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Each week, Beale Street Caravan brings the Sounds of Memphis to an international public radio audience. Live, concert performances from contemporary masters of blues, soul, folk, and rock n roll. The program is hosted by Pat Mitchell-Worley and Kevin Cubbins, with feature segments from industry insi…

Beale Street Caravan


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    #2932 - The McCrary Sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature Gospel stars, The McCrary Sisters. Their father, Sam McCrary, was a minister and founder of Gospel legends, The Fairfield Four. We'll hear them in a performance captured at the Levitt Shell in Midtown Memphis and, later in the program, we sit down and catch up with The Sisters. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

    #2931 - Tood Snider

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan we have acclaimed singer-songwriter, Todd Snider. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

    #2930 - Alice Hasen and the Blaze at Art on Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we bring you Alice Hasen and the Blaze, recorded live at Art on Fire at Dixon Gallery & Gardens. Alice, a violinist based in Memphis, leads the fiddle-powered group, performing original compositions that blend rock, folk, and jazz. Art on Fire is an annual event supporting the Dixon's art and horticulture programs, featuring live music, food, drinks, and a bonfire.

    #2929 - JD Warren and the Rudiment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 58:22


    This week's episode of Beale Street Caravan brings you an electrifying performance by JD Warren & The Rudiment, recorded live at the Green Room. Led by the husband-and-wife duo Jeremy and Dermel Warren, this NYC-based jazz group with Memphis roots infuses their music with deep soul and gospel, while also drawing on hip-hop and jazz influences. Their debut album, “I Can Do All Things,” showcases their distinctive sound.

    #2928 - Chris Pitts and the Memphis Prime

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we return to the blues with Memphis' native son, Chris Pitts and The Memphis Prime, live from Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, MS.

    #2927 - Brian Owens and the Deacons of Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 58:24


    This week we have the highly anticipated Brian Owens & The Deacons of Soul in a live performance captured at the Levitt Shell. Brian Owens comes to us from his hometown of St Louis, our Mississippi River cousin to the north. Much like our rivertown neighbor to the south, New Orleans, it's a city long associated with the sounds of the African American created genres of blues, jazz, gospel, and soul. He recently released an album called Soul of Cash… a soulful reimagining of works from Memphis music icon Johnny Cash's catalouge. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

    #2926 - Alexis Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 58:22


    On this week's episode of Beale Street Caravan, we feature Memphis singer and American Idol alum Alexis Grace, live from Germantown Community Theater. Alexis is currently working on her first full-length album with Memphis music veteran, John Paul Keith, capturing her dynamic blend of pop, soul, country, and rock influences. In our interview, she shares insights into her familys' musical legacy, her love for the Memphis music scene, and her plans for the future. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

    #2925 - Bill Abel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 58:24


    This week on BSC we feature a performance by Bill Abel from the Mighty Mississippi Music Fest during Bridging the Blues. He's an accomplished potter and visual-artist, but most folks know him as an omni-present force on the Delta festival and jook joint circuit. Also BSC contributor Preston Lauterbach continues his series the Chitlin' Circuit and The Road to Rock n Roll.

    #2924 - The Wilkins Sisters at the 2024 RiverBeat Music Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature the soulful sounds of The Wilkins Sisters live from the 2024 RiverBeat Music Festival. Sisters Tangela, Joyce, and Tawana are the daughters of the late gospel bluesman, Reverend John Wilkins, and are keeping their family's musical tradition alive and well. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.  

    #2923 - MD's Tribute to McLemore Avenue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 58:22


    In early 1970, Booker T Jones was on sabbatical in California having grown disillusioned with confines of Stax Records and Memphis, when he heard the Beatles' latest effort, Abbey Road. So moved was he by the Beatles' genius and daring, that he sat down and drafted his own Memphis-style tribute to the group. The album, released later that same year, is titled McLemore Avenue, after the street where Stax's studio and headquarters were located. This week on BSC, we have Memphis' very own Booker T and The MG's tribute band, The Maitre D's, performing McLemore Avenue from start to finish in a performance captured on the cutting room floor of Studio A at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

    #2922 - Dirty Streets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we bring back Dirty Streets as they celebrate the release of their latest project, "Who's Gonna Love You", live from Growlers in Memphis, TN. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

    #2921 - Reigning Sound and Lucy Woodward

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 58:24


    Over the past few seasons, BSC has brought our listeners a lot of Memphis music from a funky Midtown dive known as Bar DKDC (Don't Know, Don't Care). On this week's program we take a closer look at what makes a music spot special. We talk with the owner, restaurateur Karen Carrier, and we have killer performances from The Reigning Sound and Lucy Woodward!

    #2820 - The Tedeschi Trucks Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 58:24


    BSC favorites Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks join us this week for a scorching set captured at The Orpheum Theater at the intersection of Beale and Main St. in Memphis. The band had just released its fifth album, Live At The Fox - Oakland.

    #2919 - Lina Beach Live at Bar DKDC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature singer-songwriter and musician, Lina Beach. After starting as an intern at Royal Studios with Grammy winner, Boo Mitchell, she has become a songwriter, recording artist, and session musician, performing with the legendary Hi Rhythm Section.. Join us as we capture her live set from Bar DKDC, in Midtown Memphis, TN.

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    #2918 - Candi Staton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 58:22


    This week on the program we feature the First Lady of Soul, Candi Staton in a live performance captured at AmericanaFest, and, later in the program, we get to sit down and catch up with her for an in depth interview. Candi received her first record deal as a teenager and spent the formative years of her life touring the gospel circuit in the 1950's alongside such luminaries as The Soul Stirrers, Mahalia Jackson, and CL Franklin, father of the late Aretha Franklin. 33 Albums and 4 Grammy nominations later, Candi Staton is a proud inductee of the Christian Music Hall of Fame for her brilliant work in the gospel genre.

    #2917 - Cedric Burnside

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 58:24


    Grammy nominated blues artist, Cedric Burnside, is back with us this week. Cedric is the grandson of the late, great R.L. Burnside, and he plays the Hill Country blues like nobody else. This performance was captured at The Memphis Blues Society's Bonafide Blues Festival during Bridging the Blues. Also on the program, BSC contributor, Preston Lauterbach, discusses the Chitlin' Circuit and The Road to Rock n Roll.

    #2916 - Kaia Kater

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 58:22


    This week we feature emerging African-Canadian roots artist, Kaia Kater, in a live performance right here at our BSC office. BSC contributor Barbara Ching returns to continue her series on the connections between country music and the blues.  

    #2519 - Alice Hasen and the Blaze at Art on Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we bring you Alice Hasen and the Blaze, recorded live at Art on Fire at Dixon Gallery & Gardens. Alice, a violinist based in Memphis, leads the fiddle-powered group, performing original compositions that blend rock, folk, and jazz. Art on Fire is an annual event supporting the Dixon's art and horticulture programs, featuring live music, food, drinks, and a bonfire.

    #2914 – Juke Joint Duo Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 58:24


    To blues lovers around the globe, The Juke Joint Duo — Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm — embodied the spirit of North Mississippi Hill Country Blues. This week we feature a rare reunion show that we hosted here in Memphis, as well as an in-depth interview with Cedric Burnside and the continuation of Dr. Barbara Ching's series exploring the connection between country music and the blues. #ilistentomemphis

    #2913 - Robert Cray with Hi Rhythm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 58:22


    This week's episode celebrates quite an amazing collaboration of musical talent and genius. We are talking about five time Grammy award winner Robert Cray, backed by the legendary Hi Rhythm Section and renowned drummer and producer Steve Jordan. BSC was there to capture an epic performance for the release of their latest album, Robert Cray and Hi Rhythm, plus an interview with Robert and Steve from a rehearsal at Royal Studios right here in Memphis.

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    #2912 - Shell Yeah! Benefit Concert feat. Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors perform live at the concert to benefit the beloved Overton Park Shell, here in Memphis. The band is also celebrating the release of their latest album, Strangers No More. Drew Holcomb, a native Memphian and the band's founder, sits down with Beale Street Caravan for an interview, while the audience gets to hear why Drew has been called "one of Americana's most popular stars." Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

    #2911 - Rodd Bland and The Members Only Band at the RiverBeat Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we have a performance by Rodd Bland and The Members Only Band, live from the inaugural RiverBeat Festival in Memphis, TN. As a skilled drummer and son of blues legend Bobby “Blue” Bland, Rodd leads the band in a heartfelt revival of his father's iconic sound. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

    #2910 - Memphis Ukulele Band Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 58:24


    This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature the Memphis Ukulele Band as they help us kick of the Christmas holiday season. We'll hear a performance captured at Lafayette's Music Hall, and later in the program we get to sit down and catch up with the band. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

    #2909 - Susan Marshall and Friends Memphis Musical Holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 58:22


    This week on BSC we'll be keeping with the holiday spirit as we have Susan Marshall and Friends back with us with a setlist full of holiday classics. Done Memphis style, of course.

    s#2508 - Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 58:24


    This week we've got the delta blues - gypsy jazz - big band swing of the Squirrel Nut Zippers, featuring frontman Jimbo Mathus, to get us in the holiday spirit as they perform their 1998 album, Christmas Caravan, from start to finish.

    The Maitre D's play Booker T and The MG's "In The Christmas Spirit"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 58:24


    It's a holiday episode of Beale Street Caravan, featuring The Maitre D's bringing Booker T. & The MGs album In The Christmas Spirit to life. This week's episode was recorded live from the cutting floor of Studio A at the STAX Museum of American Soul Music - the same spot it was originally recorded 50 years ago!

    #2906 - The Reba Russell Band feat. Brittany Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we have an electrifying performance by the Reba Russell Band, recorded live at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts in Memphis, Tennessee. Fronted by the iconic Reba Russell, this show featured a special appearance by her niece, Brittany Russell, whose soaring vocals added yet another dynamic layer to the performance. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

    #2905 - Joe Restivo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Memphis R&B and jazz Guitarist, Joe Restivo, celebrating the release of his debut solo project, “Where's Joe.” Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.      

    #2904 - Elizabeth King "Soul Provider" Album Release Concert

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 58:22


    Beale Street Caravan is on the soulful road to glory this week with the Queen of Sacred Soul, Elizabeth King, celebrating the release of her third album, Soul Provider, live from the Green Room inside of Crosstown Arts. The queen is backed by the Sacred Soul Band, which features Memphis music stalwarts Will Sexton, Matt Ross-Spang, Mark Edgar Stuart, and Will McCarley. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN.

    #2903 - Cyrena Wages at the Overton Park Shell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature Cyrena Wages, live from the Overton Park Shell. A Memphis native with deep Southern roots, Cyrena's music explores themes of identity, resilience, and self-discovery. Her debut album, *Vanity Project*, produced by Matt Ross-Spang, captures her raw, soulful sound and the influences that shaped her. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

    #2902 - Oxford American Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 58:22


    Imagine the greatest mixtape accompanied by the best liner notes ever. Join us for a listening session with editors from Oxford American magazine, featuring music from their 18th annual music issue, Visions of the Blues. For the first time, the issue is completely devoted to a single genre, and what better way to showcase the mystique and allure of Southern culture than with a guided tour of blues music past, present, and future.

    #2901 - Southern Avenue

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 58:24


    This week we feature recording artist Southern Avenue in a performance at Loflin Yard as they celebrate the release of their self titled debut album. With their unique melting pot of blues, gospel, and soul influences, they epitomize what great Memphis music is all about. Also BSC contributor Preston Lauterbach continues his series the Chitlin' Circuit and The Road to Rock n Roll.

    #2852 - Making Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature the electrifying sounds of international rock n' roll band, Making Movies. The band was nominated in 2019 for the Latin Grammy Album of the Year for their collaboration with Ruben Blades on the song “No Te Calles”. Comprised of Panamanian brothers Enrique and Diego Chi, along with Juan-Carlos Chaurand from Mexico, and Duncan Burnett from Kansas, the band's sound is one that represents all of the Americas, together. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

    #2851 - An Evening with Lucero

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we have Memphis favorites, Lucero. The band celebrated the release of their new album, Should've Learned by Now, with a performance at the "World Famous" Hernando's Hideaway, here in Memphis, TN. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

    #2850 - Bobby Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 58:22


    This week on BSC we go back in the archives with Grammy winner and blues legend Bobby Rush in a performance at the 2017 grand reopening of the legendary Club Paradise in Memphis, TN. We also continue our series with BSC contributor Preston Lauterbach discussing the Chitlin' Circuit and The Road to Rock n Roll.

    #2849 - 2022 Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we take a look back at the 2022 Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Highlighted performances include Booker T. Jones, and a tribute to Mavis Staples by some of the phenomenal women in Memphis music. We also sit down with acclaimed musician and leader of the night's house band, Kurt Clayton, for an interview. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.  

    #2848 - Mr. Sipp

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 58:22


    Castro Coleman, aka Mr. Sipp, was born in McComb, MS and has been playing the guitar since the age of 6. A Malaco recording artist, he was awarded The Blues Foundation 2016 Best New Artist for his album, The Mississippi Blues Child. This week we feature a live performance from the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival captured during Bridging the Blues. (original air date 12.07.16) BSC contributor William Lee Ellis continues his series, Religion and the Blues.

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    #2847 - Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band at the 2024 RiverBeat Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we have a performance by Rodd Bland and The Members Only Band, live from the inaugural RiverBeat Festival in Memphis, TN. As a skilled drummer and son of blues legend Bobby “Blue” Bland, Rodd leads the band in a heartfelt revival of his father's iconic sound. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

    #2846 - Dale Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 58:24


    This week on Beale Street Caravan we have country bad boy Dale Watson. Watson is fresh off the release of February's “Call Me Lucky,” an album he cut for Red House Records. Rolling Stone commended album cut “The Dumb Song,” an ode to all the dumb things we shouldn't do. Listen to Watson at his performance at Old Dominick Distillery in Downtown Memphis, TN.

    #2845 - Memphis Tribute to Scotty Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 58:24


    Memphis Tribute to Scotty Moore featuring John Paul Keith, Will Tucker, JM Van Eaton, and Jerry Philips Interview with John Paul Keith and Will Tucker, who plays the role of Scotty Moore in the upcoming series Million Dollar Quartet Beale Street Caravan contributor William Lee Ellis begins his series, Religion and The Blues.

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    #2844 - JD Warren & the Rudiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 58:22


    This week's episode of Beale Street Caravan brings you an electrifying performance by JD Warren & The Rudiment, recorded live at the Green Room. Led by the husband-and-wife duo Jeremy and Dermel Warren, this NYC-based jazz group with Memphis roots infuses their music with deep soul and gospel, while also drawing on hip-hop and jazz influences. Their debut album, “I Can Do All Things,” showcases their distinctive sound.      

    #2843 - Big Ass Truck

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 58:22


    The boys are back in town this week on Beale Street Caravan, as Memphis' own legendary psychedelic funk rockers, Big Ass Truck, celebrate their 30th anniversary live from Minglewood Hall. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

    #2842 - Paul Taylor and Three Springs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature Paul Taylor and Three Springs live from the Green Room in Crosstown Arts. The episode marks Memphis multi-instrumentalist Paul Taylor's first show home in Memphis since relocating during the recent pandemic.

    #2841 - D-Vine Spirituals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 58:24


    This week on Beale Street Caravan we have a soul-stirring revue from D-Vine Spirituals Records. The performance features Rev. John Wilkins, the D-Vine Spiritualettes, The Vaughn Sisters, and more. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

    #2840 - Alexis Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 58:22


    On this week's episode of Beale Street Caravan, we feature Memphis singer and American Idol alum Alexis Grace, live from Germantown Community Theater. Alexis is currently working on her first full-length album with Memphis music veteran, John Paul Keith, capturing her dynamic blend of pop, soul, country, and rock influences. In our interview, she shares insights into her familys' musical legacy, her love for the Memphis music scene, and her plans for the future. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

    #2839 - The 2023 Tambourine Bash Benefitting Music Export Memphis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we're back at the Overton Park Shell for the 2023 Tambourine Bash, a night of Memphis music collaboration and showcases benefitting Music Export Memphis (MEM). Listen to performances from the Rising Stars Fife and Drum band, Grammy winner Cedric Burnside, Dirty Streets, Deonna Pruitt, Alexis Grace, and more! We also sit down with MEM executive director, Elizabeth Cawein, to learn more about how the organzation benefits local artists. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

    #2838 - Remembering Leo "Bud" Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 58:24


    Leo “Bud” Welch passed away December 19, 2017 at the age of 85. Born in 1932 in Sabougla, Mississippi, Welch spent his entire life in the area where he was raised. We are rebroadcasting this episode, originally aired in 2016, in tribute to our friend, Bud.

    #2837 - Spree Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature veteran songwriter, Spree Wilson, live from the Overton Park Shell. Also on the show, we sit down with Spree for an interview, and learn more about the Nashville born artist's Memphis roots, and his connection to music industry luminaries such as Dallas Austin. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

    #2836 - Chris Pitts and the Memphis Prime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we return to the blues with Memphis' native son, Chris Pitts and The Memphis Prime, live from Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, MS.

    #2835 - Those Pretty Wrongs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 58:24


    This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Those Pretty Wrongs featuring Jody Stephens of legendary band, Big Star, and Luther Russell, formerly of The Freewheelers. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

    #2834 - Willie Farmer and Ryan Lee Crosby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 58:22


    This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature blues from the Mississippi Delta and around the globe. Willie Farmer, Ryan Lee Crosby, and others take us on a musical journey, live from The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, in Memphis, TN. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN.

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