MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Actor Stony Blyden of new NBC primetime drama “Bluff City Law” will smash the guitar at the start of tomorrow night’s Memphis 901 FC match at AutoZone Park against Bethlehem Steel FC.
Presented by Memphis Travel, the guitar smash culminates pregame ceremonies and hypes the crowd for the start of the match. As the home of the blues, soul, and the birthplace of rock and roll, there is no better place for this matchday tradition than Memphis.
In addition to “Bluff City Law,” which is filmed in Memphis and debuted on NBC this week airing Mondays at 9:00 p.m., Blyden has also completed the Overbrook Productions feature film LIFE IN A YEAR, starring alongside Jaden Smith, Cara Delavigne, and Cuba Gooding Jr. He also completed Samuel Goldwyn Films’ HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL as well as the Indie features THE STANDOFF with Olivia Holt and the Lucy Hale and Awkwafina led indie DUDE.
He also shot a recurring role in the Channing Tatum produced Amazon pilot, COLLEGE and YouTube Red’s EDGE OF SEVENTEEN. Previously, he starred as the lead on the Nickelodeon hit series HUNTER STREET and Jason Blum’s series RUN FOR YOUR LIFE.
In addition to being an incredibly fresh and innovative actor, Blyden is a mega-talented prodigy musician/drummer/singer/rapper. He has created music for major projects such as MTV’s WILD N’ OUT, Hulu’s launch for SEINFELD streaming and Nickelodeon’s HUNTER STREET when he was on the show. Pepsi discovered him and built a full commercial advertising campaign around him. Blyden is from Iceland and resides in Los Angeles.
Previous honorary guitar smashers this season have included Memphis Tigers men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, Memphis native Zach Myers of the band Shinedown, former NFL running back and Memphian DeAngelo Williams, Memphis Tigers football coach Mike Norvell, GRAMMY Award winning musician and owner of Memphis’ Royal Studios Boo Mitchell, soccer legend Tim Howard, and many others.
Kickoff for tomorrow’s match is set for 7:00 p.m., and tickets remain at https://www.memphis901fc.com/tickets.
For the latest information on the team, visit https://www.memphis901fc.com and follow the club on social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Bluff City Law
Coming from a famous Memphis family known for taking on injustice, brilliant lawyer Sydney Strait used to work at her father Elijah’s celebrated law firm until their tumultuous relationship got in the way. After barely speaking to him for years, Sydney is suddenly thrust back into the family fold when her philanthropist mother passes away unexpectedly. In the wake of her loss, hoping to reconnect with the daughter he loves, Elijah asks Sydney to rejoin his firm. She agrees because despite her lingering resentment and distrust, she knows that working alongside her father is her best hope at changing the world … if they can ever get along.
About Memphis 901 FC
Memphis 901 FC is a professional American soccer team playing in its first season in the United Soccer League Championship. Memphis 901 FC, led by Principal Owner Peter Freund, Minority Owner Tim Howard, President Craig Unger, Sporting Director Andrew Bell, and head coach Tim Mulqueen, is part of a market that includes over 8,000 youth soccer players, an established American Outlaws chapter, and strong collegiate programs.
About the USL
The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest professional soccer organization in North America, possessing nearly a decade of experience in bringing the world’s game to communities across the United States and Canada. Overseeing the USL Championship, USL League One, and USL League Two, the organization is built on a proven and recognized model in international football and counts more than 100 clubs in its membership.
Based in Tampa, Florida, the USL has grown over the past decade into a model organization with strong corporate partnerships, stable organizational leadership and a dedicated staff that provides outstanding support to member clubs and outside partners. Sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation and Canadian Soccer Association, the USL is #UnitedForSoccer, moving the game forward in the United States and Canada.
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Actor Stony Blyden of new NBC primetime drama “Bluff City Law” will smash the guitar at the start of tomorrow night’s Memphis 901 FC match at AutoZone Park against Bethlehem Steel FC.
Presented by Memphis Travel, the guitar smash culminates pregame ceremonies and hypes the crowd for the start of the match. As the home of the blues, soul, and the birthplace of rock and roll, there is no better place for this matchday tradition than Memphis.
In addition to “Bluff City Law,” which is filmed in Memphis and debuted on NBC this week airing Mondays at 9:00 p.m., Blyden has also completed the Overbrook Productions feature film LIFE IN A YEAR, starring alongside Jaden Smith, Cara Delavigne, and Cuba Gooding Jr. He also completed Samuel Goldwyn Films’ HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL as well as the Indie features THE STANDOFF with Olivia Holt and the Lucy Hale and Awkwafina led indie DUDE.
He also shot a recurring role in the Channing Tatum produced Amazon pilot, COLLEGE and YouTube Red’s EDGE OF SEVENTEEN. Previously, he starred as the lead on the Nickelodeon hit series HUNTER STREET and Jason Blum’s series RUN FOR YOUR LIFE.
In addition to being an incredibly fresh and innovative actor, Blyden is a mega-talented prodigy musician/drummer/singer/rapper. He has created music for major projects such as MTV’s WILD N’ OUT, Hulu’s launch for SEINFELD streaming and Nickelodeon’s HUNTER STREET when he was on the show. Pepsi discovered him and built a full commercial advertising campaign around him. Blyden is from Iceland and resides in Los Angeles.
Previous honorary guitar smashers this season have included Memphis Tigers men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, Memphis native Zach Myers of the band Shinedown, former NFL running back and Memphian DeAngelo Williams, Memphis Tigers football coach Mike Norvell, GRAMMY Award winning musician and owner of Memphis’ Royal Studios Boo Mitchell, soccer legend Tim Howard, and many others.
Kickoff for tomorrow’s match is set for 7:00 p.m., and tickets remain at https://www.memphis901fc.com/tickets.
For the latest information on the team, visit https://www.memphis901fc.com and follow the club on social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Bluff City Law
Coming from a famous Memphis family known for taking on injustice, brilliant lawyer Sydney Strait used to work at her father Elijah’s celebrated law firm until their tumultuous relationship got in the way. After barely speaking to him for years, Sydney is suddenly thrust back into the family fold when her philanthropist mother passes away unexpectedly. In the wake of her loss, hoping to reconnect with the daughter he loves, Elijah asks Sydney to rejoin his firm. She agrees because despite her lingering resentment and distrust, she knows that working alongside her father is her best hope at changing the world … if they can ever get along.
About Memphis 901 FC
Memphis 901 FC is a professional American soccer team playing in its first season in the United Soccer League Championship. Memphis 901 FC, led by Principal Owner Peter Freund, Minority Owner Tim Howard, President Craig Unger, Sporting Director Andrew Bell, and head coach Tim Mulqueen, is part of a market that includes over 8,000 youth soccer players, an established American Outlaws chapter, and strong collegiate programs.
About the USL
The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest professional soccer organization in North America, possessing nearly a decade of experience in bringing the world’s game to communities across the United States and Canada. Overseeing the USL Championship, USL League One, and USL League Two, the organization is built on a proven and recognized model in international football and counts more than 100 clubs in its membership.
Based in Tampa, Florida, the USL has grown over the past decade into a model organization with strong corporate partnerships, stable organizational leadership and a dedicated staff that provides outstanding support to member clubs and outside partners. Sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation and Canadian Soccer Association, the USL is #UnitedForSoccer, moving the game forward in the United States and Canada.
