Went to it... This is not my thing, I prefer to be up close to the musicians, not a eighth of a mile from them. The Blues Tent was decent.
Would I do it over again, depending on who's playing.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Ground Zero Blues Club Memphis is now open !
Go by there and check the place out if your ever in Memphis.
Friday, April 25, 2008
The Silver Moon in Henning, TN
Although, no longer a club but a vacant building where was once a small mom & pop grocery store. (This was the only cinder block building I could find in the vicinity).
But, per a bootlegger son who rein from Union City, TN. He noted back in the late 50's BB King use to play there. Which is located in one of the poorer sections of town as all the buildings look to be from the 1920's era... Just east of City Hall - go under the train tracks, via the small tunnel which is a one lane under pass, but includes a walking area. Clearly a one of a kind, except for the fact that there's another one just a block away. But, go about 30 yards around a sharp curve in the road and then go about 30 yards and on the right hand side of the road amongst some older homes is the Silver Moon, aka... vacant grocery store.
Henning is a sleepy little town just to the North of Memphis about 55 miles. Home of Alex Halley, author of Roots. Course, Isaac Hayes was born and raised in Covington, TN which is about 8-10 miles from Henning and Tina Turner was born in Flatbush, TN, not too far from Henning either.
One has to wonder, have they ever been to the Silver Moon ? Or ever heard of this establishment ?
Anyway... I've yet to hear back from the folks at BB King's whether he played there or not. But, it's one thing about bootleggers, they get to know everybody as everybody likes to have a nip ever once in a while.
I've never been to Henning on a Saturday night, as the town does have what appears to be some black establishments, which are probably on the same par as Humbolt, TN. Another choice destination, I've yet to tread into as I'm a white dude and well, it's best to be in the company of others to be invited in.
But, no doubt.. A few blues fans might have heard that T-Model Ford was on a chain gang while serving out a sentence while in Humbolt. No doubt, if I ever get the chance to corner some of these characters. I'll ask them if they've ever heard of the Silver Moon or the Kings Inn in Cairo, IL.
One of these days I'll make it over to Cairo to scout out and get there blues history and stop in at the local Speakeasy Resturant/Club.
But, per a bootlegger son who rein from Union City, TN. He noted back in the late 50's BB King use to play there. Which is located in one of the poorer sections of town as all the buildings look to be from the 1920's era... Just east of City Hall - go under the train tracks, via the small tunnel which is a one lane under pass, but includes a walking area. Clearly a one of a kind, except for the fact that there's another one just a block away. But, go about 30 yards around a sharp curve in the road and then go about 30 yards and on the right hand side of the road amongst some older homes is the Silver Moon, aka... vacant grocery store.
Henning is a sleepy little town just to the North of Memphis about 55 miles. Home of Alex Halley, author of Roots. Course, Isaac Hayes was born and raised in Covington, TN which is about 8-10 miles from Henning and Tina Turner was born in Flatbush, TN, not too far from Henning either.
One has to wonder, have they ever been to the Silver Moon ? Or ever heard of this establishment ?
Anyway... I've yet to hear back from the folks at BB King's whether he played there or not. But, it's one thing about bootleggers, they get to know everybody as everybody likes to have a nip ever once in a while.
I've never been to Henning on a Saturday night, as the town does have what appears to be some black establishments, which are probably on the same par as Humbolt, TN. Another choice destination, I've yet to tread into as I'm a white dude and well, it's best to be in the company of others to be invited in.
But, no doubt.. A few blues fans might have heard that T-Model Ford was on a chain gang while serving out a sentence while in Humbolt. No doubt, if I ever get the chance to corner some of these characters. I'll ask them if they've ever heard of the Silver Moon or the Kings Inn in Cairo, IL.
One of these days I'll make it over to Cairo to scout out and get there blues history and stop in at the local Speakeasy Resturant/Club.
Robin Trower was pretty fair
Course the show was about a month or so ago... Just now finding time to post a little ditty about what's happened. Needless to say, just go check out some of my video's.
He's got a helluva site on Ning.
He's got a helluva site on Ning.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Saturday Crusing in Memphis
I probably should have made tracks into Memphis on Friday night as there were a few bands I really need to be checking out.
I did stop into Wet Willies on Beale Street but I just wasn't in the mood for super loud music - though I did happen to catch the trailing in act of the band across the street where in which one fellow was playing a Gibson SG. It's just my luck, I sit down to watch and the show is over.
Just as well, as I'm thinking more and more about getting a Gretsch or maybe just the Wal-Mart special guitar... I did happen to step into a pawn shop, but they've priced everying well above what there items are worth. Not much of a deal in those places anymore. Especially in a town where there are probably more musicians and luthier than one knows what to do with. Much like Nashville where darn near everybody is a singer or a guitar player, or were at one time or another.
I could have swore I saw a famous guitar guy eating some chicken with two of his pals. But, the service was lousy and so I left. Probably best not to post the name of the establishment in the even the guy stops in there often.
Though, I did finally establish a solid route on getting to Sun Studio and is now easy to find.
Drove around looking for St. Blues Guitars Headquarters - as there sign has a lot to be desired.
If they had any business savy they'd have painted a huge guitar on the front of there building, or hired the local graffti kid to paint them something - as he'd be the last one to paint over his work.
As the International Blues Challenge date grow closer the more excited I get. Not really, but I do wonder are some of these acts really worth watching and laboring thru ? Stop by airport and pick up yellow ear plugs.... To cut down on the audio and preserve ones hearing.
I did stop into Wet Willies on Beale Street but I just wasn't in the mood for super loud music - though I did happen to catch the trailing in act of the band across the street where in which one fellow was playing a Gibson SG. It's just my luck, I sit down to watch and the show is over.
Just as well, as I'm thinking more and more about getting a Gretsch or maybe just the Wal-Mart special guitar... I did happen to step into a pawn shop, but they've priced everying well above what there items are worth. Not much of a deal in those places anymore. Especially in a town where there are probably more musicians and luthier than one knows what to do with. Much like Nashville where darn near everybody is a singer or a guitar player, or were at one time or another.
I could have swore I saw a famous guitar guy eating some chicken with two of his pals. But, the service was lousy and so I left. Probably best not to post the name of the establishment in the even the guy stops in there often.
Though, I did finally establish a solid route on getting to Sun Studio and is now easy to find.
Drove around looking for St. Blues Guitars Headquarters - as there sign has a lot to be desired.
If they had any business savy they'd have painted a huge guitar on the front of there building, or hired the local graffti kid to paint them something - as he'd be the last one to paint over his work.
As the International Blues Challenge date grow closer the more excited I get. Not really, but I do wonder are some of these acts really worth watching and laboring thru ? Stop by airport and pick up yellow ear plugs.... To cut down on the audio and preserve ones hearing.
Monday, January 14, 2008
I see Robin Trower is coming to Memphis
On March 2, 2008. No doubt, gonna have to sift thru youtube and get a feel for his blues.
Plus, for $20 plus tax, one can hardly balk at that price to see a real British rocker. That price is even less than what I paid to see Leon Russell on Dec. 21, 2007 when he played at the Gibson Showcase Lounge. I'd hope to think the New Daisy has better acoustics than that place.
Holly smokes I check that guys schedule and he's playing darn near every night for the next 3-4 months. No doubt, best to keep a tight schedule and staying focused during that time, so that when he's off the other 8-9 months he can relax.
His show will be at the New Daisy on Beale Street.
Wonder if we'll ever see Winwood doing a show there or Clapton ?
Plus, for $20 plus tax, one can hardly balk at that price to see a real British rocker. That price is even less than what I paid to see Leon Russell on Dec. 21, 2007 when he played at the Gibson Showcase Lounge. I'd hope to think the New Daisy has better acoustics than that place.
Holly smokes I check that guys schedule and he's playing darn near every night for the next 3-4 months. No doubt, best to keep a tight schedule and staying focused during that time, so that when he's off the other 8-9 months he can relax.
His show will be at the New Daisy on Beale Street.
Wonder if we'll ever see Winwood doing a show there or Clapton ?
Saturday night I was in Memphis
And came across "Victor Wainwright & Blues Band playing at Wet Willies on Beale Street in Memphis. Bear in mind, there's not a cover charge at Wet Willies, hence this is a great place to kick back and watch the show and there's always lots of pretty girls walking into this place to get a Daiquiri.
So it's a win-win kind of place !
Here's my video of them... This is one of many to come.
So it's a win-win kind of place !
Here's my video of them... This is one of many to come.
Monday, December 17, 2007
If you like The Blues of the South
This is the place to read about.
If you have a special request in terms of me going there and getting pictures of the place and the general feel of the place just post, your desires.
So where do I start ? This is my first blog so bear with me.
I think you'll in time enjoy it, as I sure have a way of making the rounds and if you like photographs, I certainly take alot of thoses as well as a few video's as well.
If you have a special request in terms of me going there and getting pictures of the place and the general feel of the place just post, your desires.
So where do I start ? This is my first blog so bear with me.
I think you'll in time enjoy it, as I sure have a way of making the rounds and if you like photographs, I certainly take alot of thoses as well as a few video's as well.
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