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Memphis in May - Beale Street Festival Update

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GG Staff | 03/06/2008 - 17:07 | 1 comment

2008 Beale Street lineup finally announced!

Shortly before 2 pm the official announcement for the festival hit the Internet. Drum roll please!

Memphis in May FestivalMemphis in May FestivalThe lineup includes: Aretha Franklin, Fergie (Black Eyed Peas), The Black Crowes, Sherly Crow, The Roots, Arrested Development, Memphis' own Lord T and Eloise, Project Pat, Muck Sticky, Al Kapone, Jerry Lee Lewis, and more than 50 other fab acts.

For the full list, visit the Official Memphis In May Website.

Tickets are now on sale with 3 day passes selling at $63.50 - these are available for purchase only until April 30. Tickets can be bought at Ticketmaster.

Important Dates
International Week (Celebrating Turkey), May 5 - May 10, 2008
World Championship Barbecue Contest, May 15 - 17,2008
Sunset Symphony , May 24, 2008

While Memphis in May is a month long festival in Memphis, Tennessee, the Beale Street Festival is only for a few days at the outset. It's held at Tom Lee Park in the downtown area and showcases a mix of local, national and international acts.

Each year the International Week focuses on a different country, giving their musicians a chance to showcase themselves. This year's 2008 International Week spotlights Turkey.

What are ya waiting for? Go get your tickets!

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hey, before you hit the

Submitted by Luke D (not verified) on Fri, 03/14/2008 - 15:22.
hey, before you hit the Beale Street Music Fest, why not head to http://memphisinmaytickets.com to claim your Beale Street Name and enter to win 4 free tix, a weekend room at a nearby Casino, and a limo to drop you at the front gate! Not bad...

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