Delta Bohemian

VACATION RENTALS IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA

By MAGICAL MADGE Every day I look forward to my email from Memphis StyleBlueprint and on my birthday a special one landed in my inbox. The title got me immediately--"CONFESSIONS OF (AND TIPS FROM) A VACATION RENTAL JUNKIE." … [Read More...]

Alligators in the Mississippi Delta

By MAGICAL MADGE VIDEO and PHOTOS Yesterday, Storm Thor blew through the Mississippi Delta. It left sleet, ice and snow in its wake. We are not used to this kind of bitter weather here and I tend to go into a cocoon state, hesitating to venture out. Period. It got me to wondering what was going on on March 4th and 5th in the past. … [Read More...]

Man in a wheelchair singing into a microphone.

Give ’em Hell CeDell – “Last Man Standing”

By POOR WILLIAM Tarzan is no longer playing in black and white on Saturday afternoons, at least not in the Mississippi Delta, so whatcha gonna do this Saturday afternoon, March 7th, from 3:00—5:00? Why not mosey on down to 1 Blues Alley in downtown Clarksdale, birthplace of the blues and host to the oldest music museum in the marvelous state of Mississippi: Delta Blues Museum! … [Read More...]

Book cover for "Soil" by Jamie Kornegay.

Turnrow Book Company has Kornegay SOIL on it’s hands

By MAGICAL MADGE Rarely do I visit the Mississippi Delta town of Greenwood without stopping by Turnrow Book Company on Howard Street. If Poor William is with me, it's imperative, but we always make a pact not to go crazy buying more than we can afford. … [Read More...]

Let’s Meet at the Clarksdale Train Depot

By MAGICAL MADGE PHOTO SLIDESHOWS including BAREFOOT WORKSHOPS EVENT It wasn't long ago Coahoma County Administrator Daniel Vassel told me, "Clarksdale has so many great places to meet!" For business or pleasure, this little Mississippi Delta town does have some unique gathering spots open throughout the work day. The two of us started to name a few in no particular order. … [Read More...]

Icicle-covered branches against a night sky.

Mornings with Tolstoy – Day Thirteen

By WILLIAM PRENTISS “Judge not that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” -- Matthew 7:1-2 I often heard in childhood that we are prone to judge others by their actions but ourselves by our intentions. Should we not judge ourselves more harshly than we judge others? … [Read More...]

Pencil drawing of columns with pens nearby.

Jeffrey Yentz Discovers the Windsor Ruins

By MAGICAL MADGE and GUEST BOHEMIAN JEFFREY YENTZ PHOTO SLIDESHOWS I cannot recall the exact day our paths first crossed but I do remember it was his perspective on life and his God-given ability to illustrate it that drew me to him. We have been connected ever since. Jeffrey Yentz is an artist and architect who resides in Jackson, Mississippi. Read his tale about the … [Read More...]

John Ruskey Lectures Delta Psi Fraternity at Ole Miss

By MAGICAL MADGE and GUEST BOHEMIAN BRAXTON BARDEN PHOTOS and SEVERAL VIDEOS and SPECIAL LINK NEAR BOTTOM Was I reading my email correctly....? Quapaw Canoe Company's John Ruskey was speaking at a fraternity house at Ole Miss? Yes! Just so happened my wheels were taking me in close proximity to the campus that same day and hour. This I had to see! … [Read More...]

Watermelon Slim Sings Northwest Passage

By POOR WILLIAM VIDEO and PHOTOS Delta eclectic is not relegated to Clarksdale, MS, though I think we have a short leg up on the rest of God’s fertile country south of Memphis down to Vicksburg. Magical Madge and I were delivering the latest issue of The ‘Sip magazine all over the North Delta last Thursday, ending up in Greenwood where we heard the ubiquitous Watermelon Slim playing in … [Read More...]

Rory Doyle Captures Bill Abel

By GUEST BOHEMIAN PHOTOGRAPHER RORY DOYL I followed Bill Abel, someone who I have great respect for as a Bluesman and artist. I have seen him play a number of times, but I knew very little about who Bill is off the stage. Through Barefoot Workshops, I was able to follow him throughout the week, and I was fascinated with his three home studios … [Read More...]

The ‘Sip Magazine Appreciates the DB

By POOR WILLIAM PHOTOS It’s always a tricky enterprise in today’s social media driven culture—rife with endless opportunities to “reach” potential customers—to share wonderful things others say and not appear to be “full of one’s self” or too self-aggrandizing. Tis a fine line to walk for sure.... … [Read More...]

Bella in Helena

By MAGICAL MADGE PHOTO GALLERY and VIDEO BELOW Bella in Helena, a new Coco Chanel inspired women’s clothing store, is the latest addition to the bluff city’s downtown renaissance. The fabulous store shares an interior door with Handworks, Cathy Campbell’s successful, one-of-a-kind gift shop. … [Read More...]

Cactus and Stud: Meet Me in the City! Again!

By POOR WILLIAM ↓ VIDEO INCLUDED ↓ Clarksdale is all right! Live blues every night of the year, right here, in river city! One never knows what he or she will get when they hit the town of Clarksdale to hear some blues. Each single night at every different venue with a multitude of local and visiting musicians is always unique. No two nights are ever the same. Bluesberry Cafe in downtown … [Read More...]

Christone Kingfish Ingram Clarksdale Blues Prodigy

By POOR WILLIAM Clarksdale, Mississippi VIDEO and PHOTOS Christon Kingfish Ingram is a “bad boy” to be such a good boy; meaning his always improving guitar skills place him on par with some of the finest guitarists to ever have plucked some strings. Clarksdalians and visitors from all over the world, who have availed themselves of the privilege of hearing this young man play … [Read More...]

Three musicians playing saxophone, bass, and guitar.

Play more tunes for me Daddy Rich

By MAGICAL MADGE Clarksdale, Mississippi VIDEOS It's sad, sad to think Daddy Rich may bow out of the music world. I know he took a break this past year to get his priorities straight and for that I commend and respect him. We have missed his music and self. But enough is enough! Play more tunes for me, $Daddy Rich$!!! I don't want to hear any more sad, sad songs, … [Read More...]

Skinny Jeans, My Ass

By POOR WILLIAM What in sam hill are skinny jeans and why would any man wear ‘em, unless he could? I can’t, so to hell with skinny jeans. Levi’s defines them as follows: “Skinny jeans are form fitting and designed to accentuate your shape.” What shape? Can’t nobody but nobody fit in skinny jeans if they have any shape! … [Read More...]

I Hate Damning God

By PONTIFICUS MINIMUS “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” -- The Third Commandment given to Moses by God Having spent many a year eschewing all forms of cursing and vile language I have slipped over the last 10 years into saying many words and phrases that I am sure grieve the Lord. I am rather loose … [Read More...]

Five Years and Growing for Clarksdale Film Festival

By MAGICAL MADGE Clarksdale, Mississippi What a perfect time of year to stay indoors and watch movies. It's so cold outside! Give me a good movie, a blanket and a beverage and I'll follow you anywhere. You say there is a film festival in town this week? Yep! The Clarksdale Film Festival kicks off this Thursday, January 29 for the 5th time! If you have failed to venture downtown to … [Read More...]

Red’s Lounge on a Friday Night in Clarksdale

By POOR WILLIAM VIDEO and PHOTOS Hey Man, I know we did a post on the Delta Bohemian® two weeks ago on Lucious Spiller at Red’s Lounge, but sometimes there’s more to something. And here it tis… … [Read More...]

Two people smiling, holding cups, sitting together.

Meet Me in the City of Clarksdale

By POOR WILLIAM VIDEOS and PHOTOS Clarksdale Mississippi is a bad mama jama: just as fine as she can be with live music 365 days a year! So, if folks want to hear authentic, live music with no two nights ever quite the same, then tell ‘em to meet me in the city! Clarksdale that is! In “The Blues Brothers” movie, the honkytonk (and I do mean honky) that Jake and Elwood played in, had both … [Read More...]