NTJ was a soccer thug. One who wore a skinny, black tie and held a Bachelor's in psychology, a Master's in sociology, and a PhD in History. He worked as a linguist at a Philosophy think-tank on the first orbital university, specializing in North/South Beat Dialectic and Faulkner. He usually triumphed in debates after biting his opponent's face. Then he threw a kegger, invited everyone, and rocked their balls off. Tired of wannabe's and corporate punk? Try NTJ's Funeral Mountain and hear what the real deal is all about. Highly recommended. - Gavin Shore, Urban Punk Review
These guys rock like their lives depended on it. - Rolling Stone
...a tight, rhythmic, hard rocking unit...Its heavy shit. - Spin
A welcome spit in the face of the newfound commercial acceptability of punk. - Memphis Flyer
this six-piece Memphis groups' music hits you like a crazed, slogan-chanting activist whose Doc Martens just trampled your bare feet. - LA Weekly Reader
a dose of Lou Reed realism and pounding grooves - Vanderbilt Hustler
If a garbage can could scream, chances are the result would sound very much like this amazing band of Memphis skronkmeisters. - Riff
You have to wonder if the youngsters fully understand what it means when those yellow posters start appearing around town bearing the letters NTJ. Oh, sure, they know it's a band. That's pretty obvious. But do they have any idea what a monster of a band it is? For all my sweet kiddies out there in the twentysomething set who were learning long division back when Rolling Stone raved about how Neighborhood Texture Jam was the best unsigned band in America, here's a quick rundown: NTJ is a collective of jock- punk pioneers with a political edge that makes Henry Rollins look like a civics class dropout. Whether commenting on Rush Limbaugh's dirigible-like girth or telling some corporate drone at the drive-thru, "If I'd wanted a damn pie, I'd have ordered a damn pie," they manage to criticize the lemming-like behavior of consumer culture without ever seeming pedantic. On the flip side, tunes like "I Fell Into the Borax Factory of Your Love" are frenzied fun that will make the most "over that" dude out there forget how cool he is and slam-dance like it's 1989. - Memphis Flyer
It bears repeating - Neighborhood Texture Jam is one helluva rock and roll band. Anyone familiar with their work will tell you that they make music that is smart, funny, and ambitious. However, NTJ never forgets to “rock out”, and they perform an especially danceable version of rock and roll. Literate, satirical lyrics are propelled along by some of the most infectious riffs you’ve ever heard. The band is tight and every player is impressive. These guys just don’t know how to goof around. - David Perry, Memphis Mojo
Step Right Up, Don't Be Shy!! The Memphis Belles Carnivale of Burlesque has arrived!! Join us for an evening of Carnival Cuties, Burlesque Beauties, Sultry Sideshow, and Special Guests from St. Louis - The Alley Cat Revue!!
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!
Tomorrow night: Lil Wyte, DJ Crumbz, & Above Only - Wednesdays just got better than the weekend! Join us at The Hard Rock on Beale Street!! Doors at 9pm/ 18 & up/ $5 to enter
Are you cats back gigging or is this a short term thing? My band Joe Strange used to open for you way back in the early 90's at the Vincent Van Go Go in Mobile, AL. Always loved your music.....who doesn't Entertain Foreign Potentates?
In 1973, a federal judge for the US District Court stated that police abuse occurred with such frequency in Philadelphia that it could not be dismissed as rare, isolated instances; and that city officials did;little or nothing to punish or prevent police abuse.
In 1979, the US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the then-mayor of Philadelphia, Frank Rizzo, and other city officials for condoning police brutality. The lawsuit listed 290 persons shot by the city's police officers between 1975 and 1979, the majority of whom were from ethnic minorities. During Frank Rizzo's eight years as mayor, fatal shootings by Philadelphia police officers increased by 20 per cent annually. In the year after he left office, 1980, fatal shootings declined 67 per cent.(3) Mayor Rizzo appeared to tolerate police misconduct. In 1978, he told an audience of 700 police officers "Even when you're wrong, I'm going to back you. "
The return of Dirky -- Nov 29. My sax was damaged in a nuclear flood, so I'm playing my son's clarinet with you guys. (Shades of Robert Palmer RIP) I don't care if it don't dig and cruise (but it will oh it will), y'all are gonna have to throw me offstage! Lovelove!
texture triva: "the shoe" was presented to ntj at the new daisey by myself, and lea west. i think it was 1988. we put the shoe on stage, at mid stage while ntj was playing. thus began the life of the shoe.
