Legendary radio hosting duo Drake & Zeke will be honored with a Brass Note on Beale Street’s Walk of Fame next Friday, September 16. Drake Hall and the late Zeke Logan were hosts of Rock 103’s afternoon drive-time show for many years.
Their note makes a point I stress in my Beale Street Walking Tour. Most of the notes are awarded to musicians – but not all. Anyone who had a long-lasting influence on the Memphis music scene and/or on Beale Street is eligible.
Here is another example of a Beale Street Brass Note. Lillie Mae Glover was a Beale Street blueswoman of the mid-20th century. She was also a conjure doctor who prepared mojo bags for her bandmates.
Did I use some unfamiliar terms in that last paragraph? Take my Beale Street Walking Tour and get familiar with them! The next time I lead the tour is Thursday, September 14 from 1:30 to 2:30.
A day ahead of the Southern Heritage Classic, there will be a UAPB pep rally on Beale Street in Handy Park from 5 to 7 PM.
Payment services providers Square and Cash App went down for a while yesterday evening. I was at one of my regular spots and several customers there were unable to pay their tabs.
Jonny and Clyde with Naomi Campbell perform tonight 7 to 10 at South Main Sounds.
FIBA World Cup basketball semifinals: USA vs. Germany, 7:40 this morning, on ESPN2.
Fast Company looks at the improvements to Tom Lee Park.
This sign board by Dinstuhl’s on Main Street is a reminder that pineapple is best served covered in chocolate, not atop pizza:
Deep Roots plays Slider Inn Downtown tonight at 7.
Volunteer opportunity: Take Action with the Grizzlies Wednesday, September 20 from noon to 3 PM. Volunteers must be 18+ and will receive a T-shirt and food truck voucher. The project will include school supply kits, food aid kits, and bicycle building.
A bride had her wedding dress stolen from her car while she was attending a wedding rehearsal dinner at Second and Monroe. This is the SECOND time her car has been stolen in Downtown Memphis while working on wedding plans.
There was a shooting at the Lil Baby concert at FedExForum last night. One victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
YogaSix seeks a teacher for vinyasa-based heated yoga and Sculpt Studio.
Not Downtown but likely fulfilling enough to make a drive to work worth it: Make-A-Wish seeks a wish coordinator
The Brooks Museum says that stopping work on the new Downtown location could cost $7 million. Friends for Our Riverfront claims the museum is not within the “public promenade” wishes of the land’s original owners.
From the CA: Hive Bagel & Deli will bring bagels and much more to 276 S. Front
Also in the CA, Jennifer Chandler has a taste of Tom Lee Park’s food offerings.
That’s it for this morning. Back tomorrow.