Memphis Friday, Jan. 27, 2006		Blues in Memphis with Little Joe - Jan 2006
Memphis Friday, Jan. 27, 2006		Standing room only at Mr Handy's Blues Hall in the heart of legendary Beale St. in Memphis
Memphis Friday, Jan. 27, 2006		Little Joe and Robbie Mack on stage at Mr Handy's BLUES HALL
Memphis Friday, Jan. 27, 2006		Mr W. C. Handy W.C. Handy has been called "the Father of the Blues" having single-handedly introduced a new style of music to the world. W.C. Handy He acknowledged that he did not invent the blues, but merely was the first to write down/transcribed them - presenting it to a worldwide audience. In the course of his career W.C. Handy wrote 60 music compositions and his autobiography entitled, "Fatherof The Blues." He popularized a whole new style of music which incorporated the now traditional 12 bar form recognized as the Blues. Together with Harry Pace he established a music publishing company which was the first of its kind. A stamp was issued in his honor. He was given a tribute in 1938 at Carnegie Hall. A movie of his life named,"St. Louis Blues," was released in 1958, starring Nat King Cole. The most prestigious award given to blues artists bears his name. (more)
Memphis Friday, Jan. 27, 2006		Robbie Mack keepin' the bottom alive
Memphis Friday, Jan. 27, 2006		Beale Street Neon
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