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Perhaps just as important in terms of its contribution to American music in the mid-20th century, Stax Records was the center of a large number of 1960s soul and R&B greats, many of which had their records released on the Atlantic label through a distribution agreement they had with Stax. However folks like Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, Booker T and the MGs, and Otis Redding lived and recorded in Memphis at the Stax studio on McLemoore Avenue in a converted theater. After years of neglect in a neglected neighborhood, Soulsville has been resurrected as a museum. They have a great introductory video and some great exhibits. We were unfortunately pressed for time and only had 45 minutes to spend there but I could have easily taken another hour or two. The exhibits start with the advent of southern gospel and its evolution into the soul sound of the 1960s including many civil rights protest songs. Of particulatar interest is the restored recording studio which visitors walk through with the audio sounds of recording sessions as if you were there yourself as Isaac Hayes or Carla Thomas did their magic. Also in the musuem is Hayes' 1972 "Superfly" Cadillac.
Lots of great history and memories are conjured up here with exhibits of old photos, album covers, and 45s. Definitely worth the trip! And not far from Interstate BBQ either! ; )
Free hourly shuttle service is available between the Stax Museum, Graceland, Sun Studios, and the Rock 'N Soul Museum! Leave a Comment
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 Beale St. at night by vivalasteph
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walk down beale street in the afternoon or evening. you can hear bands everywhere even if you do not go into the bars. the bars collectively have a wristband that you can wear to get into any of them; i think that it costs about $10. sometimes there are bands playing in the street, in a nearby park, or on the sidewalks.
you will find stores in that area (that are open at night as well as during the day) with all kinds of CDs, cassette tapes, and even a few vinyl records. blues are predominant, but there are many other kinds of music too. Leave a Comment
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 by 10eke
Beale Street is a great place to take in Memphis night life.It is a must see for out of town visitors and people who love Memphis music. Beale street offers many hot entertainment spots; bands that play in the open in Handy Park, or the night clubs that line Beale Street. Beale Street is where the Blues was born and lives on to this day. Leave a Comment
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 by 10ekeLeave a Comment Directions: BB Kings 147 Beale St Memphis TN 38103 901-524-KINGOther Contact:
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 by schmoopy
If you enjoy live blues music, you will fine it on Beale Street, an area filled with blues bars and stores with a party atmosphere. Popular bars are BB King's Blues Club and the Rum Boogie Cafe (which was easier to get into). You will also find the Hard Rock and a plethora of other enjoyable venues. Leave a Comment Other Contact: This link will provide you with
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 WC handy House by Jim_EliasonLeave a Comment Directions: Beale Street
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 by Bostephenson
The Beale street music festival is one of the all time best weekend music festivals in the country. It happens the first weekend in May every year and the Memphis in May people do their best (which is very good indeed!) to bring all sorts of amazing acts. I saw Stevie Ray Vaughn there, as well as Bare Naked Ladies. Leave a Comment Directions: It's at the River Park in Memphis on the first weekend in May.Other Contact: http://www.memphisinmay.org/
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