Podcasts about Levitt Shell

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.

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Mia Borders is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who's become a perennial figure in the uptown New Orleans music scene. She's performed at House of Blues New Orleans, Essence Festival, Brazil's Bourbon Street Music Festival, Santa Cruz Blues Fest, Chattanooga's NightFall, Voice of the Wetlands, Memphis's Levitt Shell, Long's Park Amphitheater, and The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. Her catalog includes live albums, six LPs, five singles, and three EPs – including 2019's “Good Side of Bad” produced under her own label, Blaxican Records.

Host J.D. Reager chats with guests Bailey Bigger, Steve Selvidge (The Hold Steady, Bash & Pop), Elizabeth Cawein (Music Export Memphis), Andrew Geraci (Alicja-Pop, San Salida) and Chris Davenport (San Salida) on location at the Levitt Shell during The Tambourine Bash, an annual fundraiser for Music Export Memphis. J.D. also shares a live performance from the evening - Selvidge's "Lazarus" featuring Amy LaVere and Jody Stephens (Big Star) - courtesy of Memphis Magnetic Recording.

How do vegetation and ground cover impact soil erosion, water quality, and our ecosystem? Brett Lingwall from South Dakota Mines talks about a new living laboratory. SDPB's Richard Two Bulls introduces us to a new program called LIFT — Early Career Support for Native Artists which is aimed to develop and realize new projects. Poetry from Studio 47 reaches a milestone today with the broadcast of its 100th episode. We talk with creators Patrick Hicks and Peter Folliard about bringing poetry to the South Dakota airwaves through the power of public media. The 100th episode of Poetry From Studio 47 explores the legacy of drummer Neal Peart of the band Rush. The Days of '76 Museum refers to the year that gold was discovered in Deadwood Gulch (1876) and the legendary city of Deadwood was born. We explore the museum offerings as part of our spotlight on South Dakota history. Music Matters is a digital series created by SDPB in partnership with the Levitt Shell. This week we highlight the

Chairman Frank Colvett Jr. visits with Natalie Wilson, Executive Director of Levitt Shell. to discuss: What service Levitt Shell provides for the City of Memphis Her career in public service and nonprofit organizations The community building activities Levitt Shell organizes in Memphis What's next for Natalie Wilson and Levitt Shell

The 605 Show went live from the Levitt Shell in Sioux Falls for episode 42, and streamed in Claire Scarborough from The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs. Hosts V the Noble One and Alana Snyder got to try the WoodGrain Super Shandy from JJ's Wine, Spirits & Cigars, as the company serves drinks at every Levitt event. Food was also enjoyed from Levitt neighbors Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen. V tried the Pork Belly Gyro, and Alana had her go-to, the Vietnamese Fried Chicken. Rose Ann Hofland from the Levitt took the stage to talk about upcoming shows and how the season has been going. And both hosts' minds were blown by Mammoth facts when Claire joined them virtually (just check out the size of a Mammoth tooth). Laughs were had during the game Are they Extinct, where viewers will see if V believes the Saber-Toothed Tiger is still alive. Don't miss producer Dan Card sweat profusely from the heat, watch the sun cover up Alana slowly (but surely) as the show goes on, and check out all of the other hot mess magic that is The 605 Show. A special thanks to Thinker Networks and to our viewers!

Bellevue Baptist Church's music director Mark Blair joins Tim with live music and  information about their free concert this Sunday at the Levitt Shell! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The 605 Show” podcast records episode 40 live from 22TEN Kitchen Cocktails. Along with finding out about the new seasonal menu and chatting with executive chef Kamisha Jones, hosts Vaney Hariri and Alana Snyder catch up with Levitt Sioux Falls' Rose Ann Hofland about the upcoming season.

EXPOSED: Lamenting In Isolation - Psalm 46 - Live at the Levitt Shell - Richard Rieves - Sept. 20, 2020

In this interview, Amy Wright talks with Sam Outlaw right before his performance at the historic Levitt Shell in Memphis. They discuss Sam's California origins, his songwriting style and more!   Recorded Oct. 2017 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Wright caught up with Hayes Carll at the historic Levitt Shell in Midtown Memphis before his performance where they discuss his newest record, What It Is. Recorded June 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Levitt Shell now more than ever needs the community's support. That's why we launched our first ever endowment fund late last year. We will always serve the community with free concerts, but we also look forward to enhancing our ticketed shows. We also have plans to serve our community more broadly through making the performing arts accessible to the entire region. To power the Shell we need more supporters, though, to preserve this historic bandstand. Oh, and if you need an event space, call the Levitt Shell we are renting everything from decks to the stage to the whole lawn. We are also open to ideas on how you'd like to honor or make a gift in memory of someone. Learn more:  https://www.levittshell.org/  

Ten years after its rebirth, Natalie Wilson, the executive director of The Levitt Shell, talks about how free music remains possible at The Shell.

Daniel Weickenand, CEO of Orion Federal Credit Union is interviewed by Vernon Oakes. Vernon and Daniel discuss how Orion's commitment to community development has transformed communities, and the strategies he used to turn around distressed financial institutions. Under Weikenand's leadership, Orion has grown to become the largest credit union in west Tennessee with more than 72,000 members and nearly $1 billion in assets. Originally from Houston, Texas, Daniel has more than 25 years of credit union experience and demonstrated expertise in turning around distressed financial institutions. Since joining Orion in 2010, he has led the company's success through competitive products, state-of-the-art branch locations, and a significant commitment to community through support for local organizations including the Levitt Shell, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Shelby Farms Park, and many more. Orion was one of the first corporate partners to invest in developing the Memphis Edge District by relocating its headquarters to the former Wonder Bread factory in 2019 after a complete renovation of the space. Daniel earned his MBA and BBA in Accounting from UT San Antonio. He is a trusted industry professional and a member of the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) Board. He has also been a board member for local organizations including the Levitt Shell, Memphis in May, and the Regional One Foundation, among many others. In 2018, Daniel was named CEO of the Year by Inside Memphis Business magazine. Founded in Memphis in 1957, Orion currently has 10 locations in Shelby County, Tennessee and recently expanded to Little Rock, Arkansas. Daniel embodies Orion’s vision, “To be the leading source of financial independence in the communities we serve.” In his own words, Daniel "Seeks to keep as much money in the pockets of his members."

Christian Brothers University September of Service is a student-led service initiative started in 2012 that provides CBU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends with 30 different opportunities to serve in the month of September! By putting CBU's Lasallian values of faith, service, and community into action, CBU's S.O.S. benefits Memphis agencies and the clients they serve. September of Service: 30 Days of Good Deeds - a different service project in Memphis every day in September for the CBU community. Originated by CBU Honors Program in 2012, now in its 8th year.Primary purpose of SOS is to provide an opportunity for ALL members of CBU to serve local agencies, a different one each day of SeptemberFaculty, staff, students, administration, CBU President, Brothers, Trustees, alumni, and family all serveThis is a very unique aspect to our program; most campus service programs typically only involve studentsAnother important purpose of SOS is to learn about Memphis and the many nonprofit agencies that work so hard to meet our community's needs-and ultimately; to have our students and staff fall in love with Memphis!SOS is led by a staff member and team of 10 to 12 students.Project size ranges from 5-100, with average being around 15.Work with 30 different agencies per year and a total of 95 over its 8 years.Agencies have included:Memphis Child Advocacy Center, Overton Park Conservancy, Manna House,Wolf River Conservancy, Catholic Charities, Church Health, Caritas Village, Collierville Animal Shelter, Elmwood Cemetery, Urban Bicycle Food Ministry, Ave Maria, Memphis Tilth, Levitt Shell, Madonna Learning Center....In its previous 7 years the project provided a total of 3,796 volunteers and 12,311 hours to the Memphis community.According to independentsector.org, which calculates the value of volunteer time in each state, CBU's September of Service has provided service worth $261,349.So far this year (as of 9/12/2019) SOS has provided 518 volunteers to 12 agencies and served 507 hours.The SOS website (www.cbu.edu/sos) allows volunteers to sign up online. Volunteers carpool to events. Lots of fun photos are taken and posted on Facebook later that evening. Volunteers take a "Why I serve" photo at each event.The month-long project begins and ends with campus-wide celebrations.Learn more:  http://cbusos.com/

The Levitt Shell presents 50 free concerts every year, with performances by nationally and internationally touring musicians from all over the world. Using free concerts as a catalyst for bringing people together, the Levitt Shell is building a stronger community through music, finding common ground for a diverse audience. The Shell's rich musical heritage, prime location, thoughtfully renovated facility, and multi-cultural musical programming make it the ideal setting to bring the Memphis community together. Learn more→ https://www.levittshell.org

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature rock ‘n’ rollers, Low Cut Connie. Led by front man Adam Weiner, the band has released two studio efforts since their last appearance on the program: Dirty Pictures Part 1 and Dirty Pictures Part 2. Last year, NPR dubbed them, “The Essence of Rock and Roll”. Listen to them live from the Levitt Shell here in Memphis, TN.

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature activist, theologian, film maker, and musician, Rev. Sekou and the Freedom Fighters, supported by the Tennessee Mass Choir, in an electrifying performance marking the release of his new, live album titled, “When We Fight We Win - Live In Memphis” recorded right here in Memphis at the Levitt Shell.

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.

This week on the program we feature the deep, soulful grooves of Yemen Blues. In 2010, singer & composer Ravid Kahalani founded the rare combination of world class musicians that is called Yemen Blues. The result of this amazing group is a powerful energy that mixes Yemenite, West African, Latin & Jazz influences and what Ravid likes to call "New Culture Music". Their latest studio effort is called, Insaniya. They were on a US tour just a few weeks ago when we caught up with them at The Levitt Shell in midtown Memphis. 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.

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature troubadour Harlan T. Bobo in a performance captured at the Levitt Shell in Overton Park. With his gift for writing heart-wrenching songs bathed in ever-evolving aural landscapes and textures, Harlan has quickly cemented his place as a Memphis musical treasure. Harlan T. Bobo joins us this week to celebrate the release of a new album titled “A History of Violence”, on Memphis' Goner Records label, and a new band behind him, The Psychotic Lovers. 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.

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.

By now you have probably figured out that there are a lot of exciting activities and great museums in Memphis, so lets slow things down a bit and talk about some easy going, relaxing travel activities that are also great with families with young children.If you have young children and are particularly fond of water fowl, head over to the Peabody Hotel to watch the famous duck march. The Legend of the Peabody Memphis Ducks started back in the 1930s, and they still visit the lobby fountain at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.They hop out of the fountain, walk the red carpet, step into the elevator and ride to the rooftop. The whole procession only takes 20 seconds, but the “duck master” talks for about 20 minutes about the history of the hotel and the ducks. Now you might think this is an odd tourist attraction, and you are right and that is probably why it is so popular.If you have little ones and you need to wear them out for the day, head over to the Memphis Children's Museum. Children will have the opportunity to learn about transportation, camping, art, weather, nutrition and health in a hands-on environment. Exhibits are located both indoors and outdoors, creating year-round fun.Here you can also ride the historic Dentzel Memphis Grand Carousel. The original carousel was constructed in 1909 and has been fully restored. Admission to the museum costs $15 per person and most people spend a great deal of a day here.The next spot we recommend is the Pink Palace. The Pink Palace is unlike what most people think of when it comes to museums. Learn about everything from agriculture, to dinosaurs, to the civil war! The Pink Palace looks back at the history of Memphis from many perspectives. The museum is undergoing renovations and new and improved exhibitions will soon be made available. It is best to check out their website for updates.For those who want a little outdoor activity head over to Mud Island. Located on the Memphis riverfront, Mud Island has various activities to entertain the family. The Riverwalk is an exact scale replica of the Lower Mississippi River. Part splash pad, part history lesson; it provides a unique opportunity to have fun while learning.$4 per person gets you on the monorail which goes across the harbor to the Riverwalk while enjoying spectacular views of Downtown Memphis and the river. Once you’ve walked down the Mississippi you arrive at the ‘Gulf of Mexico’. The ‘Gulf’ is represented a mile acre pond. You can rent paddleboats for $5 per person.If you are still enjoying the sunshine head over to Overton Park where you will find biking trails and picnic areas as well as the Memphis Zoo and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. You might find a free concert going on at Levitt Shell, the place Elvis was first paid to entertain in 1954. That show is also known as the first ever rock-n-roll concert. Today, Levitt Shell hosts 50 free concerts each year.Another great park to unwind in is Shelby Farms. Not only is it a huge green space, there is horseback riding and one of the coolest playgrounds you will ever see. In fact, it was named one of 16 coolest playgrounds in the whole world. Look for signs pointing you to the Woodland Discovery Playground.Another great experience for children is the Fire Museum of Memphis which showcases and exhibits firefighting trucks and equipment. Also, the Railroad & Trolley Museum located downtown is a popular spot for train enthusiasts. Keep in mind, however, there is some major renovations going on and they expect to be open in the fall of 2018.Now the next place we recommend going to may seem a bit odd but it is a pretty neat attraction.Located inside Memphis Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, the Crystal Shrine Grotto was designed by Mexican artist Dionicio Rodriquez and has been inspiring visitors since the 1930s.Dionicio dug a cave almost 60 feet into a hill on the grounds of the cemetery and decorated the interior with faux crags made of cement and quartz crystals. Beautiful crystals are exposed to the sunlight on the exterior end to create gorgeous glowing effects. The stonework around the grotto showcases a series of biblical tableaus with two-dimensional figures depicting the life of Jesus Christ. The peaceful scenes are a mixed media of paint and sculpted by a variety of artists. There is a peaceful ambience for those visiting and it’s easy to be in awe of its majestic scenery.On our next episode we'll talk about where to stay and where to eat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we feature Los Lobos in a live performance from "Stars at the Shell" at the Levitt Shell in Overton Park, Midtown Memphis. We also have an interview with Steve Berlin and the continuation of our series with Dr. Barbara Ching exploring the connection between country music and the Blues.

Visit our new Podcast/Audio portal at http://dittytvradio.com for 24/7 audio music entertainment and our complete catalog of on demand podcasts. Amy Wright catches up with Sam Outlaw at The Levitt Shell in Memphis, Tennessee to discuss Sam's influences and 2017 LP, Tenderheart.

Reverend John Wilkins in a performance at the Country Blues Festival, recorded live at the Levitt Shell in midtown Memphis, TN. BSC contributor Robert Gordon returns to continue his series on the History of Hi Records.

This week we have Shannon McNally in a performance recorded at the Levitt Shell in Memphis. She has a new record out titled “Black Irish,” produced by Rodney Crowell and available now on Compass Records. Also on the program, BSC Contributor Robert Gordon will be with us to talk about the History of Hi Records.

via https://sonospherepodcast.com/2017/09/29/sixty-soulful-years-the-story-of-royal-studios/This month Sonosphere teams up with the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and the Memphis Musicology podcast to bring you 60 years of Royal Studios. We visit with co-owner and music producer Boo Mitchell on a tour of Royal Studios in South Memphis.Royal turns 60 this year and in this episode we’ll reminisce with singer/songwriter Don Bryant on writing hit songs and singing with Willie Mitchell’s band; legendary recording artist Ann Peebles and the magical night behind her hit “I Can’t Stand the Rain;” Memphis musician Scott Bomar on Willie Mitchell’s legacy as teacher, producer and engineer of so many classic hits; and Amber Hamilton with the Memphis Music Initiative and the partnership they have with Royal to pass on its legacy to the future talent.Come celebrate with Boo and the Mitchell family at the Levitt Shell on October 14th featuring local, regional and national artists and November 18th for the grand finale event at the Orpheum. For more information visit royalstudios.com

This month Sonosphere teams up with the Rock 'n' Soul Museum and the Memphis Musicology podcast to bring you 60 years of Royal Studios. We visit with co-owner and music producer Boo Mitchell on a tour of Royal Studios in South Memphis. Come celebrate with Boo and the Mitchell family at the Levitt Shell on October 14th featuring local, regional and national artists and November 18th for the grand finale event at the Orpheum. For more information visit royalstudios.com Special thanks to Ezra Wheeler from the Rock 'n' Soul Museum and host of the Memphis Musicology podcast for co-producing this episode with Sonosphere. Visit memphisrocknsoul.org For photos of the Royal Studios tour and more visit sonospherepodcast.com

Chris Herrington and Bob Mehr return to discuss summer concerts coming to Memphis this summer, including James Taylor and Yo Gotti at FedExForum (not together, of course) and free concerts you can enjoy at the Levitt Shell.

Chris Herrington and Bob Mehr return to discuss summer concerts coming to Memphis this summer, including James Taylor and Yo Gotti at FedExForum (not together, of course) and free concerts you can enjoy at the Levitt Shell.

CJ and Drew are joined by I Love Memphis blogger Holly Whitfield. The trio tackle the very serious issue of what landmarks, monuments, and arenas should have the privilege of being called one of the Seven Wonders of Memphis.