GUY & LYN BACK AT THE SIDECAR CAFE

Guy Venable Jr. & Lyn Jones will be performing live Sunday, July 1 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the SideCar Cafe (901-388-0285) located at 2194 Whitten Rd - 2 blocks north of I-40 next to Harley Bumpus. These two don't get together often enough, so catch this rare appearance tomorrow night!

REST IN PEACE . . . GEORGE MCCORKLE

Musician Andy Tanas informed Juke N' Jamm via email on Friday, June 29th of the following sad news:

For those of you that either knew or knew of him, I just got the news that George McCorkle passed away today. He was diagnosed with advanced cancer just a few weeks ago. George was one of the original Marshall Tucker Band members. He was a great player, a brilliant writer (Fire on the Mountain) and a genuinely good soul. Send many thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones. I met George back in 74 and did a lot of shows with The Tucker boys on that Lynyrd Skynyrd Tour in 75. God bless you George. Much love and appreciation to ya. http://georgemccorkle.com/

This Just In From Maria Spence !!

Hey Friends,
We're breaking out the blues Friday night, June 29 at Kudzu's (603 Monroe), 9:00

....Way cool....be there!!!

Love & peace,
Maria Spence


www.theblindducks.com

Kenny Hays Art Show

MEMPHIS MUSICIAN NEEDS HELP TO GET HIS HOUSE BACK IN ORDER

Currently, time is running out for Blind Mississippi Morris Cummings and his wife, Melody to either make repairs on his 100-years old house or be forced to vacate. Memphis code enforcement has given the legendary blues musician less than a month to fix what's wrong which is expected to cost at least $25,000 if not more. If the deadline is not met in the next couple of weeks, Mr. & Mrs. Cummings will have to move out.

Over the years, Mr. Cummings has performed charity work for other groups in need of help. He hopes the community can return the favor.

If interested in making a contribution to the "Mississippi Morris Rescue Fund", call (901) 516-8956 for more information.

A DAY OF DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS, IMAGES AND MUSIC AT THE U OF M

Spend a day at the University of Memphis campus learning about the history, culture, and life of the Delta. "The Delta - Everything Southern" conference will be held on Thursday, June 28th featuring speakers, presentations, and live music from William Lee Ellis. For more information, visit exlibris.memphis.edu/delta.

RECORDING ACADEMY'S MEMBERSHIP CELEBRATION

The Memphis Chapter of The Recording Academy is hosting an event in Memphis showcasing three music documentaries and a menu tasting to go with each film. On Thursday, June 28th at 5:00pm, Malco Studio on the Square (2105 Court Ave) is the place to enjoy this unique experience and to network with others involved in the Memphis music community. Take this opportunity to learn more about becoming a member or renewing membership.

Documentaries featured are: "Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied", "Flow: Living In The Stream Of Music", and "Before The Music Dies". Go to www.grammy.com/memphis for a description of each film.

Admission is free for all Recording Academy members and $20 for guests & the general public. Seating is limited, so call (901) 525-1340 for more information.

STAX ARTISTS RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED AWARD

The University of Memphis College of Communication and Fine Arts will present an award to legendary Memphis musicians, "The MG's" (of Booker T. & The MG's) this Friday, June 22nd at a luncheon to be held in their honor in Downtown Memphis. Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, and the late Al Jackson will receive the Distinguished Achievement Award in the Creative and Performing Arts. The luncheon will take place 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Rendezvous and seating is limited. Call (901) 678-5085 or (901) 678-4372.

50 YEARS OF STAX BENEFIT CONCERT

Stax Records is celebrating their 50th anniversary with a huge concert reuniting their legendary artists on Friday, June 22nd at the Orpheum Theater (203 S. Main) in Downtown Memphis. Showtime is 7:30pm. Performing live on stage will be Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & The MG's, Eddie Floyd, William Bell, Mavis Staples, The Soul Children, The Reddings (honoring the legacy of their father Otis Redding), Rance Allen Group, special guest star Angie Stone, and many more. Proceeds from this show will benefit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. After the show, an after-party will take place at the Gibson Showcase Lounge (145 Lt. George Lee Ave) located next to the Gibson Guitar Factory in Downtown Memphis. Showtime is 11:00pm. Stax artists will also perform at the Gibson. For more information, check out www.soulsvilleusa.com, www.orpheum-memphis.com and Gibson Showcase Lounge website.

LEND YOUR VOICE TO STOP THE VIOLENCE

Gun violence continues to escalated in the city of Memphis and surrounding suburbs.

Last week, Glen "Buddy" Page was shot and killed at a Kawasaki dealership in Bartlett, Tennessee. Buddy was also head cook of a local BBQ team called the "Tennessee Boar-B-Que". Chris Thomas, a close friend of Buddy's and a member of the team, is fed up with the violence and has started a petition supporting the "Crooks With Guns" bill. Click here to read an article from Channel 24 news describing this bill. The goal of the petition is to post 1000 names. Once this goal is met, the petition will be forwarded to Gov. Phil Bredesen. To sign in support of this petition, click here. Also, you can reach Gov. Bredesen's office at (615) 741-2001 to let him know how you feel or email him at phil.bredesen@state.tn.us.

The "Tennessee Boar-B-Que" team was planning to compete at the Tennessee FunFest 2007 being held June 14th thru 16th at the Agricenter International in Memphis. They are currently raising money to sponsor an award to be given at the FunFest in honor of Buddy. An memorial fund has already been established in his name. If you would like to help, go to www.tnboarbque.com for details.

The Memphis Flyer has also published this week an article regarding three crime bills including "Crooks With Guns" bill submitted to the legislature. To read this article, click here.

MSA Membership Meeting

MSA Membership Meeting
Tuesday June 5th 7:00 til 8:00pm @ MO's

Singer/Songwriter Jake Kelly www.myspace.com/jakekelly will be the guest speaker at the MSA membership meeting this Tuesday nite. You can go to www.jakekelly.net and get a look at some other things Jake has going on as well as pick up his latest CD "Black Sheep". Jake is a true ACE in the hole/Card. He has a unique country/americana/indie southwestern/ Yee Haaa style that's bound to get your foot stompin.

Jake is an iRadio along with Singer & Musicians Magazine representative who travels the country spreading good music and great opportunities for other independent artist to be heard all over the world. During the 2007 Folk Alliance Conference Jake had a live recording rig setup for patrons to give it their all to the rest of the world. Check out more on www.ilivetoplay.net.

Come Early and Stay Late to enjoy all the great musical and artistic vibe along with the "Highly Addictive" coffee drinks. Remember, the MSA membership meetings are open to anyone who is interested. Call Phillip at 901-626-4127 if you have any questions.

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MSA Singing @ The Old Millington Winery

The Memphis songwriters association will be providing the music at the Old Millington Winery Sunday June 10th from 3-6pm. All musicians & Songwriters bring your instruments and your best songs from 1-3pm for the open jam sessions. You won't want to miss having some fun in the sun.
Goto www.oldmillingtonwinery.com for the best directions and more information about the winery. Perry & Carrie are great supporters of local music and have created a truly awesome listening environment. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, tent pavilion or umbrella and laid back attitude. Don't forget to fill your picnic baskets with cheese.

OFFICIAL LINE UP:
***1 til 3 Various Open Jam Sessions***
Max Pickard
Phillip Beasley
Melinda Milligan
JJ McClindon
Jon Dillard
Nancy Apple

Call Phillip Beasley @ 901-626-4127 if you have any questions.

Phillip Beasley
President 2006-2008
Memphis Songwriters Association
901-626-4127