and dogs. It's raining as hard as I've seen it rain in probably six months. So hard, in fact, I actually drove under the speed limit and had difficulty locating my own drive way on the way home from the gym. Cujo the Bearded Collie is running around the backyard hysterically, soaked through and yipping like a Yorkshire Terrier at every peal of thunder. Should I worry?

Symptomatic of a commitment-phobe.

2006-08-20T19:05:00.000-07:00

I'll be honest. I have a few bad habits. They vary in degree of "badness", but one of the most personally threatening is my habit of going too far with that whole "living in the moment" thing when it comes to my finances. Inevitably, the funds run out. That happened again recently, in fact. I got too carried away buying drinks for myself and friends, going to see too many shows, falling in love

The blog with an existential crisis.

2006-08-15T16:41:00.000-07:00

Jon W. Sparks said it best, this is something of an angsty blog. It's a teenager in the world of blogs, though, so what do you expect? Gone is the childish exuberance, to be replaced by quickly rising anxiety sprouted from expectations of maturity and the neverending burden of peer pressure. The tortured life of a blog. I tell you. Anyway, the Elvis week thing got shot to hell. I guess I

Organization is key:

2006-08-11T13:37:00.000-07:00

Geek Party ignites new passion Last night was a Blogger Bash at the Deli. I really don't consider myself a blogger anymore, but I went because I had nothing better to do and needed to get out of the house. Did you know the Deli charges $4.00 for Sparks at the Deli now? (Yes, I still drink Sparks.) That seems exorbitant. Anyway, talked mostly to Eric and Philip. I had never met Philip before.

I have the most amazing friends.

2006-08-04T10:41:00.000-07:00

LEFT: Photo by Brad Johnson, Hair/Makeup/Style by LLB, Model Whitney. RIGHT: Photo by Brad Johnson, Hair/Makeup/Style by LLB, Model Yayoi. LEFT: Photo by Brad Johnson, Hair/Makeup/Style by LLB, Model Shari. RIGHT: Photo by Brad Johnson, Hair/Makeup/Style by LLB, Model Elizabeth. Leilani, for example, is a makeup artist. (Be sure to check out her blog for the best beauty product reviews I've

An appeal to artistic types.

2006-07-27T16:44:00.000-07:00

So, I need a project to work on. Badly. Something to expend some energy and time on and break up the monotony of studying, gardening, and looking for a job. I'm open to all kinds of collaborations. Some things I'm good at or interested in: 1. Any sort of writing projects, especially essays. It might be interesting to work with an artist on a multi-dimensional project, telling a story through

Birth of a horticulturist.

2006-07-14T00:24:00.000-07:00

I remember the year: My father spent hours at book stores and libraries and extension offices pouring over gardening information through the dreary months of January and February. He spent hours traveling to the far reaches of Shelby County looking for the best place to purchase fish meal and kelp meal and bone meal and then, later, to locate the healthiest seeds and seedlings. He spent hours