MEMPHIS CRAWL LIVE IN THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE THIS SAT. AUG 4TH AT THE LEGENDARY DOBBS!!!

MEMPHIS CRAWL IS COMING TO PHILLY!!!

As you can see by the title my faithful readers, I am slightly excited on a minimal level of a scale about this upcoming gig. Cancel your weekend plans, because I can literally guarantee that nothing will be better this weekend then The Crawl playing in Philadelphia. Sadly I will be unable to attend this glorious evening of face melting goulash, because I am journeying fourth on a much needed vacation. But this in no way shape or form nullifies my previous guarantee.

This Saturday August 4th Memphis Crawl will be performing at The Legendary Dobbs. It's going to be a great night with non stop killer music, so be sure to stop by and show your support!

All this, and other information about the location of the place, drink specials, directions, etc can be found on the link above. Have a blast for me and enjoy the show!

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Memphis Crawl Live TONIGHT at The Brickhouse!

For those of you who missed last night's mind blowing performance at 89 North in Patchogue last night, you have a chance to redeem yourselves. Memphis Crawl will be playing live tonight at The Brickhouse Brewery 9pm sharp! This is a great venue, and is always a great time. If you are not able to make it tonight, the show will be broadcasted live on 103.9 WRCN. If you won't be near a radio, do not fret, because you will also be able to listen to the show live on the internet. So be sure to tune in, log-on, or get your butt down to The Brickhouse Brewery for an unforgettable performance by Memphis Crawl!

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June Review for Memphis Crawl

June was an amazing month for Memphis Crawl. They played several shows this month, all of which were great. Each one of these performances were better then the last, with a growing fan base, as well as maximizing their exposure on the New York music scene.

Katie's Tavern in Smithtown:

As a native of Smithtown, I was really excited for this show. It was a great atmosphere, and the sound was unbelievable. A small stage almost always works in Memphis Crawl's favor, although the musicians are restricted with space, it allows them to maximize their rocking, as far as I'm concerned, the smaller the stage the better the show. This show was quite the mind blower!

NYC Underground:

This was my 3rd time seeing Memphis Crawl play at this great little bar right in downtown Manhattan. Of course whenever NYC is involved, you know it's going to be a great show. I had the privilege of driving front man, Matty O'Brien, to and from the show, which was quite the enjoyable experience. Drummer Mike Vincenti is without a doubt my favorite drummer to watch perform. Being cramped all the way in the back of the stage, with limited room, and without his own drumming equipment, didn't prevent him from rockin' and rollin' all night long!

89 North in Patchogue:

I've been religiously following Memphis Crawl for about a year now, and last nights show was most certainly their best. This beautiful new venue near the south shore was a much needed addition to the New York music scene. The giant stage and dance floor allowed the band to maximize face melting goodness, and the fans to rock their socks off. The sound at this venue is the closest thing to perfection I've ever heard, was very impressed. Due to the large size of the stage, the band was able to move around a lot and play off of each other. Matty O'Brien would constantly move from stage to floor, to dance with the audience which just fueled his immense energy on stage. This was by far, their best performance I've seen, and after talking with Matty O'Brien this morning, he agreed and said it was his favorite performance as well.

Hope you were able to witness the insanity that is Memphis Crawl, but if not, do not fret! Memphis Crawl has a full summer schedule and will be rocking all summer long. So don't forget to keep checking back for schedule updates. You can also follow Memphis Crawl on Facebook and Twitter.

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Memphis Crawl Live at 89 North In Patchogue!!!

If you're looking for something fun to do tonight, be sure to head over to the new swazzy joint 89 North right in the heart of Patchogue! There will be no cover charge for tonight, so you can get in for free to hear the best live music on long island. It's always a beyond amazing show when Memphis Crawl played live, and with tonight's new unique venue, you'll won't want to miss it.

So get down to 89 North around 8 o'clock tonight for good drinks, a friendly atmosphere, and great music. If you need directions or any other information about the venue, just follow the link. Hope to see you there!

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BIG NEWS and Upcoming Shows for Memphis Crawl

I'm this excited to announce a special message on behalf of front man Matty O'Brien, "Memphis Crawl will be appearing LIVE on 103.9 WRCN This Sunday night (which just happens to also be my birthday!) at 8pm - We'll be playing live and also be doing some interviews.... Tune in and turn on!!!! WeaRetHEDrUG"

So be sure to tune in, I linked WRCN's listen live feature in case you won't be by a radio, so you have no excuses! Tune and to have your mind blown, your faces melted, and listen for my awesome birthday shout out from the band!

Next on the docket, Thursday May 31st The Crawl will be performing live at 89 North in Patchogue. More details on that in the next blog post, so make sure to stay tuned early next week for that.

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Memphis Crawl Live TONIGHT at The Brickhouse!!!

Oh boy are you guys in for a treat! As always, whenever The Crawl play's at The Brickhouse Brewery it's a night filled with ear shattering, face melting, and mind blowing epicness! Be sure to stop by tonight around 10pm to see one fanflippintastic show. If you were at The Velvet Lounge two weeks ago and you thought that was good, tonight will be even better.

Please follow the links for more information and directions, cover tonight will be $5.

Not only will The Crawl be performing tonight, but they will also be taking donations for frontman Matty O'Brien's local charity Pure Soul. Bring any gently used clothes, jackets, hats, gloves, etc to help the local needy of Long Island. All donations tonight will go to the Congregational Church of Patchogue.

If you've yet to experience Memphis Crawl live, you're most certainly missing out on a life changing experience! So come enjoy some good food, great drinks, friendly atmosphere, and amazing music, you won't be sorry. On behalf of The Crawl we hope to see you there!

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Memphis Crawl St. Paddy's Day Bash!!!

Ah it's that time of year again. St. Paddy's Day, a day to remember, or for most, a day not to remember. If you're still looking for something to do tonight, head on down to The Velvet Lounge in East Setauket around 10pm. Even if you won't remember... it will still be a night to remember. The Crawl has been gearing up like crazy for this gig, and it will certainly be one for the books!

Right from the great Matty O'Brien's mouth, "Tonight will rock!" Cover is only $5 and there will be corn beef and hash served. If you need directions, just follow the link. So come on down to The Velvet Lounge tonight and listen to some amazing music, enjoy some great food, in a awesome atmosphere. Ten years from now when you're dying to get Memphis Crawl tickets at The Garden, you're gonna wish you saw this show tonight!

Hope to see you there!

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Memphis Crawl Live TONIGHT at The Brickhouse!

Wanna see an amazing show tonight? Then come on down to The Brickhouse Brewery in Patchogue tonight at 10pm, and watch one of the greatest bands ever, Memphis Crawl, raise the roof, rock some socks off, and melt some faces. All info, including directions, can be found by following the link above.

This will surely be a night to remember, because whenever The Crawl plays here it's always a mind blowing experience! Small venue's are the ideal location for a rockin' good time. If you've yet to see Memphis Crawl live, then tonight is your night.

Another important part of this evening's festivities is front man Matty O'Brien's new project called Pure Soul. Tonight was originally supposed to be a one night clothing drive for the homeless of long island. But due to a tremendous turn out, Matty and the rest of the band decided to help the homeless on a more permanent basis.

Pure Soul will continue to collect warm clothing that will be personally handed out by members of the band, and hard core groupies such as myself. So please don't be shy and bring whatever you can. Trust me, there is no donation to small. This is in no way an obligation, so if you are unable to donate, do not let that stop you from enjoying a great night out with awesome live music.

Tonight cover will be $5

Also, if you are unable to make it with your donations tonight, please feel free to leave a comment on this post, and I will be more then happy to come pick up your donations.

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Pure Soul

I realize that it has been over a month since my last post, and for the I apologize from the deepest depth of my soul... now that that's out of the way...

Matty O'Brien, front man for one of the greatest bands of all time, and the rest of The Crawl have decided to start up a charity for the local homeless called Pure Soul. Pure Soul will be collecting gently used coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and other various warm clothing, and will be personally handed out to the local homeless on long island by members of the band, and various Memphis Crawl groupies such as myself.

This is a great cause so please help out as much as you can. The main collection of contributions from all you wonderful fans out there will be done just before and directly after Memphis Crawl's live performances. If you are unable to attend any of The Crawl's show's but would still like to donate, please feel free to leave a comment on the blog and I will personally come and pick up your donations.

There are so many people a lot less fortunate then ourselves. No matter how little we have in this trying times, they have a whole lot less, and in some cases nothing. It's cold enough outside this winter, lets not be cold in denying these people their basic need for warmth.

"I basically just started this because Memphis Crawl always has and always will root for the underdog, in words of my friend James Skidmore, 'Love is Action' I think this band is a great forum to spread the word and help people who need it" -Matty O'Brien

"We want nothing in return except to make it a little easier on the people and show them that there are people out there who still care and are rooting for them, and life is not all about money, it's about love!" -Memphis Crawl

So from Matty O'Brien, the rest of Memphis Crawl, and myself (Ben Pollicino) we ask you to please go through your attic, and dressers, or whatever other receptacle you hold your clothes in and help us clothe the homeless! If you don't have anything to donate, there are TONS of thrift stores across long island where you can find clothes for only a couple of dollars.

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Memphis Crawl Live TONIGHT at The NYC Underground

NYC BABY!!! This is it, the big show! Memphis Crawl is playing tonight in New York City at The Underground. There are directions available on the link, and it's very simple to get to.

Instead of telling you myself why you should come to the gig tonight, here are some wise words of wisdom from The Crawl's front man, Matty O'Brien:

"MEMPHIS CRAWL is ringing in this holiday season with a gift to all of you crazy muthatruckas who have partied with us all year long-rocked our records-sang our lyrics-wore our t-shirts- and most importantly, became card carrying members of our cult!!!!! Come on come all - friends old and new!!!!! Let's all celebrate being alive together and rock the best freakin' city on the planet!!! There's a bunch of different great bands performing and this venue is a great hang, and this show is 100% free!!!!!"

Yep, so there you have it. With any luck, I'll see you all tonight! Peace Happy Holidays Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah Happy Kwanza and all that good stuff!!!

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BATTLE OF THE BANDS TONIGHT AT THE PARAMOUNT!!!

This is it! The moment that Memphis Crawl has been waiting for. Tonight will be a night to remember. If you're a regular reader of my blog, you know how I'm always talking about how amazing Memphis Crawl is live. I've seen them play some pretty awesome shows, at some pretty awesome venues. However, tonight, will be their greatest performance yet.

There's a lot at stake tonight. Not just the prize money, which would help fund their first full length album, but a lot of important people will be at this gig. If the stars and planets are all aligned properly tonight, the possibilities are endless!

Every great band has had an iconic performance before they exploded into the music world, and changed rock and roll. Tonight, it's Memphis Crawl's turn. It will be a night to remember for sure. People will be talking about this performance for a long, long time.

So make sure you get your butt down to The Paramount tonight. Tickets will be available at the door, $25 bucks a pop. The show starts at 7:30 so please come down and support one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Memphis Crawl. Tonight The Crawl will give a whole new meaning to the word EPIC!

Also be sure to check out Memphis Crawl's new and improved website, designed by drummer Mike Vincenti!

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VOTE FOR MEMPHIS CRAWL!!!

102.3 WBAB is hosting a contest called Home Grown Superstar, in which thousands of local bands compete. Well I'm sure as no surprise to you all, Memphis Crawl has not only entered, but has made it to the final 4! So here's what we need from you, votes! Be sure to vote for Memphis Crawl, but also share this with everyone you know, including that guy in the cubical across from you that smells funny. Together we can ensure this victory for The Crawl! Don't forget to check back soon for exciting updates about the band!

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In This Case... Smaller Is Better

The great Kyle Gass once said, "I would rather play a small venue with 500 people, then a huge venue with 50,000 people." Why would a musician say this? Because it's all about the music, it's all about the fans, it's not about fame and fortune, even as nice as those things are.

When I think about Memphis Crawl, I don't think of Madison Square Garden, Giants Stadium, or The Stables Center. It's small local venues throughout the country that I see The Crawl playing in. While playing in a small venue, the band is able to connect with the audience more on a personal level as they melt the crowds face off. Personally speaking from experience, with several hefty medical bills to prove it! Not only is Memphis Crawl all about their fans, but they also care about the music, which is what Rock N' Roll truly is about! This is why Memphis Crawl is a very rare commodity in the music world today.

With a fair share of "musicians" today in our American society, it's all about how to get to the top, and how to make the most money on the way up. Now don't get me wrong, money is great, and helps a lot with the progress of the band, but that shouldn't be the soul purpose either. With great musical legends like The Doors, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones, it was their music that gave them their super-stardom status.

As a person obsessed with "good" music, there are very few bands who can now compete with Memphis Crawl. While "talkin' bout my generation", there were not a lot of true rock stars that I was able to grow up with, with very few exceptions such as Kurt Cobain and Serj Tankien. Memphis Crawl is a band that I've been able to follow religiously, as well as getting to know the entire band personally. For me, it's beyond a dream come true to be able to be a part of their reign as musical gods.

So without further ado, I present to you a rough cut for Memphis Crawl's first music video for their song Wildflower Annie from their EP Falling Down Against the Sun, so check it out!!!

Remember you saw it here first, and for all upcoming events, photos, videos, and info about The Crawl, be sure to come back and visit!

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Memphis Crawl Live in NYC Baby!!!

Need plans for tomorrow night? I can't see any better way to spend a Friday night then seeing Memphis Crawl perform live at the National Underground in NYC from 11:00pm-1:00pm. This is one of the top venues in NYC to perform at and will definitely be one for the books. It will be a night filled with loud music, great people, and an epic band, so be sure not to miss it!

The last performance The Crawl had was last week at Painters Restaurant. It was a small intimate setting, not really the best venue for our Lords of the Loud. However, even still, they went in to the performance like they were playing The Garden. Even after numerous technical/personnel difficulties, the show still went on and rocked the house. Minds were blown, faces were melted, enough said.

Since I've become an avid follower of Memphis Crawl, it's like I've been welcomed into their family. This isn't just an amazing band we're talking about here, it's an amazing group of guys that have formed something rare that words will not do justice to. It's music, it's life, it's loud, and it's soul.

For those of you that are regular readers of this blog, you know how I am always discussing the importance of seeing The Crawl perform live. Well, I keep saying it, and I'll keep saying it until the whole world has heard and seen what music truly is.

So there are no excuses to not be at this show tomorrow night, drop what you're doing, forget the world series (It's lame anyway no one important is in it), and prepare yourself for an unforgettable musical experience. Blow some minds, melt some faces, and change some lives, here's to Memphis Crawl!

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Memphis Crawl Live at Painters in Brookhaven TONIGHT!!!

Be sure to come on down to Painters Restaurant tonight at 9pm for another epic show by Memphis Crawl. The last show of them performing live I saw was at the Brickhouse Brewery in Patchogue, and that was a life changing show! There aren't many words that can describe seeing The Crawl, as I like to call them, live; but here are a few anyway: Epic, amazing, mind-blowing, unreal, just to name a few.

It's a Thursday night, turn off the tv, turn off the 360/PS3 and get your butt's down to Painters Restaurant! You don't know where it is, you say? How about some directions!

So come on down to see Matty, Bryan, Mike, and Mad for one of the greatest nights of your life! You don't know rock and roll, until you've seen Memphis Crawl doing a live performance. Every time I go they get better and better. The guys of The Crawl are constantly working to improve their art, and it shows. From originals like, "White Horse", "Wintertime", and "Wildflower Annie", to their amazing covers like The Beatles, "Don't Let Me Down", The Doors, "5 to 1", and their newest cover by The Rolling Stones, "Wild Horses".

If you don't believe me and you think I'm just a lunatic obsessed with the band, even though that's partially true, come on down and see for yourself what all the fuss is about, and I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

More of Memphis Crawls 2009 Performance at Whiskey A GoGo

If you enjoyed the video of Memphis Crawl playing "White Horse" then you'll dig these tracks!

"Nomad"



"Waiting"



If you've yet to see Memphis Crawl live, then what the hell have you been doing? I've said it before, and I'll say it again. They are the best live act in years, hands down!

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White Horse Live at The Whiskey A GoGo

When I think of Memphis Crawl, I think of the bands intense soulful energy. This energy is captured and broadcasted wide spread among their music with every song that they play. The best example of that is with their original "White Horse". Memphis Crawl was able to perform live at one of the most famous and iconic venues of all time back in 2009, The Whiskey A GoGo. Here's a video of the band performing "White Horse" at that show. Hopefully you'll enjoy this as much as I did.

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Review of Last Night's WRCN's Performance

Around 7:55pm last night I went on to WRCN.com anxiously awaiting Memphis Crawl's live performance. When 8pm finally rolled around, which seemed like forever, the disc jockey came on to introduce the band by saying they were setting up and proceeded to play some random classic blues. Once it got to 8:10 and my Memphis Crawl withdrawal was at its peak, a brief introduction was given by the one and only Matty O'Brien. After a few words, songs from their EP Falling Down Against The Sun were played.

Once "Wintertime", my personal favorite song from the ep, was over and a brief sound check, Memphis Crawl rushed right into their live performance starting off with "Wildflower Annie". Playing like it was their last chance to share their souls with the masses. Matty's vocals rang true to his usual gut busting ear blasting sound. Guitarist Bryan Stevens, and Bassist Mad Friek were at war with each other battling between epic riff to epic riff while drummer extraordinaire, Mike Vincenti wailed away repeatedly on his drum kit unaware of the repercussions to the listeners ears.

From their epic original "Whitehorse" to their flawless cover of The Beatles classic "Don't Let Me Down" it was a live performance for the books. Also mentioned on the show were upcoming performances for Oct/Nov, including their return to Brickhouse Brewery in Patchogue, plans for their east coast winter tour, as well as their hopes for recording a full length album shortly after the new year. All in all it was a night to remember!

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Memphis Crawl Live on WRCN TONIGHT!!!

Tonight at 8pm be sure to tune into 103.9 WRCN to listen to Memphis Crawl perform live in the studio!!! They will be performing songs from there new EP Falling Down Against The Sun!

Won't be near a radio? Well I got you covered, just go to www.wrcn.com where you'll be able to listen to the performance live!

Along with tracks from Falling Down Against The Sun, the band will be playing some other live tracks from there arsenal. I can't give away what they will be playing, so you'll just have to tune in and listen!

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Memphis Crawl Live at The Trash Bar!!!!

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!! If you're looking for something to do, and you missed Memphis Crawl at The Velvet Lounge, which was epic beyond all reasoning, then head on down to the Trash Bar in Brooklyn tonight at 8pm.

It's been nearly three weeks since Memphis Crawl's last live performance and my ears are still ringing! They are by far the greatest live show to see right now as far as local bands go. You're not just listening to live music, every show is interactive between the band and the audience. Whether Matty O'Brien is throwing t-shirts at the crowd, or tossing pieces of his tambourine, which I proudly caught last show, it is an all out audio blitz.

For only $7 you're getting in to see not just Memphis Crawl, but three other bands as well. There will also be food and drink specials. Now we need to really step for The Crawl tonight, because if we can get 30+ people there, Trash Bar has promised to give Memphis Crawl the coveted weekend slot next time, so lets not disappoint and PACK THE FREAKIN' HOUSE TONIGHT!!!

To Matty and the rest of the crew, break 'em tonight and MELT SOME FACES!!!

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