NOW We're Talking

Now while you have to respect "The King" for everything he did. (you know, bringing black music to white america) I'm really more of a Blues guy myself so visiting Beale Street in Memphis. While Beale Street still hops at night, it has been turned into a bit of a cartoon intrupration of it's former self I'm afraid. (and I know cartoons of course) But that doesn't reduce the impact Memphis and Beale Street have had on the Blues. So no visit to Memphis would be complete without a visit to the W.C. Handy Park. Got to go "Got a Hell Hound On My Trail"... -S

All Hail The King!

After yesterdays fine day of Traditional Music when I realized how close I was to Memphis I just couldn't start the long trip home without a little pilgimage to a couple of holy sites for music lovers of all tastes...

First of course it was a stop at Graceland the home and now monument to Elivs Presley. I'm sure it wasn't a "busy day" in the world of Elvis Tours but the lines were too much for me. (actually any line would have probably been too much for me to be honest) Anyway, I opted for the more casual tour which meant that hanging by the stone wall designed to keep the "riff-raff" out but from the looks of the wall I wasnt' the first... -S

"I'm with the band"

Rolled on down to Tennessee this week to help a friend shoot video for a DVD on Rural Traditional Music. We hung out all day in a great "One Room Schoolhouse" that was built by our host Ellis in his backyard for just such occasions. -S