by Bman | Aug 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art in Clarksdale, Mississippi, celebrates 10th anniversary with free blues events – August 10-12, 2012 (Cat Head store in Clarksdale. Photo art by Chuck Lamb.) (CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI) – 10 years ago, marketing executive Roger Stolle...
by Bman | Jul 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Big Jack Johnson, born July 30, 1940 in Lambert MS is one of the most popular and influential of the contemporary Delta Blues musicians active today. He is affectionately known as the "Oil Man", a nickname he earned during his early years working for Shell Oil as a...
by Bman | Jul 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Birthdate - March 13, 1953Birthplace - Greenwood, MississippiCurrent Residence - Indianola, MississippiBilly Marquis has spent most of his life playing music, like his father before him, it's a part of his life. His music is genuine, it reflects his Delta heritage,...
by Bman | Jul 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Otis Rush (born April 29, 1935 in Philadelphia, Mississippi) is a blues musician, singer and guitarist. His distinctive guitar style features a slow burning sound and long bent notes. With similar qualities to Magic Sam and Buddy Guy, his sound became known as West...
by Bman | Jul 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Charles "Papa Charlie" McCoy (May 26, 1909 – July 26, 1950) was an African American delta blues musician and songwriter.Born in Jackson, Mississippi, McCoy was best known by the nickname 'Papa Charlie'. He became one of the major blues accompanists of his time. A...
