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memphis acoustic music association

About Me

The Memphis Acoustic Music Association is a non-profit organization which promotes the preservation and performance of acoustic and folk music. National touring musicians at our monthly concerts play everything from blues and old time music to traditional folk, contemporary folk, Celtic, and acoustic guitar. Show your support of our concert series by becoming a member of MAMA. Send a $20 check to MAMA P.O. Box 42024, Memphis TN 38174-2024. Our hotline number is 901-276-1010 and contains concert information about upcoming shows.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 20/11/2007
Band Website: www.mamamusic.org
Sounds Like: Keith Sykes, Clive Carroll, Robin Bullock, Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen, Incendio, Les Barker, Emily Kaitz, Michael Johnathon, Richard Gilewitz, The Cantrells, Spencer Bohren, Sid Selvidge, William Lee Ellis, John Lilly, Afrissippi, Juni Fisher, Smithfield Fair, Gerry O'Beirne, Gove Scrivenor, Malcolm Holcombe, Andy Cohen and Janie B. Goode, Celtic Grace, Bill Mize, Cory Branan, The Richard Leo Johnson Trio, Peter Hyrka and the Gypsy Hombres, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Chris Proctor, Larry Nager, Jim Dickinson, The Willow Band, Martin Simpson and Jessica Radcliffe, Artisan-Harmony, Paul Geremia, Harvey Reid, Roy Book Binder, Waterson Jack Hardy, Jesse Winchester, David, Massengill, Martin Carthy, Norma Waterson, Liza Carthy, Tim Van Eyken, Crow Johnson, Darcie Deaville, Gerrie O'Beirne, The Last Old Man, Last Chance Jug Band, Clandestine, Geoff Muldaur, Brooks Williams, Bryan Bowers, Richard Johnston and William Lee Ellis, Chuck Brodsky, Don Conoscenti, Andy and Larkin Cohen, Richard and Leo Johnson, Martin Simpson, Kieron Means, Sara Grey, WEVL FM90
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Peter Hyrka and the Gypsy Hombres at Otherlands May 23

Not just another "Hot Club" franchise, Peter Hyrka and the Gypsy Hombres dare to be different. Founded by noted Memphis violinist Peter Hyrka (Memphis' NARAS Premier Player Hall Of Fame), in 1996, ...
Posted by on Mon, 18 May 2009 18:22:00 GMT

James "Super Chikan" Johnson at Otherlands March 28

8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009Otherlands Coffee Bar 641 S. Cooper901-278-4994James "Super Chikan" JohnsonTo dispense with the obvious question straightaway, we quote from the fantastic Delta Boogie W...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:26:00 GMT

Sara Grey and Kieron Means on March 7

Once you have heard Sara Grey you will never forget her. Her voice, both powerful and sweet with a distinctive and lovely tremolo, compels you to give her your undivided attention. Greys singing refl...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:19:00 GMT

Dan Montgomery at Otherlands January 10th!

Dan Montgomery I.O.U.S.A. While he's never been in jail, it would seem that almost everyone Dan Montgomery comes into contact with has.  Dan's last CD Rosetta, please(a love story) was a concept ...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:50:00 GMT

Come see Martin Simpson on November 23!!!!

Martin SimpsonPink Palace Mansion Theatre 3050 Central Avenue  38111 Sunday, Nov 23, 2008  7 pm $20    Ticket Outlets: Otherlands Coffee Bar &...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:59:00 GMT