Memphis Music History Tour

Schedule

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

824 S Dudley St | Memphis, TN

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Memphis music history and Elmwood Cemetery.
About this Event

Memphis Music is celebrated the world over for its originality, authenticity, and soul.

There are many talented Memphis musicians buried in Elmwood Cemetery, and we're ready to share their stories with you. Join us for Memphis Music History, given by musician, historian, filmmaker, and author Willy Bearden on November 8th at 10 am.

Hear about the musicians buried in Elmwood Cemetery: a Big Band legend, blues singers, horn players, producers, and many more individuals who captivated the world with their original Memphis sound. We'll play their music and talk about their incredible journeys and legacies.

Register before this tour sells out! The cost is $20 per person.

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824 S Dudley St, 824 South Dudley Street, Memphis, United States

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USD 23.18

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