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Join us at Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe & Honky Tonk for the 2018 Beale Street Wine Race on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 1:00pm!

Skimpy bathing suits, lots of grapes, and plenty of wine – what could be better? Watch and root for your favorite restaurants and bartenders as they compete in four events for cash, prizes and glory! Awards for Parade, Queen of the Vine, Grape Stomp and the Great Wince Race!

Join us at Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe & Honky Tonk for the 45th Annual Silky O’Sullivan St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 3:00pm!

The 45th Annual Silky O’Sullivan Beale Street St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 on historic Beale Street! Wear your green and bring the family for the city’s largest parade with bands, cars, dancers, floats and more!

This event is free and open to the public.

The 2018 Beale Street Music Festival will be held May 4 – 6, 2018 in Downtown Memphis at Tom Lee Park.

After much anticipation and recently being once again named as one of the nation’s top music festivals in 2018 by Fuse TV, the Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival announces its 2018 lineup.

In keeping with its reputation for an eclectic mix, the forty-second annual Beale Street Music Festival presents a list of artists who run the gamut from rock, alternative, and indie to neo-soul, and hip hop, to EDM, country, and of course, the blues for which Beale Street is known.

The mainstage headliners for the 2018 Beale Street Music Festival include Jack White, Queens of the Stone Age, Odesza, Erykah Badu, Logic, Post Malone, Incubus, Alanis Morissette, and Tyler, the Creator.

Read the full announcement here.

The 34th Annual International Blues Challenge will be held January 16 – 20, 2018 in Downtown Memphis.

At the International Blues Challenge, Blues musicians from around the world will compete for cash, prizes, and industry recognition, performing in various venues along Beale Street.

Join us at Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe & Honky for food and drink specials all week!

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December 13, 2017

Jerry Lee Lewis to Play New Year’s Eve 2017 Concert on Beale Street

Memphis, TN — Jerry Lee Lewis’ Café & Honky Tonk is pleased to announce that Jerry Lee Lewis will play a special New Year’s Eve Concert at the one and only Jerry Lee Lewis’ Café & Honky Tonk, located at 310 Beale Street, on December 31, 2017.

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August 11, 2017

Archbishop Dorian Baxter aka Elvis Priestly to Rock ‘n’ Roll Beale Street during Elvis Week 2017

Memphis, TN — Jerry Lee Lewis’ Café & Honky Tonk is pleased to announce that Archbishop Dorian Baxter, also known as Elvis Priestly and the Archbishop of Beale Street, will Rock ‘n’ Roll Beale Street during Elvis Week 2017, offering Wedding Vow Renewal ceremonies and a Book Signing at Jerry Lee Lewis Café & Honky Tonk, located at 310 Beale Street, and performing at Club Handy, located at 200 Beale Street.

Attention Elvis fans! Elvis has not died and gone to heaven—he lives on in Archbishop Dorian Baxter! Whether your marriage is seasoned or still fresh, the love you share can be celebrated again by renewing your vows in the ultimate Elvis-themed destination Wedding Vow Renewal ceremony on Beale Street with Elvis Priestly! Wedding Vow Renewal ceremonies will be held from 7:00pm – 8:00pm on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, through Sunday, August 20, 2017. Wedding Vow Renewal ceremonies are $20.00 each and include a special Elvis Wedding Vow Renewal certificate made with 5 ct. gold ink!

Following the Wedding Vow Renewal ceremonies, Elvis Priestly will perform each night starting at 8:00pm at Club Handy across the street from Jerry Lee Lewis’ Café & Honky Tonk. Elvis Priestley’s Elvis impersonation is known to be dead on and he puts on a show you won’t want to miss!

Elvis fans will also enjoy Archbishop Dorian Baxter’s book, “From Mombasa to Memphis,” which tells the story of the phenomenal impact Elvis has had and continues to have on the lives of millions and millions of people from every race, culture, and creed around the world as well as how Elvis has permeated his experience as Anglican Archbishop, educator, motivational speaker, entertainer, politician, and activist. The Book Signing will be held from 4:30pm – 6:00pm on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Books will be individually autographed and sold for $25.00 each.

Archbishop Dorian Baxter said, “Elvis Presley came bursting into my life on my 5th birthday. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll has impacted men, women, and children around the world and he has been my inspiration as Elvis Priestly to perform his music and spread the Good Word of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings!”

JJ Spencer, General Manager of Jerry Lee Lewis’ Café & Honky Tonk, said, “Archbishop Dorian Baxter is a world-renowned Elvis impersonator and we are thrilled that he has chosen to celebrate Elvis Week 2017 at Jerry Lee Lewis’ Café and Honky. Beale Street is the ultimate Elvis-themed destination for your Wedding Vow Renewal ceremony, and fans of Elvis can renew their vows with Elvis Priestly, hear him sing, and learn the fascinating story of Elvis’ impact on his life.”

About Archbishop Dorian Baxter
Born in Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, on April 3, 1950, Dorian Baxter discovered the amazing musical talent of Elvis Presley on his 5th birthday in 1955 and it changed his life. Dorian moved to Canada in 1968 and was ordained into the Anglican Church of Canada on May 15, 1983, by Archbishop Lewis Garnsworthy. He was consecrated Archbishop of the Federation of Independent Anglican Churches of North America on March 9, 2003, by Bishop Christopher Jukes and Bishop Anthony Ouehand according to the Church of England’s rite of apostolic succession. Dorian received his Bachelor’s Degree from York University and his Master’s Degree in Divinity from the University of Toronto. He has two daughters Rachel and Malaika.

About Jerry Lee Lewis’ Café & Honky Tonk
Jerry Lee Lewis built his name in Memphis and now he showcases the best Delta musicians. Located on World Famous Beale Street in the heart of downtown Memphis, Jerry Lee Lewis Café & Honky Tonk is filled with The Killer’s piano, motorcycle, photos, memorabilia, along with great food and live music. It’s walking distance from the FedEx Forum, making it the prime location to stop and eat before the big game or concert. We open early and stay open late, catering to both tourists and party animals alike.

Contacts
Archbishop Dorian Baxter
aka Elvis Priestly
289-221-2687
elvis-priestley@rogers.com

JJ Spencer
General Manager, Jerry Lee Lewis’ Café & Honky Tonk
901-474-4535
info@jerryleelewismemphis.com

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Looking for a great place to go before or after you see your concerts at the Beale Street Music Festival?

Visit the one and only Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe & Honky Tonk on World Famous Beale Street!

The 2017 Beale Street Music Festival will be held May 5 – 7 in Downtown Memphis at Tom Lee Park. Today, Memphis In May International Festival officials revealed the lineup of artists appearing at the storied annual event.

Join us on World Famous Beale Street this week for the International Blues Challenge 2017! Jason James is performing at Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe & Honky Tonk on Friday, February 3, and Saturday, February 4!

Blues musicians from around the world will compete for cash, prizes, and industry recognition, performing in various venues along Beale Street, as The Blues Foundation presents the 33rd Annual International Blues Challenge January 31-February 4, 2017 in Memphis, TN.