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Rachel Layton

Your average ex-Mississippian writer with a strong enthusiasm for all things performance and music. Catch me sipping some local made coffee while reading Whitman and listening to the next big thing in Memphis music.

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  • ⁠ 🍻IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME🍻 It's time for the release of @memphiscurrent's fourth issue and we've got a pair of tickets for their release party this Sunday (9/22) at @wiseacrebrewingcompany where they'll be pouring beers, @harhut, @bigredandthecuties and @monticello.band will be holding down the stage with the tunes, and local artists will have work on display. Tickets are $20 and includes a complimentary beer and a free copy of the third issue. Use the link in our bio to grab tickets and/ or enter to win:⁠ 🍻Like this post⁠ 🍻Follow @choose901 and @memphiscurrent⁠ 🍻Tag a friend who likes music, art, and Memphis news⁠ 🍻We will choose a random winner tomorrow (9/21) Good Luck!
  • When you listen to @donlifted's music, you won't hear the hi-hat repetitions and standardized themes that characterize much of Memphis rap. What you will hear is dreamy beats accompanied by emotionally-vulnerable narratives that are as visceral as they are intellectual—and they’ll be shared with the world during his Sub-Urban Tour which commences this weekend. Use the link in our bio to see where he's headed and purchase tickets for his kick-off show tomorrow (9/21). #choose901 📸: @crystalcason
  • GET LOST! We mean that in a good way because the Mid-South Maze at @agricenterinternational opens tomorrow (9/20) with an ode to our boys at the @memphis901fc ⚽️ FYI- no ghouls, zombies, or chainsaw men will be in site until it’s time for things to get haunted come October 4th 😈 #choose901 📸: @agricenterinternational
  • Move over #NationalCheeseBurgerDay! We're commemorating #NationalCookieDay early because one of our faves, @makedas_cookies, is celebrating their 20 year anniversary this week 🎉 Learn more about their beginnings w/ the link in our bio and you "butter" make your way to their downtown location for their 20th Anniversary Block Party this Saturday (9/21)! #choose901
  • 🥳And the winners are @chloesavan and @rachbakow🥳 Congrats and thanks to everyone for entering! . . . . 🌟IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME🌟 My Big Backyard at @memphisbotanic is usually reserved for playtime with the kids, but this Saturday night (9/21) they're throwing a bash for the grown folks in celebration of its 10th birthday 🥳 There'll be live tunes, an open bar, local food and more, and we're giving away two pairs of tickets for you to get in on the fun. Use the link in our bio to find the details— plus learn about the kid-friendly party they've got planned for the daytime, and enter to win: 🌟Like this post 🌟 Must follow @memphisbotanic and @choose901 🌟Tag your party pal 🌟We will pick two winners tomorrow (9/19) Good luck! #choose901
  • So you want to turn your creativity into coins? 💸 The Positively Creative Summit, powered by @arrrowcreativememphis, is happening this Saturday (9/21) and will feature professional panels and breakout sessions that are tailored towards taking things from passion to entrepreneurship as local and national speakers share their insight on business growth. Find out more and snag tickets with the link in our bio! #choose901
  • Last week, @indiememphis kicked off Black Independence, a mini film festival dedicated to celebrating the past, present and future of black independent film 👏🏾👏🏽👏🏿This week's screening is throwing it back to the 80's and 90's—an era characterized not only by big hair and bumpin' tunes, but by the landmark films created by black, female filmmakers. RSVP and the see full lineup of screenings w/ the link in our bio! #choose901⁠