10/21/2015
LOW SOCIETY NEEDS A NEW RIDE!
Help us purchase a new touring vehicle so we can get back on the road and come to YOUR town!!
9/17/2015
BONAFIDE BLUES FESTIVAL PROMO - MEMPHIS OCT 2
Low Society will be appearing at Memphis's Bona Fide Blues Festival on
Oct 3 ~ here's a promo video featuring some of Memphis finest talking
about the Festival with Low Society's 'Crammed & Jammed' as the
backing track!! See the schedule, purchase indoor show wristbands and find out more about the festival at www.bonafidebluesfest.com.
Oct 3 ~ here's a promo video featuring some of Memphis finest talking
about the Festival with Low Society's 'Crammed & Jammed' as the
backing track!! See the schedule, purchase indoor show wristbands and find out more about the festival at www.bonafidebluesfest.com.
8/19/2015
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9/30/2014
UK Premiere of Voodoo Woman from our new CD on Gary Grainger's 'The Blues Show' on BishopFM
http://bluesshow.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/blues-269-playlist/
To listen to the show, click here and download:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oce47ms57xba8h0/Blues%20Show%20269.mp3?dl=0
10/19/2013
NEW Low Society video - Live From The Select-O-Hits Warehouse
We are pleased to report that we have a new distributor for our CD's and digital releases, the Select-O-Hits company. Located here in Memphis Tn, Select-O-Hits was founded in 1960 by Tom Phillips and his legendary brother Sam Phillips of Sun Records (read ELVIS). This video is our first order of business, and was produced by Wes Philips & Blake Franklin at the Select-O-Hits warehouse....hence the title. Very special thanks to Heath Borden and Johnny Phillips at Select-O-Hits for believing. And we cannot possibly forget Ric Chetter, Jeff Janovets and Averill Conway at Radio Memphis and their Sunday night Blues & Booze show for getting the ball rolling.
9/14/2013
Memphis Music: Low Society
New REVIEW from the blog "Confidently Awesome" by Averill Conway
In the past week and a half I have seen Low Society perform three times. Yes, I am absolutely bragging! After seeing them for the first time on August 31st at Jack Magoo's on Broad I needed to see them again, and immediately.
Luckily, Radio Memphis hosted Sturgis Nikides and Mandy Lemons the very next night for the Booze & Blues program. While they were in the studio I had the pleasure of pulling up a piece of carpet directly in front of the duo.
If you have the opportunity of meeting Low Society, you should. They are quiet a dynamic force. Mandy Lemons is a petite woman with an eclectic punk style all of her own. Lemons' hair is blonde like Marilyn, but cut in a fashion that is reminiscent of Bettie. The wing tips of her eyeliner are a virtual Pied Piper trail enticing fans with her brilliance. She is intriguing, radiant, and exudes sultriness. Her voice is a powerful, emotional experience and supernaturally soulful.
Lemons'
bandmate and husband, Sturgis Nikides wears sunglasses, indoors, at
night. When he speaks, New York escapes through his voice. He dresses in
black. His bare forearms hold colorful sleeved tattoos that dance on
his arms as he slides his fingers across the strings of his guitars in
the style of Elmore James. Nikides creates foot-stomping delight and
electrified splendor with a guitar.
Before he even takes the stage to pick the first note on the guitar the connectivity between him and Lemons is visibly palpable. Together they are seamless. When she takes the microphone and opens her mouth to sing she commands presence. The hairs on the back of my neck stand to attention, receptors ignite all of my senses, and I realize that I am witnessing greatness.
Their music is abundant in the sounds of the past, present, and future of Americana blues, but it specifically encapsulates the shimmering heat of the Deep South. I have an essential, primal need to ingest their dirty, electric, Southern Blues. Simply listening becomes a truly a spiritual experience.
Just as the graffiti on the bathroom wall in the ladies room at Kudzu's on Monroe in Memphis declares, "There's no society like Low Society!!!"
Visit Low Society at ReverbNation, Facebook, or http://www.screaminblues.com/, and definitely see them live!
12/24/2012
Low Society TV - a free social video channel on iBroadcast.TV
Here's something new & exciting!! Make sure you click on the VOTE FOR THIS CHANNEL button.
Low Society TV - a free social video channel on iBroadcast.TV
Low Society TV - a free social video channel on iBroadcast.TV
12/13/2012
Low Society with Herman Green on Ditty TV!!
The Concert:
http://dittytv.squarespace.com/the-gravel-road/the-gravel-road-w-low-society.html
The Interview
http://dittytv.squarespace.com/the-beat-down/the-beat-down-w-low-society.html
The Concert:
http://dittytv.squarespace.com/the-gravel-road/the-gravel-road-w-low-society.html
The Interview
http://dittytv.squarespace.com/the-beat-down/the-beat-down-w-low-society.html
12/05/2012
December News
Those of you in Memphis know we've been holding down the fort at the Buccaneer Lounge for 6 months now. We go on at 11PM every Weds night, with our "rabbi", legendary saxophonist Dr. Herman Green. He's been a crucial player in our Memphis sojourn, guiding us every step of the way. Every show we play with Herman is a privilege we do not take lightly. We love you Dr. Green!
Tomorrow afternoon (Thurs 12/6 - @3PM CST) we will be broadcasting a live concert on Ditty TV in downtown Memphis. It's a free show, and if you would like to attend there's limited seating available. Contact us for details at info@screaminblues.com.
Just added a fabulous New Years Eve gig to our schedule - the 5th Annual Guitar Drop at the Hard Rock Cafe on Beale Street. We'll be on the main stage outside at 9PM and then inside the club for our first full set of 2013 at 1AM. Info & tickets available HERE.
We realize that our vampire-like late night appearances at the Bucc aren't the most convenient for all of you folks who have to get up early and go to WORK. We are equal opportunity entertainers, so we've got a pair of Saturday night gigs just for YOU!! We'll be at Kudzus on Monroe Ave on Sat 12/15 & Sat 12/29. Showtimes will be approximately 10PM(ish).
That does it for todays installment...much more to come!!
7/28/2012
Interview with Gene Gregorits!
Brand new Low Society interview by Gene Gregorits on his website http://www.sexandgutsradio.com/radio/. The direct download link is : http://www.sexandgutsradio.com/radio/download.php?filename=2012-07-27_gene_gregorits_and_low_society.mp3
We also found this great interview with Matt Marshall of the American Blues Scene website filed in the "better late than never" section. We did the interview back on April 16 at this years Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale Mississippi. It was published to their website later that week, but we were still on the road and neglected to share it with you.
Click here for the original page. Thanks again Matt!
For those of you who don't know about Gene, we highly recommend you read his amazing novel, Dog Days.
Gene and Low Society's taller half Sturgis go way back. You can read all about it in one of Gene's other fine publications 'Midnight Mavericks'.
Click here for the original page. Thanks again Matt!
7/26/2012
Live Video 7/26/2012
Fresh video from the Buccaneer Lounge in Memphis, courtesy of our intrepid friend Sandy Vanlandingham. Low Society featuring special guests: the legendary Dr. Herman Green on sax and vocals, Mike NastySelf Lapdancing on the drums and our extra special guest from the U.K. Ben Somers on tenor sax (he's in the states touring with Seal).
7/16/2012
Archival video from 9/2/2010 : When The Levee Breaks
Low Society performing 'When The Levee Breaks'
Fresh from newly discovered footage - this video features the last 2 minutes of our incendiary version of this great song.
Live in NYC at Bowery Electric Sept. 2, 2010
Mandy Lemons - Vocals
Sturgis Nikides - Slide Guitar
Charles Roth - Bass
Charlie Walker IV - Drums
Video by James 'Foxy' Fox (R.I.P.)
12/22/2011
High Time reviewed in Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine
From the Dec 2011/Jan 2012 issue of Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine:
Low Society is a revved up blend of blues, rockabilly, country and punk rock complete with babes, tattoos and bad attitudes. This slice of New York City life features the bodacious Miss Mandy Lemons as their resident vocal slinger and Mr. Sturgis Nikides of the blazing fingers on all guitars, dobro and banjo. Filling out the Society are C.P. Roth, Rowdy Bodine, and Charlie Walker working a swing shift on bass and drums. These hipsters have taken southern country blues and super-charged it to a white-hot intensity.
The North Mississippi blues of "Given Up On Love" has a slashing slide drive and Mandy has an intense quiver to her voice. A sparkling slide dobro and tambourine inhabit the "Dead Mans Shoes" as Lemons runs through a host of deadly allegories. Slipping in a few Janis Joplin styled ballads, "Three Time Loser" has a shimmering Leslie guitar while "Texas Goodnight" has a hauntingly moody slide; Lemons belts out some deep soulful wails on both. Going down home with a slide dobro Lemons gives a wild-eyed rant on "Crazy Love". "Black Pelican" has a grinding deep slide backing and snarling growl that cascades to an echoing finish. The Society concludes with Miss Mandy's raving and a ripping slide infused version of Lazy Lester's "Sugar Coated Love", bringing a whole new feel to that gentle tune.
The Low Society's "High Time" does exactly what their name and title implies injecting high intensity to this low down blues.
Roger & Margaret White
Also of note, our 'Dead Mans Shoes' is on the Big City Rhythm & Blues CD Sampler. The song is in the running for "Coolest Blues Song in the World 2012" and you can cast your vote for us at http://www.bigcitybluesmag.com/Sampler-rating-11-2.html
Low Society is a revved up blend of blues, rockabilly, country and punk rock complete with babes, tattoos and bad attitudes. This slice of New York City life features the bodacious Miss Mandy Lemons as their resident vocal slinger and Mr. Sturgis Nikides of the blazing fingers on all guitars, dobro and banjo. Filling out the Society are C.P. Roth, Rowdy Bodine, and Charlie Walker working a swing shift on bass and drums. These hipsters have taken southern country blues and super-charged it to a white-hot intensity.
The North Mississippi blues of "Given Up On Love" has a slashing slide drive and Mandy has an intense quiver to her voice. A sparkling slide dobro and tambourine inhabit the "Dead Mans Shoes" as Lemons runs through a host of deadly allegories. Slipping in a few Janis Joplin styled ballads, "Three Time Loser" has a shimmering Leslie guitar while "Texas Goodnight" has a hauntingly moody slide; Lemons belts out some deep soulful wails on both. Going down home with a slide dobro Lemons gives a wild-eyed rant on "Crazy Love". "Black Pelican" has a grinding deep slide backing and snarling growl that cascades to an echoing finish. The Society concludes with Miss Mandy's raving and a ripping slide infused version of Lazy Lester's "Sugar Coated Love", bringing a whole new feel to that gentle tune.
The Low Society's "High Time" does exactly what their name and title implies injecting high intensity to this low down blues.
Roger & Margaret White
Also of note, our 'Dead Mans Shoes' is on the Big City Rhythm & Blues CD Sampler. The song is in the running for "Coolest Blues Song in the World 2012" and you can cast your vote for us at http://www.bigcitybluesmag.com/Sampler-rating-11-2.html
12/06/2011
Competition was FIERCE for this week's BLUES TOP FIVE chart! This week literally came down to a single vote from over a thousand in two of the top five positions. Bobby Messano's "That's Why I Don't Sing the Blues" is still hanging in there at #1, followed closely by The Mojo Roots "Thirteen Shades of Blue" in the #2 slot. Low Society's "High Time" has moved up another digit to the #3 position. Please keep up the daily voting and help us score the #1 slot!!
http://www.americanbluesscene.com/top-blues-
http://www.americanbluesscene.com/top-blues-
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