GONERFEST 15 COVER HERE SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2018 MEMPHIS, TN
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WELCOME Welcome to our fifteenth Gonerfest. We are glad you are here. Hell, we are glad we’re here! Whether this is your first time through or your fifteenth, we’ve got some new elements this time -- Sore Losers movie screenings and Memphis Studio Tours, to name two -- as well as the tried and trusted non-stop rock n roll. Gonerfest is a place to hear new bands, see old bands who might not come through again, and most of all, meet fellow fans from all over the world in Memphis. We’re proud of our festival and we’re proud of our city. Be safe, have a blast, and spread the word. Gonerfest is a go!
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Sore Losers Screenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Studio Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Goner Beers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Opening Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Thursday Night (Hi Tone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Friday Afternoon (Memphis Made) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Friday Night (Hi Tone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Saturday Afternoon (Murphy’s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-18 Saturday Night (Hi Tone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20 Closing Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Things To Do In Memphis . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-31 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Autographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
TICKETS
GONERFEST GOLDEN PASS - $75 Includes All Shows NIGHTTIME SHOWS - $25 / Night FRIDAY DAY SHOW - $10 SATURDAY AFTERNOON - $15 SORE LOSERS SCREENINGS $10 / $5 with Golden Pass Tickets available at Goner Records or Gonerfest.com
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GONERFEST 15 STUDIO TOURS HAPPY HOURS Hang out in the studio whe re Big Star recorded “Kangaroo” and “September Gurls!” Dance a bit in the same room where Al Green sang “Love & Hap piness” and Ann Peebles cut “I Can’t Stan d The Rain”! Soak up the atmosphere in Sam Phillips Recording Studio, where Elvis would sneak up the back stairs to hang out with Sam and Carl Perkins and the gan g, far from their crazed fans. All of these studios have hos ted magical sessions that gave birth to som e of the greatest music ever. Hear stories from people who were there- incl uding Jody Stephens & Keith Sykes at Ardent, Boo Mitchell at Royal, and Jerry Phillips at Sam Phillips Recording. This is an only-inMemphis, only-at-Gonerfest opp ortunity! Refreshments by Old Dominick’s Distillery and Memphis Made Brewery. These tours are for Golden Pas s Holders only who have RSVP’d in advanc e. See gonerfest.com/studiotou rs for information on how to RSVP.
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GONERFEST BEER We are pleased as PUNK to have two more custom brews from Memphis Made Brewery as part of our festival.
Goner Fest 15 Session IPA
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Goner Fest 15 Session IPA kicks it oldschool with loads of Cascade and Chinook hops. At 4.9% ABV you can pick up a can before, during, and after the show.
Gonerbrau
Cream
Ale
Gonerbrau cream ale has been a staple at Gonerfest for several years now, but this will be the first year it’s available in 16 oz cans. This cream ale is so good it lives the remainder of the year as Junt.
OPENING CEREMO NIES Cooper Young Gazebo
Free!
Wednesday, Septem ber 26, 5:30 DM BOB (RACEL AND, LA) Crypt & Voodoo Rhyth m recording artist DM BOB brings distorted Country and Blues sou nds- not too far from the Country Teasers (minus the Fall aspect ) and with a true kna ck for finding great obscure songs to bring into his set. We call it Co untry, but maybe it’s something else... A gre at start to the festivities !
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THURSDAY NIGHT
pm Hi Tone 412 N Cleveland St | Doors at 8:00
MC Eric Arm (LOS ANGELES, CA)
Our MVP from last year knows Gonerfest inside and out- he was a spectator for years, and a player last Gonerfest with the great Die Group.
DJ Kevin Nutt
(MONTGOMERY, AL)
WFMU ‘s “Sinner’s Crossroads host brings the raw real revelatory records to GF 15!
BUMMER’S EVE
BENNI
9:00pm Benni (NEW ORLEANS, LA)
It was just a short year ago that Goner gave wide release to the Bênní debut album, I & II, which launched the new sub-genre we now know as “Hi-NRG New Age.” 2018 sees The Return and with it, further inspiration for an entire ’70s sub-genre of gritty crime and science fiction films. Hear it live Thursday night and see which dog videos he has up his shimmering cape-sleeve!
9:45pm Bummer’s Eve (CINCINNATI, OH)
Self-loathing punk fuzz with that “Cincinatti sound,” which we take to mean pop sing-alongs, dark 70’s new wave bass lines, and modern surf punk guitar, all blended through a single phaser pedal. Potent.
10:30pm Aquarian Blood (MEMPHIS, TN)
AQUARIAN BLOOD
Aquarian Blood are Memphis creepy crawlers that blend warbly synth, shrieked vocals, wild guitar and a brute drummer with a heavy dose of bummer cult folk. Beware the paisley grime.
11:15pm Gino & the Goons (TAMPA, FL)
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GINO & THE GOONS
The last of American party bands... when Gino is done, TURN OUT THE LIGHTS! Actually by then the sun is probably up, so you’ll have to PULL DOWN THE SHADES! Amazing Budget Rock attack Ala Mummies / Supercharger or any of the greats. Just solid catchy rock n roll with a serrated edge.
LYDIA LUNCH RETROVIRUS
12:00am Lydia Lunch Retrovirus (NY, NY)
An underground legend who has plowed her own path - the New York Times called her “the Angriest Woman in Rock” and fans love her for it. Lydia’s been on the forefront of Punk and No Wave and has drove fearlessly into all kinds of bluesy and jazzy mutations of rock guided by her rebellious, idiosyncratic voice. Her band includes Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore), and Weasel Walter (Flying Luttenbachers, Lake of Dracula, X___X and many more). Retrovirus sets pull songs from throughout Lydia’s career, from Teenage Jesus & The Jerks onward. We can’t wait!
1:00am Harlan T. Bobo (MEMPHIS/FRANCE)
HARLAN T BOBO
Harlan’s new album A History of Violence still highlights Bobo’s whiskey-and-cigaretteinformed vocal style; it’s a distorted ear candy that warbles into increasingly sunken, uncomfortable places. But there is a richer canvas on which to work this time out, not to mention a decidedly heavier and darker one. The album was recorded in Memphis with Doug Easley. The result is a naturally dynamic album that seems equally at home with howling guitars and heavy bass lines as it does with haunting piano and humble pleas. Thursday’s nights show will feature an all-star lineup of Memphis musicians and some familiar faces from Gonerfests past.
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OUTSIDE
ETHERS
BY ALISON GREEN
2:30pm Ethers (CHICAGO, IL)
New album on Trouble In Mind shows Ethers can write a song with a hook so big your brain won’t get off it for like, what, a week? Ex-members of Heavy Times, Outer Minds & Radar Eyes.
(NOT) ALL DESTROYERS
3:15pm All Destroyers (MEMPHIS, TN)
New Memphis supergroup with Scott Rogers (Dutch Masters, Cool Jerks, Jenny Jeans), JB Horrell (Aquarian Blood), Bunny Dutton (Harlan T Bobo), Bruce Saltmarsh (68 Comeback, The Fuzz). Full-bore Memphis-style ROCK!
CHICKEN SNAKE
4:00pm Chicken Snake (NEW ORLEANS, LA)
True voodoo power from ex-Honeymoon Killers Jerry Teel’s excellent fuzzed-out swamp blues, similar to a Gibson Bros, Bassholes kinda aura, thankfully avoiding traditional blues cliches in search of actual lowdown power.
5:00pm Trouble Boys (AUSTIN, TX)
Killer glamified Street Rockin punk rock with rad top rope moves. Slam-o-rama!
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TROUBLE BOYS
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SONGWRITER SHOWCASE
GREG CARTWRIGHT
Greg Cartwright (ASHEVILLE, NC) Gentleman Jesse (ATLANTA, GA) Louie Bankston (HARAHAN, LA) Harlan T Bobo (MEMPHIS/FRANCE)
GENTLEMAN JESSE
Memphis’ proud son returns for another exciting solo set - Greg knows a million songs and has written most of the best of ‘em. Reigning Sound, Oblivians, Parting Gifts, Compulsive Gamblers, and solo - Greg always delivers. We are so happy to have him on board once again. Jesse Smith is well known for his work in the Carbonas, Gentleman Jesse, and other Atlanta musical outfits. Now mostly a successful restauranteur, this is a rare opportunity to hear his songs up close and personal. We believe King Louie Bankston has been on the bill at every Gonerfest. We can’t really remember him not being around. From Punk Rock to Country to 38 Specialstyle AOR rockers, Louie can do it all.
KING LOUIE BANKSTON
Harlan T Bobo is doing shows on a brief stay in the US- his dark humor shines through his intense songs in a solo setting much differently than when he performs with a band. “Harlan T Bobo! I love that guy!” - Timmy Vulgar
HARLAN T BOBO
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HT G I N Y A FRID St | Doors at 8:00pm
12 N Hi Tone 4
Cleveland
MC Helen (MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA)
9:00pm Ten High (FAYETTEVILLE, AR)
An unstoppable ball of energy, seen pinging around Melbourne and around the world for years now. Helen knows how to have a good time, and she will insist that you do, too- and you will, if she has to drag you into that good time kicking and screaming and drinking more than you really oughta.
Young Arkansasian combo who are unafraid to turn up ala 90s noise rock from Minneapolis. Many burly Killdozer aficionados from New Zealand are fans after seeing their set at Gonerfest last year. And that’s a good thing. Touring has made them a formidable bulldozer of sound!
DJ Tom Lax (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
9:45pm Cobra Man (LOS ANGELES, CA)
Siltbreeze label honcho with extremely rare, extremely weird records that sound quite perfect when he plays them. Crucial selections.
This L.A. power disco duo blends the essence of classic disco funk, the raw power of warehouse punk, and the supernatural qualities of their favorite slasher films to create something unique. Their latest, TOXIC PLANET--released alongside the full length video from the Worble skate collective-brings sounds both mysterious and obscure into the late Friday night purple light on a smoke filled Hi Tone dance floor.
10:30pm En Attendant Ana
TEN HIGH
(PARIS, FRANCE)
Jangly, fuzzy, and deliciously melodic French pop with some indie flavor. Good stuff to bop to. The musical equivalent of french toast with butter and cinnamon, or french fries that are nice and crispy but not too crispy, or a delicious french dip sandwich with thinlysliced beef and rich au jus. Get their new album, Lost And Found, out now on Trouble In Mind! COBRA MAN
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EN ATTENDANT ANA
11:15pm Surfbort (NY, NY)
Their listed genre on Facebook: “FREAK MUSIC.” Their sound is drunk, sweaty, and hairy. Like a claustrophobic baboon breaking out of its cage and starting a riot alongside the other mammals against those who taunt them with their overdeveloped gluteus maximi. In other words- get ready to party.
SURFBORT
SICK THOUGHTS
OBLIVIANS WITH STEPHANIE MCDEE
12:00am Sick Thoughts (HELSINKI/NEW ORLEANS)
If you don’t know Sick Thoughts, you don’t know punk. Drew Owen’s brand of aural early20s angst, with doses of Zero Boys, Reatards, and early Crüe, mixed with the stench of the streets, has never sounded better. The upcoming self-titled LP clearly puts Sick Thoughts on top of the punk heap. It’s Drew Owen’s world—get in it!
Oblivians
(MEMPHIS, TN)
1:00am with Stephanie McDee
(NEW ORLEANS, LA)
Memphis “Garage Punk” legends who have gone onto various other projects yet still come together in a unique asskicking combo, untouched by others anywhere. Raw blasts that might have started from an urge to emulate Glenn Danzig, Johnny Ramone, or the Pagans but quickly swallowed and regurgitated new wave, Delta Blues, Gospel, and Soul sounds Oblivians style. They’ll be joined for part of the set by the Zydeco Queen - Miss Stephanie McDee, whose hit “Call The Police” Oblivians covered on their Desperation lp. Never heard a punk rockin’ zydeco band? Hold on to your washboard! You’re in for a treat.
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RNOON SATURDAY AFTE 0pm - 7:00pm | $15 Murphy’s 1589 Madison Ave | 12:0 INSIDE 12:30pm
Memphis Clouds (MEMPHIS, TN)
A pipedream of Zac & Madison’s for years now, this band is finally, actually, really happening! We wrangled Robby Grant (>mancontrol<), Joe T (TSOT), and Charms (nots, hash redactor) into a homage to our favorite obscure 80s Scottish teenage jingle janglers. OUTSIDE
1:00pm
Blaha (MINNEAPOLIS, MN)
Blaha is the solo project of Mike Blaha from freak-punks The Blind Shake. Known for intense live shows, cinematic instrumentals, and catchy garage-psych songs, they have toured throughout the US and Europe. New album The Long Arm of the Photo Booth out now!
1:30pm Datenight (NASHVILLE, TN) INSIDE
Recent high school graduates who spend their free time at the only spot in Nashville still worth hanging--the Circle K! Third Man says, “Their manner of smearing punk music with extra distortion and a dollop of pop, in the vein of Toy Love, Descendents, and the Oblivians, is incredibly contagious and just fun to see live.” Agreed!
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BLAHA
DATENIGHT
OUTSIDE 2:00pm
David Nance
(OMAHA, NE)
Free-minded cranked and cracked guitarist who can flit between Crazy Horse-ish jams and Arto Lindsayish no-wave chops, glorious product of midwestern space / ennui leading to DIY genius. A true original, you soon will be dancing wholeheartedly to his Negative Boogie! New Peaced and Slightly Pulverized lp on Trouble In Mind. “POSSIBLY THE BEST SONGWRITER IN THE UNITED STATES THAT NOBODY OUTSIDE DIY TAPE COLLECTORS AND HIS FRIENDS HAS HEARD.” -NOISEY
INSIDE 2:30pm
Vile Bodies (NEW ORLEANS, LA)
Cowpunk and X perfectly nestled in the palm of New Orleans DIY, shaken up and tossed into the fire of American music. The resulting smoke being a dense cloud of swampish, impassioned, and tight rock and roll whose soul is entirely palpable.
DAVID NANCE
VILE BODIES
NEGRO TERROR
OUTSIDE 4:00pm
OUTSIDE 3:00pm
Shark Toys
(LOS ANGELES, CA)
Los Angeles punk / post punk with a linear rant & roll approach that pulls in all kinds of UK DIY / Tyvekian references without sounding a whole lot like anyone. Maybe all the driving in Los Angeles produced such a propulsive yet still perfectly fractured sound. INSIDE 3:30pm
Pscience (NEW ORLEANS, LA)
PSCIENCE is hot right now. They were recently named one of Forbes “40 Bands With Under 40 Members.” Their sonic contributions to the marketplace of ideas excel in excellence. The best of art and technology are synergistically integrated in their forward thinking sounds. PSCIENCE is the musical brand to watch at Gonerfest.
Negro Terror (MEMPHIS, TN)
Memphis hardcore! Coming at you fast and hard like a cannonball, slamming like a sledgehammer, and aggressive like a pissedoff buffalo in heat. Run for your lives! The terror is real. Street level assault.
4:30pm Drunks With Guns (ST LOUIS, MO) INSIDE
St Louis sludge rockers who put out a series of classic chaotic no-hope singles and an lp which had a photo of the band famously reclining in a basement full of beer cans. The future’s bleak- ain’t it neat? Yeah! What should have been a fade to an anonymous past has been foiled by a curious new generation, digging up great obscure bands from all bygone eras and styles. So we bring you the 2018 version of Drunks With Guns. “Quality St. Louis sludge since 1984.” Stand back! DRUNKS WITH GUNS
SHARK TOYS
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SATURDAY
AFTERNOO
Murphy’s 15 89 Madison A
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EXEK
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OUTSIDE 5:00pm EXEK (MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA)
Off-kilter, hypnotic, arty Aussies! One of the most-talked about bands playing GF15! “The rhythm section on this LP is f*cking great. The bass lines are driving, melodic and almost funk-influenced (think ESG) while the drums are reverbed as hell and really mesmerizing.” - Maximum Rocknroll
5:30pm AWFM (MEMPHIS, TN) INSIDE
A Weirdo From Memphis - who has taken his name to heart as part of Memphis’ Unapologetic Crew. An unapologetic fan of weirdo Gary Wilson, AWFM has added verses in the midst of some extremely wild jam sessions with some of the hottest young instrumentalists in NYC and never blinks. Free form hip hop lyricist with chops galore.
AWFM
BY CATHERINE PATTON
OUTSIDE 6:00pm
Robyn Hitchcock
(LONDON/NASHVILLE)
Robyn Hitchcock: a godfather of English alternative music. Between his work in The Soft Boys, The Egyptians, The Venus 3, and his extraordinary solo career, he has earned a large cult following for his eccentric, surreal music. A true original, we are honored to have him- a perfect finish to the afternoon of music at Murphy’s!
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ROBYN HITCHCOCK
NIGHT SATURDAY pm St | Doors at 8:00 eland
Hi Tone 412 N Clev
MC Nobunny (RABBIT HOLE, CHICAGO) Our favorite masked superhero visits to introduce all night. Huzzah!
DJ Le’roy
(MEMPHIS, TN)
A Memphis record collecting icon, Le’roy has found himself in the middle of a number of cool unknown scenes as his discoveries have come to him over the years, and can sell you on some really wacky 80s boogie and electro sounds. He puts in the time, he finds the goods
OH BOLAND
9:00pm Oh Boland (GALWAY, IRELAND)
Garage pop power trio from Ireland. Delightfully noisy and raw, delightfully catchy, and perfect to get the Saturday night rolling!
9:45pm Amyl & the Sniffers
(MELBOURNE)
Aussie punks on the rise! Fresh off of opening King Gizzard’s 2018 North American tour and appearing on festivals all over the place, they are lighting the world on fire with their brand of sharpie-flavored pub-punk. Perhaps the most exciting new band at the fest, judging by recent response. We are excited to have them start their first North American headlining tour here at Gonerfest!
AMYL & THE SNIFFERS
NOTS
10:30pm Nots (MEMPHIS, TN)
Memphis synth/guitar squiggle punkers have been brewing some intense new tunes and incorporating new sounds in advance of upcoming Goner lp. Notorious for their wild shows. Nots rock!
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NIGHT SATURDAY pm St | Doors at 8:00 eland
Hi Tone 412 N Clev
11:15pm Neckbones (OXFORD, MS)
NECKBONES
DEAF WISH
The rock kings of Oxford, MS. Neckbones never got their due back in the day because of their overabundance of talent - both guitarists Tyler Keith and Dave Boyer and drummer Forrest Hewes could write great songs and sing them, so there was no “frontman” to get all the attention. The Neckbones languished while lesser bands like the Replacements, Uncle Tupelo, and Dinosaur Jr achieved the level of acclaim truly due Tyler and the gang. The first rock band signed to Blues label Fat Possum. We are very excited to invite them to Gonerfest to blow your heads off.
12:00am Deaf Wish (MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA)
The new Deaf Wish album Litihium Zion (Sub Pop) proves the Melbournians’ massive, swirling guitar noise and pop still has the wallop to flatten your head like an Aussie Rules fullback’s crunching tackle. Guitarists Jensen Tjhung and Sarah Hardiman are both icons in the hard-living, hard-rocking underground Melbourne scene, home to some of the greatest bands on Earth. A vital, explosive band.
1:00am Carbonas (ATLANTA, GA)
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CARBONAS
Fast, tight, irresistibly tuneful, and incredibly prolific, Atlanta’s Carbonas took America by storm in the mid-2000s with a slew of catchy singles and hit-laden albums. The group dragged into its orbit some of the best and brightest of Atlanta’s burgeoning punk scene, launching careers and developing a rabid fan following (and inspiring at least five tattoos). At the height of their popularity, the Carbonas disbanded, leaving the masses clamoring for more material. Saturday night marks their mighty return - one night only performing all their hits (and misses)! Truly an amazing band. Don’t miss ‘em!
CLOSING CEREMONIES
Cooper Young Gazebo Free! Sunday, September 30, 2:30pm R.L. BOYCE
One of the last of the Mississippi Hill Country bluesman. R.L. is an expert in improvisation and every boogie feels like it could just go on forever. An in-the-moment performer, letting his gut lead the way over structure. Which all means, R.L. can rock the house. A great way to end the festivitie s- come for the last sounds, get in on the trad itional Alley photos in the space next to Gon er, and either make plans to rendzvous for some later hangings out with people or say goodbye to friends til next year. ___________________________ _
GO NE RF EST CO M ED OW N PA RT Y Bar DKDC | 7:00pm
DJ Hot Tub Eric and frie nds
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THINGS TO DO IN MEMPies;HIS landmarks of
First timer? Revisiting places you’ve been? These are the necessit here for Gonerfest! Music and history that, without, we’d be lost. Tell them you’re
Sun
706 UNION AVE.
Sam Phillips founded Sun in 1950. A year later, he produced Rocket 88 – the Jackie Brenston jam that, with the help of Ike Turner’s Kings of Rhythm, spaw ned this whole rock and roll thing. Howlin’ Wolf, Johnn y Cash, Elvis, Little Milton, and countless others made their historic contributions thanks to Sun. Soak it up.
Stax
926 E. MCLEM ORE AVE.
There is no greater a recommendation we could give. A space where black, white, and women music ians created music during heated times, it’s hard to comprehen d the influence these studios had on American music . A trip to the museum sure can help. Otis Redding, Wend y Rene, Booker T. and the MG’s, Johnnie Taylor, and so many more recorded on this site, and their effects on histor y run deep. Isaac Hayes’ car spinning on a massive Lazy Susan is fun to watch, too.
Graceland
3717 ELVIS PRESLE Y BLVD.
to an increasing need for privacy, Elvis Pushed out of his 1034 Audubon Dr. home due at Graceland; an expansive plot of settled down for the rest of his life in Memphis interred. Never mind the kitsch and land where myth, memory, and Elvis himself are can be gleaned from his time on earth capitalist grip they have on his name-- what can be felt in the walls of Graceland.
Mississippi River
From the Greenbelt Park in Harbortown to the strange nooks and crannies behind the Church on the River, there are some spectacular places to enjoy a sunset on the Mississippi. The aforementioned Ceremonial Mound across from the Metal Museum is breathtaking. Find a place to chill while you’re here; the Air BnB or Motel 6 can only do so much for the soul.
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Gibson Guitar Factory 145 LT. GEORGE LEE AVE.
Watch in awe as the magic of a Gibson guitar becomes a reality. SG’s, Les Pauls, and other models are made here.
Metal Museum 374 METAL MUSEU M DR.
On the bluff of the Mississippi just south of Beale St. is the Country’s only museum dedicated to the fine art of decorative and conce ptual metalwork. There’s a smithy on site and an excellent view of the river from the gazeb o. Native American ceremonial mounds, allegedly touted by Mark Twain, are right acros s the road.
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 POPLA R AVE.
Inside of Overton park is one of the city’s prem ier art museums. Many famous and historical creatives are on display here, and the current Talking Continents exhibition by Jaume Plensa is an excellent example of the museum’s contemporary interests.
Full Gospel Tabernacle 787 HALE RD.
Provided he’s in town, Reverend Al Green red can rectify any wrongdoings that may have occur up g while you were here. If you can stomach wakin on Sunday morning, that is.
Jay Reatard’s Grave
Memorial Park Cemetery 5668 POPLA R AVE.
If you’re so inclined, take a trip out east and pay r name. homage to someone very special to the Gone road is the s acros and him, to Isaac Hayes is right next ds! groun wed Hallo o. the Crystal Shrine Grott
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OTHER THINGS TO DO IN MEMPHIS
a Should a quest for the obscure or authentic tickle your fancy, here’s is Memph give s location g followin The started. you get few places to the glimmer in the diamond of its magic.
AL Town
DIY skate spot a mile from Goner. ASK A LOCAL!
Ebbo Spiritual Su pply 1331 MA DIS ON AV E.
Candles, cards, herbs , and incense. Cleanse yourself, yo u’ll need it.
k Southland Greyhound Par72301
MEMPH IS, AR 550 NORTH INGRA M BOULE VARD, WEST
h your If rocking and rolling just doesn’t quite scratc ines mach Slot dogs! the to trip a take degenerate itch, is rant restau r’s Haga y Samm nd. abou and card tables there, too. Enticing!
Summer Ave.
Restaurants, antique stores, thrift stores, and etc! Summ er is an excellent example of local business at its finest and a wonderful stretch to explor e and discover.
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Elvis’ First Grave
Forest Hill Midtown 5668 POP LAR AVE .
his mother Graceland, he was alongside Before Elvis was interred at town. in the back of Forrest Hill Mid at the haunting mausoleum ugh thro decadent monuments and Take the winding road past holy ath ains an off-the-beaten-p rolling hills to get to it. It rem ied life. ther mythic locale for his stor space for Elvis fans and ano ve here attempt to break in to his gra Legend has it people would . due to its unmonitored nature
Furry Lewis’ Grave
Hollywood Cemetery 2012 HER NAN DO RD.
is the abandoned Hollywood Behind Forrest Hill Midtown it is the final resting place for cemetery. Despite its terrors, grave Memphis Blues legend. His Walter “Furry” Lewis; famed eye online sleuthing and a keen is difficult to find, but some ne. can reveal his humble tombsto
e Charlie Feathers’ Grav Forrest Hill South 2545 E. HOL MES RD.
their respects to their king Any rockabillies looking to pay ort in an unassuming branch can find him out past the airp . He’s in the back and on the of the Forrest Hill cemeteries him. staff can direct you right to right, but a trip inside to the
Birthplace of Are tha Franklin 406 LUC Y AV E.
Though her family rel ocated to Detroit wh en she was two years old, Aretha Franklin was born here in Memphis ; just down the stree t from what would become Stax Records. Man, what a neighborhood! We lost the queen last mo nth, but we have this ho me to visit and thereb y honor her legacy. Re st in Peace!
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MUSIC STORES
Xanadu | 2200 CENTRAL AVE. Martin Music | 2659 POPLAR AVE. Memphis Drum Shop | 878 S. COOPER ST.
FOOD: OUR FAVORITE BBQ SPOTS
Payne’s | 1762 LAMAR AVE. (OUR PALS DOWN THE STREET!) Cozy Corner | 726 N. PARKWAY Rendezvous | 52 S. 2ND ST. Central BBQ | 2249 CENTRAL AVE. | 147 E. BUTLER AVE. | 4375 SUMMER AVE. BBQ Shoppe | 1782 MADISON AVE.
FOOD: MEXICAN
Any Mexican Joint on Summer Avenue, but we’d suggest… Picosos | 3937 SUMMER AVE. (MANY GONER LUNCH MEETINGS TAKE PLACE HERE!) Taqueria la Guadalupana | 4818 SUMMER AVE. Tacos los Jarochos | 4900 SUMMER AVE. La Michoacana | 4091 SUMMER AVE. Superman Taco Truck | 4590 SUMMER AVE. Mexican food in Midtown... Los Comales | 1322 MADISON AVE
FOOD: EVERYTHING ELSE
Gus’ World Famous Fried Chicken | 310 S. FRONT ST. | 730 S. MENDENHALL RD. Kwik Chek | 2013 MADISON AVE. Hatte B’S | 596 COOPER ST. Soul Fish | 862 COOPER ST. Fino’s Italian Deli | 1853 MADISON AVE. Young Avenue Deli | 2119 YOUNG AVE. Pho Binh Vietnamese Restaurant | 1615 MADISON AVE. Shang Hai Restaurant | 1400 POPLAR AVE. (CANTONESE/PHO - GREAT PHO!) Jasmine Thai & Vegetarian Restaurant | 916 COOPER ST. Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant | 2600 POPLAR AVE. #115 Blue Nile Ethiopian Kitchen | 1788 MADISON AVE. Casablanca Restaurant | 1707 MADISON AVE. (MEDITERRANEAN)
LIQUOR STORES
Joe’s | 1681 POPLAR AVE. (AMAZING “SPUTNIK” NEON SIGN! - JOE’S CARRIES GONERFEST BEER!) Tip Top | 1883 MADISON AVE. Buster’s Liquor and Wines | 191 S HIGHLAND ST. Cash Saver | 1620 MADISON (ACROSS FROM MURPHY’S --THE CHEAPEST AND BIGGEST SELECTION OF BEER IN MEMPHIS. THEY CARRY GONERFEST BEER!)
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BEER/ LIQUOR NOTE : Beer is sold in grocery stores, convenience stores, and liquor stores until 3:00am. Convenience stores sell only beer. No beer sales until noon on Sunday. Liquor available in liquor stores on Sunday after noon. Liquor Stores close at 11:00pm.
MIDTOWN
Lamplighter/Zinnie’s
NIG HT LIF E
1702 MADISON/1688 MADISON
The Lamplighter is a Southern beer bar that has retained its lowdown dive bar charm through recent ownership changes. Bring your own liquor and buy set-ups. Across the small parking lot, Zinnie’s has a popcorn machine and Golden Tee.
Murphy’s
1589 MADISON AVE.
Blue Monkey 2012 MADISON AVE.
Fair prices, and better-than-average pub grub. Pleasantly dark and clad with ornamental woodworks, the Monkey has some of the most attentive staff in the Midtown bar scene.
Pay a visit to the shamrock sometime before or after the Saturday day show.
Dru’s Place (LGBTQ)
DKDC/Beauty Shop
Dru’s isn’t just a bar, it’s YOUR bar. Don’t let the beer only option stop you, this spot has a cork fee for any bottle you’d care to grab from the liquor store. Drag queens, pool, karaoke, pizza, and a large patio. Where can you go wrong?
964 AND 966 S. COOPER
Bars for those wanting a little bit more than a bathroom with gnats and beer. Cocktails, amazing food, and amazing staff. Beauty Shop holds down the fort for the best beautyparlor-turned-restaurant in town.
Slider Inn 2117 PEABODY
Best deck in Midtown? This is a no frills get drunk and/or grub up spot with killer food and great staff. The massive deck is perfect for early Autumn nights.
1474 MADISON AVE,
Alex’s Tavern 1445 JACKSON AVE.
One of Memphis only super late-night spots, Alex’s doesn’t get poppin’ until 3AM. Two jukebox’s, shuffleboard, and amazing bar food. Get the Greek Burger. DOWNTOWN
Railgarten
Absinthe Room
New joint frequently nicknamed Kindergarten for the amount of kids running around… family-friendly sprawling compound with live music, playground, ping pong court, ice cream counter, restaurants, beach volleyball and booze. Did I mention ping pong?
If you do hit Beale Street, we suggest this gem of a bar that was once Hooks Brothers Photography Studio. Absinthe, pool, creeky old floors,. Having served the Memphis African-American Community for the better part of a century, Hooks Brothers used this former studio to document civil rights leaders, prominent local figures, and musicians…. including Robert Johnson.
2166 CENTRAL AVE
P&H Cafe
1532 MADISON AVE.
Beer only dive walkways from Murphy’s, but huge. Have a large crew with you? Want to play pool? Care for a burger stuffed with capers and feta? Go here and get down.
Pumping Station (LGBTQ) 1382 POPLAR AVE.
Slip into the Pump for a completely different night time vibe. Two bars and nice patio.
162 BEALE ST.
Ernestine and Hazel’s 531 S. MAIN ST.
Right by the train station, this ex-brothel encapsulates Memphis perfectly. Beer only, great burgers, and two stories with multiple rooms to chill in….it is hard to find a more “Memphis” bar.
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We cannot overstate how much we appreciate the help we get in order to put this on. Thanks first of all to the attendees- we respect the time and money it takes to come to Gonerfest from all over the world and from inside of Memphis- we thank each and every one of you! It literally does not happen without you. Thank you for coming, and returning, and for bringing new friends year after year. You don’t know how special this makes us feel. Thanks to all the bands - who come also as fans - thank you for coming to Memphis and sharing in our special event. Behind the scenes, we have gotten a lot of help and inspira tion from all kinds of folks we need to thank, including Memphis Tourism, Skinny & The Hi Tone, Benny and his gang at Murphy’s, the incredible Drew and Andy at Memphis Made Brewery, Bean and Suzanne and Pabst Blue Ribbon, DeSha une, Justin and the gang at The Memphis Flyer, Tamara and the Cooper Young Business Association, Imprint Indie Printing, Karl Baioni at EM Printing, Boo Mitchell at Royal Studio, Halley and Jerry Phillips at Phillips Recording Studio, Jody Stephens and Keith Sykes at Ardent, Elizabeth and Old Dominick and everyo ne who helped make the studio tours happen, Corkey Sinks & Jesse Butcher for the layout magic, intern Philly Mike Fucking Matteson who over-delivered on every task we threw at him, Sarah LaReau, Walter at Imprint, Ben, Jessica and the Third Man Pressing crew, Ron & the Payne family at Payne’s BBQ, Tim Sampson, Madison Farmer always, Unapologetic crew, Jacob Gardner for art upon art, Karen Carrier & Stevan at DKDC/ Beauty Shop for all the support, Kyle Johnson & Alyssa Moore, MVP Eric The Arm & Stacy, Andrew McCalla, Brian Dixon, Will Floyd, Scott Rogers, Brooke Mills, Bruce Saltmarsh, Steve Turner & Tim Kerr, John Charn ley and The Clouds, Arian & Brandon and Phil and everyone at Memphis Record Pressing, Craig & Elizabeth Blondis, Chris and Lurene Kelley, Drew and Lauren Fontenot, Cobra Man + Tom and Manramp and The Worble crew, all the volunteers, bartenders, food truckers, clean up crews, advertisers, door people, booking agents, caterers, publicists, grave sweepers, maverick radio hosts, and other ne’er-do-wells as well as anyone else we might be forgetting (that means you-so rry we are old and forgetful). All of you are inspirational and are doing great things and we could not make this festival happen without you. THANK YOU! Tip your bartenders! Be nice to Dan Garber! Be nice to everybody! Watch your back! Watch the back of the person next to ya. Don’t forget to tell everyone in Memphis you’re here because of Gonerfest. Don’t forget to tell everyone when you get home how great a time you had at Gonerfest and in Memphis! Post online, spread the good word far and wide. Thank you!
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We dedicate this Gonerfest to the memory of our friend Chris “Muddy Spear” Beck. Thanks for the laughs, support and inspiration. We all should attack life like you did. This one’s for Chris!
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