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Steve on Beale St., ready for the IBC semi-finals |
Memphis is the place to be if you love the blues, and the International Blues Challenge is the ultimate showcase. Beale Street overflowed with energy all week, well into the night, EVERY night! There's so much music history in one city, you need to visit more than once.
Here are some highlights from our Memphis adventure, courtesy of CT Blues Society's Solo/Duo winner and rep to the IBC in Memphis, Steve Balkun.
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Elvis' hang out room, Graceland |
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Rock and Soul Museum |
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Gibson Guitar Factory |
Where can you shop for adorable clothes at great prices and drink wine at the same time??
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Linda and Mary, Red Fish Gallery |
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Video projection on Main St., Memphis |
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Funky Blues dolls, So. Main Arts district |
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Full house, Orphuem Theater, Memphis
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Steve gearing up backstage, Orpheum Theater, IBC Finals!! |
Need more blues?? Check out Three Wheeled Fonk Cirkis/Balkun Bros. Blues Band schedule of events: