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Memphis 59

About Me

Memphis 59 is a rock band that hails from Arlington, Virginia. Their music can be described as a combination of rock, alt-country, and pop. Members include Scott Kurt (vocals/guitar), Jon Manitta (guitar), Chris Zogby (drums), and Rich Lewis (bass). Scott and Jon have been playing and writing together for a few years and with the addition of Chris and Rich, Memphis 59 was born. They are sonically influenced by Tom Petty, Paul Westerberg, The Old 97's, and too many more to list. CSZ - 04/08/2009 - Added Myspace mood widget.
CSZ - 05/09/2009 - Added some formatting and a link for a radio station that features our music.
Come check out Memphis 59's songs on Musictogousa.com CSZ - 04/07/2009 - Added some formatting and a banner for a radio station that allows users to request our music.
CSZ - 04/07/2009 - Added some formatting and our music video.Here's our video for "Me, Myself and Eyes"
CSZ - 04/07/2009 - Added some formatting and video of Scott playing songwriter showcase.Scott Kurt performs "Me, Myself and Eyes" at the monthly DC Songwriter Circle in October of 2008.
CSZ - 05/13/2009 - Added St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital banner.A portion of all proceeds from CD sales is donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Member Since: 5/14/2008
Band Members: Scott Kurt ...... vocals/guitar
Chris Zogby ... drums
Rich Lewis ...... bass
Rich Tolocka ... guitar
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Influences: Tom Petty, Paul Westerberg, Old 97's, The Damnwells, The Clarks, The Jayhawks, Son Volt, Wilco, Ryan Adams, Whiskeytown, Counting Crows
Sounds Like: Roots-rock, alt-country, whatever it's called these days.

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Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Peter Lemongello

Does anyone besides me remember Peter Lemongello?
Posted by on Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:53:00 GMT

2008 Washington Area Music Awards

Congratulations to all who were nominated for, and won a 2008 Washington Area Music Award (http://wamadc.com/wama/wammies/wambal23noms.html).Unbeknown st to us we were actually nominated in the New Art...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:01:00 GMT

Thank you State Theater & Randy Rogers Band

Thanks again to the State Theater for offering us the opening slot on the RRB show Sunday, February 8th.  The staff, headliner and audience were great.  Big thanks to Janice for taking these killer pi...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:06:00 GMT