Beale Street Caravan, the most widely distributed Blues radio program in the world, attracts more than 2.4 million listeners each week. Produced in The Home of the Blues – Memphis, Tennessee – Beale Street Caravan covers the world with the heartfelt sounds and colorful stories of the Blues and its music makers.
May 22, 2014 Past Program - Music, Past Programs
Stax To The Max Festival
BSC is at the Stax To The Max Fest in Soulsville, USA this week. We'll hear from the Stax Academy Jazz Group, The Temprees, soul sensation John Nemeth, and we close the show with an incredible set from the legendary William Bell.
Read MoreMay 15, 2014 Past Program - Music, Past Programs
Nick Moss & The Dirty Streets
Musical-phenom Nick Moss features on Beale Street Caravan this week, as well as The Dirty Streets.
Read MoreMay 8, 2014 Past Program - Music, Past Programs
The Oblivians & Bobby Rush
Memphis garage rock icons The Oblivians appear in a blistering set in front of an enthusiastic, hometown crowd. Kicking the show off today is a solo, down-home set of story-telling and song from Bobby Rush - just Bobby and his guitar.
Read MoreMay 1, 2014 Past Program - Music, Past Programs
Shannon McNally
Shannon McNally joins us this week as she celebrates the release of Small Town Talk, an album dedicated to the life and music of her friend and mentor, the late Bobby Charles. An all star line up of New Orleans musicians are on hand to back Shannon, including Lil' Band O' Gold and the great Dr. John. BSC contributor Robert Gordon stops by to tell us more about the History of Hi Records.
Read MoreApril 24, 2014 Past Program - Music, Past Programs
Greyhounds
Greyhounds are a fantastic band that might be under most folk's radar right now, but we don't expect that to last much longer - they're making a big statement with a brand new record that's got heads turning.
Read MoreApril 17, 2014 Past Program - Music, Past Programs
The Bar-Kays
The Bar-Kays are with us on BSC this week as they celebrate 50 years of Funk.
Read MoreApril 3, 2014 Past Program - Music, Past Programs
Irma Thomas
We have legendary, Grammy Award winner and soul music icon Irma Thomas on Beale Street Caravan this week.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2014 Past Program - Music, Past Programs
Eric Lindell
We feature the smooth, blue-eyed soul of Eric Lindell. As an added bonus, playing guitar behind Eric on this show is master-of-the-telecaster, Anson Funderburgh. Also joining us on the program is Memphis' own Amy LaVere.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2014 Past Program - Music, Past Programs
Los Lobos
This week we feature legendary rockers, Los Lobos, live and in concert. The band has been on the road celebrating their 40th anniversary and they bring a monster performance of blues, traditional Mexican, and psychedelic rock to the program.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2014 Past Program - Music, Past Programs
The Blind Boys of Alabama & Ruthie Foster
Five-time Grammy Award winners The Blind Boys of Alabama feature this week. It's a rousing set of traditional gospel that will lift your spirits and have you on your feet dancing. Also on the show today is one of our all-time favorites, Ruthie Foster, and she does a special set of high-energy, gospel numbers.
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