Steven Teller 2019-12-17 05:10:11
WHAT ATTRACTS MUSIC-LOVERS TO MEMPHIS? From gritty, glittering Beale Street to makeshift recording studios and humble churches that are temples to sound, Memphis has been creating hit-makers for 200 years. Come experience their legacy. TIMELESS VENUES, New Music BEALE STREET Musicians have played America's most iconic street for 200 years, but you can hear contemporary artists rock the street's 20-plus clubs today. LAFAYETTE’S MUSIC ROOM This '70s landmark known for hosting up-and-comers is again hosting live music nightly. See who's playing when you're in town. LEVITT SHELL In summer and fall, catch 50 free concerts from Americana to hip hop—at the amphitheater where Elvis played his first paid gig. SOUNDSTAGE AT GRACELAND Find one of Memphis' newest concert venues at Elvis Presley's Memphis. Artists including Elvis Costello have already packed the house. CRAVING MORE LIVE MUSIC? memphistravel.com/livemusic memphis musts SUN STUDIO Rock 'n' roll—and Elvis Presley's career—were born here. Tour the landmark to stand where music history was made, and artists continue to record today. ELVIS PRESLEY'S GRACELAND Tour Graceland, explore Elvis Presley's Memphis entertainment complex and see what's on display at the new Graceland Exhibition Center. THE BLUES FOUNDATION'S BLUES HALL OF FAME Learn about past and present vanguards of the genre Memphis made famous at this multimedia museum. STAX MUSEUM OF AMERICAN SOUL MUSIC Pay homage to Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding and others who launched the global soul music explosion from Soulsville in Memphis. MEMPHIS ROCK 'N' SOUL MUSEUM Vintage jukeboxes loaded with Memphis hits guide you through this Smithsonian affiliate located at the east end of Beale Street. MEMPHIS MUSIC HALL OF FAME This museum at the west end of Beale Street showcases memorabilia of Memphis music icons from Jerry Lee Lewis to Justin Timberlake to Three 6 Mafia.
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