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Pat Mitchell Worley has devoted most of her professional life to Memphis, music, and the arts. A Memphis native, she began her career at Memphis In May, where she helped with media for the city’s largest month-long. She followed that with a stint as on-air personality for Flinn Broadcasting’s alternative formatted station WDRE which broadcasted to Little Rock and Memphis. The position garnered her a cult following with fans calling themselves “Friends of P” after a popular song. She also served as music and promotions director at Memphis’ short-lived all-blues radio station WOWW in the mid ’90s. During this time she also worked as an independent publicist and writer for record labels such as Warner Brothers, Atlantic and RCA. In 1996 Mitchell Worley joined the staff of the Blues Foundation, where she oversaw all of the international nonprofit’s communications and educational efforts and helped produce events like the W.C. Handy Blues Awards, the Lifetime Achievement Awards, and the International Blues Challenge. In 2003, she served as interim executive director of the 3,000-member foundation. As an independent producer and presenter, Mitchell Worley worked on projects from the Stax Music Academy’s annual Soul-A-Thon fundraiser, and the Memphis Area Music Awards to publicity projects for Willie Mitchell, Isaac Hayes and the BarKays. She even hosted WKNO’s live coverage of the National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Awards honoring Nelson Mandela. From 2004 to 2006, Mitchell Worley served as program director of the nonprofit MPACT Memphis where she spearheaded efforts to involve area young professionals in the cultural and political life of the city. Most recently, she worked at ArtsMemphis where she coordinated Bravo Memphis, an introductory arts patronage program for young professionals. Mitchell Worley has also worked as a freelance music journalist, regularly penning articles for over a dozen regional and national publications. In 2009, she is celebrating her tenth anniversary as host of the Memphis-produced, globally syndicated radio show “Beale Street Caravan.” Pat is the Director of Development and Communications for the Memphis Music Foundation.

W.C. Handy Heritage Awards Salutes Memphis Music Pioneers

Pat Mitchell Worley November 16, 2009 No Comments

The 13th Annual W.C. Handy Heritage Awards observed the 136th birthday of W.C. Handy “Father of the Blues.” Memphis is internationally known as the “Home of the Blues” partially because of Handy’s musical heritage. The event was held Holiday Inn Airport Hotel. The audience was filled with music lovers and legends of Memphis music. The [...]

What a Weekend- Don’t miss out!

Pat Mitchell Worley October 8, 2009 No Comments

There’s so much to do this weekend, I may explode. For all you people who say there is nothing to do in Memphis, please get over it! Let’s show our best this weekend because there are a lot of folks in town from the AIG conference to Memphis College of Art Alums. I have created a Rock [...]

Memphis Car Audio Promoting Memphis Music

Pat Mitchell Worley September 25, 2009 One Comment

Memphis Car Audio has started spreading the world about Memphis music. For individual oustanding products, as well as their entire high quality line, Memphis Car Audio has been recognized as one of the best in the car audio market. Independent dealers voted them No. 1 in 12 of 16 different categories including profit margins, turns and [...]

The Dalai Lama at the National Civil Rights Museum

Pat Mitchell Worley September 23, 2009 No Comments

The 14th Dalai Lama bestows a blessing at the wreath marking the assassination spot of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the National Civil Rights Museum. He is standing with Dr. Benjamin Hooks, Rev. Billy Kyles and Pitt Hyde, Jr.

Jim Dickinson Memorial Folk Festival

Pat Mitchell Worley September 17, 2009 No Comments

Jim Dickinson Memorial Folk Festival Levitt Shell Monday, September 21, 2009 Begins at 7:00pm FREE The Levitt Shell at Overton Park will host a very special Jim Dickinson Memorial Folk Festival on Monday, September 21, 2009. Begins at 7:00pm. FREE Admission. Jim Dickinson (1941-2009) was a beloved music legend [...]

Cooper Young Festival Music Schedule and Pat’s Picks

Pat Mitchell Worley September 16, 2009 No Comments

There’s so much great music at the Cooper Young Festival this weekend. I wanted to make sure you don’t miss a thing. See you this weekend. Pat’s Picks: Ryan Peel Band - Soul infused pop rock. He’s sexy, funny and boy can Ryan Peel sang (as my grandmother used to say). Get that booty shaking and [...]

Stone Soul Picnic Weekend

Pat Mitchell Worley September 4, 2009 No Comments

The 35th Annual WLOK Stone Soul Picnic is this weekend and WLOK has put together an exciting weekend of activties for the city to enjoy. This morning Yolanda Adams Morning Show broadcast live from the Civil Rights Museum over WLOK. The event was followed by a Backstage Pass with Yolanda Admas produced by the Memphis music [...]

Memphis Music & Heritage Fest This Weekend

Pat Mitchell Worley September 1, 2009 2 Comments

The are two things I love about September in Memphis - the Music & Heritage Festival and f we are lucky cooler weather. Well it is our lucky weekend. One of the best music events in town is this weekend. The Center for Southern Folklore’s Heritage festival is free and a wonderful expericne in southern culture. [...]

Reunion Show Saturday for Antenna Punk Club

Pat Mitchell Worley August 14, 2009 No Comments

Antenna Reunion When: Saturday, Aug. 15, 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. Where: Nocturnal, 1588 Madison Avenue, Memphis Cost: $12 – $20 Age limit: 21+ Categories: Concert Description: Reunion for the Antenna Club which closed it’s doors in June of ’95. The reunion dates are August 14th & 15th, to be held in the old Antenna [...]

Roses for Black Moses- Isaac Hayes Gets Grave Marker

Pat Mitchell Worley August 11, 2009 No Comments

Be part of the placement of the Isaac Hayes grave marker.

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