The Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival was founded in 2015 over two days in Franklin, Tennessee. The music festival is held at Harlinsdale Farm, a nearly 200-acre horse farm from the 1900s. Kevin Griffin, a Franklin resident and musician from Better Than Ezra, is one of the founders. Two-day admission is around $200, while VIP admission is $1,000. The Musicians at … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
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Visiting the National Museum of African American Music
Located across the street from the famed Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, is the National Museum of African American Music. The state-of-the-art facility finally highlights the significant role the Black community played in what we consider to be American music. While the museum is in the Music City, known for its ties to country music, it actually spans … [Read more...] about Visiting the National Museum of African American Music
Ray Charles Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Ray Charles Robinson was born in 1930 in Greenville, Florida, to a laborer and a laundress. His mother, Aretha, was only fifteen when she became pregnant by Ray's father, Bailey, who was married and had taken her in as a child. To flee the scandal, she moved to Albany, Georgia, before returning to Florida after Ray was born. Bailey's wife helped with Ray's upbringing after … [Read more...] about Ray Charles Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Where to See Live Music in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia is a music lover's paradise, with ties to rap, R&B, country, pop, and electronic. There are countless venues around town to see live music and annual festivals like Shaky Knees and Music Midtown. The city has launched the careers of artists like The Indigo Girls, TLC, OutKast, Childish Gambino, Travis Tritt, Mastodon, and Gladys Knight. This post … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Atlanta, Georgia
Where to See Live Music in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee, is a music lover's paradise, with countless clubs and venues to see live acts. Blues is the most popular genre, but you can see just about everything. It's no surprise that this city launched countless acts, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Booker T. and the MG's, and Three 6 Mafia. You never know when you might see tomorrow's next big thing. For … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Memphis, Tennessee
