Memphis is, of course, home to Graceland, Beale Street and the world famous ducks at The Peabody Hotel (I'll have to find out if duck is on the menu). 
We toured around Beale St. sampling the music, the atmosphere. We heard some terrific cover music, also a Jerry Lee Lewis impersonator. Finally we decided to go to dinner.
We sat down at a place we had selected over the internet as we were driving in this direction. Rum Boogie was our choice because their barbecue sounded great on their website and reviews were pretty good. Just for kicks, I asked the bartender where we can get some good barbecue. Surprisingly, the place we were at was 3rd on her list; that made us question our choice. We sucked it up anyway and ordered. Food was good; not great, but good. The bartender told us about how much smoke and care they took in their BBQ. The meat we were served had never seen any smoke. Good enough.
By the time we had finished up, a fairly talented band had taken the stage at our restaurant. That inspired us to go and check other venues. Being Memorial Day, Monday, people were probably heading home, so the crowds were down. The last time I was here, small bands were playing some of the most awesome blues that you have ever heard, down every alley. Today, all of the music was in the clubs.
Nice time but brief. Tomorrow we'll continue north.
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