An Epic Halloween Rock-N-Romp at BVO on Mud Island!

MusicArtCulture

Nov 4

🎃 This past Halloween, Mud Island came alive with the sounds of music, laughter, and creative energy for our Rock-N-Romp event at BVO. It was a day full of Music, magic, art, and family fun that left us all buzzing with excitement!

The incredible Hope Clayburn and her talented 7-piece band brought the funk, and boy, did we groove! Their amazing set had everyone on their feet, dancing and soaking up the energy. It was an honor to host Hope, whose connection with Live From Memphis dates back nearly 15 years when we filmed a Rock-N-Romp episode for Arts Memphis TV. Time flies, but we’re definitely not waiting that long to have them back again!

**Hope Clayburn** and her talented 7-piece band at Rock-N-Romp. BVO, Mud Island Memphis, TN

DJ Aura (Jah Isaac Sims) kept the vibe strong, spinning jams that made the afternoon feel like a party from start to finish.

Memphis Rock-N-Romp at BVO on Mud Island Memphis, TN

The Kaiju Kids put on a fantastic demonstration of their Kajukenbo Karate skills. Their display of self-defense moves had the crowd captivated and left us all in awe.

Reyes Kajukenbo, Kaiju Kids! Rock-N-Romp at BVO on Mud Island.

Reyes Kajukenbo (Mati Reyes and Indigo Quinn), Rock-N-Romp at BVO on Mud Island.

The costume contest was fierce! It was a tough choice, but the audience voted for the homemade dinosaur costume for the grand prize.

The arts and crafts tables were a whirlwind of creativity, where kids eagerly dove into a variety of projects that sparked their imaginations.

🍔 Tad Persons Tire Village created a relaxing oasis for families to unwind between activities, while The Stick Em food truck, Mempops, and Memphis Made Brewing provided mouth-watering treats that fueled the fun.

BVO offered sneak peek tours that fascinated guests, especially when Jimmy Ogle shared his stories of Mud Island’s vibrant past. It felt like we were stepping back in time to relive its golden days!

Jimmy Ogle at Rock-N-Romp Mud Island Memphis, TN

💖 Thank You to Our Community!

None of this would have been possible without our fantastic hosts at BVO, who worked tirelessly to make the space perfect for the event. A huge thank you goes out to our sponsors: BVO, Memphis Made Brewing, Mud Island Pirates, Downtown Memphis Commission, Profound Sound, Champion the Cause, Live From Memphis, and our dedicated community volunteers.

A special, special thanks to Sallie Sabatini, Ally and Vito, Shawna, Vernie, Belinda, Briana, the BVO team, and Joanna Harris for so many beautiful photos.