Discussing @StaxRecords and Its Impact on Memphis at @RhodesCollege
The recent release of Robert Gordon’s superb new book Respect Yourself: The Rise and Fall of Stax Records has unleashed a flurry of renewed interest …
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Rapping in Memory of OG LumpLump with the Trap Mob and Big Gwalla @Trap_Mob1
The South Memphis rap group known as the Trap Mob is a popular featured group at the annual Tate Street Block Party each June, but …
Suavo J & The Bones Featuring Mr. 88 Live at the Center for Southern Folklore
Hardworking trombonist Suavo J looks increasingly like a man on a mission to single-handedly rescue Memphis music, and he is everywhere these days, whether it’s …
A Window on Memphis’ Past at Undercurrent @ the SkyBar
When I read that the first Undercurrent event of the new year was to be held at something called the SkyBar in the 100 North …
Memphis’ Superb 4 Soul Band in Action at Wine Down Mondays
Otis Logan’s 4 Soul band is one of the bright rising stars of Memphis right now, and they were in fine form last month at …
Blind Mississippi Morris-Death Letter Blues-Live at @Bristerfest @LevittShell @OvertonPark
Blind Mississippi Morris performs for the crowd at Bristerfest in Overton Park after the rain ended on Saturday, 4/27/13
Paul Taylor and Blooz Emergency at the Memphis Blues Showcase, Rum Boogie Cafe
Coinciding with the International Blues Challenge, the Rum Boogie Cafe on Beale Street sponsored a Memphis Blues Showcase on Saturday, featuring an afternoon and evening …
Vince Johnson and the Plantation All-Stars at Handy Park, Memphis
Vince Johnson and the Plantation All-Stars perform Saturday afternoon on the outdoor stage at Handy Park on Beale Street despite the cold weather. Saturday was …
Dancing on Beale Street
A group of folks just start randomly dancing on the sidewalk on Beale Street in downtown Memphis on the final day of the International Blues …
International Blues Challenge Finals at the Orpheum, Memphis
Winter can slow things down in downtown Memphis, as it gets really cold here in January and February. February, however, brings the International Blues Challenge, …