A favorite music of mine that begins with ‘A’ is Al Kapone and Memphis Music. I had to be creative to fit all of my musical favorites into an A to Z format. Al Kapone is a great rapper from Memphis, and I love Memphis Music. Al Kapone is probably best known nationally for his music in [continue reading]
I have decided to move back home to Maryland. I have had a wonderful 3 years in Memphis, but realized that it’s more important to live with your family and friends rather than in a city you love – plus I’ve spent all my money. I don’t regret moving to Memphis or spending all [continue reading]
I had a fantastic 2010 and am looking forward to 2011. I visited many places I had been wanting to visit. I did not make it through my entire list, but I made quite a dent. January I attended Elvis’ Birthday weekend celebration. It would have been his 75th, so there was a lot of hoopla, [continue reading]
Yesterday I spent the afternoon in Millington, TN, just 15 miles north of Memphis, at the Old Millington Winery for Wine Fest 2010. It was a beautiful 75 degree sunny October fall day. With great music by Nancy Apple and the Whole Damn Band and a plethera of delicious wines, everyone (men, [continue reading]
Every Labor Day weekend in Memphis is the wonderful, and free, Memphis Music and Heritage Festival downtown on Main Street between Peabody Place and Gayoso. The Center for Southern Folklore puts on this free festival that celebrates Memphis’ rich heritage and music. All types of music is [continue reading]