Big Jerry Blues Band on Beale Street, Memphis
Although authentic blues is hard to come by on Memphis’ Beale Street, Big Jerry’s Blues Band plays the real thing, usually setting up in front …
Beale Street
Checking Out Chris McDaniels Live at Mr. Handy’s Blues Hall, Bike Night on Beale Street
On Wednesday night, I drove down to Beale Street because I saw that Chris McDaniels was performing at Mr. Handy’s Blues Hall, a small, juke-joint-like …
Deep Blues on Beale
It’s ironically hard to hear to authentic blues on Beale Street, the alleged “street where blues was born”, but it’s not impossible, at least on …
Coming From The Tiger Game
The University of Memphis won their game against Southern Mississippi this morning to continue their winning streak as they head toward the Conference USA tournament. …
Grizzlies Drumline on Beale Street before the Orlando game
When I walked on Beale Street Friday night, I noticed a drumline setting up at the Rum Boogie Cafe end of the first block. It …
Paul Taylor & Blooz Emergency “Please Read My Mind”
The Blooz Emergency plays a Memphis-soul-tinged original at the Memphis Blues Showcase at the Rum Boogie Cafe, 2/2/13
John Saint Holiday and Friends at the Memphis Blues Showcase, Rum Boogie Cafe
John Saint Holiday was a new name for me, but his band of all-stars, thrown together for the occasion, provided some of the best blues …
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 …