Front Porch Blues & News
Music, culture, and stories from the Delta and beyond
Putumayo World Music releases AFRICAN BLUES – Dan Storper does it again!
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...
World Harmony Run 2012 Torch Carriers visit Clarksdale and John Ruskey at Quapaw Canoe Company during 25th Anniversary 10,000 Mile USA Run
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...
Southern Living Magazine Scenic Route brings many literature lovers through Clarksdale
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...
A Message from Jason Shelby that may make you shout ‘Alleluia’ involuntarily.
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...
Shankerman, Lansky and Guy: Paragons of Sartorial Splendor and Nary a Barrister Among Them
(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...
Young Mississippian Charlie Worsham pens long-term record deal with Warner Music Nashville
Cleveland, MississippiThe 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...
Mississippi DELTA BOHEMIAN Musicians: Space Cowboy David Isaac at Reds Blues Lounge
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...
NEW ROXY in Clarksdale – Lineup for week of Juke Joint Festival 2012
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...
Legends Magazine presents: THE JUKE JOINT FAITHFUL by Billy and Madge and Ken
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...
2012 Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale – Line-up
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...
MISSISSIPPI DELTA BOHEMIAN ADVENTURES: Just another manic Sunday on the Sunflower River
“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...
Blessissippi Blues – Freeman and explore.org Hosting Live Concert in Clarksdale
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...