Growing into its third year, the Memphis Pops Fest celebrates the past, present, and future of Memphis pop music. This year’s Memphis Pops Fest will feature the return to Memphis of pop superstar Mitch Easter for his first appearance in over 20 years!
Easter formed the groundbreaking Let's Active in the '80s and has produced sensational recordings by that little old band from Athens R.E.M, Game Theory, Marshall Crenshaw, & the DBs! Memphis Pops couldn't be happier to have Mr. Easter & friends. Please be stageside by 9:00 p.m for this smashing set!
Joining Easter will be the return of the Simple Ones, one of Memphis' finest pop ensembles from the early '90s, who were known for blowing Hole off the stage at the old Antenna Club back in the day! Simple Ones will hit the stage around 6:00 p.m.
Refugees from the Grifters, the New Mary Jane feature Dave Shouse & Scott Taylor and will be coming on stage to deliver their powerful pop-psych punch around 7:30 p.m.
This year's Memphis Pops Fest is a recession-buster--free of charge. The show will be outdoors at 535 S. Main from 6-10:30 p.m. If inclement weather, the show will move indoors to Earnestine & Hazels.
Thanks to Shangri-la Projects, the Center City Commission, & Alley Jams for sponsoring this year's Memphis Pops!
Join us for an evening of Carnival Cuties, Burlesque Beauties, and Sultry Sideshow!! Step Right Up, Don't Be Shy!! The Memphis Belles Carnivale of Burlesque has arrived!!
There will be Contests, Prizes, DJ, and Surprises!! One lucky lady will leave with the grand prize of a seat in Pretty Things Pin-Up Class!! You will spend the day with some of the best in Pin-up & Burlesque - go-go Amy & Bettina May!! They will teach you the ways of Pin-up hair, make-up, and posing. At the end of the day, you'll be leaving with images from your own Pin-up photoshoot!
