Music and mayhem at a Memphis festival May 9, 2008
This past Friday, Gabe, our friend Gavin and I went to Memphis to attend the Beale Street Music Festival. We didn t plan to go the entire weekend, so I chose Friday because one of my favorite bands, My Chemical Romance, was playing. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Send In Your Beale St. Music Festival Pics May 3, 2008
Planning on going to the Beale Street Music Festival this year ... Plus - come with us for a birds eye view of the preparation and the crowds as News Chopper 3 flies over the Beale Street Music Festival. (WREG.com, TN)
The Roots Bump 'Birthday' From New Album Apr 9, 2008
" Thompson says that even though it won't be on the album, "Birthday Girl" will still be available as an iTunes exclusive later this month. The Roots and Stump -- who became friendly with the band at its 2004 pre-Grammy Awards jam session -- have filmed a video for "Birthday Girl," which will be available on viral outlets. "Rising Down" also features guest appearances by Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Saigon and others. The political tone, Thompson says, was inspired by circumstances in the... (Billboard.com)
1. The 2007 music festival wraps up with an appearance by an old nemesis May 8, 2007
Raindrops wash over fans of Egypt Central during the Beale Street Music Festival at Tom Lee Park Sunday ... "This stage is on fire!" shouted the bass player of The Lee Boys during a show in the Blues Tent at Memphis in May's Beale Street Music Festival Sunday afternoon. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
3. Festival thumps to life behind legend's blues riffs May 6, 2007
Popa Chubby got the music started Friday in the Blues Tent at the Beale Street Music Festival with guitar licks that sounded like early rock ... It was their second visit to the Beale Street Music Festival. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Norm Brewer Commentary Apr 29, 2007
Among those who want to defend Memphis In May's decision to give hospitality to the misogynistic reputation of rappers Three 6 Mafia at this year's Beale Street Music Festival is John Doyle, executive director of the Rock 'N Soul Museum who said on this station last night that the issue here is freedom of speech. Not really. (WREG.com, TN)
Memphis In May street closings Apr 27, 2007
m on Thursday, May 3rd in preparation of the Beale Street Music Festival, May 4-6 ... Beale Street Music Festival will be held May 4th - 6th; the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest May 17th through the 19th, and the Regions Symphony on May 26th ... "As well, there is a large team of staff and volunteers who will be working in the area. We are working closely with the traffic division of Memphis Police Department to insure the safety of the workers in Tom Lee Park and are, in conjunction... (WREG.com, TN)
2. Reject MIM's nasty rap hoedown Apr 27, 2007
Radio big mouth Don Imus lost his job for denigrating a women's basketball team, but the popular and profane Three 6 Mafia will "perpetuate the denigration of women, particularly black women" at Memphis in May's Beale Street Music Festival next weekend. "I understand your need to raise money for MIM," Van de Vuurst wrote in an e-mail to the non-profit organization, "but have you no shame?". (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Newspaper columnist calls for boycott of music festival Apr 25, 2007
Memphis- Crews are in the middle of day one, setting up for Memphis in May and the Beale Street Music Festival. Memphis in May organizers are trying to drive away a swirl of controversy surrounding the city's hottest summer event. (WREG.com, TN)
Iggy Pop celebrates his 60th Apr 23, 2007
After their North American tour ends on May 4 at the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, they will launch a brief summer tour of European festivals. Copyright 2007 Reuters Limited. (MSNBC -- Music)
'Class' In Session On New Sum 41 Album... Apr 18, 2007
The group, which is now a trio consisting of vocalist/guitarist Deryck Whibley, bassist Cone McCaslin and drummer Steve Jocz, has a handful of live dates on its spring and summer schedule, beginning May 4 at Memphis' Beale Street Music Festival. Sum 41 will also play five shows on the Vans Warped Tour in mid- and late August. (Billboard.com)
Bailey Rae Ready To Write For Second Album... Apr 14, 2007
She then heads to New Orleans for a May 5 show at Tipitina's Uptown and will play the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis the following day. Afterward, there are two months off on the schedule before she plays the Live Earth show on July 7 at London's Wembley Stadium. (Billboard.com)
Business Pulse results: Majority of respondents will attend Memphis in May Apr 12, 2007
40 percent said they will not attend at all; 19 percent said they will attend the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest; 9 percent said they plan to attend Beale Street Music Festival; and only 6 percent will attend the Regions Sunset Symphony. Many participants plan to attend at least two of the three Memphis in May major events, with 15 percent attending two and 11 percent attending all events. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Three 6 Mafia Go 'Hollyhood,' Ready New Album... Apr 4, 2007
"It was that M-town love; it was time for that to happen." Three 6 Mafia will be back in their hometown next month to perform at the Beale Street Music Festival. The Shins, the Wu-Tang Clan, Panic. (Billboard.com)
Family Fun in Memphis Mar 31, 2007
The Beale Street Music Festival, usually held during the first weekend, is a three-day concert event and with over sixty artists, there s bound to be something for everyone. There is also a World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. (Suite101.com)
Your comments Mar 22, 2007
To see what a real music festival looks like, look up The New Orleans Jazz Festival or The Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis. These are held pretty much the same time as Sunfest, except with good music. (The Palm Beach Post)
Events around the Southeast Mar 21, 2007
May 4-6: Beale Street Music Festival. One of the largest music festivals in the country presents rock 'n' roll, alternative, Rl and modern rock. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Universal Express Subsidiary MadPackers.Com ''Door to Dorm(TM)'' Music Tour Announces 3rd Supporting Act and Final Tour Dates Mar 17, 2007
MADPACKERS.COM - "DOOR TO DORM" MUSIC TOUR DATES April 13 Jonestown, PA University Pitts - Johnstown Sports Center April 14 Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina University - Ramsey Regional April 16 Dahlonega, GA Georgia College/State University - Memorial Hall April 17 Chattanooga, TN Memorial Auditorium April 19 Maryville, MO Bearcat Arena - NW MO State April 22 Lubbock, TX Lone Star Amphitheatre April 23 Wichita Falls, TX Kay Yeager Coliseum April 25 Boca Raton, FL Lynn University - Gym April 27... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
5. Stars join Three 6 Mafia in May Mar 9, 2007
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Steely Dan, alternative-pop hitmakers Counting Crows and Rnd Bobby "Blue" Bland are among the more than 60 acts that will perform at the 31st annual Beale Street Music Festival May 4-6 ... Tickets for the 2007 Beale Street Music Festival May 4-6 go on sale at 3 p.m. today at all Ticketmaster outlets. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
3. Get down by the river May 9, 2006
traveled here Sunday so he could bang his head to the aggressive rock of Shinedown during the final day of the Beale Street Music Festival ... The Beale Street Music Festival ended late Sunday night after performances by close to 70 acts over three days, including Oscar-winners (Three 6 Mafia), seven Rock and Roll Hall of Famers (B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Little Richard, George Clinton ament/Funkadelic, Booker T. G's and James Brown) and at least a couple of should-be Hall of... (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
1. The party's started May 7, 2006
There was plenty of the blues at the Beale Street Music Festival, but, for a change, the weather didn't inspire it. "We left our hiking boots in the car this time," said Megan Grimes, who drove from Tupelo, Miss. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
American Idolized: Gomez Say U.S. Fans Follow Them Around May 3, 2006
5/6 - Memphis, TN @ Beale Street Music Festival. 5/8 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's Front Room. (VHI.com -- Music News)
