Come Rock-n-Romp with us at the Mid-South Maze on September 26th from 2-5pm. We'll have Justin Bloss, Ryan Azada, and Hiway Hi-Fi. A Memphis Symphony Orchestra string quartet will perform in between acts. $5 Adults/kids free. Adults MUST be accompanied by children.
As always bring a blanket or a chair, a snack to share, and earplugs for the little ones. There will be free Memphis Made beer & Bluff City Brewers & Connoisseurs homebrew, Central BBQ and snacks from Whole Foods & Tom's Tiny Kitchen. (Please be considerate of others when partaking of the free food. We do run out!)
The Mid-South Maze will give the following discounts: Maze admission-$4/adult and $2/kid, 5 and under free. The Jumping Pillow will be $2/person and you can jump all you want. Identify yourself as a Rock-n-Romper when paying and they will give you the appropriate discount.
The Maze takes about an hour, so we ask that you come early or stay late. The Jumping Pillow is adjacent to the bands, so kids can enjoy it during the show. (It is supervised.)
We look forward to seeing you!
For directions, click here.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
June 13th Rock-n-Romp at Shelby Farms Park, 2-5pm
On June 13th we will be at Shelby Farms Park, right off the Shelby Farms Greenline near the Bike Rentals.
The Shelby Farms Caravan of Stars featuring Jack Oblivian, Hanna Star & her Teenage Teenagers, Jeff Evans and Ross Johnson will be playing.
Memphis Made Brewing Company and the Bluff City Brewers and Connoisseurs will be providing free beer to adults over 21 (please bring your vaild ID).
We will have free snacks from Whole Foods Market POPLAR and tasty pimento cheese from Tom's Tiny Kitchen. The Rock 'n' Dough Pizza Co. truck will be selling slices for those with bigger appetites. Chris Taylor will also be on hand with his homemade popsicles for $3 each, and Relevant Roasters will be selling a cold-brew coffee.
Bring a blanket or a chair, sunscreen, a reusable cup for beer & a water bottle.
Ride your bikes or park your cars in the Code Enforcement parking lot on Mullins Station Rd. (Please do not park in the Bike Rental area, unless you plan to rent a bike!)
We ask that all adults donate $5 and kids are free. Park members are also free (must have valid card + ID). Anyone wishing to join the Conservancy will receive $5 off memberships during the event.
Tell your friends!
Monday, April 27, 2015
May 17th (SUNDAY) Rock-n-Romp in Overton Square 2-5pm
Alright y'all, we've got a new venue to test out! Please join us for our annual Sunday show, this time in Overton Square. We'll be closing down the street and having a big ol' time. Our bands are Sleepwlkrs, Zigadoo Moneyclips & Data Drums (in that order).
The Art Project, a kids art studio coming to Overton Square in June will provide a free art activity for kids in front of their space, which is 2092 Trimble Place.
Per usual we will have free beer for the adults. We will also have a few snacks from Whole Foods and some delicious pimento cheese from Tom's Tiny Kitchen. However, we will NOT have BBQ. Please plan to enjoy lunch before the show (or dinner after!) at one of the many fabulous restaurants in Overton Square. Or feel free to bring your own snacks.
Free parking is available in the Overton Square parking garage.
We ask that all adults donate $5; kids are free.
Tell your friends!
The Art Project, a kids art studio coming to Overton Square in June will provide a free art activity for kids in front of their space, which is 2092 Trimble Place.
Per usual we will have free beer for the adults. We will also have a few snacks from Whole Foods and some delicious pimento cheese from Tom's Tiny Kitchen. However, we will NOT have BBQ. Please plan to enjoy lunch before the show (or dinner after!) at one of the many fabulous restaurants in Overton Square. Or feel free to bring your own snacks.
Free parking is available in the Overton Square parking garage.
We ask that all adults donate $5; kids are free.
Tell your friends!
Friday, April 10, 2015
April 11th Rock-n-Romp at Mud Island
As is now custom, we will kick off our season at Mud Island River Park. We'll be in the grove by the concession stand and fountains on the south end of the Island. Put the kids in their bathing suits, bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and prepare yourselves for a great afternoon of music!
On the bill we have Short in the Sleeve, Buckles & Boots, and The Sheiks.
Parking on the north end of the Island is free (enter from Harbor Town). Give yourself 15-20 minutes to get to the south end. Feel free to use strollers, wagons, bikes, etc. to facilitate getting the little ones to the show. You must be on the Island by 4pm. (Be at monorail by 3:30pm.) The park officially closes at 5pm and the last tram to the east side leaves at 5:15pm. Please plan accordingly.
If your kids want to play in the fountains, please keep an eye on them. There is no lifeguard on duty. We will have volunteers keeping an eye out, but parents are responsible for their children.
There's also a great bluff for sliding down, so bring some cardboard.
We will have Central BBQ, Tom's Tiny Kitchen Pimento Cheese, fruit from Whole Foods Market & Yuengling beer, free of charge, while supplies last. (Feel free to bring your own snacks and a cooler--no alcohol allowed--if you prefer. Food and beverages are also for sale on the island.)
We ask that each adult donate $5. Kids are free.
We will have new Rock-n-Romp shirts for sale.
Revolutions Bicycle CoOp is hosting a group ride to the April 11th show! Meet in front of Revolutions’ Bike Gate at Noon (1000 S. Cooper St). The plan is to roll out at 12:15 to give everyone plenty of time. They will be showing off their rental fleet, selling memberships & t-shirts at the show. Stop by and say hi!
On the bill we have Short in the Sleeve, Buckles & Boots, and The Sheiks.
Parking on the north end of the Island is free (enter from Harbor Town). Give yourself 15-20 minutes to get to the south end. Feel free to use strollers, wagons, bikes, etc. to facilitate getting the little ones to the show. You must be on the Island by 4pm. (Be at monorail by 3:30pm.) The park officially closes at 5pm and the last tram to the east side leaves at 5:15pm. Please plan accordingly.
If your kids want to play in the fountains, please keep an eye on them. There is no lifeguard on duty. We will have volunteers keeping an eye out, but parents are responsible for their children.
There's also a great bluff for sliding down, so bring some cardboard.
We will have Central BBQ, Tom's Tiny Kitchen Pimento Cheese, fruit from Whole Foods Market & Yuengling beer, free of charge, while supplies last. (Feel free to bring your own snacks and a cooler--no alcohol allowed--if you prefer. Food and beverages are also for sale on the island.)
We ask that each adult donate $5. Kids are free.
We will have new Rock-n-Romp shirts for sale.
Revolutions Bicycle CoOp is hosting a group ride to the April 11th show! Meet in front of Revolutions’ Bike Gate at Noon (1000 S. Cooper St). The plan is to roll out at 12:15 to give everyone plenty of time. They will be showing off their rental fleet, selling memberships & t-shirts at the show. Stop by and say hi!
Monday, March 23, 2015
Rock-n-Romp Camp June 22-26 at CBU
Rock-n-Romp Camp will be at CBU this year, June 22-26. Camp will run from 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F. The Showcase will be at the Young Avenue Deli on Sunday, June 28th. The cost is $250 per camper and includes t-shirt, snack and lunch.
The camp is open to boys and girls in grades 1-7. We are also looking for staff members to teach an instrument and volunteers in grades 8-12 to assist at the camp.
Click here for the camper application. Get it in soon, before we're all full!
Click here or here for a peek at previous camp sessions!
The camp is open to boys and girls in grades 1-7. We are also looking for staff members to teach an instrument and volunteers in grades 8-12 to assist at the camp.
Click here for the camper application. Get it in soon, before we're all full!
Click here or here for a peek at previous camp sessions!
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
2015 Season
We are excited to announce the dates for our 2015 season. Mark your calendars! We will post individual events on our Facebook page. All shows are 2-5pm.
April 11 at Mud Island
May 17 (SUNDAY) at Overton Square (Tower Courtyard)
June 13 at Shelby Farms (Just off the Greenline by the bike rental area)
Sept 19 at Mid-South Maze
Oct 31 at Overton Park (Greensward)
We are also excited to announce that our week long camp will be help at CBU from June 22-26th. Applications will be available soon.
April 11 at Mud Island
May 17 (SUNDAY) at Overton Square (Tower Courtyard)
June 13 at Shelby Farms (Just off the Greenline by the bike rental area)
Sept 19 at Mid-South Maze
Oct 31 at Overton Park (Greensward)
We are also excited to announce that our week long camp will be help at CBU from June 22-26th. Applications will be available soon.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Rock-n-Romp compilation set for release at Nov. 1 season finale
Rock-n-Romp’s Nov. 1 season finale at Overton Park will serve as the release show for the first-ever Rock-n-Romp Comp, a CD compilation of local artists, most of which have played the family friendly concert series at some point during its nine-year run.
The compilation features up-and-coming artists Mark Edgar Stuart, James and the Ultrasounds, American Fiction and Myla Smith alongside scene stalwarts Al Kapone, Snowglobe, Pezz, Vending Machine and the Grifters’ Dave Shouse. Even recently reformed Memphis punk godfathers the Modifiers contribute a track to the eclectic mix.
“It’s a great snapshot of our music scene, which is what families get when they come to Rock-n-Romp throughout the year,” said Rock-n-Romp board member Jeff Hulett, who curated the album, contributed a song of his own and played on the Slowglobe track. “The comp is just another way for parents to stay connected to the vital music that’s coming out of our city. Now they’ve got something to jam to in the minivan.”
The Rock-n-Romp Comp will first be available at the Nov. 1 Rock-n-Romp in Overton Park’s Greensward, near the Rainbow Lake playground. Copies are $10 each, and all proceeds will go toward producing future Rock-n-Romps or the group’s annual rock camp. The show will run from 2 to 5 p.m. with Marcella and Her Lovers, the Maître D’s and Triceratops set to perform. Adults must be accompanied by children to attend. Each show features three bands, free Central BBQ and Whole Foods snacks for everyone, plus free beer for adults.
Rock-n-Romp Comp full track list:
1. Mark Edgar Stuart – Peroxide
2. Snowglobe – Birthday
3. Vending Machine – I Love My Bike
4. Dave Shouse – The Casio Theme Song
5. Myla Smith – Slow Down
6. Cotton & Coal – The Whole World
7. American Fiction – Crystal Key
8. Al Kapone – Feelin’ Good
9. James and the Ultrasounds – Cash Saver Blues
10. The Modifiers – Got No Phone
11. The Rough Hearts – Disappear
12. Wind vs. Sun – Make Progress
13. J.D. Reager – Back Off
14. Pezz – Don’t Walk Away
15. The Harmony Brothers – No Man Can Hold You
16. Jeff Hulett – Road Map
17. Perfect Vessels – No Good
18. Chad Nixon – The Funeral
19. Triceratops – Sitting on the Top of the Train
20. Macho B - Oxford
Since 2006, Memphis Rock-n-Romp has hosted family-friendly concerts on five or six Saturday afternoons (and the occasional Sunday) from April to November in different locations throughout the Memphis area. Adults are asked to donate $5 at the door, but children are admitted free. All proceeds go toward costs of producing Rock-n-Romps and the annual Rock-n-Romp Rock Camp for children. Memphis Rock-n-Romp is a registered non-profit with the State of Tennessee. Each Rock-n-Romp draws between 900-1,400 parents and children.
The compilation features up-and-coming artists Mark Edgar Stuart, James and the Ultrasounds, American Fiction and Myla Smith alongside scene stalwarts Al Kapone, Snowglobe, Pezz, Vending Machine and the Grifters’ Dave Shouse. Even recently reformed Memphis punk godfathers the Modifiers contribute a track to the eclectic mix.
“It’s a great snapshot of our music scene, which is what families get when they come to Rock-n-Romp throughout the year,” said Rock-n-Romp board member Jeff Hulett, who curated the album, contributed a song of his own and played on the Slowglobe track. “The comp is just another way for parents to stay connected to the vital music that’s coming out of our city. Now they’ve got something to jam to in the minivan.”
The Rock-n-Romp Comp will first be available at the Nov. 1 Rock-n-Romp in Overton Park’s Greensward, near the Rainbow Lake playground. Copies are $10 each, and all proceeds will go toward producing future Rock-n-Romps or the group’s annual rock camp. The show will run from 2 to 5 p.m. with Marcella and Her Lovers, the Maître D’s and Triceratops set to perform. Adults must be accompanied by children to attend. Each show features three bands, free Central BBQ and Whole Foods snacks for everyone, plus free beer for adults.
Rock-n-Romp Comp full track list:
1. Mark Edgar Stuart – Peroxide
2. Snowglobe – Birthday
3. Vending Machine – I Love My Bike
4. Dave Shouse – The Casio Theme Song
5. Myla Smith – Slow Down
6. Cotton & Coal – The Whole World
7. American Fiction – Crystal Key
8. Al Kapone – Feelin’ Good
9. James and the Ultrasounds – Cash Saver Blues
10. The Modifiers – Got No Phone
11. The Rough Hearts – Disappear
12. Wind vs. Sun – Make Progress
13. J.D. Reager – Back Off
14. Pezz – Don’t Walk Away
15. The Harmony Brothers – No Man Can Hold You
16. Jeff Hulett – Road Map
17. Perfect Vessels – No Good
18. Chad Nixon – The Funeral
19. Triceratops – Sitting on the Top of the Train
20. Macho B - Oxford
Since 2006, Memphis Rock-n-Romp has hosted family-friendly concerts on five or six Saturday afternoons (and the occasional Sunday) from April to November in different locations throughout the Memphis area. Adults are asked to donate $5 at the door, but children are admitted free. All proceeds go toward costs of producing Rock-n-Romps and the annual Rock-n-Romp Rock Camp for children. Memphis Rock-n-Romp is a registered non-profit with the State of Tennessee. Each Rock-n-Romp draws between 900-1,400 parents and children.
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
November 1st Rock-n-Romp at Overton Park
Marcella and her Lovers, Maitre D’s, & Triceratops will be playing. Per usual we will have free CBBQ, Tom's Tiny Kitchen pimento cheese, snacks from Whole Foods and Memphis Made beer while supplies last.
Adults are asked to donate $5 each; kids are free.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
September 27th Rock-n-Romp at the Mid-South Maze 2-5pm
Come Rock-n-Romp with us at the Mid-South Maze on September 27th from 2-5pm. We'll have Le Tumulte Noir, Switchblade Kid and Forklift playing. $5 Adults/kids free. Adults MUST be accompanied by children.
As always bring a blanket or a chair, a snack to share, and earplugs for the little ones. There will be free Memphis Made beer, Central BBQ and snacks from Whole Foods & Tom's Tiny Kitchen. (Please be considerate of others when partaking of the free food. We do run out!)
The Mid-South Maze will give the following discounts: Maze admission-$4/adult and $2/kid, 5 and under free. The Jumping Pillow will be $2/person and you can jump all you want. Identify yourself as a Rock-n-Romper when paying and they will give you the appropriate discount.
The Maze takes about an hour, so we ask that you come early or stay late. The Jumping Pillow is adjacent to the bands, so kids can enjoy it during the show. (It is supervised.)
We look forward to seeing you!
For directions, click here.
As always bring a blanket or a chair, a snack to share, and earplugs for the little ones. There will be free Memphis Made beer, Central BBQ and snacks from Whole Foods & Tom's Tiny Kitchen. (Please be considerate of others when partaking of the free food. We do run out!)
The Mid-South Maze will give the following discounts: Maze admission-$4/adult and $2/kid, 5 and under free. The Jumping Pillow will be $2/person and you can jump all you want. Identify yourself as a Rock-n-Romper when paying and they will give you the appropriate discount.
The Maze takes about an hour, so we ask that you come early or stay late. The Jumping Pillow is adjacent to the bands, so kids can enjoy it during the show. (It is supervised.)
We look forward to seeing you!
For directions, click here.
Monday, May 12, 2014
May 18th (Sunday) Rock-n-Romp at Rhodes College 2-5pm
Join us at Rhodes College for a special Sunday edition of Rock-n-Romp! Emma Webb, Myla Smith, and American Fiction will be rockin' the lawn near Buckman Hall. We'll have free food from Central Barbeque, Whole Foods, Tom's Tiny Kitchen & HappyMama Organic Foods. Beer for those over 21 provided by Memphis Made Brewing & The Bluff City Brewers. Bricks for Kidz will have LEGO activities and Immaculate Conception Cathedral School will also be leading a special craft for the kiddos. We will also have a "Baby Rest Stop" tent!
Bring a blanket and chair, a snack to share, and ear plugs for the littles. Tell your friends! See you there!
Bring a blanket and chair, a snack to share, and ear plugs for the littles. Tell your friends! See you there!
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Rock-n-Romp Camp Registration is Open
Rock-n-Romp Camp is back!
This year there is only one session, July 7-11 at Rozelle Elementary in Midtown. Camp will run from 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F, plus there will be a showcase Sunday evening, July 13, at the Young Avenue Deli. The camp is open to boys and girls in grades 1-7. The cost for the week is $200. Kids will be asked to bring a sack lunch, but we will provide snacks.
Click here for the camper application. (You have to download it for it to become fillable.) Get it in soon, before we're all full!
We are also looking for staff members to teach an instrument and volunteers in grades 8-12 to assist at the camp. Email us at memphisrocknromp@gmail.com if interested.
Click here or here for a peek at previous camp sessions!
This year there is only one session, July 7-11 at Rozelle Elementary in Midtown. Camp will run from 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F, plus there will be a showcase Sunday evening, July 13, at the Young Avenue Deli. The camp is open to boys and girls in grades 1-7. The cost for the week is $200. Kids will be asked to bring a sack lunch, but we will provide snacks.
Click here for the camper application. (You have to download it for it to become fillable.) Get it in soon, before we're all full!
We are also looking for staff members to teach an instrument and volunteers in grades 8-12 to assist at the camp. Email us at memphisrocknromp@gmail.com if interested.
Click here or here for a peek at previous camp sessions!
Introducing Rock-n-Chomp
We are so excited to announce that we have partnered with Whole Foods to bring you Rock-n-Chomp!
Rock-n-Chomp will be a mini Rock-n-Romp located at Whole Foods Market the third Tuesday of each month. There will be a family friendly concert by local musicians followed by a healthy snack. Best part? It is free for all.
Today was the first show, featuring Caleb Sweazy. Caleb is an amazing musician, awesome dad, and Rock-n-Romp board member, among other things.
About fifteen families attended the inaugural show.
In addition to great music, everyone had a healthy snack. Today it was make your own parfaits!
Thanks to everyone who attended the show, and huge props to Emily Lux at Whole Foods for making it happen!
Join us next month on April 15th at 9:00am.
Monday, October 28, 2013
November 2nd Rock-n-Romp, 2-5pm
This will be our last Rock-n-Romp of the season! Please join us at Overton Park next to the new playground on Saturday, November 2nd from 2-5pm.
We have four bands this time--J.D. Reager & the Cold-Blooded Three, The Monday Night Card, Abbey West Pates, and Katie Ives.
We will have free food while it lasts from Central BBQ, Tom's Tiny Kitchen, and the Trolley Stop Market.
The Bluff City Homebrewers will be on hand with their delicious handcrafted beer. We will also have a keg of Memphis Made Brewing Company's beer!
Grace-St. Luke's staff will be leading a craft for kids. There will be a hula hoop jam with Co-Motion studio (opening December in Crosstown). Livable Memphis will be leading bike-centric crafts to promote the Hampline.
All this for $5 per adult. Kids are free.
Bring a blanket or a chair, ear plugs for the little ones, a snack to share and enjoy an amazing afternoon of music and fun!
We have four bands this time--J.D. Reager & the Cold-Blooded Three, The Monday Night Card, Abbey West Pates, and Katie Ives.
We will have free food while it lasts from Central BBQ, Tom's Tiny Kitchen, and the Trolley Stop Market.
The Bluff City Homebrewers will be on hand with their delicious handcrafted beer. We will also have a keg of Memphis Made Brewing Company's beer!
Grace-St. Luke's staff will be leading a craft for kids. There will be a hula hoop jam with Co-Motion studio (opening December in Crosstown). Livable Memphis will be leading bike-centric crafts to promote the Hampline.
All this for $5 per adult. Kids are free.
Bring a blanket or a chair, ear plugs for the little ones, a snack to share and enjoy an amazing afternoon of music and fun!
Friday, October 04, 2013
9/21 Show Recap
Back to the Mid-South Maze! This is always one of our favorite spots to romp. Saturday was just a picture-perfect day-- clear skies, temps in the mid 70s. Add to that three great bands, some gourmet beer, some of the best barbecue in the city, some of the best pizza in the city, and healthy snacks from Whole Foods, and you have a pretty perfect day.
Next up was Mighty Souls Brass Band, which blew everyone away. Literally. (Ahem.) Jeremy Schrader, on trumpet, is a RnR veteran, having played our shows in several different bands.
A dude who can rock the sousaphone like this really makes me way too excited. (Personal confession: extensive band nerd past, played tuba.)
We also had Bluff City Brewers and Connoisseurs back. So awesome to have fresh craft brew at our shows!
Last up was the raucous post-punk band Tanks. Serious rocking going on from these guys.
We even managed to get the RnR board together for a new photo! These are the folks who make it happen, cap'n.
(L to R, Bianca Burks, Graham Burks, Aimee Lewis, Corey Crowder, Chip Chockley, Caleb Sweazy, Stacey Greenberg, Marvin Stockwell, Kate Crowder and Launa Morris. Slacker board member Jeff Hulett wasn't at this show. Kidding, we love Jeff.)
In addition to Central and the Brewers, thanks to Whole Foods for providing awesome healthy snacks and to Trolley Stop Market for contributing some of the best pizza in town. And thanks to Tom's Tiny Kitchen for again loading us up with the the undisputed champion pimento cheese of all pimento cheeses. And we always appreciate the rocking sound from Charlie Lawing at Memphis Sound Lab.
And most of all, thanks to the Mid South Maze for having us again-- you guys rule.
Seeya in a few weeks for the 2013 finale show at Overton Park on November 2nd!
Check out all the photos from this show by Chip Chockley Photography by clicking here.
First up was Wind vs. Sun. Dirk rocked a TV appearance with me earlier in the week to promote this show--thanks Dirk! It was great to hear his full band.
A dude who can rock the sousaphone like this really makes me way too excited. (Personal confession: extensive band nerd past, played tuba.)
As usual, Central BBQ provided awesome 'cue. Thanks a million, yet again, to those folks.
Last up was the raucous post-punk band Tanks. Serious rocking going on from these guys.
In addition to Central and the Brewers, thanks to Whole Foods for providing awesome healthy snacks and to Trolley Stop Market for contributing some of the best pizza in town. And thanks to Tom's Tiny Kitchen for again loading us up with the the undisputed champion pimento cheese of all pimento cheeses. And we always appreciate the rocking sound from Charlie Lawing at Memphis Sound Lab.
And most of all, thanks to the Mid South Maze for having us again-- you guys rule.
Seeya in a few weeks for the 2013 finale show at Overton Park on November 2nd!
Check out all the photos from this show by Chip Chockley Photography by clicking here.
Friday, September 13, 2013
September 21st Rock-n-Romp at the Mid-South Maze
Come Rock-n-Romp with us at the Mid-South Maze on September 21st from 2-5pm. We'll have Wind vs. Sun, Tanks, and the Mighty Souls Brass band playing. $5 Adults/kids free. Adults MUST be accompanied by children.
As always bring a blanket or a chair, a snack to share, and earplugs for the little ones. There will be free beer from the Bluff City Homebrewers & Connoisseurs, free food from Central BBQ, Tom's Tiny Kitchen, Trolley Stop Market and Whole Foods.
The Mid-South Maze will give the following discounts: Maze admission-$4/adult and $2/kid, 5 and under free. The Jumping Pillow will be $2/person and you can jump all you want. Identify yourself as a Rock-n-Romper when paying and they will give you the appropriate discount.
The Maze takes about an hour, so we ask that you come early or stay late. The Jumping Pillow is adjacent to the bands, so kids can enjoy it during the show. (It is supervised.)
We look forward to seeing you!
For directions, click here.
As always bring a blanket or a chair, a snack to share, and earplugs for the little ones. There will be free beer from the Bluff City Homebrewers & Connoisseurs, free food from Central BBQ, Tom's Tiny Kitchen, Trolley Stop Market and Whole Foods.
The Mid-South Maze will give the following discounts: Maze admission-$4/adult and $2/kid, 5 and under free. The Jumping Pillow will be $2/person and you can jump all you want. Identify yourself as a Rock-n-Romper when paying and they will give you the appropriate discount.
The Maze takes about an hour, so we ask that you come early or stay late. The Jumping Pillow is adjacent to the bands, so kids can enjoy it during the show. (It is supervised.)
We look forward to seeing you!
For directions, click here.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
August 10th Bridges Show Recap
Thanks to an awesome musical lineup, the climbing wall, the cool LEGO action and KID PRESIDENT (more on that later), this show was a big success!
First up was Hanna Star. Her songwriting and voice are waaaaay beyond her years. She also had a stellar band, full of RnR/Memphis music vets: Alicja Trout, T-Money and Paul Taylor. Really nice tunes-- I think Hanna has a bright future.
Next up: Cheap Time, from Nashville, TN. Great classic punk-pop sound, with big riffs and lots of energy.
We had the awesome folks from Bricks 4 Kidz, who teach all sorts of cool things through the use of Legos. The kids loved this stuff!
Finally, we had Big City Circus. This band was barrels of fun! They brought out the Super Duper Monster just in time to dance around to the song named after him.
He gave the climbing wall a go after their show...
The other cool thing about this show was KID PRESIDENT! The guy with over 30 million YouTube views spread his special brand of cheer to Rompers. He climbed the wall...
Helped Marv out with MC duties...
And did a special photo session with Rompers:
See all of the Kid President photos here.
Thanks to Bridges for having us again-- we especially appreciate Drew Smith for working with us to make things go smoothly. As always, thanks a million to Central BBQ, Tom's Tiny Kitchen and Whole Foods for providing us with good stuff to munch on. We always appreciate the rocking sound from Charlie Lawing at Memphis Sound Lab. And BIG thanks to the Bluff City Brewers for generously providing us with fresh, delicious craft brews of many varieties. You guys rule!
Most of all, thanks to YOU guys for coming out! Seeya on September 21st for our favorite Romp of the year-- the Mid South Corn Maze!
Check out the full set of photos from the show by Chip Chockley Photography by clicking here.
First up was Hanna Star. Her songwriting and voice are waaaaay beyond her years. She also had a stellar band, full of RnR/Memphis music vets: Alicja Trout, T-Money and Paul Taylor. Really nice tunes-- I think Hanna has a bright future.
Next up: Cheap Time, from Nashville, TN. Great classic punk-pop sound, with big riffs and lots of energy.
We had the awesome folks from Bricks 4 Kidz, who teach all sorts of cool things through the use of Legos. The kids loved this stuff!
Finally, we had Big City Circus. This band was barrels of fun! They brought out the Super Duper Monster just in time to dance around to the song named after him.
He gave the climbing wall a go after their show...
The other cool thing about this show was KID PRESIDENT! The guy with over 30 million YouTube views spread his special brand of cheer to Rompers. He climbed the wall...
Helped Marv out with MC duties...
And did a special photo session with Rompers:
See all of the Kid President photos here.
Thanks to Bridges for having us again-- we especially appreciate Drew Smith for working with us to make things go smoothly. As always, thanks a million to Central BBQ, Tom's Tiny Kitchen and Whole Foods for providing us with good stuff to munch on. We always appreciate the rocking sound from Charlie Lawing at Memphis Sound Lab. And BIG thanks to the Bluff City Brewers for generously providing us with fresh, delicious craft brews of many varieties. You guys rule!
Most of all, thanks to YOU guys for coming out! Seeya on September 21st for our favorite Romp of the year-- the Mid South Corn Maze!
Check out the full set of photos from the show by Chip Chockley Photography by clicking here.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
August 10th Rock-n-Romp at Bridges, 2-5pm
Join us at Bridges for an afternoon of rock music, rock climbing, and general romping. If the weather cooperates we will have the music out in the amphitheater. The Mezzanine is off limits this year. Bridges is located at 477 N. 5th Street and is easily accessible from North Parkway. Parking is available on the roof. Please enter through the front door.
Big City Circus, Hanna Star, and Cheap Time will be playing. We also have Kid President!
The Bluff City Brewers will be on hand again to serve their amazing homebrew (Kolsch, Special Bitter, Belgian Golden, Strong Ale, Hefeweizen, Pineapple Pale Ale, Belgian Pale Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Centennial Blonde, Begian Taflebier & English Mild).
We'll have the usual Central Barbeque awesomeness as well as healthy snacks from Whole Foods, copious amounts of pimento cheese from Tom's Tiny Kitchen and ice cream sandwiches from Yarnell's.
Bricks 4 Kidz, a new program in the Memphis area that encourages STEM learning using LEGO (R) bricks, will be at the Rock-n-Romp this Saturday leading crafts using LEGO "contraptions."
We ask each adult to donate $5 at the door to cover our venue, music, & sound costs. Feel free to bring a blanket or chair and a snack to share. Adults must be accompanied by children.
Bridges will have the climbing wall open, but there is a $5 charge per climb or $10 unlimited climbing. Adults will not be allowed to climb if after drinking MORE THAN ONE beer, so plan accordingly. Everyone who wishes to climb will also need to sign a waiver. It can be done onsite or online.
Big City Circus, Hanna Star, and Cheap Time will be playing. We also have Kid President!
The Bluff City Brewers will be on hand again to serve their amazing homebrew (Kolsch, Special Bitter, Belgian Golden, Strong Ale, Hefeweizen, Pineapple Pale Ale, Belgian Pale Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Centennial Blonde, Begian Taflebier & English Mild).
We'll have the usual Central Barbeque awesomeness as well as healthy snacks from Whole Foods, copious amounts of pimento cheese from Tom's Tiny Kitchen and ice cream sandwiches from Yarnell's.
Bricks 4 Kidz, a new program in the Memphis area that encourages STEM learning using LEGO (R) bricks, will be at the Rock-n-Romp this Saturday leading crafts using LEGO "contraptions."
Bridges will have the climbing wall open, but there is a $5 charge per climb or $10 unlimited climbing. Adults will not be allowed to climb if after drinking MORE THAN ONE beer, so plan accordingly. Everyone who wishes to climb will also need to sign a waiver. It can be done onsite or online.
Friday, June 14, 2013
5/20/13 Rhodes College Show Recap
We love having Rock-n-Romp at Rhodes College. They are very gracious hosts and on Sunday they gave us the run of Oak Alley and Buckman Hall. In addition to the really fantastic, we had fantastic weather. All we needed was a TV! The Grizz were in the playoffs and well, we decided to accommodate our fans so that no one would have to make the decision between Rock-n-Romp and the Grizz! Carly from the Grizzlies even came out and helped us cheer on the team.
Turns out the game was sort of a bust, which was a bummer for Grizz Nation, but a bonus for us. We had some music to enjoy! Nancy Apple got us started with her brand of folk/twang rocking. She also wins the award for getting the most people to dance at a show ever!
Everyone was all smiles.
Vanishing Islands closed out the afternoon with an awesome set of quirky progressive tunes. Lots of interesting sounds coming from these guys-- we really loved it.
In addition to Memphis Sound Lab for donating the use of their awesome trailer, we would also like to thank Crosstown Collaborative for being our show sponsor. They have big plans for Crosstown, so check them out! They also led a really fun "craft" where everyone chipped in to write a story.
And many of you may have noticed that in addition to the amazingly generous Central BBQ, we are also regularly serving Tom's Tiny Kitchen Pimento Cheese (which is damn good on a BBQ sammy!) and Yarnell's is providing ice cream sandwiches at every show as well. Thank you to our awesome sponsors!
Next up we have our third year of Rock-n-Romp camp. The camper showcase will be at the Young Avenue Deli on Sunday, June 9th from 4-7pm. Our regular concert series will resume Saturday, August 10th at Bridges.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Rock-n-Romp at Rhodes College, Sunday, May 19th, 2-5pm
We are looking forward to seeing lots of smiling faces at our one and only Sunday show! We will be in Oak Alley on the North Parkway side of the campus. Nancy Apple, Reemus Bodeemus, and Vanishing Islands will be playing.
The Crosstown Collaborative is sponsoring the show and will be leading a fun activity for the kids. We will also be sharing some information on their plans for the Crosstown area.
We will have food from Central BBQ, Tom's Tiny Kitchen and Yarnell's while supplies last. We will also have homebrew from the Bluff City Brewers while supplies last.
The show is from 2-5pm. Please bring a blanket or a chair, and a snack to share. Adults must be accompanied by children. Adults are asked to donate $5. Kids are free.
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The Crosstown Collaborative is sponsoring the show and will be leading a fun activity for the kids. We will also be sharing some information on their plans for the Crosstown area.
We will have food from Central BBQ, Tom's Tiny Kitchen and Yarnell's while supplies last. We will also have homebrew from the Bluff City Brewers while supplies last.
The show is from 2-5pm. Please bring a blanket or a chair, and a snack to share. Adults must be accompanied by children. Adults are asked to donate $5. Kids are free.
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