The Beale Street Music Festival, a three-day open-air music bash that bills itself as the "Mardi Gras of the Mid-South," starts May 2. The event kicks off the month-long Memphis in May Festival, which features a BBQ cook-off and the Sunset Symphony in addition to all the pop music.
Headlining this year's fest is an eclectic mix of performers, including My Chemical Romance, The Roots and Sheryl Crow, whose hometown of Kennett, Missouri is just two hours north of Memphis. On day two, Santana, Matisyahu and Lou Reed are slated to perform. If you buy it before April 30, a three-day pass is just $63.50.
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· The Beale Street Music Festival [Official Site]
· Memphis in May Festival [Official Site]
· Beale Street Music Fest Lineup [Memphis Flyer]
· Memphis in May Update [GoGirlfriend]
· Music Travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo of Adam Duritz at BSMF 2007: theogeo]]]>