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, ...

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 in May has announced that its Beale Street Music Festival will return in 2026. Memphis in May officials are still trying to decide where the festival will take place, as its former home of Tom ...

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 ...

The Riverfront Blues Society Blues Challenge returns at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 with blues from Conner Helm, Phillip & Carey, Mason Brown, D Bone, Roll Cage Mary, Don Wright, Sherman & Tybo, The Earl Delany ...

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 ...

In February, Memphis in May officials said Beale Street Music Festival would return in 2026. What's the latest on those plans ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis in May organizers announced Thursday that the 2024 edition of the Beale Street Music Festival will not be happening, citing numerous factors, including losses to the tune of ...

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 ...