It’s the center of the Midtown music universe. The Hi-Tone, across the street from Overton Park, is said to be in the same building that once housed the karate studio where Elvis studied with Master Kang Rhee. Of course, it’s one of several buildings to make that claim, but one thing’s for sure: it’s the best rock club in the city. It has played host to international acts such as Elvis Costello, who recorded a DVD there, and the Oblivians reunion show. It’s the site of the annual climax of Gonerfest, Harlan T. Bobo’s epic psychedelic Christmas shows, and countless awesome acts that appear every night of the week.
What’s your best Hi-Tone story?
Hi-Tone
http://www.hitonememphis.com/
Goner Records
http://www.goner-records.com
Oblivians reunion
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7718588333920328451
Harlan T. Bobo christmas
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donperryphotographer/
CREDITS
special thanks to
Jonathan Kiersky
Andrew McCalla
Mark Akin
John Bonds
Jack Yarber
Bennett Foster
Leila Hamdan
P. Adam Woddard
Greg Faison
Benjamin Daures
Steven J. Naczycz
Terrance Brown
Daniel J. Russo
cora Pitt
Joel A. Gradinger
Robin Pack
Holly Cole
and Packy
music
“Mouth Shut”
performed by the Subteens
Tags: City Champs, Hi Tone Cafe, Music
