The Last Juke N' Jamm Show On WQOX 88.5

Hey Guys,
This Saturday October 27, 2007 will be the last show on WQOX 88.5 FM. We would like to Thank You for supporting us for 15 years. Check us Out Saturday!

MSA WORKSHOP AT MO'S EDGE COFFEEHOUSE

The Memphis Songwriters Association will be holding a workshop with Michael Porter on Saturday, Oct 20 from 9:30am to 2pm at MO's Edge Coffeehouse. MO's is located at 3521 Walker in the U of M Highland District. MSA workshops are a wonderful tool for those inspiring to become a songwriter or just want to polish a songwriter's skill. Attending these workshops also network with other songwriters from this area. For more information about Memphis Songwriters Association, visit www.memphissongwriters.org.

HERMAN GREEN MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

On Oct. 20th, Emmanuel Church’s Third Annual Music and Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20th, noon – 6 pm on the church grounds, 4150 Boeingshire Drive at West Raines Road in Memphis. (Rain date is Sun., Oct. 21, noon – 6 pm) The festival features a line-up of musical performers, including two world-class groups: Herman Green and the Green Machine, and FreeWorld. There will be food available for purchase, arts and crafts, and fun activities for children. Admission is free and there is ample parking. For more information, call the church at (901) 346-7434.

BLUES WORKSHOP COMING UP THE LAST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER

The Silver Ash Ranch in Potts Camp, Mississippi is sponsoring a Blues Workshop No. 1 "Blues Seminar: Learn from the Masters". The workshop will take place Friday thru Sunday, Oct 26th thru 28th on location at the Silver Ash Ranch. Instructors teaching are Davis Raines, Mark Robinson, Cedric Burnside, and Lightnin Malcolm. Go to www.silverashranch.com for scheduled topics and directions or call (662)333-4677 for more information.

FESTIVAL TO HONOR A MEMPHIS LEGEND

The first annual Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival is taking place in Memphis this weekend, Oct 19th through 21st. The purpose of this festival is to honor and bring awareness to the forgotten and impressive legacy and achievements of Jimmie Lunceford, the first high school band orchestra leader/conductor in the history of the Memphis City Schools. Go to www.jimmieluncefordjam.blogspot.com for scheduled events.

Also, the Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival Committee is soliciting help to get a brass note in Jimmie's honor placed on Beale Street. Call Cato Walker at (901)526-0115 ext 3 or Darren Fant at (901)526-0115 *819 with Performa Entertainment Real Estate. Also, write a letter to their attention at Performa Entertainment Real Estate, 615 Oakleaf Lane, Memphis TN 38117. Your voice can make a difference to honor one of the most respected band leaders of all time.

FOLK ALLIANCE SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT

The Folk Alliance is proud to present its first inaugural Singer-Songwriter Night this Friday, Oct 19th at the Coffee House Concerts Series located at the Church of the Holy Communion (4645 Walnut Grove Rd at Perkins).

The Coffee House opens at 7:00pm with the concert starting at 8:00pm. Artists featured are Keith Sykes, Jimmy Davis, Cory Branan, and Blair Combest. Tickets are $25 at the door.

For more information, visit www.coffeehouseconcerts.org or www.folk.org.

Photographer Ernest Withers Passes

Photographer Ernest Withers Passed away monday evening. Mr. Withers was a Master Photographer. I had the honor of him sitting next to me during the Stax party at the Gibson. We were on the steps in front of the stage. I watched him and tried to get some of the same shots. He was a nice and generous man may he rest in peace.

A NEW TRADITION IS LAUNCHED IN MEMPHIS

The inaugural RIVER ARTS FEST will be happening Friday-Sunday, Oct 26th thru 28th in the South Main Arts District of Downtown Memphis. This free event is a weekend celebration of the visual, performing, and culinary arts promoting public involvement in the arts for the benefit, education, and enjoyment of the people of Memphis and surrounding areas. More than 200 local and out-of-state artists have been invited to exhibit their work throughout South Main and live music will be performed on two stages. For more information, times, and musical line-up, visit www.riverartsfest.org.

THE HARDEST WORKING BAND IN MEMPHIS CELEBRATES A MILESTONE

FREEWORLD’S “20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND ALUMNI REUNION BENEFIT SHOW” WILL BE TAKING PLACE AT NEWBY’S (539 S. HIGHLAND) ON SAT, NOV 11th.

The original members of FreeWorld got together and played their first official gigs in October of 1987, so they will be celebrating this major milestone by inviting back all their former band members to grace the stage together for one incredible night of musical magic & mayhem. The evening promises to be a stellar collection of FreeWorld’s finest musicians celebrating a unique musical moment in Memphis music history.

All proceeds for this show will be donated to The Make–A-Wish Foundation. FreeWorld's website is www.freeworldjams.com.

HEY MEMPHIS-GOT MUSIC? BROADCAST IT ONLINE.

This week's Memphis Flyer publication has a story on online radio station "allmemphismusic.com" under the 'Local Beat' music column. The station's focus is exclusive broadcasting of Memphis and/or MidSouth music. They are currently interested in obtaining new Memphis music. Musicians, artists, and/or bands in Memphis or the surrounding area with recorded original songs should send their CD to David Fleishman at 9169 Tryon Cove in Memphis, TN 38108 or Jon Scott at 5352 Norwich Ave in Sherman Oaks, CA 91411. MP3s can also be emailed to allmemphismusic@aol.com. The online station is introducing a new segment this Friday, Oct 5th that will feature comtemporary bands from 11:00pm to midnight. As the listening base grows for this online phenomenon, this is an excellent opportunity for Memphis talent to expose their music to the world.

2007 BARTLETT CELEBRATION THIS WEEKEND

Starting Friday evening, hot air balloons will light up the sky over Bartlett as the 2007 Bartlett Celebration & Car Show kicks off on Sept 28th at 6pm. The celebration will be held in W.J. Freeman Park located at 2629 Bartlett Blvd. Friday festivities include a midway carnival and live entertainment with 2 Mule Plow performing from 7pm-9pm. Gates open at 9am on Saturday for a day filled with all kinds of events, food, and music until 5pm. Admission is free and a free shuttle bus is available. For more information and music lineup, visit the City of Bartlett website and click on the Press Schedule link.