Rodeo Joe

Only in its second year, Mempho Music Festival creates a vibrant community grounded in music, energy, nature, and the history of Memphis, Tennessee.With music for all ears and entertainment for all ages, and with plans of expanding to three days and doubling the stage, this camping festival is aligned to be on the same level as Coachella and Bonnaroo.

Dates: TBA

For more info: MemphoFest.com

VooDoo Music & Arts Festival (New Orleans, LA)

The Voodoo Experience has been held since 1999 in New Orleans City Park and features multiple music genres. The diversity of performances is what makes this festival so memorable. That, and its exciting location. Headlining acts to play the fest have included Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eminem, Neil Young, Green Day, Kiss, Pearl Jam, The Cure, and many more. Voodoo Fest often features a mash up of popular bands along with local Louisiana talent, just to keep things innovative.

Dates: November 1-3, 2019

For more info: VooDooFestival.com

Rodeo Clown & Announcer, Nurse, and Cook

Nashville Music Guide has had the opportunity to meet Joe on several occasions at rodeos and in dining settings. His cuisine is simple but as Randy Rich would say, “the best thing you have ever put a lip over.”

Joey Dumas of Carthage, Texas is the Father of one and Grandfather of three. He has been a Professional Rodeo Clown for 47 years and a Professional Rodeo Announcer for 29 years, entertaining audiences all over the United States. He is a graduate of both South Arkansas Community College and Northwestern State University of Louisiana with two degrees in Nursing.

“When I was five years old I attended my first rodeo with my aunt and uncle,” said Joey. “Little did I know it would be the day that was responsible for the 47 year old rodeo career I have enjoyed and still do as a rodeo clown and rodeo announcer.”

Joe owned his first Restaurant at the age of 19. He has has learned from some of the best cooks in South Arkansas and North Louisiana. He prides himself on the ability to make something out of nothing many times. Joey has cooked for people all over the country during his rodeo travels. He prides himself in cooking and preparing Southern Staples, as well as Cajun Cuisine. For more infomation on Joey Dumas, visit https://www.facebook. com/rodeomc

Rodeo Joe’s Recipies: Rhode’s RAnch style casserole

Inspiration for Recipe: From my Aunt and Uncle, Jimmie and Charles Rhodes of Junction City, Arkansas, who were both instrumental in my Rodeo and Nursing Careers.

Ingredients:

1 pound of Ground Beef or Chuck 1 can of Ranch Style Beans(c) 1 can of Spanish Rice or One bag of Uncle Ben's prepared Spanish Rice(c) Shredded Cheese of choice (I use cheddar)

Instructions:

Brown and drain beef Add beef, rice and beans to casserole dish Mix well Put cheese on top heavily Put in oven at 350 until cheese melts

Serve alone, over corn chips, in a Taco or Taco Salad, roll in Tortilla, etc. Great on a cool night and fast to prepare. Enjoy!

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