Memphis Photo Archive
At a milestone meeting of the Board of Directors for The Blues Foundation, a unanimous vote in favor of moving forward with renovation of TBF headquarters to build out a physical Hall of Fame exhibit space to highlight those that have been inducted since 1980. TBF has been focused on a $3.5 million capital campaign and will educate and attract… View Photo
A new group of distinguished performers, individuals, historians, and recordings were inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame on Wednesday, May 7. Seen here are BMI exec / TBF Board Member Jeff Syracuse, TBF Board Chairman Eric Simonsen, and broadcaster Kirby Confer. View Photo
BMA week started off with many musicians and fans travelling through Nashville on the way to Memphis. The Nashville Blues Society brought Tas Cru to headline their weekly Monday Night Jam at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar. Tas came to BMI the next day to meet with BMI exec and The Blues Foundation / Nashville Blues Society board member… View Photo
The Blues Foundation Hall of Fame groundbreaking was held on Friday, May 9, after the BMA’s, and legends Bobby Rush and Eddie Shaw did the honors of breaking one of the walls. View Photo
Multi-award winner Bobby Rush and Ardent Music’s Elizabeth Montgomery with BMI exec / TBF Board Member Jeff Syracuse at the pre-BMA cocktail party. View Photo
The Mannish Boys perform at the 2013 Blues Music Awards. View Photo
John Primer and Billy Boy Arnold perform at the 2013 Blues Music Awards. View Photo
John Nemeth performs at the 2013 Blues Music Awards. View Photo
Nick Moss performs at the 2013 Blues Music Awards. View Photo
The Blues Foundation’s Jay Sieleman at the Blues Music Awards. View Photo