Beale Street Caravan

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Each week Beale Street Caravan takes listeners on a musical journey through the streets of Memphis and the crossroads of the Mississippi Delta with live, in-concert performances from true, authentic masters of blues, soul, gospel, and rock n roll traditions.

Co-Hosted by Pat Mitchell and Kevin Cubbins, the weekly program includes live musical performance, commentary and interviews, and educational series programmed by artists, scholars, and music industry insiders.

Now in its 21st year, Beale Street Caravan is a recent recipient of the ASCAP Deem Taylor Award for Radio Broadcast.

Forty original programs are produced each year.

Beale Street Caravan is also distributed via Content Depot, NPR Worldwide, Australia's CBAA, Soundcloud, and available as a podcast.


130 Pieces

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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...

Bought by KUGS Bellingham, Wash., KIYU-FM, WYAP, and KIYU-FM


  • Added: Jun 25, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 4
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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. Gra...

Bought by KCNP, KIYU-FM, WYAP, and KIYU-FM


  • Added: Jun 18, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 4
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This week on Beale Street Caravan we have a relatively new band from Memphis’ jazz-soul scene, KO & The Crew, performing for “Don’t Let Me Down,” a...

Bought by KIYU-FM, WYAP, and KIYU-FM


  • Added: Jun 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 3
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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 t...

Bought by KIYU-FM, KMUW, WYAP, and KIYU-FM


  • Added: May 28, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 4
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This week on Beale Street Caravan we have soul rockin’ Memphis mainstays, the Reba Russell Band. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be wit...

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, KIYU-FM, WYAP, and KIYU-FM


  • Added: May 20, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 4
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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 spen...

Bought by KUGS Bellingham, Wash., KIYU-FM, WYAP, and KIYU-FM


  • Added: May 14, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 4
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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 t...

Bought by KCNP, KIYU-FM, WYAP, and KIYU-FM


  • Added: Mar 04, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 4
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This week on Beale Street Caravan we have blues fusion multi-instrumentalist, Ryan Lee Crosby. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with...

Bought by KIYU-FM, WYAP, and KIYU-FM


  • Added: Feb 26, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 3
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This week on Beale Street Caravan we have a special performance of Big Star’s ‘Third,’ featuring Jody Stephens and friends. Grammy nominated blues...

Bought by KIYU-FM, WYAP, and KIYU-FM


  • Added: Feb 19, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 3
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This week on Beale Street Caravan we have a star-studded lineup, joined together for an important cause: to defend the integrity of Memphis’ drinki...

Bought by KIYU-FM


  • Added: Feb 12, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Those Pretty Wrongs featuring Jody Stephens of legendary band, Big Star, and Luther Russell, formerly of ...

Bought by KIYU-FM and KIYU-FM


  • Added: Feb 05, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on Beale Street Caravan we have vocalist and songwriter, D’Monet, whose latest project, Chrysalis EP, showcases her brand of soulful musi...

Bought by KIYU-FM and KIYU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on Beale Street Caravan, we’ll be exploring the legacies of several stalwarts in Memphis’ storied musical heritage as we bring you cheris...

  • Added: Jan 24, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
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This week on Beale Street Caravan we have The Knights of Jazz. The band is led by trumpeter Paul McKinney, whose smooth jazz style is inspired by t...

Bought by KUGS Bellingham, Wash., KIYU-FM, and KIYU-FM


  • Added: Jan 09, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 3
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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...

Bought by KIYU-FM, KIYU-FM, and KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 22, 2019
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 3
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This week on Beale Street Caravan we have local rock siren Amy LaVere celebrating her latest release, “Painting Blue.” Grammy nominated blues man, ...

Bought by KIYU-FM, KIYU-FM, and KZUM


  • Added: Nov 15, 2019
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 3
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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 ...

Bought by KIYU-FM and KIYU-FM


  • Added: Nov 07, 2019
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on Beale Street Caravan we have gospel duo, The Sensational Barnes Brothers, as they celebrate the release of their debut record, “Nobody...

Bought by KIYU-FM and KIYU-FM


  • Added: Nov 01, 2019
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on Beale Street Caravan we have a soul-stirring revue from D-Vine Spirituals Records. The performance features Rev. John Wilkins, the D-V...

Bought by KIYU-FM and KIYU-FM


  • Added: Oct 24, 2019
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on Beale Street Caravan we have acclaimed singer-songwriter, Todd Snider. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliv...

Bought by KIYU-FM


  • Added: Oct 17, 2019
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 1