Known as “The Reigning Queen of Beale,” Barbara Blue has been regularly performing on the iconic street for 25 years, intertwining blues, R&B, soul, and Americana. A recipient of a Beale Street Brass Note, she is often found at Silky O’ Sullivan’s, but has also found the time to record an astounding 13 independent releases […]
April 30th 2022
Barbara Blue
Brandon Santini
International touring vocalist and harmonica player Brandon Santini not only has a deep knowledge of blues history, but has followed a similar path to forbearers such as B.B. King and Muddy Waters. Before he began traveling the world, he honed his craft night after night at the clubs on Beale Street, forging himself into one of […]
Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88’s
Taking their inspiration from the great jump n’ boogie outfits of the late ‘40s and early ‘50s, Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88s have helped to keep this uniquely American musical tradition alive for over thirty years. Born in Brooklyn in 1951, Mitch Woods began playing classical piano at eleven and was influenced by artists […]
Hurricane Ruth
While some artists are known for their innovations within a certain genre, others make a name for themselves by excelling within the established confines, reminding us what made a particular type of music treasured in the first place. Blues singer Hurricane Ruth is firmly rooted within the latter group, an old school blues traditionalist who […]
White $osa
At this point, the Memphis hip-hop and rap scene is so saturated with top-notch talent that it can be hard to keep up with, but one name that should absolutely be on your radar is White $osa. Despite being a fresh face on the scene, his flow and prowess have made the young rapper a […]
Blvck Hippie
Up until very recently, Blvck Hippie was considered one of Memphis music’s greatest hidden gems, but with increasing national attention and a string of high-profile festival appearances, it seems that the band has finally broken through. Self-described as a “sad boy indie rock band,” Blvck Hippie fearlessly combines post-punk, emo, and even hip-hop into an […]
