The Blues Highway
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Plan route in Roadie appImmerse yourself into the history of the Blues by traveling the Blues Highway. You’ll pass through iconic cities in America known for their impact on music. See where some of the most iconic musicians from Elvis Presley to Aretha Franklin recorded music, famous music venues, and even where they stayed while traveling on tour.
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Image by Chad Morehead is licensed under Unsplash License
Nashville
Tennessee capital with over 120 music venues
Open in Google Maps10 mi • 20 min
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Image by Abbie Myers is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
222 mi • 3 h 30 min
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Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Record label and recording studio for Aretha Franklin and Isaac Hayes
Open in Google MapsImage by Thomas R Machnitzki is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2 mi • 6 min
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"Memphis Sun Studios exterior" by Mr. Littlehand is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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Image by Chris English is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
28 mi • 34 min
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"Visitor's Center" by Visit Mississippi is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
49 mi • 50 min
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"Ground Zero Blues Club 12" by Visit Mississippi is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
Ground Zero Blues Club
Popular Blues club hosting live performances
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"Delta Blues Museum 1" by Visit Mississippi is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
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Image by Diego Sideburns is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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"New Roxy in Clarksdale, Mississippi" by Tobias Schmidt is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0
1 mi • 3 min
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"The Crossroads" by Hank Word is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0
Crossroad Sign
Iconic sign made famous by Robert Johnson
Open in Google Maps336 mi • 5 h 21 min
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"Garden District. New Orleans." by Bernard Spragg. NZ is licensed under CC0
3 mi • 10 min
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Image by Caleb George is licensed under Unsplash License
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"New Orleans, Lousiana: Cafe du Monde" by jshyun is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Image by Kristina Volgenau is licensed under Unsplash License
1 mi • 5 min
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Image by Infrogmation of New Orleans is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Frenchmen Street
Popular district with Jazz clubs
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