Memphis Music History Tour with Willy Bearden

Memphis Music History Tour with Willy Bearden

The music that defines us, revisited.

By Elmwood Cemetery

Date and time

Friday, May 16 · 5:30 - 7pm CDT

Location

Elmwood Cemetery

824 South Dudley Street Memphis, TN 38104

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Memphis Music is celebrated the world over for its originality, authenticity, and soul.

There are many talented Memphis musicians buried in Elmwood Cemetery, and we're ready to share their stories with you. Join us for Memphis Music History, an Elmwood Cemetery walking tour, by musician, historian, filmmaker, and author Willy Bearden. This tour takes place on Friday, May 16th at 5:30 pm.

Hear about the musicians buried in Elmwood Cemetery: a Big Band legend, blues singers, horn players, producers, music writers, and many more individuals who captivated the world with the Memphis sound. We'll play their music at their gravesites and talk about their incredible journeys and legacies.

Save your spot and register today. The cost is $20 per person.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a walking tour?

Yes, this is an all-walking tour of the cemetery.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is, but if you use a manual wheelchair, we suggest asking a friend to come along and help push up the slight hills.

What happens if it rains?

If it thunders with lightning, we will cancel the tour and refund your admission fee. Information about that will be delivered via email through Eventbrite.

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Elmwood Cemetery

Elmwood is a historic cemetery with available lots that provides a beautiful final resting place to families as it shares its history, art and nature with the community.