A real “Memphian” day
I spent this past Saturday living the life of a Memphis tourist. Oh yes, you guessed it. The pilgrimage to Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland, was finally made (check out the sweet new profile pic). $18 bought a 1/2 mile shuttle ride from the parking lot to the mansion; a self guided audio tour of the man’s home, photo ops of rooms with shag carpet walls/ceilings; and just about all the Elvis memorabilia I need to hold me over for quite some time. Surprisingly, despite my sarcastic demeanor, Graceland ended up being pretty good time.
After my Graceland experience, I decided to go the extra mile and eat a BBQ rib plate at the famous Corky’s BBQ restaurant. Healthy? Oh no. Tasty? Oh yes!
Then, in the evening, I went to a Memphis Symphony concert at their home in downtown’s Cannon Center. Part of their Masterworks series, they played Baker’s Whispers and Echos, Strauss’s Four Last Songs, and Schumann’s Fourth Symphony. Having attended two of the rehearsals earlier in the week, I have to say that the orchestra really pulled it together and played a fabulous concert.
Finally, I rounded out the night with a trip to a “real” Blues club. Situated in one of the less desirable places in town, “The Blue Worm” is one of those places you will not find listed in any tourist book.
Memphis, all the way.
After my Graceland experience, I decided to go the extra mile and eat a BBQ rib plate at the famous Corky’s BBQ restaurant. Healthy? Oh no. Tasty? Oh yes!
Then, in the evening, I went to a Memphis Symphony concert at their home in downtown’s Cannon Center. Part of their Masterworks series, they played Baker’s Whispers and Echos, Strauss’s Four Last Songs, and Schumann’s Fourth Symphony. Having attended two of the rehearsals earlier in the week, I have to say that the orchestra really pulled it together and played a fabulous concert.
Finally, I rounded out the night with a trip to a “real” Blues club. Situated in one of the less desirable places in town, “The Blue Worm” is one of those places you will not find listed in any tourist book.
Memphis, all the way.
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