One Year Gone
Well, it's been just a little over a year since we lost our friend and collaborator, author and historian Ron Hall. We miss his daily wry observations on Memphis music, Memphis history as well as his...
Author/Producer Ron Hall Passes away
Due to technical difficuties, we are way late on this news. We share the sad news that our collaborator and friend for the past 20+ years--author, historian, and music lover--Ron Hall has passed away...
Memphis Heat Soundtrack Lp Arrives
We are thrilled beyond words to announce the release of Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'Original Soundtrack lp March 24, 2016! Lovingly recorded (with the exception of 1 bodacious track)...
Ron Hall Rides Again: Memphis Rocks Book!
[Image description] We are thrilled to announce the imminent release of Memphis author and pop culture historian Ron Hall's newest and finest work! Memphis Rocks: A Concert History, 1955-1985comes out...
Kreature Comforts Lowlife Guide Update!
Our 1st update in years on the incredibly popular Kreature Comforts Lowlife Guide to Memphis is ready! Find out why Kreature Comforts is the most popular professional travel guide from Memphis ever and...
Newest Ron Hall Memphis Music History Book Kickstarter Announced
We are super excited to announce our latest collaboration with Memphis music historian and author Mr. Ron Hall--a coffee-table book history of Memphis music concerts from 1955-1985 tentatively titled...
Grifters One Sock Missing T-Shirts Arrived!
We survived a wonderful 20th anniversary party, and the Grifters delivered the mighty goods like it was 1995 all over again. We hope everyone had as great time as we did! We have some kickin' extra One...
25th Anniversary Shangri-la Shindig November 30, 2013 with the Grifters!
It's inconceivable, as they say in Princess' Bride! 25 freaking years old!! Come celebrate with us one more time at Minglewood HallSaturday, November 30th. The Grifters will be there! The Grifters will...
She Definitely Blows Blasts of Static!!!
There them Grifters go again: making videos celebrating over 20 years of the deliciousness of One Sock Missing. This dual bonus rock 'n roll showpiece is out to coordinate with 2013's Rekkid Store Day....
Vinyl District Chooses Grifters "Bummer" Video!!
The Vinyl District has chosen the Grifters' "Bummer" video for maximum worldwide exposure and enjoyment! Check out the 1st official video ever made from the award-winning One Sock Missing record--as featured...
Happy 20th Birthday to One Sock Missing!!
It was 20 years ago today, that Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play...well, not exactly. No one ever really taught the band how to play, and we are all better off for that. But, 1993 was, indeed, a great...
Happy Birthday to US!!!
Picture We can't believe it has been 25 years since we began making fanzines, flexi-discs, records, books, documentaries, & other Memphis music ephemera! Holy toledo, time flies when we were having fun....
Memphis Heat DVD Beloved by Cinematic World!
The Memphis HeatDVD has been receiving rave reviews throughout the world of cinema and wrestling. Order it here. It's 4 hour of amazing Memphis wrestling stories and action with a tasty Doug Easley soundtrack...
Memphis Heat DVD Pre-Order Begins!
It's Here! 50 years in the making, the incredible Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' DVD with almost 4 hours of Memphis wrestling insanity is available for pre-order here (out October 1,...
Memphis Heat Rolls on a Sizzling Summer Schedule!
Next showings coming up for Memphis Heat fans: Birmingham, Alabama Alabama TheaterAugust 5 Atlanta, Georgia Plaza TheaterAugust 5-7 Dallas, Texas Texas Theater August 12/13/14
Memphis Heat Coming to Nashville!
Friends, we are about to share some Memphis Heatfireballs with the good people of Nashville! Beginning June 17 through June 20th,Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' will be playing at the...
Memphis Heat World Premiere March 24th!
Two years in the making, Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' will premiere Thursday, March 24th at Memphis'Malco Paradiso Theater at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Get your tickets here and do...
National Sputnik Monroe Day Announced!
Our friends at Off the Top Rope Productions sent us word that March 24, 2011, will be the 1st annual National Sputnik Monroe Day! Long overdue, Sputnik! Congratulations to all who put in the hard work...
Awesome Final Memphis Heat Trailer!
So, the film Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'is complete. It is truly amazing (see above)! Memphis Heat will premiere on National Sputnik Monroe Day Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the Paradiso...
Memphis Heat Official Movie Poster!!!
Picture Beautiful design by one of the all-time greats Ben Powers!
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About the author:
Sherman Willmott is founder of Shangri-La Records in Memphis, TN and proprietor of Shangri-La Projects.
