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Distinctive places, people, and experiences unique to the Delta

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...
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Mississippi DELTA BOHEMIAN Characters: Heartfelt Musings About the Mississippi Delta by Eric Stone

Thinking about how I was going to say it, ask it, beg for it, occupied my mind over the mornings, afternoons, and night times spent with our guest and friend...
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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...
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Mississippi DELTA BOHEMIAN Moment: The British are coming to Clarksdale!

The British are coming! The British have come! The British were awesome! The British are coming to Clarksdale! VIDEO IN POST - Six British couples descended upon Clarksdale, Mississippi yesterday...
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Mississippi DELTA BOHEMIAN Moments: Becky – a SAAB – and Hopson Commissary in Clarksdale

VIDEO IN POST - The Delta Bohemians were in attendance at Hopson Commissary on Sunday afternoon for a multiple-band, musical fundraiser to help defray medical expenses for Ronnie Drew, owner...
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MUSICIANS IN CLARKSDALE – Aubrey Sweet Thang Powell at Rust Restaurant

  MUSICIANS IN CLARKSDALE Aubrey "Sweet Thang" Powell   Last week the Side Street Steppers, a favorite band at RUST Restaurant, were in town and struck up an impromptu Angel...
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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...
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MISSISSIPPI DELTA BOHEMIAN CHARACTERS: Jessie’s Parade

MISSISSIPPI DELTA BOHEMIAN CHARACTERS Jessie's Parade Poor William had just left the Clark House Residential Inn located in downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi, this very Palm Sunday morning after breakfast when… What...
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RADIOLAND: A Nugget from the Mississippi Delta

The Lord Might Scoop You Up Poor William recorded a new Radioland and wanted to share this little nugget from the Corner Grocery with all our friends who love the...
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The Outdoor Channel OUTFITTERS SHOWCASE discovers the Free State of TALLAHATCHIE HUNTS man Michael CATFISH Flautt

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...
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Radioland: Pork Fat in Clarksdale – Need I say more?

Radioland: Pork Fat in Clarksdale Need I say more? There is a neighborhood grocery located on the corner of Sunflower Ave. and State Street in Clarksdale, Mississippi, which sells the...
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