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Memphis in Blues

May 1, 2008 by: Benny Powell

It’s spring, and a young man’s fancy turns to music, not love, in the south. Jazz Fest is here, Festival International is in Lafayette, and the Memphis in May International Festival begins Friday, May 2 with the Beale Street Music Festival. The three-day music festival includes performances from Aretha Franklin, Lou Reed, the Roots, Santana, Tegan and Sara, Buddy Guy and Keb’ Mo’. The 66 scheduled acts will perform on four stages lined along the Mississippi Rive...

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