Southern Mississippi Blues Festival | MS Gulf Coast Blues September 9, 2023 Gates open at 1 PM show starts at 2 PM We have an e xciting new lineup coming soon!!! Memphis in May 2022: From Memphis rap to the '90s: 10 highlights from Beale Street Music Festival, 'Blues Stage on Beale': The story behind Memphis in May's big change and what to expect. Doubtfire,' 'Wicked' among shows on Orpheum's Broadway calendar, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Small purses, 9 inches by 9 inches maximum. There are no refunds available for Blues Fest. Ravinia festival tickets went on sale Monday at 8 a.m. FEATURED VENUES Whether live or on record, Altered Five performs seamlessly as a powerhouse entity encompassing the timeless blues virtues of passion and unwavering commitment funneled through technical excellence. "We will find out exactly what happened. Born in Chicago on November 26th 1965, he was the youngest of nine children. By twenty-one, she was living in Austin, TX and recording for Antones. This year's Mudbug Festival featured musical headliners, including Blue Oyster Cult and Laine Hardy. Nova and Krause spent decades playing together in The Blue Band from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Walker even made a brief pilgrimage to Chicago to check out the blues scene there. No video recorders and no cameras with detachable lenses. You must follow all posted instructions while attending Blues Fest. Admission is free to this outdoor event. This fishy festival has been running for over thirty years, and celebrates Biloxis rich connection to the seafood industry. June 18th, 2022 starts @ 2:30Meagan MayGordon LicciardiGroove JohnsonLibby Rae Watson/MusicianJesse Cotton StoneMZ PleshetteJimmy Duck Holmes will be playing every night! Tickets on sale soon! May 2022 Hill toured Spain and released Here . The river, the mud pies and the music and a landscape of cotton fields, rolling hills and golden sands. The festival has pushed through challenge after challenge to bring the genre to the Quad Cities. Schroedl propels, embellishes, and adds palpable power through his varied rhythm accompaniment and riveting guitar solos. ), June 16th, 2022 starts @ 3pmRed Meat RhetoricShaun MarshRyan Lee CrosbyLittle Willie FarmerR L Boyce, June 17th, 2022 starts @ 3pmLittle MS SoulRL SuperBadRandy 19th Street Red CohenTerry Harmonica BeanGhalia VoltBobby Rush. You got that sound! The location of the festival was moved to downtown Bentonia, Mississippi in 2006. He was one of the first artists to develop a Blues in Schools curriculum. Pinkys Blues, which is named after Sue Foleys pink paisley Fender Telecaster electric guitar that has been such a major part of Foleys life for all these years. 2022 - 2023 Festivals Visit Clarksdale May 6 10:00 AM Clarksdale Caravan Music Festival Saturday, May 6, 2023 10:00 AM 10:00 PM Cat Head (map) Saturday full of music starting a Cat Head and ending at Bad Apple Blues Club May 19 to May 20 Women In Blues Fri, May 19, 2023 6:00 PM Sat, May 20, 2023 8:00 PM Helena AR / Clarksdale MS (map) MVBS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. Each year, the festival offers the very best in blues acts, and previous attending artists have included BB King, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Willie Foster. . The 50th-anniversary Bentonia Blues Festival (2022) Line-Up(Be sure to check Blue Front Cafe page on Facebook for updates. He freaked out and said tonight youre gonna record with me. Billy has recorded with Willie Dixon, Johnny Winter, Keb' Mo, Lou Rawls, Koko Taylor, Eddy Clearwater, Honeyboy Edwards, Syl Johnson, Lurrie Bell, Ronnie Baker Brooks, John Primer, and Taj Mahal, just to name a few. As a seasoned performer of many local, regional and national venues, Matt has developed a distinct style while staying true to his love of traditional American music. The band is playing live shows and working on exciting new music at Southwest Studios, an analog and pro tools recording studio owned by Bryce Janey. No coolers, unless empty. Mr. Holmes who still presents the festival is a Grammy nominee and is considered to be the last of the Bentonia bluesmen. With over 10 million Spotify streams and 8 studio albums to his credit, Bryces music is also featured with Molly Nova and The Hawk stepping up and putting their own touch on his original music. Several people were injured and one person is dead after several suspects were involved in a shooting at the Mudbug Festival in Jackson, Miss., April 30, 2022. Since 1978, in addition to recording and performing, he has taught hundreds of thousands of children around the world. For information on locations, go to PremiumParking.com. In addition to the phenomenal acts on the historic bandshell stage, the Mississippi Valley Blues Society is proud to present what has come to be known as the Pedigo-Jones Stage. Be sure to stop by the Delta Blues Museum on . Those are the words of Buddy Guy in a recent issue of American Blues Scene, describing an impromptu performance with Vanessa Collier on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. Bernard was first introduced to the roots of black music and the art of the electric guitar by his father, the late great Luther Allison. GREENVILLE: Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival 2022 Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival 2022 Go to the website for more information or contact M.A.C.E. In Argentinas first book about the blues Bien al Sur he is mentioned as one of the representatives of the blues in his nation and a promise that the genre will find a new way beyond the traditional style of blues. These do not have to be clear. Rain or Shine the show goes on. That was my first recording; I played You Dont Love Me No More and Sweet Home Chicago., Bernard Allison totes the same smokin six string shooter that his late father Luther Allison assaulted the blues with. Such is the case with Des Moines hippest blues band, The Soul Searchers. Like their live shows, The Soul Searchers is a slow burn that gets hotter as the music progresses. - Michael Swanger, Cityview, Great debut! This year we have over 10 food and merch vendors! Historic Downtown Columbus around 2nd Avenue South and 5th Street South, 2nd Ave S & 5th St S Columb, Columbus, Mississippi Natchez Bluff Blues Festival April, 2023 Various Venues - Natchez, MS 39120, Natchez, Mississippi Crawfish Festival April, 2023 Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi Vicksburg Riverfest April, 2023 Enter the email address you used when you joined. Looking back on his rich history, Walker shares, Id like to be known for the credibility of a lifetime of being true to my music and the blues. At 19, Estrin relocated to Chicago and worked with some of the citys best bluesmen. - 34th Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival - FREE festival in historic downtown Clarksdale, MS, specializing in real-deal Mississippi blues acts; full lineup at www.sunflowerfest.org (or scroll down to end of this month, below). In 1976, Mississippi Action for Community Education, Incorporated(MACE) saw the need to help create financing for educational programs and gave birth to the "Delta Blues & Heritage Festival". Two juveniles were detained, but no charges have been filed in the incident, authorities said. The Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival is the longest running festival in the. Blues musician Bobby Rush had been scheduled to close out the festival with a performance Sunday night. More information about the line-up, dates, and times can be found on the Bentonia Blues Festival page on Facebook. Named after long time volunteers Steve Pedigo and Jimmie Jones, this is where we feature both local and regional talent. Attendees 16 and younger get in FREE with an adult! While still completing her degree, Collier landed a position touring with Joe Louis Walker for a year and a half before Joe encouraged her to strike out on her own. Get more details add rating A 400-acre public park located along the Mississippi River in downtown Davenport. When we moved to Peoria, Dad came home preparing to do his live album in Peoria. The music will be Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, Jazz, Rock, Roots and Variety. Bentonia is a tiny town in southern Yazoo County, Mississippi, which is also home to the oldest authentic juke joint that is still in daily operation. Most recently in 2019 he performed at the Blues Rules Festival in Switzerland, and played a two week tour of Australia with The New Savages. Billy Branch is a Blues education pioneer. Blues Revue magazine said, "The Cats are one of modern blues most versatile bands. September 12, 2022 - September 16, 2022 @ 12:00 am - 11:45 pm - September 12th, 2022 - September 16th, 2022 44th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival "Blues Week" September 17th, 2022 45th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival Estrin eventually moved back to the Bay Area, met guitarist Charlie Baty and formed Little Charlie & The Nightcats. MORE: 6 hospitalized, 1 in critical condition, after shooting at Oregon concert The fact that so many people have become aware of this music and want to celebrate it every year with us here in Bentonia really warms my heart. //-->, Copyright FestivalNet 2023. Example video title will go here for this video. NPR Music has called Walker a legendary boundary-pushing icon of modern blues, and he is already being referred to within the blues world as a living legend. "[1] Living Blues said, "Estrin's harp work is masterful" and their music is "intelligently conceived and executed and hugely entertaining." Why "Mules"? var username = "info"; No ticket will be required for entry to Handy Park. Billy began touring with the Willie Dixon Chicago All-Stars. Ivan Singh is 26 years old and comes from Cordoba, Argentina. Dont be afraid to mix it up. The 50th Anniversary Bentonia Blues Festival takes place June 16-18, 2022, in downtown Bentonia at the historic Blue Front Cafe. Sometimes I feel Ive learned more from my failures, than from my success . The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the probe due to an officer being involved in the shooting. Recorded in Nashville at East Iris Studios and The Purple House (Leipers Fork, TN) with Grammy-winning engineer/producer Casey Wasner at the helm. The blues are coming back to the Quad Cities. Other lots near Tom Lee Park will also be open. In 2010, Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts opened for Pat Benetar and REO Speedwagon at the famed Iowa State Fair Grandstand to a crowd of 10,000+! Thanks to all our blues fans from around the state, the country and the world. Father's Day Weekend Blues Blow Out Starring King George, Ronnie Bell& more. He is the oldest Grandson and one of the closest pupils of the legendary R.L. Come celebrate the 35th Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival. 39040. Click the image below to download a copy of the press release. Additionally, Blues Revue called the album; raw, hypnotic and very appealing. For a while, he roomed with Mike Bloomfield, who introduced him to Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead. Contact the Blue Front Cafe on Facebook to ask how you can help keep the Bentonia blues alive. Stay up-to-date with the latest announcements. FestivalNet is not the event & does not book the participants; we provide contact info to save you time in event research. Click the image below to download a copy of the press release. at 662-335-3523 Previous: GRENADA: Trailriders, Bikers and Cowboys Blues Showdown Next: GREENVILLE: Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage BLUES WEEK. Relax and have a great time with us as we help to keep the Bentonia blues alive! Bernard has been walking on this tightrope for his entire career and has done an admirable job of living both in his fathers world and in the one he has created for himself. 2023 Lineup! Participate Our Sponsors All Rights Reserved. Come experience an entire day of Mississippi Delta Blues at historic Blue Front in Hollandale, Ms. Blues musician Bobby Rush had been scheduled to close out the festival with a performance Sunday night. The event features entertainment, contests, a gumbo competition, arts, crafts, kids fun and more shrimp, fish and jambalaya than you can stuff into your stomach. Dr. Tanya has been leading her own band for over ten years and launched her Healing with the Blues website two and half years ago with help from her husband and bassist, Ed. MACE also wants to thank blues fans who tuned-in to the 44th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival which was streamed live on You-tube and Facebook. It will be open to the public and offered free of charge. He has also written and published a classroom harmonica method book called Just Play It: an introduction to blues harmonica. His approach is simple, education through entertainment. I knew then that it would be a great event, but I never knew it would be as big as it is now, says Jimmy Duck Holmes, owner of the Blue Front Cafe and creator of the Bentonia Blues Festival. Altered Five smokes, smolders and burns like a swig of good whiskey. The Bentonia blues is still alive, and its right here., Join us for the Bentonia Blues Festival and related events in Bentonia, Mississippi!SponsorsYazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Yazoo), Blue Front Cafe, 107 E Railroad Avenue, Bentonia, MS 39040. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Over many years, the music of the Mississippi Delta has contributed hugely to the arts and culture of the USA, and this festival is the perfect place to learn all about it - and to hear some of the smoothest tunes around. Tell agent group code MVBSG22, provide arrival and departure dates, continue with reservation. King, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan and Billy F Gibbons. When Carey took his leave, the young Billy Branch took his place, touring with Willie Dixon for 6 years. Theres a young lady [Vanessa Collier] came onstage with me, I forget where I was, but shes playing an alto saxophone, and man, she was amazing.. Joining Molly in the spotlight is blues-rock & roots performer, songwriter, music producer and Grooveyard Recording artist Bryce Janey. Every year we have people here from a different country or state thats never been before. The 50th Bentonia Blues Festival at Historic Blue Front Cafe June 16-18. No pets, unless it is a service animal. Joe Louis Walker, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner celebrates a career that exceeds a half a century. More music is on the agenda in the Mississippi Delta Blues Festival, one of the biggest and most reputable blues festivals in the entire USA. The annual Juke Joint Festival is a combined blues music festival and small-town fair. Vanessa has won 3 Blues Music Awards - two for Horn Player of the Year in 2019 and 2020 and one in 2022 for Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year. Hot on the heels of their Billboard charting album, The Devil May Care, AGB is released their sophomore album Tell Tale Heart September 24, 2021, which debuted #7 on the Billboard Blues Album chart. Now she's shining as a solo artist, 'Beetlejuice,' 'Mrs. July 14, 2022. Gates open at 5 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Sunday's events at the Mississippi Mudbug Festival, which was supposed to be the festival's final day, have been canceled, according to organizers. There will be entrances on Riverside Drive, both the north end (which is where the main will call ticket window will be located) and the south end, as well as entrances off Vance Park, Huling Avenue and Butler Avenue. The Mississippi Valley Blues Society announced its lineup for Blues Fest 2022 on Friday, June 10. Since those early days, Billy has played on over 300 different recordings including 15 albums under his own name. Like the Bentonia Blues Festival page on Facebook! Burt plans to continue this work as well as his community work with Children and the arts. From parking to what you can bring, here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of this year's music fest. Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bentonia Blues Festival in 2022! Other Mississippi events feature a variety of music, food, sport, books, films, markets and culinary offerings ranging from pecans to burgers. The three main stages the Zyn Stage, the Bud Light Stage and the Volkswagen Stage will be presented in Tom Lee Park as they have been in the past. Join to read more Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival is the World's Oldest continuously running Festival. Mississippi has much to lure and love, and that includes a great selection of events and festivals throughout the entire calendar year. Over the course of his career, Matt has shared the stage with many notable acts, including; Hubert Sumlin, James Cotton, Pinetop Perkins, Louisiana Red, Eddy The Chief Clearwater, Willie Big Eyes Smith, John Primer, Rj Mischo, James Harman, Nathan James, Delbert McClinton, The Arc Angels, Dr. John, Kelly Hunt, Joe Price and many more. The products of most rural peoples' art are inaccessible to them. FESTIVAL HISTORY; Select Page. Ral de la Rosa organized Mexico's . Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. For his part, Chris Avey comes across as a prototypical guitar ace, one whose searing fretwork is both dazzling and decisive. of Blues) performing a capella. Performers and performance times are also subject to change without notice. | Admin | Privacy Policy, Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival, With the relaxing of the COVID-19 restrictions and many inquiries from blues fans from around the country, MACE wants the public to know that the 46, For additional information, please visit MACEs website at, The Board of Directors of Mississippi Action for Community Education, Incorporated, along with the staff and all our volunteers wish to thank everyone who attended the virtual 45. Though he performs between 325 and 400 shows a year, he holds nothing back night after night and audiences leave knowing that. Kent Burnside was born in 1971 in Memphis Tennessee, and spent his early years in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival 1 Blues Alley Lane Clarksdale, MS, 38614 United States (map) Google Calendar ICS. Altered Five have consistently checked all the boxes, making lasting, deeply expressive original blues for the mind and body. Instead of just using his guitar, Bernard has become the mature artist, who uses the full palate of music colors in his band to paint his stories. He has also won the Iowa Blues Challenge and gone on to represent the state in the International Blues Challenge an unprecedented 3 times. . He has collaborated with Artists like: Chris Cain, Jimmy Burns, Slam Allen (James Cotton), Lurrie Bell, Cedric Burnside, Linsey Alexander etc. For Immediate Release. For additional articles and photographs, view the festival website: www.sunflowerfest.org and also the website of Coahoma Community College, one of the festival's primary sponsors at www.coahomacc.edu. So slide on your blue suede shoes and get yourself along. She learned to play guitar at age 13, became interested in blues music from listening to the Rolling Stones, and played her first gig at age 16. This year's festival will take place at LeClaire Park in Davenport from Sept. 16-17. Foley is the only female member of the famed Jungle Show which features Gibbons, Vaughan, B3 virtuoso Mike Flanigin and Chris Whipper Layton (formerly of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble). Many shows are expected to sell out quickly. Tickets Tickets for the 45th Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival https://mace.myimpacttickets.com/events/22296 VIP / Backstage - $100 General Admission - $40 Early Bird General Admission - $30.00 through September 5, 2022 RV rates 3 days - $200 2 days - $175 1 day - $100 To Reserve your RV Space, Please contact Marie Payton (662) 335-3162 Saturday's shooting marked at least the fifth time in less than a year that gunfire has erupted at entertainment events across the nation, including one on April 3 that left one person dead and 11 injured at a concert in Dallas. Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival September 2023 (dates not updated) Washington County Convention Center Greenville, MS 38703 Status: Updated 8/30/2022 . Since its inception, the band has played around the world, including Norway, Switzerland, Brazil, Ireland, Turkey, and the Netherlands. No weapons of any kind. Beale Street Music Festival will be presented rain or shine. I hooked up the amplifier and guitar in the basement and started playing his first record. The Sensational Barnes Brothers: 6:10 p.m. Investigators found two rifles and a pistol at the scene, according to ABC affiliate station WAPT in Jackson. You have individuals with no regards for the lives and safety of those attending the event. It took the group about 15 years to record its full-length album, but in the end, it doesnt disappoint. He has a unique can box guitar and a particular way of playing that sets him apart. The Official Website of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues Commission, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization. This year we have over 10 food and merch vendors! GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI With the relaxing of the COVID-19 restrictions and many inquiries from blues fans from around the country, MACE wants the public to know that the 45 th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival (MDBHF) will be produced LIVE at the Washington County Convention Center and Fairgrounds on September 17, 2022. If you have questions regarding theBlues Festival, please visit the "Contact Us" page formore information. They are housed in urban academic institutions and archives. Woods has been performing regularly since 2002 and to date has released 5 independent albums (3 solo albums, and 2 albums backed by his unparalleled band, The Thunderbolts). Playing in places like House of Blues, Chicago Blues Festival, Buddy Guy Club. Biloxis maritime history also plays a part in the citys Blessing of the Fleet, an historic event which marks the onset of the fishing season. Small bags, backpacks and fanny packs, 18 inches by 18 inches by 18 inches maximum. Nicely done; thanks for sharing the good music." To inquire about vendor space for the2023 Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival, please. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. Hank Aaron Sports Academy Smith-Willis Stadium Jackson, MS. All Rights Reserved. In the event of an artist cancellation, MVBS reserves the right to substitute a suitable replacement performer. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, September 16, 2023 in Greenville, Mississippithe Mississippi Delta and Home of the Blues for the 45th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival, the oldest continuous running Blues Festival in the Country. Blue Front Cafe THERE, YOU'LL FIND INFORMATION ON LODGING, DINING, NIGHTLIFE, AND SO MUCH MORE! Memphis in May's 2023 Beale Street Music Festival is set for May 5-7, making its return after four years to its historic home at Tom Lee Park along the riverfront in Downtown Memphis. var linktext = username + "@" + hostname; His soul-inspired presentation is unique, which consistently gets him compared to a range of artists like Bill Withers and Aaron Neville, with the ability to build an audience rapport that has been compared to B.B. Please visit the Sponsor's Page to see our Sponsors for the 46thAnnual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival. Investigators also seized a vehicle for evidence, officials said. His program has been going strong since 1994. Besides playing all over Argentina, he has also played around America, Europe, Brazil and Chile. Mississippi Delta Blues is globally recognized as one ofAmerica's most important musical forms. The first lesson RL taught Kent was that to be a bluesman you have to find your own rhythm on the guitar. Kent has spent decades performing at festivals and has toured all over the world. For the past 35-plus years, the Mississippi Valley Blues Society has continued to bring both national and regional Blues legends and rising stars to the Blues Fest. As a master musician and multi-instrumentalist, Vanessa Collier, weaves funk, soul, rock, and blues into every powerful performance and she is downright impressive. Thanks to all our blues fans from around the state, the country and the world. Sunday, August 13, 2023 3:30 PM. Doubtfire,' 'Wicked' among shows on Orpheum's Broadway calendar, Memphis Tourism Blues Stage on Beale at Handy Park, Tom Lee Park along the riverfront in Downtown Memphis, Memphis Tourism Blues Stage on Bealerelocates the festival's popular Blues Tent theme to Handy Park, From Memphis rap to the '90s: 10 highlights from Beale Street Music Festival, The story behind Memphis in May's big change and what to expect, This Memphian wrote hits for Beyonc and Mary J. Blige. Camelback hydration packs, 1.75 liters or less. MACE also wants to thank blues fans who attended the 45th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival which was streamed live on You-Tube and Facebook. General admission three-day passes cost $205 and are available until May 4. King. All bags must be clear. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Rick Estrin & the Nightcats are an American electric blues band formed in 2008. Theres no right, or wrong way. Visitors to the area can find more information about places to eat and stay including hotels, motels, and RV Parks in the Yazoo County area at this website or by calling the Yazoo County CVB at 800-381-0662. Festival goers could . Since that time, the festival has grown from an attendance of a couple hundred to ten thousand in recent years, prompting the festival to be moved back to the original location on the Holmes farm from time to time. We want every fan to feel safe at the festival. MACE is aware that to many blues fans, the Blues is Like ComingHome.Rest assured that the 45thAnnual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival will provide the music, the food, the fun and all the down home experiences that have encouraged our fans to make the annual trip to the Delta in support of the Festival for the last 44 years.

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