One of the best places to be every 3rd Sunday of the month. I go consistently and the vibe has…read morenever disappointed. They have a live DJ (DJ Siphne Aaye) and a host (Eso) both talented artists who open up the show. Then there is a featured musical artist. It is a lounge, so come prepared to chill and vibe.

From the owner: Artistik Lounge is a collaborative event produced by TamED Productions and held Every Third Sunday…read moreof the month. The goal is to provide a place where artists and lovers of the arts can connect, vibe and lounge. The features will include artists of all genres: soul, hip-hop, rap, blues, jazz and more and each night will culminate with a cipher that is a true testament to the power of synergy.

I accidentally ended up at this spot, I was actually supposed to be at Blues City Cafe, and I'm so…read moreglad I did! The atmosphere was welcoming, lively, and full of great energy. I sat at the bar, and my bartender did not miss a beat. Even though I was dining alone, she continued to check on me and made sure I was taken care of throughout the evening. I got to enjoy two different bands, and both were amazing! However, the final performance was definitely my favorite. Her voice was both soothing and powerful, and when she started singing Tina Turner, all I could do was smile. What an incredible performance! Now, let's talk about the ribs! They were delicious, full of flavor and literally falling off the bone. The baked beans were good, although they didn't blow me away. The green beans, however, were a miss for me. I think they were trying to do too much with them; sometimes simple is better. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. The live music, atmosphere, and those ribs made this accidental stop well worth it. I'm definitely glad I ended up here, and I would absolutely recommend checking this place out, especially if you enjoy live music and good barbecue!

I stopped here for food and drinks when I was in Memphis for a night. It's definitely super…read moretouristy, but hey! I was a tourist. There was a $10 cover which I was told goes to support the band. The restaurant seems to be pretty big. It looks like it's 2 stories. I sat at the main bar on the first floor. Service was terrible. The bartender was very inattentive and acted like she had a giant chip on her shoulder. I ordered the ribs and a local draft lager. The food and drinks were very good. I was hoping for a Memphis dry rub, but they were doused in bbq sauce. The ribs weren't as good as what you can probably find at other places in Memphis, but they had good flavor. The baked beans were very sweet and watery. The coleslaw was great. The live band was amazing. That night it was the BB King All-Stars. They played a wide variety of musical genres spanning several decades. One song was so good, I was brought to tears. Overall, I had a decent time. The live band saved the night for me. I went on a slow Tuesday night in September, so there really wasn't much open on Beale St to choose from.

Used to come here a lot but the food and beer was always super overpriced and it was impossible to…read morehear anyone or anything inside so we would have to go outside to speak. Brought my brother and his wife here when they came to visit from NYC and they had an 80s cover band playing that night which was awesome, the name was something with the word Cherry in it. Overall, wish it wasn't as congested and overpriced, but still a chill place.

Went to brunch at this place for Mother's Day. Service was okay and the restaurant is spacious and…read morein a cute location. I didn't order a Cajun dish, but instead opted for wings. I ate a couple of wings then ran across one that still had feathers. That was the end of my meal. Other dishes ordered by others in my party, a Cajun pasta and pizza, were not very tasty either. I think it's safe to say I will not be going back.

Reading Kyle's five-star review months ago was the first time I knew about the Center For Southern…read moreFolklore and I was intrigued, but for some reason it was put on the back burner, until I realized the Mayan Apocalypse is approaching. From their website, I found out a girls Jookin' contest would be held at the center one Friday evening and decided to see it for myself, having heard about the style from a dance show (no, it's not Dancing With The Stars). I didn't realize Jookin' was Memphis-born and most dancers are males. Despite starting almost an hour later than scheduled and being slightly disorganized (understandably, as an amateur contest), it was a fun event with a great community feel. As far as my inexperienced eyes could tell, some girls have the potential to "make it" in the Jookin' world. As a first-timer, I found the layout of this place a little confusing. The Jookin' contest was held in the hall, which is at the end of the hallway if you enter from the Belz Museum (another gem!) entrance off Main Street and you will also find a refreshment concession there, but that's not where they sell the peach cobbler raved by a previous reviewer, at least not that evening. The peach cobbler (which unfortunately did not impress me), along with gifts, works of art, a limited selection of food and drinks (including beers), is sold at the store off Main Street two doors down from the Belz entrance. The store is also where they normally host live-music events. As soon as I stepped inside the colorful, funky store, I was sold, so I dragged the hubby there the very next evening for the Deering & Down performance, despite knowing very little about them (yes, we had been living under a rock). As a music venue the store holds about 40 seats -- including a few tables and a few rows of seats -- plus some standing room. It's casual and intimate, setting the stage for an enjoyable evening. But it turned out to be more than enjoyable. It was exhilarating thanks to the knockout performance by the duo (plus special guests) who rocked their hearts out for almost three hours non-stop. Live music doesn't get much better than this! The ticket prices are very very affordable ( a mere $5 for Deering & Down!). The crowd is a mix of locals and out-of-towners. In fact, a business woman from NYC at the table next to ours also went to see the Jookin' contest like I did the night before and was thoroughly impressed. In short, you owe yourself a visit! If the world still stands after tomorrow.

Today was not my first time at the Center for Southern Folklore. I love their music festival…read more It's free and features a ton of local talent. Actually, I saw John Paul Keith & the 145's for the first time there & feel in love with their music, instantly. In addition to the festival, the Center has some unique gifts. They sell everything from t-shirts, postors, local art, local food (Rendezvous spicy popcorn, ugly mug coffee & sometimes - when you're lucky - local honey), and random, quirky souvenirs. I ventured to here for their brown bag lunch & music today. It's a great opportunity to check out someone new (to me). The inside of the store has a funky design; plenty of bright colors. There's a stage with colorful screen doors as a backdrop. It gives the audience a feeling of watching someone strumming the guitar on their front porch. It's just missing the rocking chairs. They sell beer, so you can have a cold one while listening to some down home music. Also, they have cobbler & a couple of southern inspired sundaes, like pecan pie. Yum!

Perfect place to chill and listen to music. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the library of vinyl.read more

I had an amazing experience here. The staff is so helpful and pleasant and I love the concept of…read morejust going there to listen to records. This is a cute date or self care idea if you want something cheap, laid back and relaxing. Just be present and listen to good music in a tranquil environment.

The only black owned bar on Beale street?! You know I had to go. It's all the way down on Beale,…read moreacross from the first black baptist church. I sat at the bar even though I wasn't drinking because I was a party of 1. They have a smaller food menu at night but just enough to fill me up after the flight in. I came around 8:30 and it wasn't busy at all. The service was great and the music was great too! I did the catfish bites, Mac and cheese and corn bread. Omg all delicious. Hot, fresh and tasty. The catfish was fried to perfection (a little on the salty side though) and the Mac and cheese was sooo good.

Amazing! $15 cover. 3 + hours of the most fantastic live music, reasonably priced drinks and…read moredelicious fried catfish. Thank you, Thank you.

This Huge up and coming gem is a nice cigar lounge although the humidor is on. It's way and…read moregrowing Ms. Tam is going achieve all of her goals fir her business this beautiful lady is very engaging greets and talks to all of her customers that comes in and my friends and I had a wonderful evening and we will definitely be revisiting this business for more smoke and conversations

The owner and service was wonderful. I can't wait to return…read more I like it because of the cigar lounge upstairs and the DJ and dancing on the lower level.

Our friend is the manager here and we stopped in to pay a visit on a Saturday night. We had several…read moredrinks and an order of fried pickles as we enjoyed two different live bands over the course of 3 hours. The bands were lively and played a mix of popular country songs along with some artist originals. The bar itself is spacious with a variety of seating options available and an upstairs mezzanine area that looks down on the stage.

Fun bar with live music right in the heart of Beale Street. Drink specials and late kitchen round…read morethis out, a fun place to spend the evening on Beale

This was a good festival…read more The lineup wasn't bad, but the flow of everything was extremely chaotic. The bathroom situation is what it is since it's a music festival.

The festival was at Tom Lee Park this year. I enjoyed the music but I won't attend this festival in…read morethe future for the following reasons: -The bag policy was clearly stated in the FAQ. Bags over 9x9 had to be clear. A member of my group was denied entry by an overzealous worker at the bag check area. The bag was 8.5x9. We had made sure. The worker refused to measure the bag stating "We don't have rulers." She refused to listen to reason and called security who backed her up. It was arrogant, unreasonable, mean and she was 100% incorrect. IF YOU HAVE A BAG SIZE POLICY, THEN HAVE A RULER ON HAND. -There was absolutely no accommodation for the disabled or seniors. No shuttle from the ADA parking, which was ridiculously far from the venue. No shade. Nowhere to sit but you weren't allowed to bring a chair. There were some benches away from any entertainment. At night they were in absolute pitch black darkness. -The food trucks were repetitive and unappealing. The lone taco truck was by the furthest entrance. The venue was a mile long. Nobody wanted to walk that far for tacos. -The porta potties we're set up in a row along the riverfront. As we sat waiting for a band at the VW stage, we hoped for a riverfront view and breeze. We got a porta potty view. This entire festival was set up thoughtlessly...or should I say that there was one thought...to get as much money out of festival goers as possible without considering their comfort. When the headliners are Robert Plant and Earth, Wind and Fire, you're attracting older people who can no longer sit on the ground or eat corn dogs.