One of the most iconic streets in the United States, Beale Street is a legendary Memphis entertainment destination. It's filled to the brim with great choices for live music, Memphis-style barbecue, ...

Back in 1984, it began rather humbly as “The Blues Amateur Contest,” a small free showcase held at the New Daisy theater, part of an ongoing series of concerts called The Beale Street Rambles. But 40 ...

After spending most of her lifetime working in music, 'Lectric' Liz Lottman of Ozark Blues Society says she's retiring -- from her "straight job." "I've already warned the board [of OBS] to be ready," ...

Memphis is often hailed as the birthplace of blues and barbecue, but it offers much more. With over 64% of its population identifying as Black, culture is alive and thriving in “Bluff City.” The ...

The city of Memphis is celebrating the life and legacy of legendary guitarist Steve Cropper, who recently passed away ...

Few civic reforms has hoary Memphis seen under the rule of the “Red Snapper,” Boss Crump. One was to make all east-west streets avenues. Caught in that genteeling was the street of dance halls, voodoo ...

The Beale Street Monster Club in Memphis celebrates the horror movies and horror stars of classic-era Hollywood.

A centre of celebration last week was Memphis’ Beale Street, the garish Negro thoroughfare with its assortment of poolrooms and pawnshops, its gin parlors and its hot-fish restaurants. While Memphis ...