Better Than Jail http://betterthanjail.com Music You Want To Hear Thu, 23 May 2013 17:08:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Data Drums Record Release w/ Thee Ahs & NOTS http://betterthanjail.com/2013/05/data-drums-record-release-w-thee-ahs-nots/ http://betterthanjail.com/2013/05/data-drums-record-release-w-thee-ahs-nots/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 17:08:58 +0000 Gonk http://betterthanjail.com/?p=3459 Continue reading →]]>

Tomorrow night Chuck Vicious’s brainchild Data Drums is celebrating the release of it’s 7″ on Soul Is Cheap Records! Joining them will be Canadian pop sensations Thee Ahs and local dark punk queens NOTS.

The show will take place in the Blue Room located inside the new Hi-Tone location at 412 N. Cleveland! It all starts at 9pm, and it’s $5 to get in (free record with admission!!). RSVP here. Tunage:

THEE AHS:

NOTS:

]]> http://betterthanjail.com/2013/05/data-drums-record-release-w-thee-ahs-nots/feed/ 0 VIDEO COLLECTION: The Fuzz http://betterthanjail.com/2013/05/video-collection-the-fuzz/ http://betterthanjail.com/2013/05/video-collection-the-fuzz/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 21:15:44 +0000 Gonk http://betterthanjail.com/?p=3454 Continue reading →]]> Memphis’ reclusive troubadour Harlan T. Bobo has a YouTube channel full of strange, trippy videos that are highly entertaining. As an added bonus, most of these videos feature new music! Today we bring you a handful of videos from his most recent collaboration: The Fuzz. Enjoy.

Bonus Track: A recent solo track by Mr. Bobo, “Must Be In Memphis”

]]> http://betterthanjail.com/2013/05/video-collection-the-fuzz/feed/ 0 Thursday: The Devil Makes Three w/ Jonny Fritz http://betterthanjail.com/2013/05/thursday-the-devil-makes-three-w-jonny-fritz/ http://betterthanjail.com/2013/05/thursday-the-devil-makes-three-w-jonny-fritz/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 17:18:58 +0000 Gonk http://betterthanjail.com/?p=3444 Continue reading →]]> The Devil Makes Three show has been moved to the Crosstown Arts space which is right down the street from our new location (map). Fear not, change of venue does not mean change in quality. The Devil Makes Three will still bring you the same glorious sounds you’ve come to to love. Please enjoy a few videos (all from very recent performances) of them killing it rather hard on their current tour. Show starts at 8pm, $13. “Dad Country” pioneer Jonny Fritz opens the show (his “Chevy Baretta” video is below).

Jonny Frtiz:

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]]> http://betterthanjail.com/2013/05/rip-sid-selvidge/feed/ 0 SNEAK PEEK: The New Hi-Tone http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/sneak-peek-the-new-hi-tone/ http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/sneak-peek-the-new-hi-tone/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:43:48 +0000 Gonk http://betterthanjail.com/?p=3420 IMG_0148

Construction is underway at the 412/414 N. Cleveland to bring you the brand new Hi-Tone. Today we offer you a look at how the new location. Hope you’re as excited as we are. Check it:

Chill in the new lounge area. First of two stages. This is the "small" room for more intimate shows. Different angle. Still Cool. Jonny & Pat glue down the floor in the "big" room. Different angle. Still Glue. Hello, old friends. And most importantly: PARKING! EVERYWHERE PARKING! Whoa! Purple doors... Basement or torture dungeon? The choice is yours. ]]> http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/sneak-peek-the-new-hi-tone/feed/ 0 The Sword w/ Kyng @ The New Daisy TONIGHT! http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/the-sword-w-kyng-the-new-daisy-tonight/ http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/the-sword-w-kyng-the-new-daisy-tonight/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:09:46 +0000 Gonk http://betterthanjail.com/?p=3417 sword425

]]> http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/the-sword-w-kyng-the-new-daisy-tonight/feed/ 0 The Week Ahead http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/the-week-ahead-3/ http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/the-week-ahead-3/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:34:01 +0000 Gonk http://betterthanjail.com/?p=3407 Continue reading →]]> This week’s shows include Wind VS Sun, Fast Planet, Suns Of Mudboy, The Sword, Dream Team, Switchblade Kid, and MORE. Good god. Can it really be true?

TUESDAY

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Wind VS Sun, The Mansion Rollers
9PM @ The Poplar Lounge // $5
RSVP HERE

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Fast Planet
10PM @ Blue Monkey // FREE
RSVP HERE

WEDNESDAY

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Sons Of Mudboy Presents: Blooze Emergency
7PM @ 1884 Lounge
RSVP HERE

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Solid Attitude, Toxie, Moving Finger
9PM @ Lamplighter Lounge //
RSVP HERE

THURSDAY

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The Sword w/ Kyng
7:30PM @ The New Daisy // $15 // ALL AGES
RSVP HERE

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DREAM TEAM, Richard James
10PM @ The Buccaneer Lounge // $FREE
RSVP HERE

FRIDAY

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The Switchblade Kid, Jason Freeman
10PM @ The Cove // $5
RSVP HERE

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The Perfect Vessels, Impossible Weather
9PM @ The Poplar Lounge // $5
RSVP HERE

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Modern Convenience, Spray Paint, Custody Battle, True Sons Of Thunder
10PM @ Murphy’s
RSVP HERE

]]> http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/the-week-ahead-3/feed/ 0 Rolling Stone Premieres New Oblivians Song! http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/rolling-stone-premieres-new-oblivians-song/ http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/rolling-stone-premieres-new-oblivians-song/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:58:33 +0000 Gonk http://betterthanjail.com/?p=3402 oblivians3

Rolling Stone maintains relevance by surprising the world with a brand new song from the Oblivians. Click here to stream it. You won’t be sorry.

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YYYYESSSS!!! The Sword are heading back to Memphis! Since construction is still underway at the new Hi-Tone location, the show will be held at the New Daisy Theatre downtown. Kyng, from Los Angeles, are opening the show. Doors are at 8:30pm, $15. DONT MISS THIS!

KYNG:

]]> http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/april-25th-the-sword-the-new-daisy/feed/ 0 The Week Ahead http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/the-week-ahead-2/ http://betterthanjail.com/2013/04/the-week-ahead-2/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:07:15 +0000 Gonk http://betterthanjail.com/?p=3389 Continue reading →]]> Alright boys and girls! This week we have shows by Beach Fossils, Fast Planet, J.D. Reager, and the continuation of the Sons of Mudboy residency. On with the details. If we left out your event, leave a comment and let us know.

MONDAY:

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Beach Fossils, Warm Girls, Nots
9PM @ Murphys // $7
RSVP HERE

TUESDAY:

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Fast Planet
10PM @ Blue Monkey // FREE
RSVP HERE

WEDNESDAY:

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SONS OF MUDBOY
featuring Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Steve Selvidge, Paul Taylor

7PM @ 1884 Lounge // $5

FRIDAY:

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J.D. Reager, Community Bubble, Jason Pulley

9PM @ Poplar Lounge // $5
RSVP HERE

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