Kara Grainger

 

Artist:  Kara Grainger

Born:  Balmain, Sydney, Australia

Genre:  Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Roots Rock, Adult Alternative Pop, Alternative Country Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Garage, Americana

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist

Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

Kara Grainger is an Australian Soul Blues and Roots Rock Singer, Songwriter, based out of Nashville, Tennessee.  She played with The Papa Lips Band starting in 1994.  In 1998, they were awarded the "Best New Band" Award at the Australian Blues Music Awards.  They changed their name to Grainger in 1998 and continued to play together until 2001.  She signed as a solo artist with Craving Records in 2006.

Title:  That's How I Got To Memphis (2026)

Genre:  Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Roots Rock, Adult Alternative Pop, Alternative Country Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Garage, Americana
Label:  Red Parlor Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Texas Blues (4:44)

 2.  That's How I Got To Memphis (3:32)

 3.  Wake Up With You (4:20)

 4.  Mama Said (5:05)

Side B:

 1.  Light Your Fire (3:32)

 2.  Love Player A Game (3:18)

 3.  Doodie Loop (World Is A Bit Little Under The Weather) (3:23)

 4.  Same Old River (3:35)

 5.  Lessons (4:07)

Personnel:

Kara Grainger:  Vocals, Guitar

Rev. Charles Hodges:  Hammond Organ

Leroy Hodges:  Bass

Archie Turner:  Wurlitzer Piano

Lina Beach:  Rhythm Guitar

Lannie McMillah:  Tenor Saxophone

Kirk Smothers:  Baritone Saxophone

Marc Franklin:  Trumpet

Bobby Chase:  Violin, Viola

Alex Krew:  Cello

Background Vocals:

Candise Marshall, Jackie Bristow, Loouis Grainger, Sharisse Norman, Shontelle Norman

That's How I Got To Memphis is an album by Kara Grainger, originally released on October 3, 2025 by Red Parlor Records, remastered and reissued on July July 24, 2026 by Red Parlor Records.