Taking the road from Union City, Tennessee to Hickman, Kentucky, I had no sooner crossed into Kentucky when I saw something rather incongruous- a railroad …
Those familiar with the little town of Mason, Tennessee in Tipton County will undoubtedly recall the row of juke joints called “cafes” along Front Street. …
With lots of conflicting options with what to do on my Friday night (the first in many weeks that I hadn’t either had a gig …
1884 Lounge at Minglewood Hall was the scene for the Saturday night rap showcase during the 15th Annual On Location Memphis International Film and Music …
During the On Location: Memphis International Film and Music Festival, Le Chardonnay was the location of the neo-soul showcases on both Friday and Saturday nights. …
William Bell was one of the first young men from South Memphis to walk over and investigate the Stax Records studios as they were being …
The Mad Lads were yet another Memphis vocal group with South Memphis ties, and they recorded a number of singles and a handful of albums …
Memphis was an exception to the rule that Black vocal groups were a largely Northern phenomenon, as the city had a number of great Black …
Memphis contemporary soul band The Bo-Keys have been actively involved in preserving the unique legacy of Memphis soul music, and are an annual featured act …
