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Carole
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Most wonderful experience ever, the whole thing, Saw Will Tucker at b.B. Kings, incredible! Loved Graceland
grob
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Came to Memphis to see Graceland (good), but my real discovery was Beale street. When we drove close we saw the crowd, we felt the excitement. Man, the music, the people watching...such great inspiration to practice more guitar. Such a fun vibe. Ate catfish at the Blues Cafe at 3.a.m. Terrific place to be.
myra
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My husband and I are headed to Memphis for our 21 year anniversary. Can't wait to go to Beale St., Graceland, Stax and Sun Studios!!!!! and the bbq? that's the real reason!
Inger Lise
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We are from Scotland and just back from a fantastic holiday in the States. Our weekend in Memphis was most enjoyable. We loved the live music in the bars on Beale Street. Our favourite was Patrick Dodd Band. We also went to Graceland which was a great experience. We hope to visit Memphis again soon. Miss it already:)
Selina G.
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well, i am from Texas and we know good bbq and great music. however, Beale street was an experience never to be forgotten. the barbeque at randezvous was terrific and music and drinks at bbkings amazing!!! graceland was also an exp never to be forgotten. will definately return.
KIRK-AMBASSADOR OF ROCK 'N' ROLL
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I loved Beale Street! The music is what you go for, and its given a greater vibe by the fact that this is where it came from. As much as I love Chicago Blues (yet to go , but it's on the list)those guys moved up there from the south. Most notably I guess is Howlin' Wolf, who started out just round the corner at Sun Records. Tell me you all went there! Me and my musician buddies were nearly ( but not quite, we're British doncha know!)moved to tears by the music that still resonates through the building and straight to your soul.I for one am glad Beale St. is tourist friendly. The locals we spoke to were all friendly enough, with a good sense of humour.It's kinda frustrating that they, including the musicians seem to take it for granted that they live in this city with it's great musical heritage.We were constantly told how big a deal it was over there when the Beatles landed, but the Beatles were inspired by the stuff that came out of that little aforementioned studio, which came from the heart and soul and lives of the musicians that lived in this part of the Southern States. It is in every sense of the words " real music"!Igot to sing "Hound Dog" in the Blues City Cafe with the band Freeworld at their cd launch party. Thanks very much guys, that was a dream come true!
steve
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A dream come true best experience ever had of visiting memphis and nashville
Cody
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I'm originaly from ND but when came down to Memphis, I wanted to move down there. One thing that happened down there is this 61 year old guy was on his scooter and started swirving and finally whiped out and when that hapenned he was like I'm so drunk I almost killed myself.Memphis is the best.
Jake
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I visited from the UK and what can I cay, I fell in love with memphis!! Saw Gracelane of course but Beale st really stood out to me, nothing like it back home! Had dinner in Stax (think its called that??) with a live band, and in the evening the atmosphere was buzzing!! Fantastic, will definitely be back one day!
Tyeisha
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It is a wonderful place to be, I try to go at least once a month. yea I love it that much and u should try it.
Jasmin
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Suzanna you are right it was Beal Street. the place that will stay in our minds forever! The place that showed us the beauty of music and history, and also food. It was great!!!!
Suzanna
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YES! It was Beal Street that took our mind deep into the blues. My friends and me went to Memphis from MS. Visiting Memphis... was an unforgettable travel. Emotions that overwhelmed us we saved for home, Russia...
rena
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i went to memhpis in may 2007 with my sister. we walked down beale st stopping and listening to the fantastic blues music coming out of every bar .we had the famous ribs we had been told so much about and they were wonderful. we also visited grace land a must for anyone going to memphis it was the high light of the trip for us the people were very friendly to . we are considing going back in the near future a trip not to be missed.
Sam
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Beale Street was a blast...The days of old are gone it now is the place for tourist which is great for the economy...which they clearly need...I would go back in a heartbeat...I have compassion for those that live in poverty..One still needs to be cautious to which way they walk...this given to me by the locals....I missed the famous people who sang the blues on this trip, not next time...Highly recommend it to those who love to walk outside a share the blues.
Connie
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There's nowhere quite like beale street, being going there for thirty years
Tony
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Just got home after 3 days in Memphis, I loved it. Beale Street is a place you can fall in love with. I recommend the ribs at the Blues City Cafe. Can't wait to go back.
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