The Deep South USA Blog
Mississippi Christmas Cruises
Celebrate the Christmas festive season on board the world's most opulent paddle steamer, the American Queen, as you cruise 'Ol' Man River', on the mighty Mississippi.
The ONE Thing You Must Do In Each US State
I just stumbled upon this great article on huffingtonpost.com who asked themselves "If you could only tell a visitor to do ONE thing in your whole state, what would it be?”. Between themselves, trusted friends and a bunch of Huffington Post editors they have created the ultimate American travel guide – and here is what they listed for our Deep South States:
Seven Not To Be Missed Memphis Attractions
Finger-lickin' barbecue, live music that makes your hips move and world-famous attractions like Beale Street and Graceland - Memphis has all of this plus so much more. Think funky shops, neighbourhoods with personality and history you won’t find anywhere else. It's all waiting for you in Memphis...
60 Years of Elvis
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Elvis' first recordings at Sun Studio, Elvis Presley’s Graceland is planning a variety of activities, starting with a new exhibit at Graceland entitled “60 Years of Elvis.”
Sundance London, O2, 25-27 April showing new film Memphis
The best of Sundance in London. Over 50 film and music events. 3 days. Under 1 roof. Be part of the action and catch international premiere of new film Memphis.
Muscle Shoals available to watch on BBC iPlayer
BBC4 recently showed Muscle Shoals: The Greatest Recording Studio in the World and you can still watch online until 7th April.
Beverley Knight in Memphis the Musical
Beverley Knight will be starring in Memphis the Musical, Broadway’s Tony Award-Winning Best Musical, coming to London soon!
Shreveport to New Orleans: Day Nine, last day in New Orleans
Day nine - the end of the journey in New Orleans....
Shreveport to New Orleans: Day Eight, New Orleans
Day eight - Neil's in New Orleans on St. Patrick's Day.
Shreveport to New Orleans: Day Seven, New Orleans
Day seven - Neil gets to fulfil a lifetime ambition and sits courtside for an NBA Basketball game...