Mon, Sep 15th - 5:49PM What If Kanye's Attack Would Have Happened In Memphis? First of all, if the attack would have happened in Memphis, it would have probably been a different incident with a Memphis photographer, lol. Second, if it would have happened at Memphis airport, there would have probably been other's joining in and the police would have already been there but overall, even in Memphis, Mr. Kanye still would have not been arrested with felony vandalism because in the state of Tennessee, the damage must be over $500 to be classed as a felony. Here's a breakdown:
"Damage" includes, but is not limited to:
• Destroying, polluting or contaminating property; or • Tampering with property and causing pecuniary loss or substantial inconvenience to the owner or a third person; and it is • A Class A misdemeanor if the value of the property or services obtained is five hundred dollars ($500) or less; • A Class E felony if the value of the property or services obtained is more than five hundred dollars ($500) but less than one thousand dollars ($1,000); • A Class D felony if the value of the property or services obtained is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more but less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000); • A Class C felony if the value of the property or services obtained is ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more but less than sixty thousand dollars ($60,000); and • A Class B felony if the value of the property or services obtained is sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) or more. Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-14-105 (2007).
According to TMZ, "It was the bodyguard, not Kanye that broke our cam (retail value: $7000)," so Kanye West could not be charged with felony vandalism because he only broke a light unit worth $100 and in Cali, the damage must be over $400 to be classed as felony. If you haven't even heard about the story, in short, Kanye West was arrested Thursday at LAX airport in Los Angeles, California for smashing a TMZ paparazzo's camera. Here's the full story.. and here's the video! Comment
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Sat, Sep 13th - 2:16PM Levitt Shell at Overton Park Free Concert Season Began Thursday
Levitt Shell at Overton Park (formerly Overton Park Shell) which the city closed a few years ago after years of inactivity and disrepair has since had a $1.3 million dollar renovation and has begun it's planned free concert season which began Thursday, September 4. Reportedly, the venue will be offering 50 free concerts a year within a variety of genres. The event which takes place from Thursday - Sunday started its first Thursday with a performance by country/jazz singer Amy LaVere (Roots) w/ Justin Townes Earle, moved on Friday with a performance by gospel, contemporary, and R&B saxophonist Kirk Whalum, Hispanic theatre group Teatro de La Rosa and a world of Salsa and Rumba with Melina Almodovar on Saturday, and ended the week with Afro-centric style dance group Watoto de Afrika on Sunday.
The Levitt Shell gained its name from Mortimer Levitt, the late businessman who built an empire of menswear stores around the country.
Sat, Sep 13th - 1:49PM If the Three 6 Mafia Concert Brawl Would Have Happened In Memphis
First of all the woman that got trampled in the actual event that happened in Hollywood, CA wouldn't have gotten trampled in Hollywood Memphis. She might have joined in the fight or would have hidden under a table to avoid messing her hair up, but she definitely wouldn't have gotten trampled. A Memphis woman at a Three 6 Mafia concert getting trampled? It's possible, but we don't think so! Second of all when was the last time you even heard of a fight involving fans vs security guards in Memphis? Third, and last but not least, the event would have most likely taken place on Beale St. in Downtown, Memphis, and police would have already been in plain view.
If you didn't hear about the Three 6 Mafia fans vs security in Hollywood, last week at the group's performance in West Hollywood, CAa fight broke out between fans and security guards and one woman was trampled when hundreds scrambled for safety. Read the full story here....
Fri, Sep 12th - 9:25AM Downtown Alive Fall Concert Series: Enjoy Free Memphis Music Showcases
Get ready for the Downtown Alive Fall Concert Series! A new FREE weekly series taking place on Wednesdays presented by local music organizations: Neosoulville, Latino Memphis, The Folk Alliance, The Blues Foundation, and Goner Records. Although, unfortunately for the Memphis rap fans there's no rap or hip-hop showcase in the series, these groups will however be showcasing talent in a variety of other Memphis music genres each week during the concert series starting first Wednesday, September 17, with the Neosoulville Showcase which will take place in Gayoso Alley in Downtown, Memphis with performances by Will Graves, Lila, Kelley Hurt, Tim Terry, and Tonya Dyson.
For more info about the Downtown Alive Fall Concert Series including the Latino Memphis, Folk Alliance, Blues Foundation, and Goner Records showcases, click the logo below!
Thu, Aug 28th - 11:20PM Big Sue of K97 FM Celebrates 30th Birthday
A big shout out goes out to Big Sue over at K97 FM who just celebrated her 30th birthday. Happy birthday Big Sue and may you have many more to come!
