There are 4 article(s) tagged Bobby Rush:

• October 2022

  • Herrington: At Mempho, a rousing primer on Black roots music

    In Memphis, the idea that blues, gospel and soul are as equally “Americana” is a notion as natural as breathing. And this weekend Black roots music, in various forms, made up half of Mempho’s 18 performance slots. 

    By Chris Herrington October 03, 2022

• July 2021

  • Rhodes, Bobby Rush create Memphis version of ‘America the Beautiful’

    Despite suffering from COVID-19 just last year, Bobby Rush has been on a tear since his recovery.

    By Ezra Wheeler July 02, 2021

• May 2021

  • The To-Do List: Bobby Rush performance headlines ‘Soul’ screening

    The 87-year-old musician honed his craft at South Memphis’ Club Paradise, a pivotal venue in “The Birth of Soul Music.”

    By Chris Herrington May 06, 2021

• November 2019

  • The Weekly Memphian: Marcus King, Grilled Cheese Fest, Malted VI

    The folks at Hi-Tone Café are hosting their fifth grilled cheese cook-off and festival.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 07, 2019