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Prelude to 2011 Beale Street Music Festival

The last time I was in Memphis, Tennessee, was for the 20th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death.  As morbid as that may seem, you must understand that I was raised on Elvis.  The first music I heard was Elvis.  My first Barbie Doll was Elvis in his gold lamé suit.  We had Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii on VHS that was watched so many times the picture had a permanent wobble from being worn down.  My mother baked Elvis a cake every year for his birthday (this being a sacred family tradition reserved for the King and beloved family pets).  Memphis to me has always been a musical pilgrimage.  Having the opportunity to go back for the Beale Street Music Festival is not only stirring up nostalgic memories, but is making me feel like a big kid in a candy store!  I will be in Memphis for a total of five days, three of which will be consumed by the festival.  Here is a list of things I want to do while in Memphis:   *Attend all three days of the Beale Street Music Festival *Photogr