This April 30 through May 1, Memphis, TN is once again hosting its internationally known Beale Street Music Festival, an opportunity to see dozens of top name acts from around the country perform. Memphis has a long tradition of musical greatness with Elvis and blues artists like BB King putting the city on the musical map.
That tradition continues every year with the Beale Street Music Festival. This year’s blockbuster lineup features great artists from hip hop, to funk, to country, to hard rock, and everything in between. Some of this year’s performers include Blues Traveler, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jeff Beck, and Leon Russell.
During your visit to the Beale Street Music Festival you may want to tour some of the musical sites around Memphis, TN. A trip to Sun Studios will give you a chance to see where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and others blazed musical trails. Sun Studio has rare memorabilia like the microphone through which Elvis Presley recorded his first song in 1954. Experience the heritage and walk where it all began with a tour of Sun Studios.
Another stop you won’t want to miss is the Gibson Guitar Factory. Take in each stage of production from binding and neck-fitting, to painting, buffing, and finally tuning. Gibson guitars have been played by musical legends like Elvis, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Bob Dylan, Pete Townsend, Chuck Berry, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Sheryl Crow, Carlos Santana and others. Come see the Gibson Guitar Factory and travel in the shadow of rock legends.
With the Beale Street Music festival drawing in thousands of visitors, May is a great time to come to Memphis and its famed Beale Street. Enjoy the madness, the magic, the melodies and the musicians as you make your way to Memphis in May. The sights and sounds of Memphis are calling.
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