Keni Lee's Tennessee Vacation / Site seeing highlights, Busking, and Smokestack Lightning

[Kornol66]

Lovely video, lovely state. I was down there in 2007 and the video really brings back memories.

Question; What guitar is that you're using at 1:30 in your first busking clip, the parlour sized (?) resonator? Looks awsome and perfect to travel with. Thanks for sharing

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for your comment. Yes, Tennessee is a "must see" state for everyone. This guitar is a Republic steel bodied parlor size resonator guitar called the Resolian. Small and Loud. A Busker's Best Friend. I will sent you some contact information. Enjoy.

[jdmillspa]

If you ever make your way back to Memphis, try and see a group called "The Dempseys". Absolutely amazing band. Me and my cousin go to Memphis once a year for the sole purpose of seeing them play. Great group of guys, great musicians and they put on a great show.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for the tip. I certainly look forward to visiting Memphis again. Enjoy.

[ahazardutk]

Looks like you were down in my neck of the woods.  Hope you enjoyed your stay. I enjoy your video post. Keep em coming!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you. Yes, Tennessee is a wonderful state for a vacation.

[MancBluesman]

Nice Vid I really want to go one day even more now I have seen that.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you. The General Jackson showboat cruise was $50 for a three hour tour, dinner, and a show. Worth every penny. Enjoy.

[jimendo45qf]

Hey Keni - glad you had a good time thank you for sharing. Did you make it by Gruhn guitars?

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Yes, but it was less than I expected from a rarity of guitars stand point. Although, I did get to see a 1930 Oscar Schmidt 12 string Stella. That is a rare bird. Only $3250 Wow!!!

[flactemnad]

Great sites! Did you have much time for busking? And which pays better the NY subway or the streets of Memphis?

My dad keeps saying he wants to go busking for a day just to see what kind of reaction he gets. (He plays old timey country, folk and bluegrass tunes.)

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you. I busked only for a few hours. It all comes down to foot traffic. I was out on a Tuesday night. Rather light. Come Friday or Saturday night, I would assume it would be better. Playing on the NYC platforms, especially during peak travel hours, works out much better for me. Also, Nashville is the music city, everyone is a musician. There is also more competition from street people and pan handlers on 2nd street in downtown Nashville.

[ahazardutk]

Every bar in Nashville has live music.... Whether it be Country, blues, bluegrass, or rock.  I see you made it to Memphis's Beale Street. Did you check out Silky O'Sullivans's and their Dueling Pianos?..... Always a good time!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

My sight seeing time was very limited because I was in Tennessee mainly to attend a Medical symposium. I hope to visit Memphis is the future again and also make my way into Clarksdale Mississippi.

[wolfiemo36]

Hi Keni, we almost crossed paths last weekend, I spent the 4th weekend in Clarksdale, Ms (home of the crossroads) with a stop in Memphis on the way back to St. Louis. You went all that way and didn't make it down to the Crossroads (only an hour south of Memphis)?

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for commenting. I'm definately planning another Memphis / Clarksdale trip in the future. My sight seeing time was limited because I was actually in Tennessee for a medical symposium. I practice and teach Tai Chi also. See my taichiforhealth page here on youtube. Enjoy.

[brewsterjohnp]

Glad you saw Dr. Feelgood Potts at Handy Hall on Beale Street. Being from Memphis I always like to see his harp playing. Hope you enjoyed it all.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

It was definately a wonderful place to vacation. Thank you for stopping by my page and posting a comment. Enjoy.

[daddystovepipe]

Nice, not much takers for that train though ;-)

[KeniLeeBurgess]

The Last Train to Clarksville--written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart and recorded by The Monkees--became a 1966 number-one-hit when it peaked on the U. S .Billboard Hot 100 Chart.  As a protest to the Viet Nam War, the song tells of a young Fort Campbell soldier being shipped from Clarksville, Tennessees L&N (Louisville/Nashville) Station en route to overseas duty. The G.I. who doesnt know if he will ever again return, wishes to see his sweetheart once more.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

This train was discontinued on November 15, 1965. This was due to the drop in passenger business. The Monkeys came out with the song, Last Train to Clarksville due to this discontinuation. But that was not the last train to Clarksville. Night trains 101 & 104 ran on until February 28, 1968 when C. W. Harrison, night ticket agent, sold the last passenger ticket in Clarksville.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

LOL. Maybe, but I doubt it. Definately an excellent time! Thank you. Enjoy.

[FLTlingit]

Was that Steven Spielberg at the 2:56 mark?!?

Looks like you had a great time!