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The Memphis Music Foundation proudly congratulates the Memphis Horns on receiving the 2011 Grammy Trustees Award given by the Board of Trustees of the Recording Academy. "This is more great news for Memphis Music," said Dean Deyo, president of the Memphis Music Foundation. "Congratulations to the Memphis Horns on an honor that represents a tremendous achievement milestone for their lifetime of work in the industry. It is another proud moment for Memphis culture to see the Academy's Board of Trustees acknowledge the city's rich roots." The duo now joins an historic group [...]

.. a grand parade of the best Memphis has to offer, where our greatest gift to the world - music - is writ symphoniously large. It is a destination for music aficionados from around the world, who make a pilgrimage to downtown Memphis every Labor Day Weekend. It is the only weekend where you can boogie, strut, jitterbug, sway to your heart's content - and with good reason - the Center assembles the best artists and musicians the South has to offer!" -Bill Ellis, Commerical Appeal Hey y'all! Here's a look at some of [...]

You may or may not have heard of James Godwin; however the most noted musicians in Memphis have. At 29, Godwin is bassist for both Jack-O. & the Tennessee Tearjerkers (Jack Oblivian's current vehicle) and The New Mary Jane (a band formed by former Grifters members Scott Taylor and Dave Shouse that includes John Argroves). "James is immensely talented, witty and clever...an awesome bandmate and friend plus he looks smokin' hot in a sky-blue leisure suit," says Scott Taylor of his bandmate. "It was actually all [...]

You may or may not have heard of James Godwin; however the most noted musicians in Memphis have. At 29, Godwin is bassist for both Jack-O. & the Tennessee Tearjerkers (Jack Oblivian's current vehicle) and The New Mary Jane (a band formed by former Grifters members Scott Taylor and Dave Shouse that includes John Argroves). "James is immensely talented, witty and clever...an awesome bandmate and friend plus he looks smokin' hot in a sky-blue leisure suit," says Scott Taylor of his bandmate. "It was actually all John Argroves fault," Godwin laughingly says of becoming [...]

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MTV Shows Memphis, time to stand up! The long-awaited series from director Craig Brewer and MTV , $5 Cover , launches on May 1st. Enjoy this sneak peek at what's in store, and get ready for the new Memphis music mania in 2009. More details as they become allowed to be released. For now, check the preview!

She's the star of the new web-based series from MTV and director Craig Brewer entitled Five Dollar Cover . She can "triple-slap the upright bass like Willie Dixon on Steroids" (according to Jim Dickinson). She can sing like a siren. She's been on tour the world around, playing packed-out shows at places like the Royal Albert Hall. And tonight, Memphis-based upright bass player, vocalist and film engeneue Amy LaVere, will be the musical guest on Late Night with Conan O'Brien tonight, Monday night (Feb. 2). [...]

MTV Shows Memphis, get ready to stand up. $5 Cover , the highly-anticipated new web series from director Craig Brewer has already made its introductory splash to audiences at the Sundance Film Festival this past weekend. In the weeks and months to come, the rest of the world will have an opportunity to find out what those of us in Memphis have long known and understood: the richness and depth of our tightly-knit music scene and those involved. For now, take a minute to check [...]

Happy New Year to everyone & what better way to start the new year than with a free publishing workshop? The Memphis Music Foundation is sponsoring "Publishing + The PRO's 1013 on January 10, 2009 at the Musicians Resource Center, 431 S. Main #201 in Memphis. The seating for this event is *strictly limited* so please RSVP if you would like to attend: info@memphismeansmusic.com Bookmark: Facebook | Digg | StumbleUpon | del.ico.us [...]

Winner of the 2008 Indie Memphis Music Video Showcase Jury Prize, this video is as beautiful and inspiring as the woman who is singing in it - the inimitable soulful strains of Miss Valencia Robinson . This song is deeply inspirational and it's a very simple, down-to-earth tune. Definitely turn this up and watch in full screen mode. Bookmark: Facebook | Digg | StumbleUpon | del.ico.us [...]