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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Milton Howery of Memphis Tourism. Home of The Blues, Soul and Rock'n Roll, hear how Memphis is the ultimate destination for music lovers with famous sites like the Beale Street Historic District, Blues Music Hall of Fame, Graceland, Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis Rock ‘n' Soul Museum, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Sun Studio, and the W.C. Handy Home and Museum.Spring is the ideal time of year to visit this musically rich city with a full calendar of events and festivals, black history sites and museums, and all kinds of attractions and outdoor activities to enjoy, along with luxurious lodgings and a fantastic food scene. More at: https://www.memphistravel.com/Special thank you to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Milton Howery of Memphis Tourism. Home of The Blues, Soul and Rock'n Roll, hear how Memphis is the ultimate destination for music lovers with famous sites like the Beale Street Historic District, Blues Music Hall of Fame, Graceland, Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis Rock ‘n' Soul Museum, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Sun Studio, and the W.C. Handy Home and Museum. Spring is the ideal time of year to visit this musically rich city with a full calendar of events and festivals, black history sites and museums, and all kinds of attractions and outdoor activities to enjoy, along with luxurious lodgings and a fantastic food scene. More at: https://www.memphistravel.com/ Special thank you to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Friday Food, Wine & Travel Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). This episode features Milton Howery of Memphis Tourism who shares what there is to see and do, year-round, in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis is home to over 60 unique attractions like the Memphis Pyramid, and famous musical destinations such as the Beale Street Historic District, Blues Music Hall of Fame, Graceland, Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Sun Studio, and the W.C. Handy home and Museum. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor art galleries, museums and cultural districts to explore such as the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis Botanic Garden, and CrossTownArts. It’s also active outdoor community with 166 parks including Shelby Farms Park and Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, plus, the Mississippi, Ghost, and Wolf Rivers. And when it comes to food, the city has over 100 barbecue restaurants, world-famous fine dining, rich soul food, and more. Featured music is "Soul Deep" by memphis legends “The Box Tops”. 

What a fabulous show! To begin with, I want to thank my guests Exec. Director, John Doyle and Admin. Laurie Montanaro for sharing their stories.  Both of these music lovers work at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Soul.        ... The post Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum & Memphis Music Hall of Fame appeared first on Born To Talk.

What a fabulous show! To begin with, I want to thank my guests Exec. Director, John Doyle and Admin. Laurie Montanaro for sharing their stories.  Both of these music lovers work at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Soul.        ... The post Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum & Memphis Music Hall of Fame appeared first on Born To Talk.

Hi again, Friends!  Here is an episode all about my trip to this really cool museum located in Memphis, Tennessee. I really hope you get to go someday because it really meant a lot to me as a musician. When you are there, you are engulfed in history about where our music came from and its whole journey. Very humbling.  Here is a link to find out more information on it:  https://www.memphisrocknsoul.org/ There are so many artists that we have forgotten about. I hope this week's episode will encourage you to take the time to buy some old records and let these artists live again. Many of the artists you know and love today were influenced by the forgotten, so be cool and do some investigating of your own. :)  I will be posting some pictures of the museum on the Facebook group (The Happy Singer Discussion Group) so you can see some of the jukebox's, costumes, instruments, and records I talk about. Thanks, as always, for listening to the podcast. : ) K 

Welcome to the Memphis Travel Guide Part OneOn the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, Memphis is Tennessee's largest city and home to the historic birthplace of blues, barbecue, and rock ‘n’ roll. Memphis just doesn't attract tourists, it creates pilgrimages from all over the world.You will often find tourists stating they are on their third, 10th or even 100th visit to Memphis and who can blame them? – fantastic BBQ pulled pork, spicy dry rubbed ribs, exceptional live blues entertainment, often free, and the home of the king of rock n roll himself – The big E. --- Elvis Presley.And as much as Memphis is about Elvis, there is a lot more going on there culturally and historically that can be explored. Don't worry, we'll cover the Elvis attractions, but we will also go more in depth in a special episode giving you tips and information on visiting Graceland.One of the great things about Memphis is that it is relatively affordable to visit if you know when and where to go. In these next few episodes we will cover tourist attractions, where to stay and where to eat. We'll also give tips on how to stay on budget, and ideas for families and solo travelers.Let's start off with some recommended attractions. Even though Memphis is a large city, there are a great number of attractions situated in relatively small geographical location making it easy to see and do a lot of things in a short amount of time. One of the biggest draws to Memphis is because of its rich history in music so let's start here.Depending on when you arrive in Memphis the first stop on anyone's list should be historic Beale Street and the home of the blues. The main drag is lined up and down for several blocks of blues joints, honkytonks, great restaurants bars and tourists shops. In the evening, almost every venue hosts free live music, from Mississippi Blues to Jerry Lee Lewis tribute bands. Also at dusk, the lights turn on to the many wonderfully designed neon lights and makes for iconic photos. Drinks and food are priced moderately, even though this is a top tourist attraction. We recommend the Beale Street Tap Room and The King's Palace Restaurant where not only you can get a good beer but also some great BBQ including ribs, Voodoo Chicken and Cajun Faire.Now a lot of the action may be happening inside, but there is a lot going on outside. Street performers, acrobats and magicians sometimes perform down the main strip to the delight of onlookers. Handy Park, is usually a great place to listen to a blues band or solo artist, while enjoying the historical significance of the park.Even though Beale St. Is lined wall to wall with drinks and individuals drinking walking down the street, it is totally safe. The Memphis police department controls the entranceway's into the thoroughfare and actively patrol the street keeping everyone in check. Police monitor those underage as well and anyone under 21 is not permitted on Beale Street after 10pm – when things get a little wilder.Now if you prefer it a little slower, you can go during the day or into the evening and still enjoy Beale Street, especially if you enjoy visiting museums and historic attractions.WC Handy is considered to be the "Father of the Blues" and is one of America's most influential songwriters ever and you can take a tour of WC Handy's humble beginnings at his turn-of-the-century home on Beale Street. Admission is $6 but be aware they run a limited schedule of Tues-Sat from 10-5 in the summer months and 11-4pm in the winter months. You can find the museum at the corner of Beale St. And 4th.Another great museum to learn about Memphis' Music past is the RocknSoul Museum. The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is at the corner of historic Beale Street, and legendary Highway 61 (Third Street), also known as the “Blues Highway”. The museum is located on the plaza of the FedExForum, Memphis’ premier sports and entertainment complex, and home to blockbuster concerts and the NBA Memphis Grizzlies. The museum tells tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world. The museum offers a comprehensive Memphis music experience from the rural field hollers and sharecroppers of the 1930s, through the explosion of Sun, Stax and Hi Records and Memphis’ musical heyday in the 70s, to its global musical influence. The museum’s digital audio tour guide is packed with over 300 minutes of information, including over 100 songs, and takes visitors at their own pace through seven galleries featuring 3 audio visual programs, more than 30 instruments, 40 costumes and other musical treasures. The museum is open daily, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Admission is $12.50 for adults, $9.50 for youth age 5-17.Getting to Beale Street is pretty easy from anywhere in Memphis. Good Parking, however, can quickly fill up. But the good news is that Memphis has the lowest parking rates in the United States. There are 12 main lots near Beale Street and a number of smaller lots. Prices range from $10 to $20 per day, depending on distance and security.But, here is an inside tip. There is a lot located at 110 Peabody Place, between Main St. And 2nd St. South that offers an incredibly low rate of only $3.On our next episode we'll continue our guide with stops at Sun Records, The Stax Museum of Soul Music, The National Civil Rights Museum and some other fantastic locations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Life & Music of Otis Redding in commemoration of his death on the 50th Anniversary.  Ezra Wheeler of the Memphis Rock n Soul Museum celebrates one of the greatest American singers & seminal R&B artist. Redding wrote and recorded hid s iconic "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" with Steve Cropper. The song became the first posthumous number-one record on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&Bcharts. The album The Dock of the Bay was the first posthumous album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart.

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

From the Smithsonian's Rock and Soul Museum, to the Stax Museum of American Soul, to the National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis is a city rich in music, art, culture.

Welcome to my Blues Heritage Tour. I'm on a road trip in a beautiful red 1966 Ford Mustang working my north from New Orleans up Highway 61 - the blues highway - to Chicago. Today I'm Memphis, Tennessee, to get a taste of the electric Memphis blues. Further north now, the blues sound is more polished, more electric, more of a polished performance. I've left the juke joints and low-down bars back in Baton Rouge and Clarksdale. Here in Memphis, it's sharp suits, backing bands full of brass, elegant theatres and putting on a show. And the king of putting on a show - a man many call 'King of the Blues' - is B. B. King. Born Riley B. King, in Itta Bena, Mississippi, he moved to Memphis in the 40s and has been recording, playing and touring ever since. At age 76, he's still going strong and defining the blues for new audiences. King is a pioneer of electric blues guitar. He was soloing way before his blues contempories caught up with him and he continues to be a model for aspiring blues guitarists today. If you want to learn about the blues - and the heritage of African American music - a good place to start is the Memphis Rock n Soul Museum. Let's go in.