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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.

Stars of Memphis Hip Hop – Gyft

Pat Mitchell Worley August 5, 2009 3 Comments

This interview courtesy of Memphisrap.com Slept on rap artist, Gyft, winner of K97’s Next Big Thing Showcase, recently spoke with MemphisRap.com about winning his recording deal with Koch Records in the music showcase with WHRK K97.1 FM, what it felt like winning and more. The rapper, who isn’t your typical Memphis rapper with a typical [...]

Backstage Pass with Country Music Songwriter Rivers Rutherford

Pat Mitchell Worley August 5, 2009 No Comments

Memphis Native Rivers Rutherford exploded onto the Country Music scene in 1989 when four American Icons – Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson recorded one of his songs. His first #1 hit – “AINT NOTHIN BOUT YOU” by Brooks and Dunn remains as their most successful single and earned [...]

Regatta Affair Sounds Like a One of a Kind Party

Pat Mitchell Worley July 30, 2009 No Comments

Memphis International Riverfront Regatta Professional powerboat racing here in Memphis! A top-notch field of the world’s best power boats will compete during the Memphis International Riverfront Regatta, part of the national Powerboat Super League 2009 tour. Racers will compete for the Canadian American Championship Cup giving spectators fast fun throughout the July 31- August 2 [...]

Hi Tone Tonight -Dead Confederate, Twin Tigers, Good Luck Dark Star

Pat Mitchell Worley July 21, 2009 No Comments

Tues July 22nd Dead Confederate, Twin Tigers, Good Luck Dark Star The Hi Tone, 1913 Poplar ave. 9pm doors $8 Dead Confederate http://www.myspace.com/deadconfederate Arguably the most sonically powerful act in the burgeoning psychedelia- dosed scene in Atlanta,GA, Dead Confederate may represent a harbinger of a new rise of psychedelic rock. The South has produced [...]

Jazz it up at the Brooks Thursday

Pat Mitchell Worley July 1, 2009 One Comment

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Thursday, July 2 | 6-9 pm Jazz & Jacob See the work of Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) who is recognized around the world for his compassionate images of the historic struggles of African Americans. Raised in Harlem and inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, he came to prominence when his series of paintings, The Migration, [...]

Memphis Music Resource Center Birthday Party

Pat Mitchell Worley June 25, 2009 No Comments

It’s Monday – live a little with some live music!

Pat Mitchell Worley June 22, 2009 One Comment

Monday is not known as a big night out. However, I am advocating emancipation from the laws of week night socialization. It’s the summer and you’re still young or young at heart. Here’s the perfect low key show for you to bust free from routine’s oppression on your life. See you there. Chase Pagan, Jeremy Stanfill and Jamie [...]

Music Commission Presents Generation Next

Pat Mitchell Worley June 19, 2009 No Comments

Generation Next! Handy Park on Beale St. Saturday, June 20 1-5pm Get a taste of the future of Memphis music as the Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission sponsor “Generation Next!”, an event showcasing the region’s most talented youth. The event, who’s lineup includes: Brittany Russell, Lil Chris, The Memphis Rascals, Tempeh Four, Julian [...]

MIFA Calls for Volunteers Next Week

Pat Mitchell Worley June 19, 2009 2 Comments

As you all know, lots of Memphians are still waiting for their utilities to be restored after the storms that moved through our area several days ago. We’re doing all we can to take care of those in need in the community, and MIFA Meals needs your help! Next week, MIFA Meals will be preparing [...]

New Rock N Soul Museum Exhibit to honor St. Blues Guitar Workshop

Pat Mitchell Worley May 27, 2009 No Comments

The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum has created a new exhibit to honor the 25th anniversary of the formation of Memphis based Saint Blues Guitar Workshop. The exhibit will be featured in the lobby beginning on June 1 through [...]

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