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01/23/12--08:04: Oscars 2012: Best Picture Predictions 2.0 (chan 3139699)



Back in September, I made my predictions for the movies that would be nominated for Best Picture in the 2012 Academy Awards.

The real nominations will be announced tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m.…

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01/25/12--07:35: Win Tickets to Puscifer (chan 3139699)



Puscifer, featuring Maynard James Keenan of Tool and A Perfect Circle, is coming to the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, February 26th, on their Conditions of My Parole tour and we've got tickets.

Enter to win now!

We're giving away a pair of tickets each week on Friday.…

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01/26/12--02:00: Key Causes (chan 3139699)

by Leonard Gill A mega-best-selling novelist, born in upstate New York but a teacher today at the University of Kentucky. An author born in Memphis and with two novels featuring a resourceful (and winning) Memphian by the name of Leelee Satterfield.…

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01/26/12--02:00: Year of the Dragon (chan 3139699)

by Bianca Phillips Americans ring in the New Year with booze, black-eyed peas, and cheap cardboard hats, but the Chinese take things a little more seriously for their annual New Year's celebration. Elaborate costumes, graceful dance performances, and traditional music mark the start of the Chinese lunar calendar.…

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01/28/12--17:15: The Warm Up: Lydia Loveless - "Crazy" (chan 3139699)

Bloodshot Records performer Lydia Loveless stopped by Ardent Studios this afternoon prior to her show tonight at the Hi-Tone Café and performed "Crazy," the last track on her new album Indestructible Machine:

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01/30/12--13:47: Royal Blue, Geometric Earrings, and Bold Prints (chan 3139699)



Last Friday night was Trolley Tour on South Main, and despite the unseasonably tolerable weather, people shied away from the outdoor event. Such is the plight of the January Trolley Tour.…

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02/01/12--17:30: The Warm Up: Austin Lucus - "Run Around" (chan 3139699)

Indiana-based Americana/folk singer Austin Lucas stopped by Ardent Records this afternoon prior to his show tonight at the Buccaneer Lounge and performed his song "Run Around":

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02/02/12--02:00: Animal House (chan 3139699)

by Louis Goggans These days, most folks' closest encounter with bison, or buffalo, comes via the bison burger. But before the bison was primarily raised for human consumption, the Plains Indians depended on them for their very survival.…

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02/02/12--02:00: Farm Report (chan 3139699)

by Susan Ellis Folks who pay attention to their food sources have two events to look forward to this week: Cochon 555 and the Farm to Table Conference. The pigtastic Cochon 555 is on Saturday.…

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02/02/12--07:08: Listen and Download: New Lucero Single "Sometimes" (chan 3139699)

Lucero continues to prepare for the March release of their latest album Women & Work with a second promo clip, this one featuring members of the band talking about their favorite tracks — of the moment — on the new album:


The band is also offering a download of the album's first single, "Sometimes," which is definitely one of the album's best songs and one that captures the further shadings of both country and soul the band has been filtering back into its sturdy bar-rock template.

Listen here and submit your e-mail for a free download:

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02/02/12--07:41: Skewby Returns with "Ups & Downs" Single (chan 3139699)

Local hip-hop artist Skewby has been quiet for the past few months, but makes a strong return with his new single "Ups & Downs":


You can download the track for free from Skewby's own site, here.

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02/03/12--06:53: Sound Advice: The Sultana, Judith Stevens, Michaela Caitlin (chan 3139699)

Tonight (Friday, February 3) venerable local acoustic/folk venue Otherlands will offer an intriguing bill boasting three of Memphis' most exciting up-and-coming artists: The Sultana, Michaela Caitlin, and Judith Stevens.

The Sultana is a folk/alt-rock troupe reminiscent of the rootsy side of bigger indie bands like My Morning Jacket or Bright Eyes.…

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02/09/12--02:00: Million Dollar Question (chan 3139699)

by Chris Davis Will Million Dollar Quartet make Memphians cringe? Chuck Mead, the music arranger for Million Dollar Quartet, says no but understands the risks you take converting rock-and-roll into show tunes.…

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02/09/12--02:00: Who Loves You, Baby? (chan 3139699)

A number of special holiday dinners begin over the weekend for those who can’t go out on a school night. Capriccio Grill’s meal kicks off Friday and runs through today, as do those at Chez Philippe and eighty3.…

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02/09/12--02:00: Hear Hear (chan 3139699)

by Susan Ellis Listen up, fellow Memphians, there's a multitude of intriguing talks happening around town this week. On Thursday at 5:30 p.m., Jason Womack aims to light a fire under you with his talk "Your Best Just Got Better."…

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02/09/12--09:21: Don Trip Releases New Singles in Run-Up to Guerrilla Mixtape (chan 3139699)




Memphis rapper Don Trip — of “Letter to My Son” fame — has been releasing a series of new songs in the run up to the February 24th release of his next mixtape, Guerrilla.

First there was his remix of “The Life,” a Memphis rap summit meeting also featuring established stars Yo Gotti and Juicy J along with up-and-comer Young Dolph:

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02/09/12--14:08: Models Needed for Memphis Fashion Weekend (chan 3139699)



Flitting around Facebook this afternoon, you may have noticed this call for models for the inaugural Memphis Fashion Weekend on March 30th and 31st. But since I assume not everyone is as pitifully attached to their Facebook account as I am, here are the details:

Experienced runway models are needed for the inaugural Memphis Fashion Weekend on March 30th and 31st.…

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02/10/12--09:10: Jay Reatard Doc Better Than Something To Get Local Run (chan 3139699)



After debuting as a work-in-progress at the On Location: Memphis film festival last spring and premiering as a completed work at Indie Memphis last fall, Better Than Something, the documentary portrait of late Memphis musician Jay Reatard, will get a full theatrical run here, running March 2nd through March 8th at Studio on the Square, the New York-based filmmakers announced this morning. Better Than Something will open concurrently in Brooklyn, Seattle, and Portland, and will continue to other cities in the following weeks.…

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02/13/12--15:40: Jack White to Play New Daisy March 13th (chan 3139699)



Jack White — of the White Stripes, Raconteurs, and Dead Weather — is going solo with the April 24th release of his album Blunderbuss. In anticipation of the album, White is playing his first set of shows as a solo headliner, and one will bring him to Memphis.…

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02/14/12--08:30: Boutique Peek: Hoot + Louise (Part One) (chan 3139699)



We love local boutiques. Sure, we may have hightailed it to Southaven on a recent Sunday morning to get an edge on the other Jason-Wu-crazed Target shoppers, but when it comes down to it, our hearts belong to the unique flair of locally owned stores.Which is why we're drawing your attention to one of our favorite things about South Main: A collection of stylish boutiques has popped up in this historic district over the last few years, and Hoot and Louise, a vendor of both vintage and contemporary items, is a true delight among them.Owned by Anna Avant, the sweetly furnished store has also recently been home to vintage pop-up shop, Le Saispas, which resides in the back half of the building.…

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02/15/12--12:26: New North Mississippi Allstars Single/Video: "Rollin' n Tumblin'" (chan 3139699)

The North Mississippi Allstars are planning a series of digital singles this year via their Songs of the South label. This first of these, made available yesterday, is a cover of the blues classic "Rollin' n Tumblin'."

The single is available at iTunes and via the band's own site.…

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02/15/12--13:15: Boutique Peek: Hoot + Louise (Part Two) (chan 3139699)



Yesterday we gave you a small sample of what Hoot and Louise has going on. Today we'll show a little more of the tasty togs you can pick up next time you're in the neighborhood.…

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02/16/12--02:00: Abun[dance]s (chan 3139699)

by Chris Davis Project: Motion and Ballet Memphis are both 25 years old. And whether you're feeling nostalgic or adventurous, it's a great week for dance in Memphis.…

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02/16/12--02:00: Le Monstre (chan 3139699)

by Chris Davis News moves fast. Whitney Houston's death is announced, and video tributes instantly flood the internet.…

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02/18/12--12:55: The Warm Up: Deering & Down — "Out There Somewhere" (chan 3139699)

Local bluesy rock duo Deering & Down dropped in at Ardent Studios earlier today ahead of their record-release show at the Hi-Tone Café and performed their song "Out There Somewhere," the title track off their new album, which was recorded with the late Willie Mitchell and his son Boo Mitchell at his Royal Studios:

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