FM: Memphishttp://www.figandmint.com/fm-memphis/en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Thanksgiving Weekend TunesLocal ViewJohn MillerWed, 26 Nov 2008 21:14:24 +0000http://www.figandmint.com/fm-memphis/2008/11/26/thanksgiving-weekend-tunes.html226633:2250644:2612870As always, Thanksgiving is a time for unparalleled gorging on food, football, sales, family reunions, and a few good bands that provide a respite from all of the aforementioned joys.  Memphis always has some of its own play this weekend and this year will be no different.

Wed., Nov. 26

Tireless troubadour Harlan T. Bobo returns to town and will play the Hi Tone along with Vending Machine.  It's also Goner DJ night at The Buccaneer Lounge.

Thurs., Nov. 27

Ross Johnson will be at The Buccaneer Lounge.

Fri., Nov. 28

Antenna Shoes and Coach and Four will be at the Hi Tone.  Don't miss this because you never know when you'll get a chance to catch Antenna Shoes again between the various touring commitments in the band.  If you can't make it though, certainly check out their album, Generous Gambler, which is available at Shangri-La.

Sat., Nov. 29

Lucero plays at the Young Avenue Deli.  This show should be of interest as Lucero plans to return to the studio soon and may have some new songs to debut.

Sun., Nov. 30

Country takes a gothic turn at the Hi Tone as New York's O'Death comes to town with roots revivalists Those Darlins.

]]>http://www.figandmint.com/fm-memphis/rss-comments-entry-2612870.xmlOrpheum to host Bluff City Ball for NYELocal ViewJohn MillerWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:06:04 +0000http://www.figandmint.com/fm-memphis/2008/11/26/orpheum-to-host-bluff-city-ball-for-nye.html226633:2250644:2610151So if you're like me (and most people in this economy) your New Year's Eve plans may be a bit scaled down this year.  Less hanging out in Times Square, more hanging around Studio on the Square.  That doesn't mean that you can still have a fun on New Year's and hear some great tunes if you're staying in town though. 

TCB concerts will present the Bluff City Ball NYE party this year at the Orpheum downtown.  The event will feature performances by the legendary Jim Dickinson, international rising star Amy LaVere, gritty rocker