Jay Reatard, many more play Goner Fest in Memphis

As readers might have noticed, we at Paste sort of have a crush on local music shops. They energize a local arts community in a way that even one thousand Best Buys and Wal-Marts could never match. One fine such example is Goner Records out in Memphis, Tenn., which is putting on its fifth annual music festival extravaganza this fall.

The festival runs from Sept. 25-28, encompassing venerable Memphis venues like the Hi-Tone and Murphy's. Up at the top of the bill is Memphis native and breakthrough news magnet Jay Reatard, which means that something is bound get broken during the festivities.

After that, the band roster gets even more underground. Below is a little quiz we've thrown together to help discerning music fans figure out who's who in the lineup. Break out that number two pencil... and there's no Googling allowed, folks.

1.) All but one of these bands is playing Goner Fest (and is real). Which one did we make up?

a.) Cram Session
b.) Ooga Boogas
c.) Psychedelic Horseshit
d.) Mouserocket

2.) Which of these Goner Fest bands was recently featured as a Paste Band of the Week? Don't worry, all of your choices are real this time.

a.) Sic Alps
b.) Vivian Girls
c.) Thee Oh Sees
d.) Pierced Arrows

3.) Match the band with its hometown:

a.) Cheap Time
b.) Cola Freaks
c.) Crusaders of Love
d.) Black Time

e.) Lille, France
f.) London, England
g.) Aarhus, Denmark
h.) Nashville, Tennessee

4.) One of the men listed below is emceeing the event. The others are performing. Who's the host?

a.) Jeffrey Evans
b.) Dan Melchior
c.) Jack Oblivian
d.) Ross Johnson

Now, before we reveal the answers, let's detail the rest of the essentials. Check out Goner Fest's website for the complete lineup and schedule. Tickets range from $5 (for the afternoon show on Sept. 26) to $50 (for all-access "Golden Passes"). Alumni from previous festivals include the Black Lips and the King Khan & BBQ Show.

Finally, your cheat sheet for the above quiz. How'd ya do?

1.) a
2.) click here to find out
3.) a-h, b-g, c-e, d-f
4.) d

Related links:
Goner-Records.com
Review: Jay Reatard - Singles 06-07
YouTube: Greg Cartwright at Goner Fest IV

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