Jazz and Neo-Soul at the New Dizzy Bird Lounge in Memphis
When Memphis’ African-American repertory company the Hattiloo Theatre moved to new digs in the Overton Square area earlier this year, many probably wondered what would …
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Legendary Jazz Drummer Alvin Fielder's Trio Live at @TheYellowScarf in Jackson
Meridian native Alvin Fielder was in New Orleans at Xavier University studying pharmacy when he met New Orleans’ legendary jazz drummer Ed Blackwell, and then …
Memphis' 4 Soul Band Live at Aji's Sports Bar
4 Soul Band is Memphis’ premiere soul and contemporary jazz group, and on Monday night, July 28th, they held an open rehearsal at Aji’s Sports …
Joshua McCain and the Soul Seven Getting Funky at The Spot Bar & Grill In North Memphis
Memphis has a number of neighborhood clubs, bars and hole-in-the-walls, but it’s not all that common for them to book live bands, so when I …
Arkansas' Best Drummers Highlighted at the @RevRoomLR #TheDrummerIsInTheHouse
In the field of Black music worldwide, no other musical instrument is as important as the drums. Not only is percussion the musical foundation for …
The 4 Soul Band Brings The Soul and Funk at Memphis' Exclusive Prive' Restaurant
Back in February, a new restaurant called Prive’ opened in the former Cooker/Smokey Bones building at Winchester and Riverdale in Hickory Hill, owned by a …
Dual Drive Celebrating The Memphis Music Legacy at @SpinStreetMusic
Memphis guitarist Garry Goin is a fairly well-known figure in the local music scene, who often appears at Memphis Grizzlies games at Fed Ex Forum, …
Finding Jazz in Columbia, South Carolina: Pearlz Upstairs Lounge @PearlzColumbia @PearlzOysterBar
Ironically, when I made it back to the Vista district in Columbia, I found the live jazz I had been looking for in the upstairs …
Looking For Jazz in Columbia: Le Cafe Jazz
After dinner, I wanted to enjoy some live music, and set off in search of jazz. On my phone, I had seen a place called …
Cameron Bethany, Mike Mosby and the Hard Hitters Kick Off Fridays Unplugged at K-2 Ultra Lounge @cameronbethany_ @MosbyMike @901k2lounge
Cameron Bethany is one of Memphis’ best soul singers, and the Hard Hitters, led by drummer Mike Mosby, is one of Memphis’ best soul bands, …