Marty Casey and Lovehammers?

Since our last blog (it's been awhile, I know!), there's been some confusion surrounding our Music Fest appearance. Some folks have been concerned/alarmed/outraged at the fact that our faithful drummer and bass player apparently staged a coup and changed the name of the band to the aforementioned MARTY CASEY AND LOVEHAMMERS. Ted and I were shocked, too, as Marty and Casey certainly don't seem like the type to do something like this, let alone come up with a ridiculous name like Lovehammers. I guess "fame" does weird things to people.

Well, after doing some research, we learned that Marty Casey was actually one of the finalists on "Rock Star: INXS". His new band will be playing a set at Music Fest, too.

So, alas, THE CENTRAL STANDARDS are alive and well, and will perform a 30-minute set at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5th on the Budweiser (north) stage as part of Memphis in May's Beale Street Music Festival. We are the very first act to perform. In fact, even though there are four stages at the festival, we will be the lone performers at that time. So, if we see you anywhere but front and center at the Budweiser stage clamoring for more homegrown folk-rock, we may be a bit disappointed. Unless, of course, you're jockeying for position front and center at the AutoZone stage for Marty Casey's 6 p.m. show.

See ya there--thanks again for your support in helping us make the most of this opportunity!!

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