Hello, and welcome to the very first post of Appealing Arts. I recently had the pleasure of heading down to Memphis on Main to catch a musical act from a band named MPH. What MPH stands for I have no idea. My first guesses were”miles per hour”, “men playing harmonicas”, or “mostly pleasant harmonies”. Sadly, this riddle was never answered. MPH played mostly classic rock with a little bit of blues. Some of the stuff was original, but they also covered some bands from the 60’s, like The Troggs, and The Electric Prunes. The melodies were thick, the bass heavy, and their drummer was wearing this super-fly multi-colored vest. Memphis on Main is aesthetically pleasing. The lighting is balanced, and the colors all work well together. I particularly liked the stain glass fruit bowls along the main the bar. The whole place is immaculate, and I could not see any sign of dust or grime anywhere. The only smell I picked up on was perfume, but ever since the smoking ban hit Illinois, this is the case in a lot of bars. The bar seats are soft leather, and extremely comfortable, far superior to what you’ll find at many places. Memphis on Main has the reputation of being somewhat of a biker bar, so I wore my Harley Davidson shirt to try and fit in. Though some of the patrons were wearing leather jackets, I found there to be a delightful diversity among the crowd. Furthermore, they have an adequate selection of draft beers and hard liquor to choose from (I drank Budweiser, cause I’m broke). Thankfully, a little sign on the bar explained that the show was free due to the recession. Now who says there are no benefits to an economic crisis…
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Tiffany Long (Tiffany Long) says:
(Posted June 10th, 2009 at 12:00 pm)
Hi. I, along with my fiance are the new owners of Memphis On Main as of April 1st, and we would like to personally thank you, Paul, for choosing our bar as a potential hot spot for Appealing Arts. This is a very interesting review topic and we are honored to have the very 1st blog. It means a great deal to us that you enjoyed yourself and the atmosphere of our bar. Our main goal since day 1 has been to create an environment where everyone that walks through our door will feel welcome and enjoy themselves and also to encourage those who have not been to Memphis On Main to check out what we have to offer. We have had a lot of positive feedback on the changes that we have made and we have seen many new faces; I only hope to see more!
Roxanne Fentress (Roxanne Fentress) says:
(Posted June 15th, 2009 at 10:48 am)
Hello Paul,
I believe your blog will be a success. Many people are always looking for a review of places before they go out and spend their hard earned money. I have been to Memphis On Main just recently and found the place the same. It has a very pleasing atmosphere and it was very clean, even the restrooms were immaculate! I will go back to Memphis On Main whenever I get the chance to get out. It is a place where young people and young at heart people can mix well. Good Luck to the new owners, Tiffany and Ben. I think they have a great start!!
Rob Hammond (Rob Hammond) says:
(Posted June 16th, 2009 at 7:41 am)
Paul: m.p.h. stands for the last names of the band members:
m. Tim McKeage-guitar/vocals
p. J. Michael Powers-drums/vocals
h. Rob Hammond-bass/vocals
Thanks for your mention, and I agree that Memphis on Main is a GREAT place-not only to perform in, but to relax, have a drink, and enjoy a fine atmosphere.
Congratulations on your first blog. Long may it run.
Onward thru the Fog!
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Jack Pulaski (Jack Pulaski) says:
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I like your style. The words flow smooth and gentle from the page to my mind.