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CD Release at Hueys!
We are honored to release our new CD, The Cooper Young Sessions, at Hueys Midtown at 1927 Madison Avenue on Sunday, November 15, 3:00 - 6:00 pm. A free CD for all in attendance until we run out! And, we'll be playing selections from the record along with fan faves all through the show. Thank you to Jay Sheffield for making this happen! Come on out, Huey's is the home of the Blues every Sunday in Memphis. Great Blues; great burgers and fabulous beverages. You will enjoy your
thebluetattooband
Sep 151 min read


"I met a gin soaked bar-room queen in Memphis..."
Blue Tattoo is coming to the fabled Ernestine & Hazel's juke joint in the South Arts District of Memphis - 531 South Main. Wednesday October 21, 4-7 pm. And, we are stoked. You know the story: Mick Jagger visiting Memphis in the 60's, finds a juke joint downtown with a house of pleasure located on the second floor. Yep - that's the club, Ernestine & Hazel's. Only, nowadays there's a second stage on the uppper floor and E&H typically run two bands on weekends, one up, one dow
thebluetattooband
Aug 111 min read


Listen to our music on YouTube
Selected cuts from our new album, The Cooper Young Sessions by Blue Tattoo, are available for you to sample on our YouTube channel. Our YouTube handle is @BlueTattooMemphis, but the link provided here will take you directly to our content. If you like, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated on our productions. Certainly, please "like" any tunes that particalry appeal to you. Our YouTube content link is listed below; let us know how you like it! https://www.
thebluetattooband
Jul 261 min read


The Story behind Blue Tattoo: Memphis Blues, plugged in.
Memphis, a city steeped in musical history, is often celebrated as the birthplace of blues music. Among its many vibrant stories is the tale of Blue Tattoo. This unique musical ensemble unites long time Memphians with ambitious new Bluff City arrivals to form a powerhouse musical entity that channels the blues, Memphis-style. Think of Delta grind envisioned through a Stax groove. Blue Tattoo came to be when Tom Stafford, founding member of the Memphis Blues Society, returned
thebluetattooband
Jul 242 min read
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