Memphis Rock and Romp

Sorry to do this to you, but we've had to change the June 7th Rock-n-Romp to June 28th. Please mark your calendars accordingly!

Remaining 2008 Dates:

June 28

September 27

November 1

Saturday we kicked off our third season of at the Tidwells' house. They just happened to have the most perfect amphitheater-like yard ever. We lucked out with warm weather for most of the day and had a massive crowd of 200+ people.

The Flying Monkeys, The Harmony Brothers, and Dragoon were all awesome in their own way. The Flying Monkeys appeared to be having so much fun, I thought we might have to drag them from the stage! (I mean that in a nice way!)

Jeff Hulett, of The Harmony Brothers, has played two other Rock-n-Romps with two different bands, both of which got rained on. He was very excited to finally have the full-on sunny day experience of Rock-n-Romp.

Those of you who left a little early really missed out on the fun that was Dragoon! The lead singer, an elementary school teacher by day, really got the kids going!

Speaking of, why did people start leaving around 5:00pm? Was it getting too cold? Was it time for dinner? Was Dragoon too loud? Let us know! We pushed our start time back an hour to accommodate the nappers, but we don't want to lose people just when things are getting lively!

Here are some photos from staff photographer Chip Chockley:


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Evites with show location going out soon! To get on the list email memphisrocknromp@gmail.com

Awesome poster art by Flannery Harper

Hello fellow Rock-n-Rompers,

Just wanted to let you know that the 2008 season is fast approaching! We are currently looking for hosts in the Midtown area with decent-sized, child-friendly yards.

Hosting is easy and FUN! The Rock-n-Romp board will handle all of the set-up and clean-up, prepare your neighbors by distributing fliers, contact the local police department to let them know what's going on, and rent a Port-a-Potty if necessary.

The host family will receive a gift certificate for dinner at a Midtown restaurant, each member of the host family will receive a free Rock-n-Romp t-shirt of their choosing, and everyone will think you totally rock!

Shows are scheduled for the following dates:
(The new show time will be from 3-6pm to accommodate the nappers!)

April 12

June 7

September 27

November 1

In case of rain, shows will be relocated to the Hi-Tone.

Please let us know right away if you are interested in hosting...or if your band wants to play...or if there is a band that you really want to see play at RnR. (And while we're at it, let us know if you are interested in joining the board for the 2009 season!)

Thanks!
The Rock-n-Romp Board

Vending Machine, headed by Rock-n-Romp's very own Robby Grant, has four original holiday tunes available for downloading on the Vending Machine blog.

Robby created the tunes with his family and friends and they ROCK. I especially love Wot is Nog w/Shelby Bryant. The tunes will only be up through December, so check them out now!

Ok, I know there was a lot going on Saturday, but I have to say that if you missed the Rock-n-Romp, you should be SAD.

Oh
My
God
It was AWESOME!



The kids were all dressed up and busy rocking out, painting Junkyard boxes, tattooing themselves, and having a wild time as usual. The parents were enjoying some much needed sunshine, cold beer, and incredible music. The Butlers' had the yard all Halloweened up, and Colin kept everyone entertained with his multiple costumes.



Rae Ray was up first and immediately drew the kids in with a tale of underwater love between a shark and an octopus. (I won't ruin the ending for you!)



The next thing I knew, a pint-sized Dorothy was on stage playing backup kazoo. And best of all, the parents who had realized we didn't have any ear plugs to pass out, collectively made a sign of relief. The volume was just perfect.

Next up was the oh so smooth and easy on the eyes, Arma Secreta.



I had never had a chance to hear them play live and was once again amazed by Robby's ability to book kick ass bands again and again. They were a little louder than Rae Ray but still very "oops I forgot my earplugs" friendly.

And now for the really good part...which definitely required ear plugs and/or desensitized ear drums!!

When I first imagined Rock-n-Romp, The Subteens were on stage doing their rendition of the Ramones' Blitzkrieg Bop. Everyone said it would never happen, but on Saturday it did.

With one exception.

I always figured my two monkeys would be up front rocking out, but instead, one was feverish and passed out next to me while the other was being joyfully rolled around the yard in a cardboard box by the skinniest Spider-man I ever saw.

But you know what? It was still freaking too good to be true. Those dudes can rock!!



Look at Mark!



Terrance and Bubba started the season off with The River City Tanlines, ended it with the Subteens, and said they'd happily play again with whatever band they have going at the time. I can hardly wait for next season!

Speaking of, email us or comment here and let us know what bands you want to hear, where you want to hear them, and at what time! We're thinking of going 3-6pm next year and we're kicking around some ideas to take Rock-n-Romp to the next level. So, let us hear from you!

Thanks to everyone for making the second season of Rock-n-Romp even more rockin-n-rompin than the first!


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Cover art by Max Dixon. Design by Kelli Smith.