Delta Bohemian

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By POOR WILLIAM “But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” -- Job 12: 7-10. When I observe the earth, water, … [Read More...]

Beatle Mania Strikes in Clarksdale

Clarksdale, Mississippi Three local gifted musicians will be treating concert goers and lawn sitters to an hour and forty five minutes of Beatle Mania music beginning at 6:00 pm on Friday, July 17th. The musicians are Walt Busby, Bo Jones and Gramm Phillips. These guys are good! Very good! … [Read More...]

Home Grown Thursday Nights in Clarksdale

Clarksdale, Mississippi PHOTO GALLERY This list makes my mouth water, especially when I know it was grown by local farmers: Sweet corn Cucumbers Squash Zucchini Plums Nectarines Green Beans Onions Eggplant Green Tomatoes Blackberries Baked Goods Farm Fresh Eggs Fresh Cut Flowers Herbs Living Plants … [Read More...]

KINGFISH plays ” The Star Spangled Banner “

By Magical Madge Happy July 4th! We are proud to be Americans. Friends, Bobbie and Paul Wilson, owners of WROX RADIO, have embraced this community of Clarksdale. They have made it their own and we are blessed by their continued enthusiasm for sharing great music, both on the air and out in the air, with the good folks in the Mississippi Delta. On this particular night, June 26, 2016, WROX … [Read More...]

Two women pointing at a map of the American South.

Clarksdale Music Venues Sound Off for the Americana Music Triangle (AMT)

By POOR WILLIAM VIDEOS and PHOTO GALLERY The recent Americana Music Triangle’s (AMT) “Gold Record Road” celebration in Clarksdale was reminiscent of the Clarksdale of my teens. Vietnam had ended, light beer was being brewed, and the coolest thing for white teens was to cruise the figure-eight path through Sonic and McDonalds, conveniently cockeyed on opposite sides of Desoto Avenue. The … [Read More...]

Quapaw Canoe Co. Captain Mark “River” and the Freshwater Spawners (Not a band)

By POOR WILLIAM PHOTOS The spawn is the symbol of new life and beginnings. A time of plenty for all species, and the reassurance of the incredible, undeniable cycles of life. -- Mark “River” Peoples Followers of the Delta Bohemian® understand our deep, heartfelt appreciation for all things Quapaw Canoe Company—Driftwood Johnnie Ruskey’s recreational and conservation-oriented brainchild … [Read More...]

Another Mississippi Delta Saturday Night

By POOR WILLIAM VIDEO and PHOTOS Delta folks ain’ scared of a party and that’s for damn sure. It’s always on in the Mississippi Delta: whether high-browing at the Country Club or low-browing just about any-damn-where-else. We Deltans love to party whether at a cocktail party, a tailgating event at one of the universities, or for the intrepid few: a local juke joint with beer, blues and … [Read More...]

Clarksdale Mayor highlight of Helena Annual Chamber Dinner

By MAGICAL MADGE PHOTO GALLERY at bottom of post Whooooo-oooot! When I hear that call, I know it's a Quapaw calling! This time dear friend and founder of Quapaw Canoe Company John Ruskey invited Poor William and me to join him at his table for the Helena Annual Chamber dinner. The keynote speaker this year was Clarksdale Mayor and friend Bill Luckett. Whooooooo-ooooot, count … [Read More...]

Couple riding a tandem bicycle on a street.

Santana Tandem Cycles in Mississippi Delta again!

By MAGICAL MADGE It was a cold, rainy Spring morning and dozens upon dozens of tandem bicyclers from all over the United States and Europe were not letting that dampen their spirits. They were hungry for some grub by our treasured musician and chef John Mohead, co-owner with wife Jenn Mohead of Kathryn's on Moon Lake, a restaurant steeped in history and worth a destination drive any Thursday … [Read More...]

Coen of My New Orleans captures the Mississippi Delta

By MAGICAL MADGE New Orleans, a destination for millions of travelers worldwide, is talking about the benefits of "Traveling the Mississippi Delta: A land of myths and legends." Cheré Coen with myNewOrleans.com wrote a fascinating article about three of our towns, Greenwood, Indianola and Clarksdale, and touched on the mystical points in between, the back roads, where we like to spend our … [Read More...]

Hunt Marketing is Hot on the Trot from Oxford and Tupelo

By Magical Madge VIDEOS and PHOTOS If you are on the Oxford Square, look up! Above the fabulous boutique Nella (formerly Duvall's), you can see and visit a marketing firm hot on the trot for businesses eager to get with today's times! What started out quietly as W.G.H. & Associates, first in Washington, DC and then in Oxford, Mississippi, has quickly morphed into a brand name you will … [Read More...]

Group of kids in pink shirts fundraising.

Coahoma County Students aiming for Washington

By MAGICAL MADGE Clarksdale, Mississippi We received a sweet note from a local teacher at Coahoma Country Jr. - Sr. High School in Clarksdale. Read it and respond if you will. We did. … [Read More...]

Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale

Clarksdale, Mississippi PHOTOS FROM PAST JUKE JOINT FESTIVALS PAGE MAY BE SLOW TO LOAD DUE TO MANY PHOTOGRAPHS It's Juke Joint Festival time and that means live music abounds everywhere and tourists start piling into Downtown Clarksdale. It's been a long, cold winter. Let's get to jukin'! Pics from a few past Juke Joint Festivals. … [Read More...]

Man in overalls singing into microphone.

Big Boy Martin Grant Remembered

By POOR WILLIAM VIDEO and PHOTOS IN POST That’s the way that the world goes “round. You’re up one day and the next you’re down. It’s half an inch of water and you think you’re gonna drown. That’s the way that the world goes ‘round. -- John Prine Big Boy is Gone and the World is Much Smaller. Tis hard to do a tribute for someone I loved, yet hardly knew. Big Boy Martin … [Read More...]

Young & Free writer Corinne Vance Easter 2004 in Sumner, Mississippi

Easter in Sumner, Mississippi Delta Style

By MAGICAL MADGE Happy Easter everyone. This is my favorite day of the entire year. He is risen! Here is a look back at two different Easter Sundays celebrated with my Vance family and my father in 2004 and with life-long friends and my husband Billy in 2014, both in my hometown of Sumner, Mississippi Delta style. Glory! … [Read More...]

Clarksdale Collective event poster with details.

Artrageous Event in Downtown Clarksdale

CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI Read all about it on the graphic then head to Downtown Clarksdale, Tuesday, April 7th from 5:00pm until ....! Clarksdale Collective is providing an opportunity for local talent and businesses to showcase their work. Come on! … [Read More...]

90 Days of Peace Rally in Clarksdale

By MAGICAL MADGE Do you want peace in Clarksdale? (Or do you want to turn a blind eye and hope the bloodshed will just go away?) Do you want to take a stand and say "No More" to senseless violence? (Or do you want to continue thinking maybe it won't happen to you?) … [Read More...]

Abandoned train tracks in overgrown field.

Longhaired Republicans, Politics and Facebook Rants

By POOR WILLIAM Wow! What a week it has been for Facebook pontificators, polarizing politicians, and armchair pundits: Bibi Netanyahu’s speech to the house about Iran, the Selma commemorative march, Hillary’s emails or the lack thereof, Ferguson closure to some degree, and ISIS, always ISIS. … [Read More...]

JIGGERS

By POOR WILLIAM RADIOLAND VIDEO Though not a Greek god, I have been compared to Buddha and I am willing to devour my fair share of any copious bounty set before me! I fear not quantities designed to rattle smaller beings! However, the time draws nigh when a … [Read More...]

What led him to Quapaw Canoe Company?

By POOR WILLIAM and GUEST BOHEMIAN MARK RIVER PEOPLES “Be true to yourself, have faith in the Creator and humanity, and you will find your way.” -- Mark River The Delta Bohemian and Quapaw Canoe Company have many things in common, including an appreciation for individuality, nature, outdoor expressions of joie de vivre, and the river—Mississippi and Mark. … [Read More...]