When did Stevie Ray Vaughan play Memphis in May?

May 14, 1987
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Concert Setlist at Mud Island Amphitheater, Memphis on May 14, 1987 | setlist.fm.

What bands are playing in Memphis in May?

After a hiatus due to COVID-19, the event is back for 2022 with a line-up that was worth the wait: Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Wayne, Van Morrison, Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins, Da Baby, Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Modest Mouse, Memphis’ own Three 6 Mafia and others will perform.

How long has Memphis in May Been Going On?

It typically hosts over 100,000 people during the weekend. The Beale Street Music Festival is the only program that has been held every year since the inception of Memphis in May in 1977.

When did Beale Street Music Festival start?

May 14, 1977Beale Street Music Festival / First event date

When was the first Memphis in May?

1977Memphis in May / First event date

Who opened for Stevie Ray Vaughan?

Eric Clapton
Thirty years ago this week, Stevie Ray Vaughan played the final show of his career when he opened up for Eric Clapton at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin. Shortly after the concert ended, Vaughan and three members of Clapton’s crew boarded a helicopter to travel to Chicago’s Midway Airport.

Where is Memphis in May held?

These popular events attract people from the surrounding region and across globe to the festival’s home in Tom Lee Park, downtown Memphis. Due to construction in Tom Lee Park, Beale Street Music Festival and World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held at the Memphis Fairgrounds in midtown Memphis.

Where is the Beale Street Music Festival?

The Memphis Fairgrounds
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The 2022 Beale Street Music Fest is set for April 29 – May 1. This year’s festival will be held at The Memphis Fairgrounds in Midtown Memphis.

Who has won the most Memphis in May?

Chris Lilly
Chris Lilly has five Memphis in May Grand Champion titles and has won the Shoulder division 11 times. Since 1992, Lilly has been the lead pitmaster of Big Bob Gibson’s team and part of the restaurant of the same name. In 2016, Lilly was inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame. He also has authored multiple cookbooks.

How did Memphis in May Start?

Our History In the early 1970s, the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce developed plans for a festival, which would serve as a promotional umbrella for the numerous events Memphis hosted each May, including the Cotton Carnival, the Danny Thomas Golf Classic, the annual visit by the Metropolitan Opera and others.

Who won Memphis in May BBQ?

Sweet Swine OÕ Mine celebrates as they win first place in shoulder during the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at at the Fairgrounds in Liberty Park.

Did Stevie Ray Vaughan open for Eric Clapton?

On August 27, 1990, iconic blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan was performing with his band Double Trouble to open for Eric Clapton at Alpine Valley Music Theatre. After the concert’s end, three members of Clapton’s tour crew and Stevie Ray Vaughan boarded a helicopter.