It first rang out over the cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta. It migrated to the streets and clubs of Memphis. It went on to influence the sound of music all over the world. Memphis is the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll. And it …
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Welcome to World Famous Beale Street
April 15, 2009 by Bluesmaster.
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Bobby Rush offer concert for veterans in Handy Park
August 23, 2010 by bluesmaster.
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Brass Note 2011-12 slate of honoree
August 17, 2010 by bluesmaster.
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Brass Note for Carl Perkins Dedicated Today
August 12, 2010 by bluesmaster.
Posted on August 23, 2010 by bluesmaster .
Blues legend Bobby Rush announced a free concert in Handy Park on Beale Street on October 9 as his way of saying thank you to our veterans. Bobby spoke this morning in front of the W.C. Handy statue to announce his plans. Some 2,000 tickets will be distributed free to …
Posted on August 17, 2010 by bluesmaster .
This year’s slate is a little larger than usual because of some ties, tough choice with so many great nominees. The good news is more celebrations!
William Bell, R&B recording artist
Big Star, legendary power pop group
Fred Jones, Jr., promoter
Marty Lacker, record producer
Fred Sanders, blues musician
Jim Gaines, Grammy winning recording engineer
Bowlegs Miller, …
Posted on August 12, 2010 by bluesmaster .
From the blues music of West Tennessee cotton fields by day to the Grand Ol Opry on the radio at night, Carl Perkins absorbed many influences to become a pioneer of rockabilly. His “Blues Suede Shoes” rocked the world and set his star on the ascent. Today, his life and …
Posted on August 5, 2010 by bluesmaster .
Today R&B legend William Bell received a note on the Beale Street Brass Note Walk of Fame surrounded by fans and friends including David Porter, Bobby Rush, Latimore, Eddie Floyd, Teenie Hodges, Marvell Thomas, and Deannie Parker.
Memphis-born William Bell recorded with Stax beginning in 1961 both as a solo artist …
Posted on August 2, 2010 by bluesmaster .
Beale Street Brass Note Walk of Fame dedication event on Thursday, August 5, at 3:00 pm on the sidewalk in front of the historic Daisy Theater for R&B great William Bell. The event will be held in conjunction with the Jus’ Blues Music Foundation three day conference and awards event.
Posted on July 23, 2010 by bluesmaster .
KIX on Beale finished out the season last night with a killer duo of crowd pleasing talent with Lee Brice (young girls swooned) and American Idol alum Danny Gokey. We managed six weeks of great shows without rain or other calamity. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 12,000 – 16,000 fans …
Posted on July 9, 2010 by bluesmaster .
The nation’s oldest concert band – founded in 1858 in Brazil, IN – performed this morning in Handy Park. From our Fourth of July event to KIX on Beale to the patriotic performance this morning, Beale Street continues to offer family-friendly events. Please come check us out.
Posted on July 6, 2010 by bluesmaster .
A recent news story stated that discussion was under way for a charge to get onto Beale Street. The story cited a charge of $10 which $8 in “Beale Street Bucks” being returned so that guests could use them in any of the establishments. The actual $2 cover charge would …
Posted on July 3, 2010 by bluesmaster .
We’ll say it again – Beale Street is a musical and cultural crossroads. The best example yet was on stage at last week’s KIX on Beale concert when jazz great Kirk Whalum was invited on stage to join country phenom James Otto. Earlier in the evening soul man Preston Shannon …
Posted on June 29, 2010 by bluesmaster .
Everyone knows about the terrific nightlife on Beale Street, one of the nation’s premier entertainment districts with great music, dancing, food and drinks.
But Beale Street is also a family- friendly, student-friendly, group tour-friendly destination offering history, arts, music, and culture. From our daily WC Handy Historic Home tours to the …