There’s so much to do this weekend, I may explode. For all you people who say there is nothing to do in Memphis, please get over it! Let’s show our best this weekend because there are a lot of folks in town from the AIG conference to Memphis College of Art Alums. I have created a Rock Star schedule for the weekend, but everyone can’t be me. You don’t have to attend everything but make a point to check out at least one thing on the list. And don’t try to use your kids as an excuse to stay home because I put in some killer family activities too.
Thursday night
6:00pm Lucero at the Levitt Shell Free
One of my favorite bands in town will be playing a free show at the Levitt Shell tonight. This is the official CD release party for 1372 Overton Park, their debut on Universal Records which hit the stores Tuesday. The boys head out on the road immediately after and will be gone for 6 weeks and they are taking some of the hottest acts ion town on different legs of the tour. The Lucero Ramblin’ Roadshow and Memphis Revue will be supported by Amy Lavere and Cedric Burnside and Malcolm Lightening on the first stint. Other acts to join include the City Champs, Jack O and tearjerskers, John Paul Keith and 145s, and Dirty Streets. Kudos to the guys for giving other local acts a chance to real new audiences. The ticket prices are low and the shows are many.
9:00pm Skillet Mingelwood Hall
After you leave the shell head over to Minglewood Hall for Skillet. The Ardent records act just released their 7th record and it has been burning up the Christian charts. It debuted #2 on Billboard selling over 67,000 copies its first week and reaching #1 on iTunes. They always put on a greeta live show so try to check it out.
Friday
6:00pm Indie Memphis at the Levitt Shell Free
See a complete Indie Memphis schedule in this week’s Memphis Flyer.
Elvis® is returning to one of the places where it all started. As part of the 12th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival, Indie Memphis is bringing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll back to the Levitt Shell in Overton Park with a free outdoor screening of the concert film, “Elvis: ’68 Special” at 7 pm, Friday, October 9. The screening will also include a documentary on Memphis music at the annual South By Southwest Music Conference. In the event of rain, the screening will be held the following Friday.
9:30pm Salsa Night at the Rumba Room (ladies free until 10)
If you think you are marathon party person, then get your dance on at the Rumba Room for Salsa night. Free lessons start at 9:30pm with dancing into the wee hours of the night.
Saturday
10:00am- 5:00pm Metal Museum Repair Days Free
Metalsmiths from across the country will be here to solder, sharpen, remove dents, re-tin copper cookware and repair garden furniture and statuaries. Repairs are done by talented craftsmen and women from around the country who come to Memphis to volunteer their time and talents. All proceeds benefit the Metal Museum. Estimates are free and visitors with repair receipts receive free admission to the Museum during the event. Family Day is Saturday with lots for crafts for the kids to do. Bring your kids for some culture – it’s free!
5:00pm Todd Snider in Handy Park on Beale Street Free
Former Memphian Todd Snider will be doing a free pre-Wilco show on Beale. Hear him do his classic Americana tunes like my fave, “Alright Guy” and “Talking Seattle Blues”.
7:30pm Music Video Showcase @ Indie Memphis
The 5th annual LFM Music Video Showcase will be Oct. 10th at the Indie Memphis Film Festival at Studio on the Square. First launched in 2005, the goal of MVS is to give both local filmmakers and musicians a chance to “rock the big screen!” All the entries in the Music Video Showcase are either by local directors or local musicians. Come support local music & local film all at once! Featured videos this year are Sore Eyes, 8Ball, The Clears, Good Luck Darkstar and Snowglobe.
10:30pm Music Video Showcase Afterparty the Warehouse on GE Patterson $5
So you got rocked at the showcase then don’t miss the Afterparty becuase that’s where all the fun takes place. The lineup is Muck Sticky, Holly Cole, Ryan Peel, Skewby and Charlie White.
Sunday – REST!
