Memphis In The Meantime

Memphis has a lengthy and impressive history as a musical mecca, from the Mississippi Delta musicians that travelled up-river to perform on Beale Street in the 1920s and '30s, to the Stax soul of the '60s, and a thriving rock music scene that continues today. Photographer Blake Billings has captured the heart and soul of Memphis music in his new "coffee table" book, Memphis In The Meantime. This glossy 9x12, linen case-bound book features a die-cut front cover and is printed on heavy 100-lb. glossy paper stock that will last a lifetime. Copies of the limited edition first printing of 250 copies of Memphis In The Meantime are hand-signed and numbered by Billings.

Blues artists like B.B. King and Taj Mahal sit alongside rockers like Jim Dandy (Black Oak Arkansas) and noted producer Jim Dickinson in these pages, their photos accompanied by narrative from Billings. Memphis In The Meantime is a "must have" addition to the library of any blues music, soul, or rock music fan, and you can't beat the book's reasonable $20 cover price ($25.99 with shipping in the U.S.). Memphis In The Meantime is available from the Memphis Blues Society's website, or if you're in the Bluff City, drop by Tater Red's Lucky Mojos on Beale Street – one of the Reverend's favorite Memphis joints – and buy your copy!

Photo courtesy Blake Billings