May 24, 2005 | Calvin Newborn, Mark Lemhouse, The Bo-Keys
The film Hustle and Flow, directed by Memphis filmmaker Craig Brewer and Executive Produced by John Singleton (“Boyz N the Hood”) debuted at the Sundance film festival to rave reviews. It won the American Dramatic Audience Award and the American Excellence...May 10, 2005 | Calvin Newborn, new releases
On May 10, we released New Born, an all-new session of music from Memphis’ own jazz guitar genius Calvin Newborn (brother of the legendary pianist Phineas Newborn, Jr.) We’re also pleased to offer an updated version of Newborn’s 1998 self-release,...Dec 15, 2004 | Awards, Big Joe Duskin, The Bo-Keys
The Blues Foundation is sending out a press release announcing this year’s Handy Award nominations… and 2 Yellow Dog Records albums are nominated! The Bo-Keys are nominated in the “Best New Artist Debut” category, while Big Joe Duskin is...Nov 22, 2004 | Big Joe Duskin
In an awards ceremony November 22, piano blues legend Big Joe Duskin was inducted into the City Entertainment Awards Hall of Fame. The awards, presented by CityBeat magazine, recognize, celebrate and reward the artists who are on the cutting edge of Cincinnati’s...Sep 15, 2004 | Features, The Bo-Keys
Memphis soul powerhouse The Bo-Keys are currently at work recording music for the upcoming film Hustle and Flow. Scott Bomar’s score for the movie, directed by Memphis filmmaker Craig Brewer and Executive Produced by John Singleton (“Boyz N the...May 17, 2004 | William Lee Ellis
Last week’s prime time special America’s Voices: Celebrating Life on the Travel Channel provided a “tour of the U.S. and a sampling of some of the country’s most extraordinary vocal talents.” William Lee Ellis appeared with his father,...May 17, 2004 | Features, The Bo-Keys
The Bo-Keys are featured in the current issue of All Songs Considered – the show’s reviewers talk about their most anticipated upcoming releases of this spring. Reviewer Meredith Ochs calls the album “a Memphis tour-de-force”. You can listen to...May 17, 2004 | William Lee Ellis
Through June 8th, Conqueroo is now featured in Folk listening posts at all 350 Borders stores nationwide. Visit a Borders store to check out the album that Acoustic Guitar Magazine named as one of 2003’s best, calling it “an Americana gem that sparkles...Mar 4, 2004 | Yellow Dog Records
For a limited time, we’re pleased to present a special offer: purchase one or more discs from our online order page or via mail order, and receive this promotional sampler free! The sampler contains a track from every artist in our catalog: Bluff City...