My stack of Putumayo World Music CDs continues to grow; the latest release of AFRICAN BLUES is described by National Public Radio as “delicate, airy, sure-footed and strong all the way through.” I marvel at my friend and former employer, Dan Storper, founder of Putumayo Clothing and Putumayo World Music. Dan has followed his passion […]
World Harmony Run 2012 Torch Carriers visit Clarksdale and John Ruskey at Quapaw Canoe Company during 25th Anniversary 10,000 Mile USA Run
May 10, 2012 Leave a Comment
VIDEO INTERVIEW IN POST Founded in 1987 by the late Sri Chinmoy, the World Harmony Run(WHR) seeks to foster understanding, friendship and unity among all people groups and cultures. Visiting schools in more than 100 countries every second year, the WHR encourages school children to believe in and dream of a more harmonious world, one […]
Southern Living Magazine Scenic Route brings many literature lovers through Clarksdale
May 10, 2012 2 Comments
VIDEO INTERVIEW IN POST Literati from all over America have been traveling a well-beaten Mississippi path from Jackson to Clarksdale and on to Oxford—Faulkner’s stomping grounds and his home Rowan Oak. In the January 2012 issue of Southern Living magazine, the travel section featured, “The Scenic Route: Mississippi’s Literary Trail.” As a result, well over […]
A Message from Jason Shelby that may make you shout ‘Alleluia’ involuntarily.
May 6, 2012 1 Comment
By Guest Bohemian Jason Shelby The following is a word for word transcription, with a few edits for clarity, of Rev. Jason Shelby’s homily given on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the historical St. George’s Episcopal Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi. While listening to his message, I actually shouted out loud, involuntarily, while sitting in my […]
Shankerman, Lansky and Guy: Paragons of Sartorial Splendor and Nary a Barrister Among Them
May 5, 2012 2 Comments
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) By Poor William VIDEO AND PHOTO GALLERY IN POST Old-school retail customer service still exists in the world of men’s attire; just visit Shankerman’s in Clarksdale or bop on up to Memphis and check out Guy’s Formal Wear and Mr. Lansky’s “Mister Hats.” Recently, Miss Del’s owner Shonda Warner hosted a Delta Ball […]
Young Mississippian Charlie Worsham pens long-term record deal with Warner Music Nashville
April 27, 2012 Leave a Comment
Cleveland, Mississippi The first time I watched one of Charlie Worsham‘s home-made, totally self-made, YouTube videos I was completely dumbfounded. He called it a “Cover Challenge.” Charlie asked his friends to propose a song and dare him, so-to-speak, to produce his version of the cover in less than 24 hours. My virgin moment discovering this […]
Mississippi DELTA BOHEMIAN Musicians: Space Cowboy David Isaac at Reds Blues Lounge
April 6, 2012 Leave a Comment
SPACE COWBOY David Isaac Singing “Right Here at Big Red’s Place” with Heavy Suga and the SweeTones VIDEO IN POST – A couple Sunday night’s ago at RED’S Lounge in downtown Clarksdale, birthplace, heart of and keeper of the Mississippi Delta blues, Heavy Suga and the SweeTones—Heather Crosse, Lee Williams, and Walt Busby—were jamming […]
NEW ROXY in Clarksdale – Lineup for week of Juke Joint Festival 2012
April 4, 2012 Leave a Comment
NEW ROXY Historic New World District Owner of the unique, open-air music venue NEW ROXY in Clarksdale, Robin Colonas, dropped by the DELTA BOHEMIAN office with her artist friend Ethan Jack Harrington. Meet Robin and Ethan in an impromptu video capture as they talk about their plans for Juke Joint Festival 2012 week. If […]
Legends Magazine presents: THE JUKE JOINT FAITHFUL by Billy and Madge and Ken
April 2, 2012 2 Comments
Increasingly popular Legends Magazine Presents THE JUKE JOINT FAITHFUL Blues enthusiasts descend on CLARKSDALE for speak-to-the-soul music WORDS by BILLY HOWELL PHOTOGRAPHS by MADGE MARLEY HOWELL of the DB and KEN FLYNT of Legends Check out Magical Madge’s photography and Poor William’s words about Clarksdale‘s insanely popular Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale in Legends […]
2012 Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale – Line-up
April 2, 2012 1 Comment
HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM ROGER STOLLE THIS MORNING. Still a few more details to come from ROGER STOLLE at Cat Head, but plenty of killer blues coming soon to CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI. Check out the tons of additional related Thurs-Sun events at www.jukejointfestival.com and www.cathead.biz (“Music Calendar”). THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 DELTA CINEMA (11 Third […]
MISSISSIPPI DELTA BOHEMIAN ADVENTURES: Just another manic Sunday on the Sunflower River
April 1, 2012 1 Comment
“Dude, Where’s my canoe?” VIDEO My canoe, the heavily battle-scarred, aluminum Grumman, fondly known as “Will’s Moonburn”—named after Poor William’s strong, sweet son, who once asked his father, “Dad, can you get moonburn?”—stays at Mr. Little John’s farm or on the banks of the Sunflower River at Quapaw Canoe Company in downtown Clarksdale. Yeah, I […]
Blessissippi Blues – Freeman and explore.org Hosting Live Concert in Clarksdale
April 1, 2012 Leave a Comment
Blessissippi Blues Delta Bohemians, Blues lovers, folks interested in the Mississippi Delta and Clarksdale and those of you who are philanthropic minded, read further for a major happenin’ occuring in Clarkdale at Ground Zero Blues Club on April 28th, 2012. The “Blessissippi Blues” event, co-hosted by actor and Deltan Morgan Freeman along with […]
DRIVEN BY DESIR3 commercial by Alex Manning chosen as a Finalist in BMW of North America’s 0-5.9 Video Contest.
March 28, 2012 1 Comment
…obviously Alex needs a new car! Specifically a red BMW All-New 3 Series A commercial, titled DRIVEN BY DESIR3, has been conceived, produced and directed by our young Delta Bohemian friend Alex Manning, and it has been selected as a Finalist in BMW of North America’s 0-5.9 second video contest. Technical and Creative Requirements: Entry […]
The Outdoor Channel OUTFITTERS SHOWCASE discovers the Free State of TALLAHATCHIE HUNTS man Michael CATFISH Flautt
March 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
The Outdoor Channel’s OUTFITTERS SHOWCASE Free State of TALLAHATCHIE HUNTS man Micheal CATFISH Flautt Hunting just isn’t my bag. After finally getting that B B Gun I begged and begged for, what is the first thing I did at the young age of around 7 or 8? I walked outside into the back […]
The Sunflower River located in the Mississippi Delta is halfway there – but needing some more friends!
March 23, 2012 1 Comment
CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI (deltabohemian.com) – VIDEO INCLUDED! The Friends of the Sunflower River is seeking some support. This river flows right smack through Clarksdale. In fact, the Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival is named after it. How fortunate are we, locals and lovers of Clarksdale, to have such a beautiful RIVER flowing right […]
Country Roads Magazine: French Night Madidi in Clarksdale – A Look Back
March 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
Country Roads Magazine: French Night Madidi in Clarksdale – A Look Back Country Roads Magazine published “FRENCH NIGHT AT MADIDI” in April 2011. French Night Madidi heralds back to one of the finest culinary experiences offered in Morgan Freeman’s now closed fine dining restaurant in Clarksdale. The two Steel Chef Mississippi combatants and good […]
Delta Debris is putting up signs all over Clarksdale
March 15, 2012 1 Comment
CLARKSDALE, MS (www.deltabohemian.com) – PHOTOS INCLUDED. Randall Andrews and John Magnussen, two of our favorite artists in Clarksdale, can be found at all hours of the day or night salvaging junk, or as they would prefer, DELTA DEBRIS, the name of their business. These two men are creative beyond description. They are both hysterically funny […]
Au Revoir, Avec Notre Amis, Levi (Saying goodbye with our friend Levi Minyard)
March 15, 2012 1 Comment
Au Revoir, Avec Notre Amis, Levi (Saying goodbye with our friend Levi Minyard) By Guest Bohemian Jay Hughes a friend in Oxford who did not know him nearly long enough OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI (deltabohemian.com) – The first time I met Levi it was apparent that his smile was as contagious as his energy was infectious. […]
Oxbow Restaurant in Clarksdale featured in Barefoot Workshop Documentary
March 8, 2012 Leave a Comment
CLARKSDALE, MS (www.deltabohemian.com) – TWO VIDEOS. Our friends, Erica and Hayden Hall, who opened their unique eatery, OXBOW, in Clarksdale a year ago, were the recent guinea pigs of sorts for a documentary about their restaurant and their life. Barefoot Workshops, founded by Mississippi native and now New Yorker Chandler Griffin, brings his increasingly popular […]
Clarksdale Juke Joint Festival 2011 – Photo Slideshow by Jill Coursin – Mississippi Delta Semi-Fixture
March 7, 2012 2 Comments
Jill Coursin photographs family, friends, events and places wherever she goes. She hails from such places as Santa Fe, New Mexico and the San Francisco Bay Area, both places the Delta Bohemians want to visit someday. Jill gets around and while she does she is always seen snap, snap, snapping. We met Ms. Coursin in Clarksdale […]
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