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#3030 - Mr. Sipp

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:01:00 -0500

Castro Coleman, aka Mr. Sipp, was born in McComb, MS and has been playing the guitar since the age of 6. A Malaco recording artist, he was awarded The Blues Foundation 2016 Best New Artist for his album, The Mississippi Blues Child. This week we feature a live performance from the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival captured during Bridging the Blues. (original air date 12.07.16)

BSC contributor William Lee Ellis continues his series, Religion and the Blues.

#3029 - Mellotron Variations

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:01:00 -0500

This week on the program we have Mellotron Variations. An instrumental project built around one of the most unique instruments ever conceived.

We’ll also hear from rock and roll veteran, and sideman to the stars, Hunt Sales.

BSC contributor Jim Spake is back with us to continue his series, "Crazy About a Saxophone" on the legendary sidemen that played rock’s original lead instrument.

#3028 - Hope Clayburn's Soul Scrimmage

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we groove with soul/jazz/funk sensation, Hope Clayburn. From sharing the stage with icons like The Temptations to leading her own ensemble, Clayburn's music moves hearts worldwide. Tune in to catch Hope Clayburn's Soul Scrimmage live at the Green Room in Crosstown Arts as they celebrate the release of their album, Y’all So Loud.
Guy Davis, returns to deliver another segment on the musical heroes enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

#3027 - Low Cut Connie

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:01:00 -0500

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.

#3026 - Remembering R. L. Boyce

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:01:00 -0500

This week, on Beale Street Caravan, we celebrate the life and legacy of hill country blues torch-bearer R. L. Boyce, airing his 2nd Annual Birthday Picnic in Como, MS. Beginning as a youngster in the Rising Star Fife and Drum band with Otha Turner, Boyce was often noted as a protégé of blues icon and fellow Como-native Mississippi Fred McDowell. In 2017, his album “Roll and Tumble” was nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Traditional Blues Album. Listen to R. L., along with the Hurt Family Fife and Drum band, and the Rising Star Fife and Drum band on this week’s episode of Beale Street Caravan.

#3025 - Drew Holcomb

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors perform live at the concert to benefit the beloved Overton Park Shell, here in Memphis. The band is also celebrating the release of their latest album, Strangers No More. Drew Holcomb, a native Memphian and the band’s founder, sits down with Beale Street Caravan for an interview, while the audience gets to hear why Drew has been called "one of Americana’s most popular stars."

#3024 - Elizabeth King

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:15:12 -0500

Beale Street Caravan is on the soulful road to glory this week with the Queen of Sacred Soul, Elizabeth King, celebrating the release of her third album, Soul Provider, live from the Green Room inside of Crosstown Arts. The queen is backed by the Sacred Soul Band, which features Memphis music stalwarts Will Sexton, Matt Ross-Spang, Mark Edgar Stuart, and Will McCarley. 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.

#3023 - Mike Doughty

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Mike Doughty of hip-hop/indie fusion band, Soul Coughing. In 1994 they released their debut record "Ruby Vroom," which was a critical success, long before it was typical to hear hip-hop blended so tightly with angsty rock and jazz. Listen to Doughty performing “Ruby Vroom” live from Bar DKDC in Cooper-Young, Memphis, TN.

#3022 - Lina Beach Live at Bar DKDC

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:18:08 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature singer-songwriter and musician, Lina Beach. After starting as an intern at Royal Studios with Grammy winner, Boo Mitchell, she has become a songwriter, recording artist, and session musician, performing with the legendary Hi Rhythm Section.. Join us as we capture her live set from Bar DKDC, in Midtown Memphis, TN.

#3021 - The Wilkins Sisters at RiverBeat Music Festival

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:55:20 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature the soulful sounds of The Wilkins Sisters live from the 2024 RiverBeat Music Festival. Sisters Tangela, Joyce, and Tawana are the daughters of the late gospel bluesman, Reverend John Wilkins, and are keeping their family's musical tradition alive and well. 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.

#3020 - The Lovelight Orchestra

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:48:05 -0500

The Love Light Orchestra -- Blues Music Award-winner John Nemeth on vocals, Joe Restivo on guitar, Tim Goodwin on bass, Earl Lowe on drums, Gerald Stephens on keys, and a five piece horn section that includes Marc Franklin, Scott Thompson, Art Edmaiston, Jason Yasinksy, and Kirk Smothers. William Lee Ellis continues his series, Religion and The Blues.

#3019 - Kesha Cook

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and entertainer Kesha Cook Norman, live from the Green Room at Crosstown Arts in Memphis, TN. Blending blues, soul, and R&B with an authenticity rooted in gospel tradition, Kesha delivers a performance that is both deeply personal and full of energy.

#3018 - Kenny Brown

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:01:00 -0500

This week, we have the main event from the Hill Country Picnic. Kenny Brown, reigning King of the Hill Country, is with us with an incendiary set of gut bucket, hip-shaking blues.

BSC contributor William Lee Ellis returns to continue his series, Religion and the Blues.

#3017 - Chris Pitts and the Memphis Prime at Ground Zero Blues Club

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:01:00 -0500

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This week on Beale Street Caravan, we return to the blues with Memphis' native son, Chris Pitts and The Memphis Prime, live from Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, MS.

#3016 - Alexis Grace

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:01:00 -0500

On this week’s episode of Beale Street Caravan, we feature Memphis singer and American Idol alum Alexis Grace, live from Germantown Community Theater. Alexis is currently working on her first full-length album with Memphis music veteran, John Paul Keith, capturing her dynamic blend of pop, soul, country, and rock influences. In our interview, she shares insights into her familys’ musical legacy, her love for the Memphis music scene, and her plans for the future.
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.

#3015 - Sheba Potts-Wright

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have longtime Ecko Records artist and southern soul dynamo, Sheba Potts-Wright in a performance at the historic Club Paradise. Raised on the touring circuit by her father, Beale Street harp legend Dr. Robert “Feelgood” Potts, Sheba has a sound that blends some of the best elements of the blues.

#3014 – Bobby Rush and Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we bring you two unforgettable forces in Memphis music: Bobby Rush and Rodd Bland with the Members Only Band, at the 2025 Country Blues Festival, here in Memphis, TN. Rodd Bland is the son of blues icon Bobby “Blue” Bland, and today, he also proudly claims Bobby Rush as his adoptive father, carrying forward a powerful musical legacy rooted right here in the Mid South. Together, they deliver a high energy night of blues and soul, driven by Rodd Bland on drums and Bobby Rush’s legendary showmanship, in front of a hometown crowd as part of the Orion Financial Free Concert Series at the Overton Park Shell.

#3013 - Booker T. Jones at Stax Studio A

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, listen to a special anniversary performance from Booker T. Jones and Stax Music Academy Alumni, the Franklin Brothers. The performance celebrates the 60th anniversary of Booker T. & the M.G.'s hit, "Green Onions", as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Stax Museum.

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.

#3012 - Will Graves and Soul Reunion Concert

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:01:00 -0500

Will Graves and Soul reunite after nearly a decade for a special birthday concert at the Green Room in Crosstown Arts, delivering their high-energy mixture of soul, R&B, funk. Lead singer and keyboardist William Graves II, whose standout talent earned him a Grammy showcase win from the Memphis chapter of NARAS, leads a lineup of Memphis’s finest musicians through electrifying performances. From soulful originals to surprise guest moments, this reunion concert honors Will’s enduring influence on the Memphis music scene and the power of live celebration.

#3011 - Mark Edgar Stuart and Blueshift Ensemble at the Green Room

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:19:23 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we're back in the Green Room inside of Crosstown Arts for a collaboration between beloved singer, songwriter, and producer, Mark Edgar Stuart, and contemporary chamber music group, Blueshift Ensemble.
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.

#3010 - Memphis Ukulele Band Christmas

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:03:29 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature the Memphis Ukulele Band as they help us kick of the Christmas holiday season. We’ll hear a performance captured at Lafayette's Music Hall, and later in the program we get to sit down and catch up with the band.

#3009 - The Maitre D's Play Booker T and the M. G.'s "In The Christmas Spirit"

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:16:29 -0500

It’s a holiday episode of Beale Street Caravan, featuring The Maitre D’s bringing Booker T. & The MGs album In The Christmas Spirit to life. This week’s episode was recorded live from the cutting floor of Studio A at the STAX Museum of American Soul Music – the same spot it was originally recorded 50 years ago!

Beale Street Caravan - Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:49:27 -0500

This week we've got the delta blues - gypsy jazz - big band swing of the Squirrel Nut Zippers, featuring frontman Jimbo Mathus, to get us in the holiday spirit as they perform their 1998 album, Christmas Caravan, from start to finish.

#3007 - Highlights from the Pure Memphis Happy Hour at AmericanaFest 2025

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:01:00 -0500

Beale Street Caravan presents highlights from the Pure Memphis Happy Hour, presented by Music Export Memphis, at the 2025 AmericanaFest in Nashville. Enjoy live performances from The Stupid Reasons, Black Cream, Alexis Grace, Cyrena Wages, and John Nemeth as they bring Memphis energy to a national stage. This episode is brought to you with support from The Thomas W. Briggs Foundation and Memphis Travel.

#3006 - Liz Brasher

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:01:00 -0500

This week we feature Fat Possum Records recording artist, Liz Brasher. A recent Memphis transplant, this singer, songwriter, guitarist, and bandleader describes her sound as "garage rock meets the Delta blues meets gospel meets soul."

We caught up with Liz in a performance for Folk All Y'All, and Pat Mitchell sat down with her for an in depth interview.

#3005 - Lina Beach

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:07:00 -0500

#2004 - Willie Farmer and Ryan Lee Crosby at the Green Room

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:07:08 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature blues from the Mississippi Delta and around the globe. Willie Farmer, Ryan Lee Crosby, and others take us on a musical journey, live from The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, in Memphis, TN.
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.

#3003 - Yemen Blues

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:01:00 -0500

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.

#3002 - An Evening With Lucero

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:36:31 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we have Memphis favorites, Lucero. The band celebrated the release of their new album, Should've Learned by Now, with a performance at the "World Famous" Hernando's Hideaway, here in Memphis, TN.

#3001 - St. Paul and the Broken Bones

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:14:38 -0500

This week we feature St Paul and The Broken Bones in a performance at the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival, and Dr. Barbara Ching begins a new series exploring the connection between country music and the blues.

#2952 - Big Ass Truck

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:31:41 -0500

The boys are back in town this week on Beale Street Caravan, as Memphis' own legendary psychedelic funk rockers, Big Ass Truck, celebrate their 30th anniversary live from Minglewood Hall. 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.

#2951 - Susan Marshall

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:56:33 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature Susan Marshall as she celebrates the release of her most recent studio effort, 639 Madison.

BSC Contributor Robert Gordon is back to talk about the History of Hi Records.

#2950 - Those Pretty Wrongs

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:34:24 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Those Pretty Wrongs featuring Jody Stephens of legendary band, Big Star, and Luther Russell, formerly of The Freewheelers.
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.

#2949 - Paul Taylor and Three Springs in the Green Room

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:30:44 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature Paul Taylor and Three Springs live from the Green Room in Crosstown Arts. Over the years Paul has worn many hats, recording and touring with artists as diverse as Chuck Prophet, Amy LaVere, Ann Peebles, Eric Gales, Robert Ellis, and many more. The episode marks the Memphis multi-instrumentalist's first show home in Memphis since relocating during the recent pandemic.

#2948 - The Daddy Mack Blues Band

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:01:00 -0500

On this week’s Beale Street Caravan we spend the hour with The Daddy Mack Blues Band as they celebrate the release of their album, Blues Central. Singer and guitarist, Mack Orr, has been a part of the Memphis blues scene for decades – originally playing in legendary group, The Fieldstones – and The Daddy Mack Blues Band delivers its blues real, raw, and funky. So, the party will be coming right at you through your speakers on this week’s show.

#2947 - Kesha Cook

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:01:00 -0500

#2946 - Cyrena Wages

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature Cyrena Wages, live from the Overton Park Shell. A Memphis native with deep Southern roots, Cyrena’s music explores themes of identity, resilience, and self-discovery. Her debut album, *Vanity Project*, produced by Matt Ross-Spang, captures her raw, soulful sound and the influences that shaped her.
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.

#3945 - Robert Allen Parker

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:48:35 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we head to B-Side in Midtown for Robert Allen Parker's album release concert. The Memphis guitarist released a double LP titled "The River's Invitation" that embodies the experimental spirit of classic rock while incorporating elements of blues, soul, funk, and Memphis garage rock. With a stellar cast of guest vocalists and a diverse range of influences, Parker's album and release concert offer a refreshing blend of old and new sounds, showcasing his musical vision and collaborative energy.

#2944 - John Kilzer

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:06:15 -0500

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John Kilzer is a lot of things: Former NCAA basketball standout at the Univ. of Memphis, college professor, major-label recording artist , and a behind-the-scenes songwriter for the stars. Most recently, he's added minister to the list. For some rock and rollers, that would indicate quite a departure. But for John Kilzer, it's all part of a bigger plan. On this week's program, we catch up at the Levitt Shell in Midtown, Memphis and talk about songwriting, his friendship with Teenie Hodges, and how his ministry uses music to touch lives.

#2943 - D'Monet

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:43:33 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have vocalist and songwriter, D’Monet, whose latest project, Chrysalis EP, showcases her brand of soulful music.

#2942 - Highlights from the Blues Music Awards

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, listen to highlights from the 2025 Blues Music Awards, held at the Renasant Convention Center in Downtown Memphis, TN. The episode features performances from Southern Avenue, The Ronnie Baker Brooks Band, and a tribute to B. B. King featuring Castro "Mr. Sipp" Coleman.

#2941 - The Sensational Barnes Brothers

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:01:00 -0500

#2940 - Sons of Mudboy

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:05:34 -0500

This week we feature the mysterious, inscrutable, ever changing Sons of Mudboy.

Also joining us will be BSC contributor, Jim Spake, exploring the legendary sidemen from the early years of rock and roll that played rock’s original lead instrument in a series called "Crazy About a Saxophone."

#2938 - From the Vault - Interview and Performance with Rufus and Carla Thomas

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:11:34 -0500

From the Caravan vault: We’re excited to feature the world’s oldest teenager, Rufus Thomas. Rufus is synonymous with Memphis and Beale Street, having began his career at 10 years old tap as a tap dancer on Beale. His prodigiousness was passed to his offspring, Carla, Marvell, and Vanese, who, with their father and on their own, crafted influential music careers.This week’s show captures Carla performing at BB Kings’ Blues Club on Beale Street back in 2001. A young Pat Mitchell is there and she sits down with Carla and her father for an interview that you absolutely must hear.

#2937 - Black Cream

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we’ve got one of the newest, most exciting groups on the Memphis scene, Black Cream. The band joined together two years ago. The four members Derek, T.O., Courtney and Chris are Memphis natives with years of experience backing others and playing solo. Black Cream combine melodious vocals over power trio instrumentation for a sound that is as edgy as it is soulful. They released their first single, “All I Need Is You,” earlier this year. Check out Black Cream on this week’s show.

#2936 – The Reba Russell Band feat. Brittany Russell

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:24:51 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we have an electrifying performance by the Reba Russell Band, recorded live at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts in Memphis, Tennessee. Fronted by the iconic Reba Russell, this show featured a special appearance by her niece, Brittany Russell, whose soaring vocals added yet another dynamic layer to the performance.
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.

#2935 - Ghost Town Blues Band

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:28:26 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have blues ensemble, Ghost Town Blues Band. Their latest release, “Shine” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. 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.

#2934 - Will Graves and Soul Reunion Concert

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:01:00 -0500

#2933 - Kirk Whalum

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:31:30 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Grammy Award winning saxophonist and Memphis music icon, Kirk Whalum. Kirk releases a new album, Humanite, on October 11. Also this week, we mark BSC host, Pat Mitchell-Worley's 20th year hosting the show!

#2932 - The McCrary Sisters

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:02:07 -0500

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.

#2931 - Tood Snider

Mon, 26 May 2025 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have acclaimed singer-songwriter, Todd Snider. 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.

#2930 - Alice Hasen and the Blaze at Art on Fire

Mon, 19 May 2025 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we bring you Alice Hasen and the Blaze, recorded live at Art on Fire at Dixon Gallery & Gardens. Alice, a violinist based in Memphis, leads the fiddle-powered group, performing original compositions that blend rock, folk, and jazz. Art on Fire is an annual event supporting the Dixon’s art and horticulture programs, featuring live music, food, drinks, and a bonfire.

#2929 - JD Warren and the Rudiment

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:34:10 -0500

This week's episode of Beale Street Caravan brings you an electrifying performance by JD Warren & The Rudiment, recorded live at the Green Room. Led by the husband-and-wife duo Jeremy and Dermel Warren, this NYC-based jazz group with Memphis roots infuses their music with deep soul and gospel, while also drawing on hip-hop and jazz influences. Their debut album, “I Can Do All Things,” showcases their distinctive sound.

#2928 - Chris Pitts and the Memphis Prime

Mon, 05 May 2025 10:22:01 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we return to the blues with Memphis' native son, Chris Pitts and The Memphis Prime, live from Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, MS.

#2927 - Brian Owens and the Deacons of Soul

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:48:41 -0500

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.

#2926 - Alexis Grace

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:01:00 -0500

On this week's episode of Beale Street Caravan, we feature Memphis singer and American Idol alum Alexis Grace, live from Germantown Community Theater. Alexis is currently working on her first full-length album with Memphis music veteran, John Paul Keith, capturing her dynamic blend of pop, soul, country, and rock influences. In our interview, she shares insights into her familys’ musical legacy, her love for the Memphis music scene, and her plans for the future.
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.

#2925 - Bill Abel

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:14:06 -0500

This week on BSC we feature a performance by Bill Abel from the Mighty Mississippi Music Fest during Bridging the Blues. He's an accomplished potter and visual-artist, but most folks know him as an omni-present force on the Delta festival and jook joint circuit.

Also BSC contributor Preston Lauterbach continues his series the Chitlin’ Circuit and The Road to Rock n Roll.

#2924 - The Wilkins Sisters at the 2024 RiverBeat Music Festival

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:01:00 -0500

#2923 - MD's Tribute to McLemore Avenue

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:01:11 -0500

In early 1970, Booker T Jones was on sabbatical in California having grown disillusioned with confines of Stax Records and Memphis, when he heard the Beatles' latest effort, Abbey Road. So moved was he by the Beatles' genius and daring, that he sat down and drafted his own Memphis-style tribute to the group. The album, released later that same year, is titled McLemore Avenue, after the street where Stax's studio and headquarters were located. This week on BSC, we have Memphis' very own Booker T and The MG's tribute band, The Maitre D's, performing McLemore Avenue from start to finish in a performance captured on the cutting room floor of Studio A at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

#2922 - Dirty Streets

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:35:06 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we bring back Dirty Streets as they celebrate the release of their latest project, "Who's Gonna Love You", live from Growlers in Memphis, TN.
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.

#2921 - Reigning Sound and Lucy Woodward

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:25:29 -0500

Over the past few seasons, BSC has brought our listeners a lot of Memphis music from a funky Midtown dive known as Bar DKDC (Don't Know, Don't Care). On this week’s program we take a closer look at what makes a music spot special. We talk with the owner, restaurateur Karen Carrier, and we have killer performances from The Reigning Sound and Lucy Woodward!

#2820 - The Tedeschi Trucks Band

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:05:32 -0500

BSC favorites Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks join us this week for a scorching set captured at The Orpheum Theater at the intersection of Beale and Main St. in Memphis. The band had just released its fifth album, Live At The Fox - Oakland.

#2919 - Lina Beach Live at Bar DKDC

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:01:00 -0500

#2918 - Candi Staton

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:01:00 -0500

This week on the program we feature the First Lady of Soul, Candi Staton in a live performance captured at AmericanaFest, and, later in the program, we get to sit down and catch up with her for an in depth interview. Candi received her first record deal as a teenager and spent the formative years of her life touring the gospel circuit in the 1950’s alongside such luminaries as The Soul Stirrers, Mahalia Jackson, and CL Franklin, father of the late Aretha Franklin. 33 Albums and 4 Grammy nominations later, Candi Staton is a proud inductee of the Christian Music Hall of Fame for her brilliant work in the gospel genre.

#2917 - Cedric Burnside

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:01:00 -0500

Grammy nominated blues artist, Cedric Burnside, is back with us this week. Cedric is the grandson of the late, great R.L. Burnside, and he plays the Hill Country blues like nobody else. This performance was captured at The Memphis Blues Society’s Bonafide Blues Festival during Bridging the Blues.

Also on the program, BSC contributor, Preston Lauterbach, discusses the Chitlin’ Circuit and The Road to Rock n Roll.

#2916 - Kaia Kater

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:01:00 -0500

This week we feature emerging African-Canadian roots artist, Kaia Kater, in a live performance right here at our BSC office.

BSC contributor Barbara Ching returns to continue her series on the connections between country music and the blues.

#2519 - Alice Hasen and the Blaze at Art on Fire

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:01:00 -0500

#2914 – Juke Joint Duo Reunion

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:39:37 -0500

To blues lovers around the globe, The Juke Joint Duo — Cedric Burnside and Lightnin’ Malcolm — embodied the spirit of North Mississippi Hill Country Blues. This week we feature a rare reunion show that we hosted here in Memphis, as well as an in-depth interview with Cedric Burnside and the continuation of Dr. Barbara Ching’s series exploring the connection between country music and the blues. #ilistentomemphis

#2913 - Robert Cray with Hi Rhythm

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:54:01 -0500

This week’s episode celebrates quite an amazing collaboration of musical talent and genius. We are talking about five time Grammy award winner Robert Cray, backed by the legendary Hi Rhythm Section and renowned drummer and producer Steve Jordan. BSC was there to capture an epic performance for the release of their latest album, Robert Cray and Hi Rhythm, plus an interview with Robert and Steve from a rehearsal at Royal Studios right here in Memphis.

#2912 - Shell Yeah! Benefit Concert feat. Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:01:00 -0500

Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us 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.

#2911 - Rodd Bland and The Members Only Band at the RiverBeat Festival

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we have a performance by Rodd Bland and The Members Only Band, live from the inaugural RiverBeat Festival in Memphis, TN. As a skilled drummer and son of blues legend Bobby “Blue” Bland, Rodd leads the band in a heartfelt revival of his father's iconic sound.

#2910 - Memphis Ukulele Band Christmas

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2909 - Susan Marshall and Friends Memphis Musical Holiday

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on BSC we’ll be keeping with the holiday spirit as we have Susan Marshall and Friends back with us with a setlist full of holiday classics. Done Memphis style, of course.

s#2508 - Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:01:00 -0500

The Maitre D's play Booker T and The MG's "In The Christmas Spirit"

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:01:00 -0500

It's a holiday episode of Beale Street Caravan, featuring The Maitre D's bringing Booker T. & The MGs album In The Christmas Spirit to life. This week's episode was recorded live from the cutting floor of Studio A at the STAX Museum of American Soul Music - the same spot it was originally recorded 50 years ago!

#2906 - The Reba Russell Band feat. Brittany Russell

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2905 - Joe Restivo

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Memphis R&B and jazz Guitarist, Joe Restivo, celebrating the release of his debut solo project, “Where’s Joe.” 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.

#2904 - Elizabeth King "Soul Provider" Album Release Concert

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2903 - Cyrena Wages at the Overton Park Shell

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2902 - Oxford American Magazine

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:01:00 -0500

Imagine the greatest mixtape accompanied by the best liner notes ever. Join us for a listening session with editors from Oxford American magazine, featuring music from their 18th annual music issue, Visions of the Blues. For the first time, the issue is completely devoted to a single genre, and what better way to showcase the mystique and allure of Southern culture than with a guided tour of blues music past, present, and future.

#2901 - Southern Avenue

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:26:30 -0500

This week we feature recording artist Southern Avenue in a performance at Loflin Yard as they celebrate the release of their self titled debut album. With their unique melting pot of blues, gospel, and soul influences, they epitomize what great Memphis music is all about.

Also BSC contributor Preston Lauterbach continues his series the Chitlin’ Circuit and The Road to Rock n Roll.

#2852 - Making Movies

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature the electrifying sounds of international rock n’ roll band, Making Movies. The band was nominated in 2019 for the Latin Grammy Album of the Year for their collaboration with Ruben Blades on the song “No Te Calles”. Comprised of Panamanian brothers Enrique and Diego Chi, along with Juan-Carlos Chaurand from Mexico, and Duncan Burnett from Kansas, the band’s sound is one that represents all of the Americas, together.

#2851 - An Evening with Lucero

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2850 - Bobby Rush

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on BSC we go back in the archives with Grammy winner and blues legend Bobby Rush in a performance at the 2017 grand reopening of the legendary Club Paradise in Memphis, TN. We also continue our series with BSC contributor Preston Lauterbach discussing the Chitlin’ Circuit and The Road to Rock n Roll.

#2849 - 2022 Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we take a look back at the 2022 Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Highlighted performances include Booker T. Jones, and a tribute to Mavis Staples by some of the phenomenal women in Memphis music. We also sit down with acclaimed musician and leader of the night's house band, Kurt Clayton, for an interview. 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.

#2848 - Mr. Sipp

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:01:00 -0500

BSC contributor William Lee Ellis continues his series, Religion and the Blues.

#2847 - Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band at the 2024 RiverBeat Festival

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2846 - Dale Watson

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have country bad boy Dale Watson. Watson is fresh off the release of February’s “Call Me Lucky,” an album he cut for Red House Records. Rolling Stone commended album cut “The Dumb Song,” an ode to all the dumb things we shouldn’t do. Listen to Watson at his performance at Old Dominick Distillery in Downtown Memphis, TN.

#2845 - Memphis Tribute to Scotty Moore

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:01:00 -0500

Memphis Tribute to Scotty Moore featuring John Paul Keith, Will Tucker, JM Van Eaton, and Jerry Philips

Interview with John Paul Keith and Will Tucker, who plays the role of Scotty Moore in the upcoming series Million Dollar Quartet

Beale Street Caravan contributor William Lee Ellis begins his series, Religion and The Blues.

#2844 - JD Warren & the Rudiment

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2843 - Big Ass Truck

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2842 - Paul Taylor and Three Springs

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature Paul Taylor and Three Springs live from the Green Room in Crosstown Arts. The episode marks Memphis multi-instrumentalist Paul Taylor's first show home in Memphis since relocating during the recent pandemic.

#2841 - D-Vine Spirituals

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have a soul-stirring revue from D-Vine Spirituals Records. The performance features Rev. John Wilkins, the D-Vine Spiritualettes, The Vaughn Sisters, and more. 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.

#2840 - Alexis Grace

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2839 - The 2023 Tambourine Bash Benefitting Music Export Memphis

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:08:59 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we’re back at the Overton Park Shell for the 2023 Tambourine Bash, a night of Memphis music collaboration and showcases benefitting Music Export Memphis (MEM). Listen to performances from the Rising Stars Fife and Drum band, Grammy winner Cedric Burnside, Dirty Streets, Deonna Pruitt, Alexis Grace, and more! We also sit down with MEM executive director, Elizabeth Cawein, to learn more about how the organzation benefits local artists.
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.

#2838 - Remembering Leo "Bud" Welch

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:01:00 -0500

Leo “Bud” Welch passed away December 19, 2017 at the age of 85. Born in 1932 in Sabougla, Mississippi, Welch spent his entire life in the area where he was raised. We are rebroadcasting this episode, originally aired in 2016, in tribute to our friend, Bud.

#2837 - Spree Wilson

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature veteran songwriter, Spree Wilson, live from the Overton Park Shell. Also on the show, we sit down with Spree for an interview, and learn more about the Nashville born artist's Memphis roots, and his connection to music industry luminaries such as Dallas Austin.

#2836 - Chris Pitts and the Memphis Prime

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we return to the blues with Memphis' native son, Chris Pitts and The Memphis Prime, live from Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, MS.

#2835 - Those Pretty Wrongs

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:03:04 -0500

#2834 - Willie Farmer and Ryan Lee Crosby

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2833 - Masters of the Soul Guitar

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature Stax guitar heroes Harold Beane, Bobby Manuel, and Skip Pitts, in a special presentation of the Masters of the Soul Guitar, live from Studio A inside the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
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.

#2832 - From the Archives: Interview and Performance with Rufus and Carla Thomas

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2830 - Elizabeth King "Soul Provider" Album Release Concert

Mon, 20 May 2024 09:01:00 -0500

Beale Street Caravan - Stax 15th Anniversary Celebration and Reba Russell

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:01:00 -0500

We have a lot in store for you this week on BSC! First we have The BoKeys performing in Studio A of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. We sit down and talk with Floyd Newman, founding member of The Memphis Horns. Then we head to the Beale Street Music Fest and catch a set from BSC perennial, Reba Russell.

#2828 - Mark Edgar Stuart and Blueshift Ensemble

Mon, 06 May 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2827 - The Sensational Barnes Brothers

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have gospel duo, The Sensational Barnes Brothers, as they celebrate the release of their debut record, “Nobody’s Fault But My Own”. 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.

#2826 - Protect Our Aquifer

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have a star-studded lineup, joined together for an important cause: to defend the integrity of Memphis’ drinking water. Grammy nominated artists Shemekia Copeland and Jim Lauderdale, along with Nashville singer-songwriter Will Kimbrough, iconic singer-songwriter and folk musician, Livingston Taylor, as well as Reba Russell, Joe Restivo and John Nemeth, and others, all got together for one night to sing, play, and raise money to make sure that our water remains a fresh, suitable source of life in our community.

#2825 - Dirty Streets

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:14:28 -0500

#2824 -CeDell Davis and R. L. Boyce

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:30:46 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have a double feature as we pay tribute to recently passed Delta bluesman, CeDell Davis.

In the second half of the program we’ll hear from master of the Hill Country blues, R.L. Boyce, who just recently received his first Grammy nomination.

#2823 - Amy LaVere

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have local rock siren Amy LaVere celebrating her latest release, “Painting Blue.” 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.

#2822 - Hope Clayburn's Soul Scrimmage Album Release Concert

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2821 - Edward David Anderson and CATL

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:01:00 -0500

Blues, Soul, and Rock and Roll continue to evolve and inspire. While BSC tends to favor the veterans and living legends, this week we have two acts, Edward David Anderson and CATL that have dynamic, innovative and fresh approaches, yet deep love and reverence for the traditions of yesterday.

BSC contributor William Lee Ellis returns to continue his series, Religion and the Blues.

#2820 - Highlights from the 2022 Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2819 - Robert Finley

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:01:00 -0500

Robert Finley got his big break at last year’s King Biscuit Blues Festival when he talked the sound engineer into letting him get on stage in between acts and play a song. He wowed the crowd, captured the attention of Music Makers Relief and went home with a record deal in his pocket. He joins us this week in a performance captured during Bridging The Blues celebrating the release of his debut record, Age Don’t Mean A Thing, on Big Legal Mess Records.

BSC contributor William Lee Ellis returns to continue his series, Religion and the Blues.

s#2818 - Streeter and the Tribe

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:45:16 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have R&B all-stars Streeter and the Tribe. The band is led by Memphis-bred drummer, Charles Streeter, who spent the last decade playing onstage behind globally-beloved acts before moving back home to Memphis and forming the supergroup.
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.

#2817 - Robert Allen Parker Album Release Concert

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2816 - D'Monet

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have vocalist and songwriter, D’Monet, whose latest project, Chrysalis EP, showcases her brand of soulful music.

#2815 -Big Ass Truck 30th Anniversary Celebration

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:01:00 -0500

The boys are back in town this week on Beale Street Caravan, as Memphis’ own legendary psychedelic funk rockers, Big Ass Truck, celebrate their 30th anniversary live from Minglewood Hall. 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.

#2814 - The Reba Russell Band

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have soul rockin’ Memphis mainstays, the Reba Russell Band.
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.

Beale Street Caravan - Sheba Potts-Wright

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:57:48 -0500

#2812 - Paul Taylor and Three Springs Live from the Green Room

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:58:51 -0500

#2812 - Paul Taylor and Three Springs Live from the Green Room

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:01:00 -0500

#2811 - Beale Street Caravan - Robert Cray w/Hi Rhythm

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:05:39 -0500

#2807 - St. Paul and the Broken Bones

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:01:00 -0500

This week we feature St Paul and The Broken Bones in a performance at the 2017 Mighty Mississippi Music Festival, and Dr. Barbara Ching begins a new series exploring the connection between country music and the blues.

#2806 - Gumbo Grits and Gravy

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:27:13 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have folk music trio, Gumbo Grits and Gravy, live from Bar DKDC in Cooper-Young, Memphis, TN.
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.

#2805 - The 2023 Tambourine Bash Benefitting Music Export Memphis

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:01:00 -0500

#2803 - Spree Wilson

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:22:01 -0500

#2752 - Making Movies Live from the Overton Park Shell

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:35:42 -0500

#2748 - Shell Yeah! Benefit Concert feat. Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors perform live at the concert to benefit the beloved Overton Park Shell, here in Memphis. The band is also celebrating the release of their latest album, Strangers No More. Drew Holcomb, a native Memphian and the band’s founder, also sits down with Beale Street Caravan for an interview, while the audience gets to hear why Drew has been called "one of Americana’s most popular stars."

#2744 - Wille Farmer and Ryan Lee Crosby at The Green Room

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:01:00 -0500

#2738 - The Sensational Barnes Brothers Live at the 2023 Beale Street Music Festival

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:15:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we have a soul-stirring performance from gospel duo, The Sensational Barnes Brothers. As the name implies, brothers Chris and Courtney Barnes draw from their musical roots to create a sound that is as much soul music as it is gospel, with a distinct Memphis flavor. Listen in live from the 2023 Beale Street Music Festival at Tom Lee Park, in Memphis, TN. 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,

#2733 - Lucero Family Block Party

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:18:00 -0500

This week, we bring back beloved Memphis rockers, Lucero, for a live listen at their annual block party, held at Minglewood Hall, in Midtown Memphis, TN.

#2729 - Chris Pitts and The Memphis Prime

Thu, 11 May 2023 11:58:07 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we return to the blues with Memphis' native son, Chris Pitts and The Memphis Prime, live from Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, MS.

#2724 - An Evening With Lucero - Record Release Show

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we have Memphis favorites, Lucero. The band celebrated the release of their new album, Should've Learned by Now, with a performance at the "World Famous" Hernando's Hideaway, here in Memphis, TN.

#2722 – Booker T. Jones at Stax Museum Studio A

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:29:15 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, listen to a special anniversary performance from Booker T. Jones and Stax Music Academy Alumni, the Franklin Brothers. The performance celebrates the 60th anniversary of Booker T. & the M.G.’s hit, “Green Onions”, as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Stax Museum.

#2715 - Dirty Streets

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:02:28 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we bring back Dirty Streets as they celebrate the release of their latest project, "Who's Gonna Love You", live from Growlers in Memphis, TN. 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.

#2713 - Protect Our Aquifer

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:20:22 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan is the Concert to Protect our Aquifer. The annual fundraiser features appearances from Tom Paxton, The Accidentals, and Terry "Harmonica" Bean, live from First Congregational Church in Cooper-Young, Memphis, TN.

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.

#2711 - Cha Wa Live at Railgarten

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:14:19 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, the group Cha Wa delivers the sound of New Orleans brass bands and the style and energy of Mardi Gras Indians in an electrifying set live from Railgarten.

#2705 - Masters of the Soul Guitar

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature Stax guitar heroes Harold Beane, Bobby Manuel, and Skip Pitts, in a special presentation of the Masters of the Soul Guitar.
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.

#2703 - Reigning Sound at Harbor Town

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have locally grown rock band, Reigning Sound, live from Harbor Town, in downtown Memphis. The band was founded by Memphis garage rock legend, Greg Cartwright, and includes Alex Greene on keys and guitar, Jeremy Scott on bass, and the ubiquitous Graham Winchester on drums.

#2501 - G. E. Smith and LeRoy Bell

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:01:00 -0500

This week’s episode features G. E. Smith and LeRoy Bell celebrating the release of their new album, Stony Hill.

#2438 - Dirty Streets

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have treasured local rock group, Dirty Streets, performing for “Don’t Let Me Down,” a livestream series during the Covid-19 pandemic that benefitted Slingshot Memphis.

#2437 - Kortland Whalum

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have the soulful sounds of Kortland Whalum in a special show, live from the Green Room at Crosstown Arts.

#2436 - KO & The Crew

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have a relatively new band from Memphis’ jazz-soul scene, KO & The Crew, performing for “Don’t Let Me Down,” a livestream series during the Covid-19 pandemic that benefitted Slingshot Memphis.

#2434 - Don Bryant and The Bo-Keys

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have soul legend and Fat Possum recording artist, Don Bryant, along with Memphis’ own, The Bo-Keys. Later in the program, we sit down with Don Bryant for an in-depth interview.

#2433 - The Reba Russell Band

Mon, 25 May 2020 09:01:00 -0500

#2432 Streeter and the Tribe

Mon, 18 May 2020 09:01:00 -0500

BSC #2422 - Lucky 7 Brass Band

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have the energetic sounds of the Lucky 7 Brass Band.

#2421 - Ryan Lee Crosby

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have blues fusion multi-instrumentalist, Ryan Lee Crosby.

#2420 - Big Star's Third at Crosstown Theater

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have a special performance of Big Star’s ‘Third,’ featuring Jody Stephens and friends.

#2419 - Protect Our Aquifer

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have a star-studded lineup, joined together for an important cause: to defend the integrity of Memphis’ drinking water. Maria Muldaur, Ruthie Foster, Dom Flemons, and longtime close friend of the show Guy Davis all got together for one night in Memphis to sing, play and raise money to make sure that our water remains a fresh, suitable source of life in our community.

#2418 - Those Pretty Wrongs

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:01:00 -0500

#2417 - D'Monet

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have vocalist and songwriter, D’Monet, whose latest project, Chrysalis EP, showcases her brand of soulful music.

#2416 - Highlights from the 8th Annual Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we’ll be exploring the legacies of several stalwarts in Memphis’ storied musical heritage as we bring you cherished moments from the 8th annual Memphis Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This year, the Hall of Fame welcomes Tina Turner, Steve Cropper, Charlie Musselwhite, Dan Penn, Don Bryant, Dee Dee Bridgewater, The Memphis Boys, and Florence Cole Talbert-McCleave.

#2414 - The Knights of Jazz

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have The Knights of Jazz. The band is led by trumpeter Paul McKinney, whose smooth jazz style is inspired by the likes of George Duke, Miles Davis and Memphis’ own Kirk Whalum. When not leading the band, Paul serves as Instrumental Music Director and Jazz Studies Coordinator at the Stax Music Academy here in Memphis, helping to guide students on their own musical journeys.
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.

#2407 - Ghost Town Blues Band

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 09:01:00 -0500

Now in its 22nd year, Beale Street Caravan brings the Sounds of Memphis to a weekly international public radio audience. Live, concert performances from contemporary masters of blues, soul, and rock n roll traditions. The program is hosted by Pat Mitchell-Worley and Kevin Cubbins, with feature segments from industry insiders such as Jerry Wexler, Bob Porter, and Robert Gordon. Forty original programs are produced each season, allowing for 12 repeats. The program is available free of charge. Beale Street Caravan is also distributed via PRSS and NPR Worldwide.

#2406 - Amy LaVere

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2405 - Joe Restivo

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2404 - The Sensational Barnes Brothers

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2403 - D-Vine Spirituals

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2402 - Todd Snider

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2401 - Kirk Whalum

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2336 - Willie Farmer and Jimbo Mathus

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have the ever eclectic Jimbo Mathus and the deep, southern guitarist and vocalist, Willie Farmer. We also travel to their respective homes in Taylor and Duck Hill, Mississippi for in-depth interviews with the bluesmen. Listen to Jimbo and Willie live from Bar DKDC here in Memphis, TN on Beale Street Caravan.

#2334 - 2019 Blues Music Awards

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:01:00 -0500

This week on the program we celebrate the biggest night in blues, the 2019 Blues Music Awards (BMA) presented by The Blues Foundation. The BMAs always kick off the night before with the induction ceremony for the Blues Hall of Fame, also broadcast on Beale Street Caravan. On this week’s episode, we have highlights from the awards program including performances from Bobby Rush, Eric Gales, William Bell, and many more.

#2333 - Black Cream

Mon, 27 May 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2332 - 2019 International Blues Challenge Finals

Mon, 20 May 2019 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have the Finals of the 2019 International Blues Challenge. For 35 years, blues societies from all over the world have been sending their champions to Memphis to represent on Beale Street, making the IBC the biggest week in blues. First on the show, we’ll hear from the runner ups, then, in the 2nd half of the show, we’ll hear the winner of the solo/duo category, and the winner of the band category.

#2331 - R. L. Boyce's Birthday Picnic

Mon, 13 May 2019 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have hill country blues torch-bearer R. L. Boyce at his 2nd Annual Birthday Picnic in Como, Mississippi. Beginning as a youngster in the Rising Star Fife and Drum band with Otha Turner, Boyce is often noted as a protege of blues icon and fellow Como-native Mississippi Fred McDowell. In 2017, his album “Roll and Tumble” was nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Traditional Blues Album. Listen to R. L., along with the Hurt Family Fife and Drum band, and the Rising Star Fife and Drum band on this week’s episode of Beale Street Caravan.

#2330 - Dale Watson

Mon, 06 May 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2329 - Mike Doughty

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2327 - Sheba Potts-Wright

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2326 - Low Cut Connie

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2325 - Rev. Sekou and the Freedom Fighters

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:01:00 -0500

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.

#2324 - The McCrary Sisters

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2323 - Highlights from the 2019 Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:01:00 -0500

This week we have a great special feature that represents the past, present, and future of the most musical city on Earth. The 2019 Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony featured performances from legendary Rock and Roll icon Jerry Lee Lewis, Stax recording icon Eddie Floyd, 60’s pop stars The Box Tops, tributes to gospel star O’landa Draper and Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Listen to those performances and much more on today’s episode of Beale Street Caravan.

#2322 - Mr. Sipp

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 09:01:00 -0500

BSC contributor William Lee Ellis continues his series, Religion and the Blues.

#2321 - Jana Jana and McKenna Bray

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 09:01:00 -0500

It’s ladies only this week on Beale Street Caravan as we feature two up and coming female artists from Memphis, both with new records to celebrate. First we’ll hear from Americana artist, McKenna Bray, marking the release of her debut studio effort, Once in A Blue Moon. Then we’ll hear from Jana Jana, celebrating the release of her first solo record titled, Anderson Coral.

#2314 - Jack Oblivian and The Wild Magnolia Mardi Gras Indians

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:01:00 -0500

Join us as we celebrate Memphis/New Orleans restaurateur (and BSC community partner) Karen Carrier's 15th year bringing great music and food to Midtown. We have the best of both worlds as New Orleans and Memphis collide in today's show featuring The Wild Magnolia Mardi Gras Indians and Jack Oblivian. BSC contributor Robert Gordon returns to continue his series on the History of Hi Records.

#2313 - Robert Cray w/Hi Rhythm

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 09:01:00 -0500

#2311 - Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 09:01:00 -0500

#2309 - Memphis Ukulele Band Christmas

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature the Memphis Ukulele Band as they help us kick of the Christmas holiday season. We’ll hear a performance captured at Lafayette's Music Room, and later in the program we get to sit down and catch up with the band.

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.

#2308 - The Suitcase Junket and Don Lifted

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature two up and coming artists. First we’ll hear from The Suitcase Junket. Then we’ll hear from Memphis artist, Don Lifted, who is on the program to mark the release of his new studio effort, Contour.

#2307 - The Scott Sharrard Band feat. Rev. Charles Hodges

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature Scott Sharrard as he marks the release of his new studio effort, Saving Grace. Produced in Memphis, TN and in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Saving Grace has Scott backed by legendary studio musicians from each city, including Memphis’ own Hi Rhythm section. We’ll hear Scott along with Rev. Charles Hodges in a performance captured at Railgarten, smack dab in the middle of Midtown Memphis. Later in the program we get to sit down and catch up with Scott.

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.

#2306 - Barbara Blue

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature Memphis artist Barbara Blue, the Queen of Beale Street. Barbara has a brand new record out titled, Fish in Dirty H20, which features an a-list of musical talent. We’ll hear her in a performance captured at Silky O’Sullivan’s, right on the corner of Beale Street and BB King Blvd. Later in the program we talk with Barbara about the album, and about working on the street and in the clubs where blues music was born.

#2305 - Impala

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 09:01:00 -0500

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature Memphis instrumental act, Impala, in a performance captured at the best little dive bar in the world, Bar DKDC, located in the heart of midtown Memphis. Listen as they celebrate the release of a new studio effort, In The Late Hours and, later in the program, we get to sit down and hear from bandleader and Memphis studio veteran, Scott Bomar.

#2304 - Yemen Blues

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 09:01:00 -0500

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.

#2303 - Candi Staton

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 09:01:00 -0500

#2302 - Harlan T. Bobo

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:01:00 -0500

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.

#2301 - Brian Owens & The Deacons of Soul

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:35:59 -0500

#2238 - Stax Museum’s 15th Anniversary and Reba Russell

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 09:01:00 -0500

#2237 Love Light Orchestra

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:01:00 -0500

It's real-deal Memphis Blues... the kind of sophisticated blues and jazz sounds you would have heard floating from the windows of The Palace on Beale Street in the 40's and 50's. Keeping the flame burning bright is Memphis’ own Love Light Orchestra.

Love Light Orchestra features Blues Music Award-winner John Nemeth on vocals, Joe Restivo on guitar, Tim Goodwin on bass, Earl Lowe on drums, Gerald Stephens on keys, and a five piece horn section that includes Marc Franklin, Scott Thompson, Art Edmaiston, Jason Yasinksy, and Kirk Smothers. The band has recently signed to Blue Barrel Records and released a full-length record produced by Matt Ross-Spang.

#2236 - Members Only: A Tribute to Bobby Blue Bland

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 09:01:00 -0500

This week on the Caravan we have Members Only: A Tribute to Bobby Blue Bland. Produced by Memphis musician Rodd Bland, son of the late blues icon, the tribute is held at B. B. King’s Blues Club on Beale Street during Blues Music Awards weekend. Special guests include Sugaray Rayford, Mike Ledbetter, Ashton Riker, Andy Duncanson, John Nemeth, and Tom Wurth.

BSC contributor Jim Spake also returns to continue his series, “Crazy About the Saxophone” on the legendary sidemen that played rock’s original lead instrument.

#2235 - Mellotron Variations and Hunt Sales

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:01:00 -0500

This week on the program we have Mellotron Variations. An instrumental project built around one of the most unique instruments ever conceived.

We’ll also hear from rock and roll veteran, and sideman to the stars, Hunt Sales.

BSC contributor Jim Spake is back with us to continue his series, "Crazy About a Saxophone" on the legendary sidemen that played rock’s original lead instrument.

#2234 - 2018 Blues Music Awards

Tue, 29 May 2018 13:01:42 -0500

This week on the program we celebrate the biggest night in blues, The 2018 Blues Music Awards. Performances on the episode include winners of the emerging artist category, Southern Avenue, and Memphis music heroes, The North MS Allstars featuring Sharde Thomas.

#2233 - 2018 Ameripolitan Music Awards

Mon, 21 May 2018 08:00:00 -0500

This week we feature highlights from Dale Watson's 2018 Ameripolitan Awards Productions, held right here in Memphis, with performances by Asleep at the Wheel, Nikki Lane, Sleepy LaBeef, Jessi Dayton, James Intveld, Dicky Lee, Jason D Williams, Dale Watson featuring The Blackwood Brothers, Big Sandy, Don Diego with Mario Monterosso and Chris Casello, and Matthew & Gunnar Nelson.

#2232 - Sons of Mudboy

Mon, 14 May 2018 17:02:46 -0500

This week we bring the mysterious, inscrutable, ever changing Sons of Mudboy in a performance at our favorite little dive bar, BAR DKDC, featuring Jimmy Crosthwait , Ben Baker, Luther Dickinson and Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars, and Steve Selvidge of The Hold Steady and BASH & POP. They are joined by friends Paul "Snowflake" Taylor on bass, Luke White singing harmony vocals, George Sluppick on drums, and Art Edmaiston and Marc Franklin on horns.

#2231 - John Paul Keith

Mon, 07 May 2018 09:29:27 -0500

This week we feature beloved Memphis songwriter, guitarslinger, bandleader, and frequent BSC contributor, John Paul Keith, as he celebrates the release of his latest studio effort, Heart Shaped Shadow. The album is available on Last Chance Records, produced by Will Sexton, and recorded by Scott Bomar at Electraphonic Recording.

#2230 - Liz Brasher

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0500

This week we feature Fat Possum recording artist, Liz Brasher, who recently moved to Memphis and is celebrating the release of her latest album, Outcast. Pat Mitchell sits down with Liz for an in-depth interview, and we continue our series with Dr. Barbara Ching exploring the connection between country music and the blues.

#2229 - Kaia Kater

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 08:30:00 -0500

This week we feature emerging African-Canadian roots artist, Kaia Kater, in a live performance right here at our BSC office.

BSC contributor Barbara Ching returns to continue her series on the connections between country music and the blues.

#2228 - Motel Mirrors

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 12:48:38 -0500

This week we feature a live performance from Memphis’ own, Motel Mirrors as they celebrate the recent release of their newest studio effort, “In The Meantime." Pat Mitchell sits down with members John Paul Keith, Amy LaVere, Will Sexton, and Shawn Zorn to talk about the band's growth and how they found the time to make a record despite all of their busy touring schedules. #ilistentomemphis

#2227 - Dale Watson

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0500

This week we feature a performance from Dale Watson at the 2018 Ameripolitan Awards here in Memphis, TN. Also on the episode, an interview with Dale, and Dr. Barbara Ching continues her series exploring the connection between country music and the Blues.