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If its your first time to Memphis, welcome. If you are a GONERFEST alum, welcome back. How do you like the venue this year? I am writing this, Saturday, September 27, 2025. I haven’t been to any of the GONER stuff yet, but may go this evening.
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About 2 month ago Lorette Velvette asked me if I wanted to help her put a festival together at her farm in Olivehill, Tennessee. I told her I would and here we have it. Its going to be fun! Tickets are here
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Beyond his role as lead guitarist and a founding member of the acclaimed Memphis rock band Lucero, Brian Venable is capturing attention in the visual arts world. His unique modern graphic painting style is gaining recognition. Join us as Brian discusses his artistic endeavors and the influences that shape his work.
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Turnt, known for their unconventional gigs, their next performance falling on an unusual date: Easter Sunday, April 20th 4/20. Adding to the intrigue, Lorette Velvette will be joining the band for what promises to be a debut performance to remember. And it is $FREE.
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Chuck Vicious, Abe White, Rick Suggs and Patrick Jordan
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Wiseacre Brewery on Broad Avenue. A diverse musical lineup is set to ignite the festival, headlined by the legendary Zamrock group W.I.T.C.H., known for their distinctive blend of Zambian traditional sounds and psychedelic rock, and the revered indie rockers Silkworm. The initial announcement also showcases a global spectrum of artists: the quirky “egg punks” Tee Vee Repairmann from Sydney (by way of L.A.), the energetic Pylon Reenactment Society from Athens, the post-punk stylings of Auckland’s Guardian Singles, the raucous garage punk of Sydney’s Itchy & the Nits, and the fresh pop sounds of Chicago’s Sharp Pins.
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I am weening myself from social media and one way, it to maintain a blog. Memphis Weirdos is still active.. in my brain. I think about it daily and what I want it to be. I think I have it figured out. Until then, you can catch me at billwebbjr.com.
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