04/20/23
By Zachary Corsa I’ll admit that my Spanish skills are rusty enough these days that I had to turn to a trusted friend (Google Translate) to decipher the meaning of ‘San Salida’, which apparently means ‘Saint Exit’. “That’s perfect” I said to myself, because it really does get to the heart of what the ragtag…
04/19/23
Meet Memphis soul sweetheart and superstar Emi Secrest. The “Push Ya” singer has made a name for herself beyond her city’s boundaries and is displaying her love for music and her immense talent from coast to coast. From TV show placements to touring with some of the biggest names in the history of the music…
04/03/23
Memphis is a musicians’ city—the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll, soul, and a cornerstone of the blues. While music is now instantly accessible, the soulful act of owning physical media is thriving. Record stores in Memphis are crucial hubs, connecting musicians to their fans and providing a physical space where music fans can gather, exchange…
03/29/23
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…
03/28/23
It’s been a notably brutal winter in the Midsouth, but the time to despair has passed! Spring is upon us, leafy green is quickly replacing chilly gray, and an abundant season of stellar musical performances is in the offing for every Memphian to rejoice in. Here’s ten of our picks for the best of the…
03/20/23
Beale Street Music Festival 2023 is right around the corner and several prominent artists are ready to take the stage. As the festival approaches, we are still learning about some of the great talents on the lineup. Artists both big and small from far and wide are coming together to create unforgettable memories on our…
03/08/23
Looking for blues bars in Memphis? The city’s blues tradition is not limited to museums and historic markers. It continues in neighborhood juke joints, intimate clubs, multipurpose music venues, and the stages of Beale Street. This guide highlights places where visitors and locals can experience blues music in Memphis, including Wild Bill’s Juke Joint, C.C.…
03/03/23
The corner of College Street and Mclemore Avenue in South Memphis is home to the only museum in the world dedicated to preserving the legacy of Stax Records and American Soul Music. Above the entrance of the building is a memorable marquee that reads SOULSVILLE USA. In 1960, on the same corner, stood an old…
02/16/23
“It’s Big Dude, big underrated!” Despite the mantra, Big Boogie is far from underrated. Born John Lotts and raised in Memphis after an early childhood in Louisiana, the big dude rapper has stepped into a wider spotlight with Definition of a Big Dude—a project that proves his versatility while keeping his signature energy front and…
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