Best of Memphis

5 Memphis Music Stores To Build Your Collection

Memphis is a musicians’ city, and music stores are crucial in connecting musicians to their fans and providing a physical space where music fans can gather, exchange opinions, browse, and purchase. Today, music is accessible via countless applications and websites that can be accessed in seconds on a a number of devices. But as soaring vinyl […]

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5 Places in Memphis to See Live Jazz

Despite being known more for blues, soul, and rock n roll, Memphis has always fostered a strong community of jazz musicians and aficionados and produced some all-time greats of the genre such as Charles Lloyd, George Coleman, and Phineas Newborn Jr. While it’s inarguable that Memphis is lacking in proper jazz clubs, there are still […]

Activities

Memphis Clubs, Bars, and Venues Where the Blues Still Lives

Although Memphis has undoubtedly earned its title as “The Home of the Blues,” the fact remains that the city’s defining genre isn’t quite as prevalent as it once was. That said, there are still plenty of great options around town to catch some live blues music that will appeal to both locals and tourists alike. […]

Culture

WAMM Recommends: Week of May 9

Each week, the team at WAMM chooses some of the best upcoming music events happening throughout Memphis. Lucky 7 Brass Band 6:00 P.M., Thursday, May 12th Railgarten Free The Lucky 7 Brass Band are nothing if not reliable, a venerable ensemble compromised of some of our city’s top talents that incorporates all the best elements […]