Schedule

Shows Archive

Deep South soul and grooves celebrating the late Willie Morris!

Featuring author David Rae Morris; pianist Jim "Fish" Michie and classic R&B band, the Soul Tones

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Declare Independence!

A dazzling debut by Jenny Tinghui Zhang plus the soulful gospel of the Wilkins Sisters and the big-hearted blues of Peggy "Lady Trucker" Hemphill!

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“Teenager” – An epic and eccentric love story!

A modern-day Bonnie and Clyde plus original tunes and Hill Country blues!

May 12, 2022 Listen

Riverman: An American Odyssey!

True stories from America's waterways plus Memphis soul and country rock

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Live show! Old Armory Pavilion!

Join us at 6 pm for original tunes, a new history of the Freedom Riders and cool jazz! Lawn chairs and picnics encouraged!

April 28, 2022 Listen

The Return of Blue Mountain!

Celebrating 25 years on the air with a homecoming show!

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Roots and grooves, a blazin’ violin and tales from the future!

Novel, "Here Lies," takes a look at our global future plus rockin' tunes from the Delta and downhome blues!

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Talk Memphis! Celebrating the Bluff City!

Tara M. Stringfellow's debut novel, "Memphis," - TODAY show Book of the Month!

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Celebrating books!

Toasting our friends, including National Book Award winner, Jason Mott, at the Oxford Conference for the Book!

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From Books to Film: Hollywood journeys, orignal tunes and hot Memphis Stax soul!

Michael Farris Smith adapts "The Fighter" to film; Memphis Stax Academy band and Pink Palaces!

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‘Lightning Striking’ with Lenny Kaye plus sacred soul with Elizabeth King!

Rock and roll from Memphis, New Orleans, Liverpool and Seattle plus gospel powerhouse, Elizabeth King!

June 18, 2022 Listen

The Killing Hills with Chris Offutt!

Kentucky noir and gritty blues!

June 11, 2022 Listen