Stay up-to-date with the latest announcements. Thu, May 4, 8:00 AM + 3 more events. One person was killed and five others were injured when multiple shooters opened fire Saturday at the Mississippi Mudbug Festival in Jackson, authorities said. 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. Billy Branch was discovered by Willie Dixon, the "father of modern Chicago Blues," while Billy was still in college. Only three-day and VIP pass holders may exit and re-enter the park. It is nestled right on the banks of the Mississippi River, and its well-appointed rooms and excellent restaurants make this a terrific deal. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. 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. MS Foley was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and spent her early childhood in Canada. Now she's shining as a solo artist, Things to do in Memphis: 'Beetlejuice,' 'Mrs. 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. In 2019, the flood of the Mississippi River washed out its usual location, forcing it to move to East Moline. Like the Bentonia Blues Festival page on Facebook! Now she's shining as a solo artist, 'Beetlejuice,' 'Mrs. Since those early days, Billy has played on over 300 different recordings including 15 albums under his own name. FNdocumentWrite("") - 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). Born in Chicago on November 26th 1965, he was the youngest of nine children. 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. Sue Foley is a multi award winning musician, and one of the finest blues and roots artists working today. 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. 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 45th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival, Copyright 2016 Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival. GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPIWith 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 45thAnnual Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival (MDBHF) will be producedLIVEat the Washington County Convention Center and Fairgrounds onSeptember 17, 2022. Patrons can enter the festival with a printed ticket or a digital ticket. 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. var username = "info"; The group, whose music is best described as boogie-woogie blues, typically performs more than 100 dates a year at music festivals, bars, wineries, breweries, company gatherings, wedding receptions, and graduation parties. Matts first solo album, If I Was a Fish, finished in the top 5 of The Blues Foundations best self-produced CD category in 2006. Click Here to visit the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors Official Website, Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau. For his part, Chris Avey comes across as a prototypical guitar ace, one whose searing fretwork is both dazzling and decisive. Performers and performance times are also subject to change without notice. Hes also a deceptively subtle writer who can cloak pointed or sobering messages within the bands good-time vibe.. 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. Sat, Jun 17, 10:00 AM. Many shows are expected to sell out quickly. Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bentonia Blues Festival in 2022! | 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 45, For additional information, please visit MACEs website at, 2022 Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival, 45th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues Festival Events and Activities. 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. Click the image below to download a copy of the press release. Tickets can be purchased in advance at MVBS.org or at the gate on September 16th and 17th. This gave Billy the unique opportunity to travel and work as an under study for the legendary Carey Bell who was planning to leave the All-Stars and form his own band. For daily updates please click on the "Latest News" link at the top of the Menu Bar. Sep 17th, Saturday Gates: 12:00PM - 11:30PM, Press 7 to select Indiana, Iowa and Illinois properties. 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). The Magnolia State is waiting for you to join the fun! Since 1978, in addition to recording and performing, he has taught hundreds of thousands of children around the world. Music: BL CZ RB ? If you have questions regarding theBlues Festival, please visit the ". The music will be Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, Jazz, Rock, Roots and Variety. July 14, 2022. Up front and leading the big blues train, Taylor exhorts and cajoles while carrying the weight of the lyrical content. Blues Fest 2022 will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 16-17, at the historic LeClaire Park in Davenport, Iowa. A photo ID is required for all tickets at will call. 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 hip Milwaukee quintet is known for its strong brew of tough, original blues and hard-hitting live shows. Meanwhile, the Memphis Tourism Blues Stage on Bealerelocates the festival's popular Blues Tent theme to Handy Park, 200 Beale St. This honor was given to him by the Governor of Iowa, Chet Culver in February of 2009. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Mr. Holmes who still presents the festival is a Grammy nominee and is considered to be the last of the Bentonia bluesmen. Dust storm causes crash in central Illinois, at least 6 dead, Downtown Davenport businesses breathe sigh of relief as Mississippi reaches crest on Monday, 'Blues is the roots' | Billy Branch teaches lesson on Black history, music to kids, Watch unreleased Stephen King movies for free this August at Figge Art Museum. You may also obtain additional information from the Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureaus website athttps://www.visitwashingtoncounty.com. September 09, 2022 - The Mississippi River Parkway Commission offers The Great River Road - a historic, scenic drive that traces the Mississippi River's course through 10 states and over 3,000 miles. 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. Schroedl propels, embellishes, and adds palpable power through his varied rhythm accompaniment and riveting guitar solos. The blues are coming back to the Quad Cities. Other lots near Tom Lee Park will also be open. It's a major fundraising event for the Mississippi Valley Blues Society, drawing in nearly 3,000 people from across the Midwest. Investigators also seized a vehicle for evidence, officials said. These days, Collier spends much of her time on the road, performing at some of the most prestigious music festivals in the world. This year's festival will take place at LeClaire Park in Davenport from Sept. 16-17. The official date is on a Saturday, but events and activities around the festival spread across four days, and much of the week proceeding it. . Sam Chatmon Blues Festival SATURDAY Sept. 24, 2022. 2023 Copyright FindFestival, Inc. All rights reserved. Students also learn music skills that reinforce music as a positive creative outlet which inspires students to embrace music as a viable creative expression. Gates open at 5 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Delta Blues soon became the emotional and literary voice of Black singers across the South. Blues Fest 2022 Fest Dates & Hours Blues Fest 2022 will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 16-17, at the historic LeClaire Park in Davenport, Iowa. Always an artist deeply expressive lyrically, Walker continues to write and sing about themes that are universal. Sawdust and Gasoline was also nominated by Blues Blast Magazine for album of the year in the Acoustic Blues category! This year we have over 10 food and merch vendors! 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. Last May, 22 people were shot, two fatally, at a concert and birthday party at a banquet hall in suburban Miami, just days after a dozen people were shot at a concert in North Charleston, South Carolina. No outside food or drinks. His internationally recognized Blues in Schools Program is committed to teaching students of all ages about the Blues as the roots of America's music. //-->, Copyright FestivalNet 2023. Born on December 25, 1949 in San Francisco, at age 14, he took up the guitar. I think that is a very cowardly and selfish act to involve so many innocent people that are here to have fun and enjoy themselves.". Additionally, Blues Revue called the album; raw, hypnotic and very appealing. 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 Please visit the Sponsor's Page to see our Sponsors for the 46thAnnual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. No weapons of any kind. Ironically, Black and poor people from the Mississippi Delta, who gave the world the Blues, had limited access to traditional or contemporary institutional arts and cultural programming. The Official Website of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues Commission, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization. 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. All Rights Reserved. For additional information, please visit MACEs website atwww.deltabluesms.orgor the Blues Festivals Facebook page atMSDeltaBlues. He was the revelation of the Mississippi Delta Blues Fest in 2016 (Brazil) and Cosquin Rock 2017 la Casita del Blues (Argentina). Having grown bored of playing covers, the two decided to write their own music, a hurdle every great artist needs to make. Kevin is a registered artist, and artist educator with the state of Iowa Arts Council. They are housed in urban academic institutions and archives. And helped me create my own style . The 34th Sunflower Festival is August 12, 13, and 14, 2022. 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. Small but enthusiastic early-arriving crowds . A law enforcement officer shot one suspected gunman dead, officials said. Pinkys Blues is a guitar driven collection of 12 songs, both original and some of Sues favorite covers, that demonstrate not only that Sue is one of the worlds greatest Blues guitarists, but that the sheer joy of playing can be felt through the recording in an emotional thrill for the listener. Influenced by Southern rock legends like Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers, the two call their music style sweet rockin roots and blues. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the probe due to an officer being involved in the shooting. FESTIVAL HISTORY; Select Page. Walker even made a brief pilgrimage to Chicago to check out the blues scene there. Such is the case with Des Moines hippest blues band, The Soul Searchers. The album hit #10 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart, #24 for 2020 on the Roots Music Report Top Contemporary Blues Album Chart, Rise Up was named top song of 2020 in the Ben Vee Roadhouse 66 top songs of 2020, Come and Get This Love won top honors in the Unsigned Only Songwriting Competition and in the International Songwriting Competition, Avey Grouws band was nominated for the 2020 BBMAs for Debut Album New Artist and was nominated for 4 awards in the 2021 Independent Blues Awards, including Best New Artist, Best New Artist Album. This system embodied techniques of cultural transmission, transformation, adaptation and survival. Foley spent her early childhood in Canada, mesmerized by her fathers guitar and started her professional career at sixteen. September 30, 2022 - October 1, 2022 @ 12:00 am - Next weekend in nearby Marks, Mississippi: MULES & BLUES FESTIVAL (mules-bluesfest.org). Sign up for our newsletter for lineup and ticket announcements! I hooked up the amplifier and guitar in the basement and started playing his first record. No ticket will be required for entry to Handy Park. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. . 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. Artists performing include . 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". These discussions led to the 2022 Delta Delegation traveling to Brazil to meet with UCS faculty and cultural program leaders and to participate in the 13th annual MDBF, dubbed the "Clarksdale Edition," in tribute to the Mississippi Delta town's central place in the history and contemporary landscape of the blues. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. All Rights Reserved. Willie encouraged Billy to finish his college education, which he did, but instead of going to law school after receiving his political science degree. This year's festival will take place at LeClaire Park in Davenport from Sept. 16-17. And above all, ENJOY YOURSELF.. However, at this stage of his life, Walker profoundly shares, Id really like to inspire younger musicians to carry on the legacy of blues/roots music. Situated between Centennial Park on the west and River Heritage Park. | 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 45, For additional information, please visit MACEs website at. Rick Estrin & the Nightcats are an American electric blues band formed in 2008. Besides playing all over Argentina, he has also played around America, Europe, Brazil and Chile. GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPIWith 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 45thAnnual Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival (MDBHF) will be producedLIVEat the Washington County Convention Center and Fairgrounds onSeptember 17, 2022. Together with bassist Randy Leasman, drummer Bryan West and keyboard player Nick Vasquez, they make for a formidable ensembleMany of these songs could easily be mistaken for standards given the bands adept arrangements, clear confidence and a decidedly agile approach as far as the shift in stylesan explosive offering indeed.'" Kevin is recognized as one of the Midwests top blues heritage educators. What industry and media people are saying about the band's eponymously-titled CD: "This was a very enjoyable listen; everyone playing the blues with a real sense of the tradition, no desire to show off, and real ensemble work. 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) 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. They were nominated four times for the Blues Music Award for Band of the Year. General admission three-day passes cost $205 and are available until May 4. 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. 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. Click the image below to download a copy of the press release. Follow Bentonia Blues Festival on Facebook. 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.
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