For those of you relatively close to Memphis this May, keep in mind that Big Star will be playing a very rare show at the aforementioned festival on Friday. Unfortunately, detail on bandmates is unknown at this time, but as long as Jody Stephens shows up, a splendid time is guaranteed for all. Los Lobos is also playing on Friday, as is a Stax Records Salute, featuring Booker T. & the MGs, the Bar-Kays, Eddie Floyd, etc!!! On Saturday, the list of performers includes Wilson Pickett (who I have to imagine will have BT & the MGs backing him up), Dr. John, G. Love & Special Sauce, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Cheap Trick, Koko Taylor, RL Burnside, Corey Harris, and a Sun Records Salute, featuring Billy Lee Riley, Paul Burlison, Sonny Burgess, Malcolm Yelvington, and a buncha others. Anyway, head over to www.memphisinmay.org/beale/ and check out the fest. Should be fun!!!!!! Lance . . .
