I was out on the town last weekend, celebrating the birthday of Sandra Booker (my sister-in-law) with a visit to Memphis Sounds on Mud Island. Guess who was in the house?
OK, I’ll tell you.
It was award-winning actress Cassi Davis,...
Leela James gave a soul-stirring performance as she headlined the Savage X The Soul Tour with R&B artist Tank at the New Daisy Theatre on Saturday. Tank has wrapped up his original Savage tour and is now on a...
It was a magical and inspirational night at Clayborn Temple Saturday, as Memphis gathered to celebrate the 2018 Best In Black Awards!
The winners are listed below, with a few video clips sprinkled in. Check back later for a slideshow...
Le Diner en Blanc – Memphis style – was a grand night out. I was flattered to attend and to be selected as a table host.
The event concept dates back to Paris nearly 30 years ago when a gentleman...
Sold out! A packed house – 18,000-plus – filled with fans and others who just wanted to be part of the mix that turned out in support of rap star Yo Gotti and the fifth installment of his annual...
by Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell, Special to The New Tri-State Defender
The distinctive vocals of Preston Shannon and his skillful artistry on the electric blues guitar were stilled Monday morning when the storied bluesman lost his bout with cancer. He...
The City of Memphis has designated Friday, August 23 as Robert “Hollywood” Raiford Day and the celebration of the Memphis nightclub legend’s life and legacy will include a free party.
The celebration will be held from 5 p.m. to 9...
Guitarist and bluesman Preston Shannon, who has his own star on Beale Street, has passed away at age 70.
In June, Shannon was given six months to live after having been diagnosed with cancer, according to family members who said...
Kirk Whalum travels the world playing concerts in venues of all kinds, but he brings his talents – and his friends – home to Memphis with a music series entitled Kafé Kirk beginning October 7 at the Halloran Centre.
Part...