CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL 2007

The Crossroads Guitar Festival is happening all day today, July 28th at Toyota Park in Bridgevew, Ill and MSN.com is broadcasting this historical event free on www.music.msn.com/Crossroads. The all star lineup includes Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, BB King, Willie Nelson, Jeff Beck, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, and John Mayer to name a few artists scheduled to appear! The Crossroads Guitar Festival was Clapton's vision to create an event where invited friends & colleagues can have fun jamming together and help raise money for a good cause. Proceeds from this concert will benefit The Crossroads Centre in Antigua, a treatment & education facility founded by Eric Clapton for chemically dependent persons. For more information on The Crossroads Centre, visit www.crossroadsantigua.org.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FLAVOR OF ICE CREAM?

The 13th Annual Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival is here this Saturday, July 28th at the Agricenter International (7777 Walnut Grove Rd) from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis. Guests will be able to sample a variety of ice cream and frozen treats, cookies, and other snack items, as well as soft drinks and other beverages, all donated by vendors and sponsors of the event. Tickets are available at all Schnucks stores and at the door of the Agricenter. For more information, check out www.rmhmemphis.org.

BLUES ON THE BLUFF - Part One

The 19th annual Blues on the Bluff (Part One) is happening this Saturday, July 28th on the National Ornamental Metal Museum Grounds (374 Metal Museum Drive) in Downtown Memphis. This year's entertainment line-up for Part One is The Bo-Keys, The Kenny Brown Band, and Robert "Wolfman" Belfour. Show starts at 6pm and continues until 11pm. Free parking. Chairs and blankets are allowed, but coolers are not permitted. BBQ food & drink vendors will be available. For more information and directions, visit www.wevl.org/bob.

THE BOUNTYHUNTERS ARE LOOKING FOR A GUITARIST

Cowboy Bob & The BountyHunters are looking for a lead guitar player interested in performing "outlaw" country and some original music. Working gigs already established. For more information, go to the blog space at www.myspace.com/cowboybobsawyer and contact Bob Sawyer.

POPULAR JUKE JOINT OWNER DIES IN MEMPHIS

Willie Storey, club owner of Wild Bill's located at 1580 Vollintine, passed away last Sunday (July 22) at his home after a brief illness. He was 88. Wild Bill's opened its doors July 11, 1993 by Willie & his wife, Lerline and has been frequented by celebrities and well-known musicians over the last 14 years. Because of Wild Bill's, many Memphis blues artists have said they've gotten their first start on stage at the club. The popular blues club entertained patrons every weekend by house band the Memphis Soul Survivors. Graveside services will be held at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Forest Hill-Irene Road on Friday, July 27th starting at 11:00pm. After the service, a repast will follow at Wild Bill's.

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS LOOKING FOR A BAND

Attention all Memphis/midsouth bands. The University of Memphis is hosting a Commuter Student Mixer on Aug. 17th, 2007. We are looking for a band to play during this event. In case you're wondering, the gig IS a paid one. We prefer a band that is within driving distance, because we won't be paying for travel and accomodation expenses. The ideal band is VERY versatile and can play multiple genres, country, rock, R&B, funk/soul, Pop, etc. The crowd will be 18-22 age, incoming freshmen who like to dance and party. Your band must do a wide variety of cover songs, although some originals are fine too. However, we don't want a band that will rock students to sleep! If that's you, then don't contact us! The night will be filled with games, music, dancing, and other fun activities, so you will not be required to play the entire time. We will discuss breaks and other particulars with further contact. Please send a press kit, including your bio, song list, and links to your website or music myspace page so that we can evaluate your music. Also include a technical rider so that we can plan accordingly. Include any other items you think will help us gain an accurate picture of your band. Send to: hbanks@memphis.edu or call us at (901) 678-2644. Thanks! Heather Hampton Adult and Commuter Student Services The University of Memphis 500 Wilder Tower Memphis, TN 38152 (901) 678-2644 Phone (901) 678-4894 FAX hbanks@memphis.edu http://www.memphis.edu/acss

MUSICIAN MARK AUTRY BENEFIT/SEND-OFF

It's time to pack the house at Kudzu's Bar & Deli (603 Monroe/901-525-4924) this Saturday, July 21st for a proper send-off for long-time musician Mark Autry. Mark will be heading to Washington State for his cancer procedure and he needs all the help he can get. $5.00 will get 'cha in the door and all proceeds going to Mark to help fund his trip. Cowboy Bob & The BountyHunters will be the featured entertainment with Mark sitting in on bass. Memphis, show some class and help a friend experience what Southern Hospitality is all about! This Saturday at Kudzu's 9:00pm to 1:00am for the "We Love Ya Mark But We're Packin' Ya Off To Washington" Benefit.

JESSIE MAE HEMPHILL HEADSTONE DEDICATION CEREMONY

A headstone will be dedicated at the grave of blues & gospel artist JESSIE MAE HEMPHILL on Monday, July 30th. Jessie Mae died on July 22, 2006, and was buried a week later on July 30, 2006. The dedication ceremony will take place beginning at 4:45pm at the Senatobia Memorial Cemetery located on Highway 51 South in Senatobia. Reverend John Wilkins, son of early blues & gospel recording artist Robert Wilkins, will lead a prayer service, after which attendees are invited to join in a group performance of Hemphill's "Lord Help the Poor and Needy". The tombstone was donated in part by the Rodgers Funeral Home in Coldwater, Mississippi with additional expenses provided by funds raised for funeral expenses following Hemphill's death.

"By erecting this tombstone we wanted to publicly memorialize the important contributions to north Mississippi blues traditions made by Jessie Mae" says Olga Wilhelmine Mathus, founder of the Jessie Mae Hemphill Foundation. www.jmhemphill.org

NEW BAND NEEDS BASS GUITARIST & DRUMMER

A new versatile rock band is looking for a bass guitarist and drummer who are serious about performing. Both must have own equipment for audition. Musicians interested go to myspace.com/yanike or www.yanike.com. Also, email at yanikegroup@yahoo.com.

MEMPHIS MUSICIANS GIVE BACK BY PERFORMING IN BENEFIT CONCERT

Makeshift Music presents: “Rock For Love”, a benefit concert to help raise funds for the Church Health Center (located at 1210 Peabody) which provides medical care for the uninsured. The concert will take place 8pm on Friday, July 27th at the Gibson Showcase Lounge in Downtown Memphis. Live entertainment featured: Snowglobe, Two Way Radio (formerly Walkie Talkie), The Subteens, Pezz, The Third Man (formerly Augustine), Holly Cole, Jump Back Jake, and Joy Whitlock. During the benefit, musicians will have an opportunity to sign up for the Musicians Healthcare Plan offered by the center and the Memphis & Shelby County Music Commission.

For more information about the Church Health Center, go to www.churchhealthcenter.org.

Memphis Pops Festival

The 1st annual MEMPHIS POPS FESTIVAL will take place Saturday, July 28th at Hi-Tone Cafe located at 1913 Poplar Ave. Hosted by Sherman Willmott, this event will feature food, film screenings, and music from local & regional talent. Memphis Pops focuses on and celebrates over 100 years of Memphis pop music. Advance tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.memphispops.com, Shangri-La Records (1916 Madison), and Goner Records (2152 Young Ave).

Entertainment as follows: Ardent Records 40th Year documentary film at 6:00pm, Vending Machine at 8:15pm, Antenna Shoes at 9:30pm, Goner Records recording artists The Carbonas at 10:45pm, The Everyday Parade featuring members of The Crime at midnight, and Viva L'American Death Ray at 1:15am. For more information, go to www.memphispops.com.

VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT FOR ST. JUDE'S KIDS

IT'S THIS SATURDAY!!!
Hey all you gamers! There's a video game tournament coming up 4:00pm this Saturday, July 14th at the First Congregational Church at 1000 S. Cooper just south of the intersection of Young Ave & S. Cooper in Memphis. This charity event is to help raise money to buy the children of St. Jude Research Hospital Nintendo DS Lites and games. Entry fee is $20 to play, $5 to watch and all proceeds going to help the cause. Four games will be played: Tekken 5, Street Fighter 3: Third Strike, Halo 2, and Gears of War. Pizza and hot dogs are free with paid admission. Soft drinks are available at $ .50 each. Gold ribbons will be sold for $1.00 each to help purchase an additional DS Lite. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. For more information, check out www.gamersforlife.org. Help Gamers For Life help the kids at St. Jude. Entrance to this tournament is limited to the first 150 people, so come early to get your place in line for this worthwhile event.

Kenny Hays Art Of The Instrument Show

Go to Juke N' Jamm My Space Site for Kenny Hays phone interview with Bob Holden. Check Out photos of Kenny Hays Great Art Show by clicking on the link below.

www.jukenjamm.com/juke/photos/hayesart/index.htm

KENNY HAYS' "ART OF THE INSTRUMENT"

Not only is Memphis musician KENNY HAYS a talented singer/songwriter, but also shares a second love as an artist. Kenny debuts his creative work this Saturday as he opens his first showing, "Art of the Instrument" at Artists On Central gallery located at 2256 Central Ave. His sculptures will be on display throughout the month of July (July 7th through 31st) . A sample is pictured in this week's Memphis Flyer on page 37. Come meet the artist this Saturday, July 7th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. For more information, call (901) 276-1251. And, Juke N' Jamm interviewed Kenny back in March of this year which was recorded and video taped. Go to Juke N' Jamm front page to access either his interview on the blog site or some of Kenny's music on the myspace site.

MO's EDGE COFFEEHOUSE IS HAVING AN REUNION

Calling on all Memphis musicians and patrons who have gathered and/or played at MO's Memphis Originals or at The Edge Coffeehouse to come together for a "Reunion, Photo Shoot, & Jam" to take place at MO's Edge Coffeehouse this Friday & Saturday, July 6th & 7th from 5:00pm until ???. Bring an instrument with gear and they'll provide 2 P.A. systems, one in the garden / one inside. MO's is located at 3521 Walker Ave in the U of M Highland District. Call (901) 324-7892 for more information. www.mosedge.com

MBS Blues Jam Tonight

Hope all's well and you had a great 4th.
The Blues Jam at Neils,1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month
is on.
Hope to see you there,
Brad Webb