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Wednesday Nights - 11:00 pm

Hosted by Pat Mitchell-Worley and Kevin Cubbins

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Each week, Beale Street Caravan brings the Sounds of Memphis to an international public radio audience. Live, concert performances from contemporary masters of blues, soul, and rock n roll traditions. The program is hosted by Pat Mitchell-Worley and Kevin Cubbins, with feature segments from industry insiders such as Jerry Wexler, Bob Porter, and Robert Gordon.

Hear Beale Street Caravan every Wednesday night at 11:00 pm on KRCB-FM Radio 91!

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Beale Street Caravan can be heard Wednesday nights at 11 pm on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org / Listen on the go - download the FREE KRCB App from iTunes & Google Play!

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January 20, 2021

R. L. Boyce’s 2nd Annual Birthday Picnic in Como, Mississippi on Beale Street Caravan -Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have hill country blues torch-bearer R. L. Boyce at his 2nd Annual Birthday Picnic in Como, Mississippi. Beginning as a youngster in the Rising Star Fife and Drum band with Otha Turner, Boyce is often noted as a protege of blues icon and fellow Como-native…
January 13, 2021

Dale Watson on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have country bad boy Dale Watson. Watson is fresh off the release of February’s “Call Me Lucky,” an album he cut for Red House Records. Rolling Stone commended album cut “The Dumb Song,” an ode to all the dumb things we shouldn’t do. Listen to Watson at his…
January 05, 2021

Beale Street Caravan Stays in the Holiday Spirit – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on BSC we’ll be keeping with the holiday spirit as we have Susan Marshall and Friends back with us with a setlist full of holiday classics. Done Memphis style, of course. Beale Street Caravan can be heard Wednesday nights at 11 pm on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org /…
December 30, 2020

Hear Music from Sons of Mudboy on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week we feature the mysterious, inscrutable, ever-changing Sons of Mudboy. Also joining us will be BSC contributor, Jim Spake, exploring the legendary sidemen from the early years of rock and roll that played rock’s original lead instrument in a series called "Crazy About a Saxophone." Beale…
December 23, 2020

Low Cut Connie on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature rock ‘n’ rollers, Low Cut Connie. Led by frontman Adam Weiner, the band has released two studio efforts since their last appearance on the program: Dirty Pictures Part 1 and Dirty Pictures Part 2. Last year, NPR dubbed them, “The Essence of Rock and…
December 08, 2020

Join Us for a Special Holiday Episode of Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

It's a holiday episode of Beale Street Caravan, featuring The Maitre D's bringing Booker T. & The MGs album In the Christmas Spirit to life. This week's episode was recorded live from the cutting floor of Studio A at the STAX Museum of American Soul Music - the same spot it was originally recorded…
Nov 18, 2020

Black Cream on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we’ve got one of the newest, most exciting groups on the Memphis scene, Black Cream. The band joined together two…
Nov 04, 2020

Ghost Town Blues Band on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have blues ensemble, Ghost Town Blues Band. Their latest release, “Shine” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues…
Oct 28, 2020

Liz Brasher on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week we feature Fat Possum Records recording artist, Liz Brasher. A recent Memphis transplant, this singer, songwriter, guitarist, and…
Oct 21, 2020

G. E. Smith and LeRoy Bell on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

You can find the dropbox link to our show and trailer files below. After clicking the link, you will need to click the "download" button in the upper…
Oct 13, 2020

Reverend John Wilkins on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week, you’ll hear Reverend John Wilkins in a performance at the Country Blues Festival, recorded live at the Levitt Shell in midtown Memphis,…
Oct 07, 2020

Lucky 7 Brass Band on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have the energetic sounds of the Lucky 7 Brass Band. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to…
Sep 29, 2020

Dirty Streets This Week on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have treasured local rock group, Dirty Streets, performing for “Don’t Let Me Down,” a livestream series during…
Sep 23, 2020

A Special Live Show with Kortland Whalum on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have the soulful sounds of Kortland Whalum in a special show, live from the Green Room at Crosstown Arts.…
Sep 09, 2020

Don Bryant and The Bo-Keys on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

You can find the dropbox link to our show and trailer files below. After clicking the link, you will need to click the "download" button in the upper…
Aug 19, 2020

Those Pretty Wrongs on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Those Pretty Wrongs featuring Jody Stephens of legendary band, Big Star, and Luther Russell, formerly of…
Aug 12, 2020

Vocalist and Songwriter D'Monet on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have vocalist and songwriter, D’Monet, whose latest project, Chrysalis EP, showcases her brand of soulful music.…
Aug 04, 2020

Blues Foundation's 33rd International Blues Challenge on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on BSC we bring highlights from the finals of the Blues Foundation’s 2017 International Blues Challenge. For 33 years, Beale Street has…
Jul 29, 2020

Amy LaVere on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have local rock siren Amy LaVere celebrating her latest release, “Painting Blue.” Grammy nominated blues man,…
Jul 22, 2020

Joe Restivo on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Memphis R&B and jazz Guitarist, Joe Restivo, celebrating the release of his debut solo project, “Where’s…
Jul 14, 2020

The Sensational Barnes Brothers on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

You can find the dropbox link to our show and trailer files below. After clicking the link, you will need to click the "download" button in the upper…
Jun 30, 2020

This Week on Beale Street Caravan, it's Todd Snider – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have acclaimed singer-songwriter, Todd Snider. Grammy-nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver…
Jun 23, 2020

Dirty Streets on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have treasured local rock group, Dirty Streets, performing for “Don’t Let Me Down,” a livestream series during…
Jun 17, 2020

Kortland Whalum on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have the soulful sounds of Kortland Whalum in a special show, live from the Green Room at Crosstown Arts.…
May 27, 2020

Don Bryant, plus The Bo-Keys on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have soul legend and Fat Possum recording artist, Don Bryant, along with Memphis’ own, The Bo-Keys. Later in the…
May 20, 2020

The Reba Russell Band on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have soul rockin’ Memphis mainstays, the Reba Russell Band. Also, Grammy-nominated blues man Guy Davis will be…
May 13, 2020

R&B All-Stars Streeter and the Tribe on Beale Street Caravan - Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have R&B all-stars Streeter and the Tribe. The band is led by Memphis-bred drummer, Charles Streeter, who spent…
Apr 29, 2020

Low Cut Connie on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature rock ‘n’ rollers, Low Cut Connie. Led by front man Adam Weiner, the band has released two studio efforts…
Apr 15, 2020

Liz Brasher on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week we feature Fat Possum Records recording artist, Liz Brasher. A recent Memphis transplant, this singer, songwriter, guitarist, and…
Apr 07, 2020

Mike Doughty on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Mike Doughty of hip-hop/indie fusion band, Soul Coughing. In 1994 they released their debut record "Ruby…
Apr 01, 2020

The Lovelight Orchestra, Plus Religion and the Blues on Beale Street Caravan – Monday at 11pm

The Lovelight Orchestra are Blues Music Award-winner John Nemeth on vocals, Joe Restivo on guitar, Tim Goodwin on bass, Earl Lowe on drums, Gerald…
Mar 11, 2020

Rev. Sekou and the Freedom Fighters on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature activist, theologian, filmmaker, and musician, Rev. Sekou and the Freedom Fighters, supported by the…
Mar 03, 2020

Lucky 7 Brass Band on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have the energetic sounds of the Lucky 7 Brass Band. Also, Grammy-nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with…
Feb 12, 2020

Singing For A Worthy Cause: Protect Our Aquifer on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have a star-studded lineup, joined together for an important cause: to defend the integrity of Memphis’ drinking…
Feb 04, 2020

Those Pretty Wrongs on the Next Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Those Pretty Wrongs featuring Jody Stephens of the legendary band, Big Star, and Luther Russell, formerly…
Jan 08, 2020

You’ll Hear The Knights of Jazz on Beale Street Caravan – Thursday at 11pm

The Knights of Jazz is led by trumpeter Paul McKinney, whose smooth jazz style is inspired by the likes of George Duke, Miles Davis and Memphis’ own…
Jan 01, 2020

This Week, Robert Cray and Renowned Drummer and Producer Steve Jordan on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week’s episode celebrates quite an amazing collaboration of musical talent and genius. We are talking about five-time Grammy award winner Robert…
Oct 16, 2019

Todd Snider, Guy Davis, and More on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have acclaimed singer-songwriter Todd Snider. Grammy-nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver…
Oct 02, 2019

The Love Light Orchestra on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

The Lovelight Orchestra are Blues Music Award-winner John Nemeth on vocals, Joe Restivo on guitar, Tim Goodwin on bass, Earl Lowe on drums, Gerald…
Sep 25, 2019

2019 Blues Music Awards on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on the program we celebrate the biggest night in blues, the 2019 Blues Music Awards (BMA) presented by The Blues Foundation. The BMAs…
Sep 18, 2019

Black Cream on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we’ve got one of the newest, most exciting groups on the Memphis scene, Black Cream. The band joined together two…
Sep 11, 2019

Jericho Road Show on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on BSC we feature a performance by Jericho Road Show from the Mighty Mississippi Music Fest during Bridging the Blues. The group is a…
Sep 04, 2019

The 2019 International Blues Challenge Finals on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have the Finals of the 2019 International Blues Challenge. For 35 years, blues societies from all over the world…
Aug 28, 2019

Mellotron Variations and Hunt Sales on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 9pm

This week on the program we have Mellotron Variations. An instrumental project built around one of the most unique instruments ever conceived. We’ll…
Aug 21, 2019

Hill Country Blues Torch-Bearer R. L. Boyce on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have hill country blues torch-bearer R. L. Boyce at his 2nd Annual Birthday Picnic in Como, Mississippi.…
Aug 14, 2019

Dale Watson This Week on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have country bad boy Dale Watson. Watson is fresh off the release of February’s “Call Me Lucky,” an album he cut…
Aug 07, 2019

The McCrary Sisters on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week, we feature Gospel stars, The McCrary Sisters. Their father, Sam McCrary, was a minister and founder of Gospel legends, The Fairfield Four.…
Jul 24, 2019

Kenny Brown on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week we have the reigning King of the Hill Country, Kenny Brown, with an incendiary set of gut bucket, hip-shaking blues at the Hill Country…
Jul 17, 2019

Jack Oblivian and The Wild Magnolia Mardi Gras Indians on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

Join us as we celebrate Memphis/New Orleans restauranteur (and BSC community partner) Karen Carrier's 15th year bringing great music and food to…
Jul 10, 2019

Robert Cray with Hi Rhythm on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week’s episode celebrates quite an amazing collaboration of musical talent and genius. We are talking about five-time Grammy award winner Robert…
Jul 02, 2019

Brian Owens & The Deacons of Soul on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

This week we have the highly anticipated Brian Owens & The Deacons of Soul in a live performance captured at the Levitt Shell. Brian Owens comes to…
Jun 26, 2019

Eric Hughes on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

If you’ve ever found yourself walking down Beale Street in search of real deal, authentic blues music, chances are your ears led you into a club…
Jun 19, 2019

Robert Finley on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

Robert Finley got his big break at last year’s King Biscuit Blues Festival when he talked the sound engineer into letting him get on stage in between…
Jun 12, 2019

Willie Farmer and Jimbo Mathus on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

Jimbo Mathus (via Facebook)This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Willie Farmer and Jimbo Mathus at Bar DKDC in Memphis, TN. We also catch up with…
Jun 05, 2019

The Love Light Orchestra on Beale Street Caravan – Wednesday at 11pm

The Lovelight Orchestra -- Blues Music Award-winner John Nemeth on vocals, Joe Restivo on guitar, Tim Goodwin on bass, Earl Lowe on drums, Gerald…
Apr 02, 2019

Low Cut Connie on Beale Street Caravan - Wednesday at 11 pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature rock ‘n’ rollers, Low Cut Connie.
Feb 26, 2019

Jana Jana and McKenna Bray on Beale Street Caravan - Tonight at 11 pm

It’s ladies only this week on Beale Street Caravan as we feature two up and coming female artists from Memphis, both with new records to celebrate.
Feb 05, 2019

It's Jericho Road Show on Beale Street Caravan - Wednesday at 11 pm

This week on BSC we feature a performance by Jericho Road Show from the Mighty Mississippi Music Fest during Bridging the Blues.
Dec 11, 2018

The Maitre D's Bring Booker T. & The MG’s The Christmas Spirit to Life - Tonight at 11 pm

It's a holiday episode of Beale Street Caravan, featuring The Maitre D's bringing Booker T.
Oct 30, 2018

This Week the Soulful Grooves of Yemen Blues, plus Guy Davis on Beale Street Caravan – Tonight at 11

This week on the program we feature the deep, soulful grooves of Yemen Blues.
Sep 18, 2018

The “Juke Joint Duo” Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm on Beale Street Caravan - Wednesday @ 11 pm

To blues lovers around the globe, The Juke Joint Duo -- Cedric Burnside and Lightnin’ Malcolm -- embodied the spirit of North Mississippi Hill…
Sep 11, 2018

Members Only: A Tribute to Bobby Blue Bland on Beale Street Caravan – Tonight at 11 pm

This week on the Caravan we have Members Only: A Tribute to Bobby Blue Bland.
Sep 04, 2018

Pat Mitchell Interviews Liz Brasher on Beale Street Caravan – Tonight at 11 pm

This week we feature Fat Possum recording artist, Liz Brasher, who recently moved to Memphis and is celebrating the release of her latest album,…
Aug 28, 2018

Remembering Blues Legend Little Milton on Beale Street Caravan - Tonight at 11 pm

Archived recordings and interviews from the Beale Street Caravan vault, remembering Blues legend Little Milton.
Aug 21, 2018

Bobby Rush Performs Live in Paradise on the Next Beale Street Caravan – Tonight at 11 pm

This week on BSC we go back in the archives with Grammy winner and blues legend Bobby Rush in a performance at the 2017 grand reopening of the…
Aug 13, 2018

Remembering Bluesman Leo “Bud” Welch on the Next Beale Street Caravan – Tonight at 11 pm

Bluesman Leo “Bud” Welch passed away December 19, 2017 at the age of 85.
Aug 07, 2018

The Maitre D’s Tribute to McLemore Avenue on Beale Street Caravan – Tonight at 11 pm

In early 1970, Booker T Jones was on sabbatical in California having grown disillusioned with the confines of Stax Records and Memphis, when he heard…
Jul 31, 2018

The North Mississippi Allstars on the Next Beale Street Caravan - Tonight at 11 pm

This week we feature a hometown performance by the North Mississippi Allstars – Luther Dickinson and Cody Dickinson – at the Levitt Shell in Midtown,…
Jul 24, 2018

Reverend John Wilkins on Beale Street Caravan – Tonight at 11 pm

Reverend John Wilkins in a performance at the Country Blues Festival, recorded live at the Levitt Shell in midtown Memphis, TN.
Jul 17, 2018

New Orleans and Memphis Collide on Beale Street Caravan – Tonight at 11 pm

Join us as we celebrate Memphis/New Orleans restaurateur (and BSC community partner) Karen Carrier's 15th year bringing great music and food to…
Jul 10, 2018

Roots Artist Shannon McNally, Plus the History of Hi Records on Beale Street Caravan – Tonight at 11

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have southern roots artist, Shannon McNally.
Jul 03, 2018

Don Bryant on This Week’s Beale Street Caravan – Tonight at 11 pm

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have soul music legend and Fat Possum Records recording artist, Don Bryant.
Jun 26, 2018

An Archived Performance and Interview With Rufus and Carla Thomas on BSC – Tonight at 10 pm

From the BSC vault, we'll hear an archived performance and interview with Rufus and Carla Thomas.
Jun 19, 2018

The Bo-Keys, Floyd Newman, and Reba Russell on Beale Street Caravan – Tonight at 11 pm

We have a lot in store for you this week on BSC! First, we have The Bo-Keys performing in Studio A of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
Jun 12, 2018

Love Light Orchestra on Beale Street Caravan – Tonight at 11 pm

It's real-deal Memphis Blues... the kind of sophisticated blues and jazz sounds you would have heard floating from the windows of The Palace on Beale…
Jun 05, 2018

Members Only: A Tribute to Bobby Blue Bland – Beale Street Caravan Tonight at 11 pm

This week on the Caravan we have Members Only: A Tribute to Bobby Blue Bland.
May 29, 2018

Mellotron Variations, Hunt Sales, and Jim Spake is Back on Beale Street Caravan - Tonight at 11 pm

This week on the program we have Mellotron Variations. An instrumental project built around one of the most unique instruments ever conceived.
May 22, 2018

Beale Street Caravan Visits the Ameripolitan Music Awards – Tonight at 11 pm

This week we feature highlights from Dale Watson’s 2018 Ameripolitan Music Awards, held in Memphis, Tennessee.
Apr 12, 2018

"Motel Mirrors" - Beale Street Caravan, Tuesday April 17th @ 11 pm

Tuesday night on Beale Street Caravan: Beale Street Caravan features Memphis’ own Motel Mirrors as they celebrate the release of their newest studio…
Mar 05, 2018

Remembering Little Milton - Beale Street Caravan, Tuesday March 6th @ 11pm

This week we unlock the Beale Street Caravan vault to remember Blues legend, James Milton Campbell Jr.

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