Delta Bohemian

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It’s “Chilly Outside”: Reflections on Tha Moon relative to God’s Immanence, Imminence & Eminence in the Mississippi Delta: Commonality of Faith!

It's "Chilly Outside": Reflections on Tha Moon relative to God's Immanence, Imminence & Eminence in the Mississippi Delta: Commonality of Faith. God is Immanent, Imminent & Eminent in the Mississippi Delta: Immanent = InherentImminent = ImpendingEminent = Distinguished Yet, God is also transcendent here: Beyond us, outside us, above us. … [Read More...]

KINGFISH Ingram – Clarksdale Guitar Sensation

(Clarksdale, Mississippi) VIDEO AT BOTTOM OF POST Christone "KINGFISH" Ingram. Who is he and how did he get started in his music career? It's pretty simple. He started on drums. Then bass. Then guitar and vocals. He's been playing ever since he was the age of 8 but he has been around music since the age of 3. He was born on Tuesday, January 19, 1999 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He … [Read More...]

Madge Marley Howell loves Red’s Blues Club

Young & Free Columnist Corinne Vance There is no place like Clarksdale's Red's Blues Club, Red's Place, Red's Lounge, Red's Whatever-you-want-to-call-it, in the world. Not only is it full of talent and people who appreciate it, but it is also a place where you can be free to be you without one judgement coming your way. Madge Marley Howell expresses her love for Red, his unique place … [Read More...]

That’s That Good Clean Livin’ – by Corinne Vance

Young & Free Columnist Corinne Vance Who do you hold responsible for the good and bad things in your life? When something great happens do you say, “Man, I got lucky!” or “It’s about time!” When everything seems to be crumbling around you do you place blame on others or wonder why God could let this happen? It’s easy to want to take credit for the good and play victim when things are bad. … [Read More...]

Grab Your Table at Stone Pony for Poor William’s Delta Bohemian Trivia Night

(Clarksdale, Mississippi) VIDEO IN POST [youtube]http://youtu.be/TLUPFFlkIkM[/youtube] Yep. Poor William has cooked up some questions to titillate and tantalize your brain and your tummy for TRIVIA NIGHT at STONY PONY PIZZA in Clarksdale on Wednesday, May 22, at 7:15pm. The Delta Bohemian has reached deep down in his wealth of knowledge, he does have a well of info in his noggin -- right? -- … [Read More...]

Mississippi Juke Joint Party in NYC – Guthrie has got it going on!

(Clarksdale, Mississippi) A random email photo request from a Laura Guthrie with The National Arts Club in NYC jumped out at me. Laura wanted to know if she could use my image of Big George Brock for an invitation to a special Mississippi Juke Joint party in Manhattan. (It's not every day I get folks from New York City wanting to use my photographs, plus this party sounds like my kinda party. Will … [Read More...]

WXVT-TV Delta News Attends Clarksdale Caravan Festival and Interviews Dasbach

CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO WATCH THE VIDEO (Search CLARKSDALE CARAVAN) WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather WXVT.com | (Clarksdale, Mississippi) The 7th Annual Clarksdale Caravan Festival was a hit and keeps growing year after year. Watch Theo Dasbach, owner of the Rock and Blues Museum, being interviewed by Mississippi's own WXVT-TV. Thank you for the covereage XVT! Theo talks about our … [Read More...]

The Parting Glass

By POOR WILLIAM (Clarksdale, Mississippi) VIDEO OF AUDIO RECORDING IN POST Oh, how the Irish can combine sorrow and mirth all in one haunting, hair-raising tune. And, oh, how #2 daughter, Bethany, can make her old man cry when he hears her croon. The audio recording of Parting Glass appeared on my desktop computer two days ago with no fanfare and zero notification. This ole Scots-Irish … [Read More...]

There’s Something to Say for Going Astray – by Corinne Vance

Young & Free Columnist By CORINNE VANCE (includes photo gallery) It’s more than easy to get caught in the routine of doing the same thing over and over again. As human beings we are naturally creatures of habit. I have begun to notice that this is especially true in the case of making plans to go out. Being a Student at Ole Miss, the nightlife in Oxford is very present. Most students … [Read More...]

Sounds Around Town in Clarksdale April 24 – 30th 2013

Presented by ROGER STOLLE of Cat Head (Clarksdale, Mississippi) Here is your SOUNDS AROUND TOWN in CLARKSDALE. Listing of all the Live Music going on in town including Red's Blues Lounge, Ground Zero Blues Club, Bluesberry Cafe, Hambone Gallery, Hopson Commissary, Stone Pony, and our FRIDAY AT THE STAGE. Check out Roger's April 2, 2013 BLUES NEWSLETTER here! Roger is our local … [Read More...]

WEDNESDAY NIGHT JUKE JOINT FESTIVAL 2013 CLARKSDALE

By POOR WILLIAM (Clarksdale, Mississippi) WATCH VIDEO [youtube]http://youtu.be/IKQDzHFfk5A[/youtube] Dude, where’s my guitar? Oh wait, I am tone deaf, but I ain’ totally stupid! I had enough sense to slip on up in the New Roxy this Wednesday night in Hemingway’s proverbial “rain.” One of the most pleasurable nights of my life! Guaranteed! Juke Joint Festival in downtown Clarksdale, … [Read More...]

Delta Blues Museum plaque unveiling ceremony.

Delta Blues Museum Blues Trail Marker Unveiling

By PANNY MAYFIELD (Clarkdale, Mississippi) Despite overcast chilly skies, a large crowd attended the prestigious Mississippi Heritage Blues Trail marker unveiling honoring Clarksdale’s Delta Blues Museum Thursday afternoon, April 11. Speaking on the program beneath the canopy facing the marker are … [Read More...]

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Mississippi Delta Dichotomies

Extremes searching for Synthesis By POOR WILLIAM (Clarksdale, Mississippi) DOCUMENTED CLARKSDALE MUSIC VIDEO The Mississippi Delta is all about discrete entities rubbin’ against each other symbiotically in a search for synthesis, peace and order. Iron sharpening iron! We are black, we are white, we are rich, we are poor; we embody in one geographical/cultural place extreme extremes … [Read More...]

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Clarksdale lover Performing Live at White House for Memphis Soul Concert

By MAGICAL MADGE (Clarksdale, Mississippi) When I see Charlie Musselwhite in my email Inbox, I know it is always going to be something delightful and fun. My most recent correspondence back and forth with Mr. Musselwhite did not disappoint. WOW! His news this time? Get this. Charlie is performing LIVE at the White House in a concert dubbed MEMPHIS SOUL with, let's see, … [Read More...]

STOP THE WORLD – Poor William is Overstimulated

Poor William Wants to Get Off: He is Rather Over-Stimulated! By POOR WILLIAM (Clarksdale, Mississippi) VIDEO and PHOTOS What is he talking about now? Stop the world he wants to get off? Hey man, he can check out any time! This ain’ the Hotel California! “Stop the world I want to get off” means I can’t keep up with all this damn technology. This old world is spinning way too damn fast for moi! I … [Read More...]

Displaced Deltan Falls in Love with Hill Country Blues. It happens!

By POOR WILLIAM, a tone-deaf blues-aficionado (Clarksdale, Mississippi) VIDEO and PHOTOS Familiar tale? “Hey man, we didn’t appreciate what was in our own backyard; now we get it!” Could be a statement made by thousands of folks recognizing later in life what was inherent at the genesis. For Poor William, it was the blues! I grew up in a house void of music. It was just not something I … [Read More...]

Clarksdale is Smoking …

A Whim by POOR WILLIAM, a reformed smoker and libertarian (Clarksdale, Mississippi) Smoke! What you gonna do with it? Put it out? Fire it up? Run from it like the plague? Grin and bear it? Or stay at home? All good questions! The choice is yours! I am a reformed smoker; quit almost five years ago on the same day that a good friend did; it was his birthday! Even when I smoked I did not … [Read More...]

Clarksdale, Mississippi music venues list.

SOUNDS AROUND TOWN IN CLARKSDALE April 3rd – 11th 2013

Presented by ROGER STOLLE of Cat Head (Clarksdale, Mississippi) Fresh off the press, here is your SOUNDS AROUND TOWN in CLARKSDALE. Listing of all the Live Music coming up before Juke Joint Festival officially kicks off on Saturday, April 13th. LOTS of music and fun things going on so make your plans now. Check out Roger's April 2, 2013 BLUES NEWSLETTER here! Roger is our local encyclopedia … [Read More...]

Got Enough Money to Burn a Wet Dog During the Juke Joint Festival? DBGuest House is open.

A Wet Dog. The Dirty Dandelion. The Dirty D. Dandy.By POOR WILLIAM (Clarksdale, Mississippi) DBGuesthouse.com What is meant by having enough money to burn a wet dog? Surely Poor William is not gonna set ablaze a clammy canine? Is he? Why hell no! But, if any of you Delta Bohemians out there or anybody you know has enough money to burn a wet dog and they will still have it in two weeks … [Read More...]

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REDS BLUES CLUB – Torches, Cold Beer and Blues

A Whim by POOR WILLIAM, a beer drinker, blues lover and fellow in need of a torch (Clarksdale, Mississippi) “Particularly enjoyed Red’s, any bar where the barman requires a torch to find the booze is a good spot!” -- Tom and Laura, London PHOTO SLIDESHOW Clark House Residential Inn, where Poor William serves as innkeeper, just finished it’s first GUEST BOOK. Names, locales … [Read More...]

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Clarksdale Samaritans – A Place Where Perfect Strangers Wave At You

By MAGICAL MADGE (Clarksdale, Mississippi) My wallet was found? I didn't even know it was lost! The day started with a personal commitment and challenge to let thankfulness temper all my thoughts. Was it even possible to walk through my entire day with a grateful attitude and would this exercise enable me to see … [Read More...]