Kara Grainger – That’s How I Got To Memphis
Kara Grainger – That’s How I Got To Memphis
Format: CD – Digital
Label: Red Parlor Records
Release: 2025
Release date: October 17, 2025
Along with The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Clapton, Led Zeppelin and pretty much every rock & blues recording artist, Kara Grainger, the Australian, Nashville-based songwriter/ace guitarist was deeply influenced by the wealth of amazing music that flowed out of Memphis, Tennessee in the 1960’s and 70’s
For her fifth full length solo album, she set out for this legendary birthplace of the blues, soul and rock & roll. Teaming up with renowned Memphis producer Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell and recording the album at the iconic Royal Studios, they were joined by the great Hi Rhythm Section.
Royal Studios was founded by Mitchell’s grandfather, bandleader, producer and arranger Willie Mitchell, who also co-founded Hi Records. From a young age, Mitchell was surrounded by musical greats including Al Green, Ann Peebles, KC & the Sunshine Band, Michael McDonald, The Doobie Brothers and other notables. Throughout his long career as a producer, musician, songwriter and audio engineer, Mitchell has worked with a phenomenal list of artists including Green, Peebles, Buddy Guy, Keith Richards, John Mayer, The Neville Brothers, Robert Plant, U2, Melissa Etheridge, North Mississippi Allstars and many more. In 2016, he won the Record of the Year GRAMMY AWARD for his work on the Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars hit “Uptown Funk”.
Website: https://www.karagrainger.net/
Tracks:
01. Texas Blues (4:44)
02. That’s How I Got To Memphis (4:07)
03. Light Your Fire (3:32)
04. Wake Up With You (4:21)
05. Mama Said (5:05)
06. Love Played A Game (3:19)
07. Doodle Loop (World Is A Little Bit Under The Weather) (3:23)
08. Same Old River (3:35)
09. Lessons (4:08)