I've never recorded anything at all, but have lived in Memphis my whole life (with the exception of 2 years in Atlanta). I would suggest trying to make it to Beale Street, which is downtown. This is where many blues and R&B artists from the region have played for decades. Its a little more commercial these days, but still something to see. Plus, downtown has been growing the last few years and really going through a facelift. You'll see the new FedEx Forum, where the Grizzlies will begin playing this year. You'll be on Madison Ave at Ardent, and Madision runs from downtown to midtown. Midtown Memphis is pretty cool. There's a bunch of bars and restaurants in that area. If you have time to get away from the studio, the Memphis Flyer (
www.memphisflyer.com) will give you the lowdown on the local nightlife. Also, there are 7-8 casinos 30 minutes south of Memphis in Tunica, Mississippi. And if its your thing, the best strip bar in the South is in Memphis-- Platinum Plus. If you don't believe me, go take a look for yourself.
Of course, there's always Graceland. I hardly ever recommend it because I am not big on Elvis.
If you have any specific questions let me know. I'll be glad to help. I would offer to buy you a beer, but I'll be out of town and you'd probably be too busy with the studio work anyway.
