Donations are appreciated. 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. July 14, 2022. The muscular yet limber rhythm section of bassist Mark Solveson and drummer Alan Arber lock into the full range of blues grooves from classic slow Chicago drag ("Holding on With One Hand") and romping Texas shuffles ("Mint Condition") to soulful R&B worthy of Stax Records ("Gonna Lose My Lady"). Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival September 2023 (dates not updated) Washington County Convention Center Greenville, MS 38703 Status: Updated 8/30/2022 . For more than 25 years, Kevin Burt has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest dispelling the myth that true blues has no roots in Iowa. . From parking to what you can bring, here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of this year's music fest. Bernard is blessed with his fathers soulful voice, spiritual devotion and a musical freedom, which experiments with the blues. With soulful vocals, searing saxophone, and witty songwriting, Vanessa is blazing a trail, racking up an impressive arsenal of honors, and has already singled herself out as an artist of distinction and one we would all do well to watch. All Rights Reserved. ? Born in Chicago on November 26th 1965, he was the youngest of nine children. He is the oldest Grandson and one of the closest pupils of the legendary R.L. 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. 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. Mississippi Show Canceled Events Music Festivals April 28 - 29, 2023 Pine Hill Festival Blaylock Park, Wiggins, MS Status: Updated 4/18/2023 There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent. These do not have to be clear. Having grown bored of playing covers, the two decided to write their own music, a hurdle every great artist needs to make. Contact the Blue Front Cafe on Facebook to ask how you can help keep the Bentonia blues alive. Such is the case with Des Moines hippest blues band, The Soul Searchers. In addition, returning keyboardist Steve Huebler always provides a rich pad of lush harmony along with his own and soaring solos. Kevin is a registered artist, and artist educator with the state of Iowa Arts Council. "Jeni Grouws is a remarkably demonstrative vocalist, fully capable of delivering sturdy rockers, blustery blues, ora tender heartfelt ballad. 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. Additional questions and requests can be directed to the MVBS.org contact form. The Bentonia Blues Festival is a unique downhome style festival that runs on juke joint time just like the historic and authentic oldest juke joint in daily operation, the Blue Front Cafe, Thu 3pm11pm, Fri 3pm11pm, Sat 2:30pm11pm, 107 E Railroad Avenue, Bentonia, MS 39040, Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Go here to update it. Jozzy: This Memphian wrote hits for Beyonc and Mary J. Blige. Situated between Centennial Park on the west and River Heritage Park. It was a tiny event, with only one D.J. Blues musician Bobby Rush had been scheduled to close out the festival with a performance Sunday night. Blues Blast raves that barrel-chested front man Jeff Taylor possesses a smooth, warm-toned voice as monumental and undeniable as Howlin Wolf with the finish and flourish of B.B. Altered Five smokes, smolders and burns like a swig of good whiskey. Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival 1 Blues Alley Lane Clarksdale, MS, 38614 United States (map) Google Calendar ICS. Ivan Singh is 26 years old and comes from Cordoba, Argentina. 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. 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. No ticket will be required for entry to Handy Park. Sep 17th, Saturday Gates: 12:00PM - 11:30PM, Press 7 to select Indiana, Iowa and Illinois properties. 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. He freaked out and said tonight youre gonna record with me. 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.". Tupelos very own musical legend Elvis Presley is honoured in Tupelo Elvis Festival, a great celebration of the iconic man himself and his revolutionary catalogue of hits. It took the group about 15 years to record its full-length album, but in the end, it doesnt disappoint. Sat, Jun 17, 10:00 AM. 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. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. 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. var linktext = username + "@" + hostname; Kevin is recognized as one of the Midwests top blues heritage educators. Tickets can be purchased in advance at MVBS.org or at the gate on September 16th and 17th. Bernard made his first appearance on record at age 13, when he played on a live LP his father recorded in Peoria, IL. 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. Thanks to all our blues fans from around the state, the country and the world. 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. 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. Named after long time volunteers Steve Pedigo and Jimmie Jones, this is where we feature both local and regional talent. In 2020, COVID-19 was to blame for its cancellation. 1pm - Open Jam at Blues Wizard's new, air-conditioned Lunatic Fringe Luthiery (247 Delta Ave.), 1pm-5pm . The 2022 Bentonia Blues Festival will take place all day Saturday, June 18, at the historic Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia, Mississippi off Highway 49 North. Recorded in Nashville at East Iris Studios and The Purple House (Leipers Fork, TN) with Grammy-winning engineer/producer Casey Wasner at the helm. Voted "Best Casino" in the region, the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf is also Iowas largest hotel, with over 500 rooms. May 2022 Hill toured Spain and released Here . 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. In the event of an artist cancellation, MVBS reserves the right to substitute a suitable replacement performer. Matt Woods is both a native of Iowa, and a longstanding purveyor of its diverse music scene. Born on December 25, 1949 in San Francisco, at age 14, he took up the guitar. MORE: 6 hospitalized, 1 in critical condition, after shooting at Oregon concert Schroedl propels, embellishes, and adds palpable power through his varied rhythm accompaniment and riveting guitar solos. at 662-335-3523 Previous: GRENADA: Trailriders, Bikers and Cowboys Blues Showdown Next: GREENVILLE: Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage BLUES WEEK. Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,