Sad news to report about Russ Rankin, a.k.a. DJ Ranx of KDHX and the leader of Dubtronix: He had a stroke and a heart attack last week.
To help defray medical bills, stalwart local reggae acts Murder City Players, Youth & Roots and Yard Squad will be performing a benefit show for him at the Rockstar Nightclub on Thursday, May 7. Guest vocalists are promised by those planning the event. Doors are at 8, the show starts at 9, and admission is just $8.
Got word last weekend that long-time Mississippi Nights/Pageant bartender Tim Mullen died of a heart attack last Friday. He was in his early '50s. Mullen was known for always wearing a Cardinals hat and glasses, and was a 25-year-plus employee of both venues.Courtesy of Vintage Vinyl