William Bell. The newly renovated Levitt Shell (where the Stax Music Academy Summer Soul Tour Band opened for Kirk Whalum recently) is great. Gone are those uncomfortable benches and now there's a nice grassy lawn that slopes down to the stage, landscaped grounds, food consessions by Memphis restaurateur Karen Blockman Carrier, and just a great vibe.
I can't think of a better way to spend a crisp October evening than hanging out under the stars and listening to William and the Bo-Keys. And for free? Can't beat that!
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I had the distinct pleasure of doing an interview with mister Bell recently. He's the real deal!
Thanks and great article! I remember reading that when you first posted it. Was that in the Hotel American that has the great soul music juke box?
Tim
Hey Tim,
Thanks for the Wm Bell news. I will be there.
Were you aware that Wm Bell wrote "Born Under a Bad Sign" with Booker T. Jones? I noticed it on a Cream album. Cha-ching for those two.
Hey Tim,
In case no one has mentioned it to you, David Byrne gave Stax a nod in his tour journal. www.davidbyrne.com
http://journal.davidbyrne.com/tourshow_reports/index.html
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