The Bar-Kays, Lakeside coming to 2026 Leroy Robinson Festival

This year’s Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Festival at The Lerner Theatre, Aug. 10-17, features two iconic bands ...

‘Coming Home’: Bar-Kays legend begins new creative residency in Soulsville

A Memphis musician launched a creative residency in Soulsville, helping local artists. For James Alexander, founding bassist ...
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Bar-Kays member James Alexander shares story on Steve Cropper, Stax audition

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tributes continue to pour in from across the globe following the death of legendary guitarist, songwriter and producer Steve Cropper, a cornerstone of the Stax Records sound and one ...
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Bar-Kays’ James Alexander records new song at Fayetteville library

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A little Memphis funk made its way to Northwest Arkansas this week, and it’s all in the name of innovation. James Alexander, bassist for the legendary Bar-Kays and a Memphis Music ...