The Central Standards are probably my favorite local band right now. They don't really fit into any…read moreone of the current Memphis music scenes (rap/hip-hop, post-hardcore angry music, blues-influenced rock, just to name a few), and they don't play out that often--I think they all have 9-5's. But what they do, they do really well--craft melodic, catchy, jangly pop-rock songs. Fans of early REM (full disclosure: I'm one of them) might, on a casual listen, accuse them of wearing that particular influence a little too high on their sleeves, but the similarities are chiefly on the surface: most of the Central Standards' songs are as direct as the early REM songs are opaque. The Standards just released their second CD, "Can't Remember the Last Time." While not a major departure from their first CD ("Refrain"--both it and the new one are great, by the way), it contains "Teenage Heart," which is one of the simplest, prettiest, and most affecting "little" songs I've heard in a long, long time.

Another fab Memphis musician. Kim is one of the better songwriters I've heard in awhile. She's also…read moreone of the funniest people I've met in ages...not "I'm gonna tell a bunch of jokes and try to get cheap laughs" funny, but funny in a stream-of-consciousness (yet always coherent), wry-take-on-the-world sort of way. Kim has a way of making her crowds feel as if they are not an "audience" at a show but friends hanging out on her porch, melting that barrier that one usually finds between artist and fans. She refuses to take herself too seriously on stage, which makes her great singing and songwriting that much more engaging. And she does have a fantastic voice. She (currently) plays the second Wednesday night of every month at the P & H Cafe (see my review of the P & H above). Her Web site gives her full playing schedule.

Stopped in on the way to Nashville & was greeted by very friendly & accommodating staff…read more This shop is amazing & offers a wide selection of drums, guitars, parts, accessories, & apparel for the musician. They have very good prices & sales of great value. This shop is clean & well stocked. There is a drum room, a cymbal room, & also a lesson room. The pictures I took during my visit do not do this place justice. You have to see it in person!

Checked this place out because my boyfriend is a drummer and was pleasantly surprised to find lots…read moreof cool historical drum memorabilia by some pretty big name musicians. It was fun to look around. Even though we weren't looking to purchase anything that day, it seemed like they had a good selection of things such as an entire room of snares and cymbals.

Ok! Let's get our happy on!…read moreLet's go and see Sun Records ! All the great independent musicians that walked through that door, it's remarkable! This is a huge milestone and achievement. The tour is about one hour long, parking on the street. Let's go learn. Josh was GREAT!

I'm so excited I was finally able to scratch a visit to Sun Studios off of my Memphis to-do list…read more For music history lovers it's one of the most iconic places to make a pilgrimage to stand where some of the greats stood as they recorded hit songs that have remained relevant more than 80 years later. You can't reserve tours online and are available on a first come first serve basis and take place at the half hour mark. I arrived at about 12:15 and despite the 12:30 tour being removed as available for the tour board the employee at the front kindly let me slide into the 12:30 tour group. It's a small building but A LOT of history and memorabilia are packed into the building . The guided tour begins on the second floor where there is a small single room with musuem exhibits and items from the early days of Sun Records. After spending time here you'll be taken back downstairs to spend time in the actual recording studio. In total the tour lasted about 45 minutes and you were able to linger at the end without feeling rushed to take photos with THE microphone and soak in the energy of the space. If you're any kind of music lover you can't miss this building where so much pop culture and music history was made.

I really have enjoyed the variety of shows that have been held here over the past 5 years. The…read moreexpansion has been great.

My wife and I absolutely love the orpheum. We try to catch any show that might interest us. It was…read moreour anniversary. My wife got us tickets to see Gary Owen because she knows how much I love seeing him. The show was absolutely great and she picked some very good seats. I did feel like he cut the show just a little short. There's always that one drunk person that wants to yell out from the crowd. I think it was starting to irritating. What can you say about the orpheum? That hasn't already been said. It's a very nice historical place. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars. Is because like everyone else, they take advantage of people on concessions. I realized back in the day. This is the way places made their money. It's a little different these days. They make plenty of money on the shows. My other small complaint is the seating. Although its way better than Minglewood Hall, the seats are just too close together. I'm a big fella, and it's just very uncomfortable. Overall, they put on great shows and the place is very nice. I definitely wouldn't let the small things stop you from going.

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.

DeepBlu did the music at my daughter's wedding on 9/2 and did a fantastic job. They had speakers…read moreset up for the outside cocktail hour and the microphone went from person to person seamlessly for the toasts. We were fortunate enough that Jimmy Harris was our DJ and he was the best. I have had so many people tell me what a fun wedding reception we had, and I give full credit to Jimmy for playing the exactly right music. I highly recommend DeepBlu Entertainment for your wedding or event.

We used them for our wedding and I was very satisfied with the results. Jimmy Harris was very…read moreprofessional and helped us with the planning process. DJ John wood was more of the same and help make our wedding one to remember. Highly recommend!