What-What-What are you going to do in and around Clarksdale and beyond?
Posted 8-23-11
Updated 9-1-11
PHOTOS AND VIDEO INCLUDED
Delta Bohemians hanging out at The Shack Up Inn near Clarksdale. Photo by The Delta Bohemian
We received our first promise of Fall a few days ago with reduced temps. Football has returned to the television and on the local ball fields. School is back in session and the Summer is winding down. The Delta Bohemian spent some excellent time on the Mississippi River with Quapaw Canoe Company‘s John Ruskey and some new friends. See separate posts about these adventures this week.
Check out a short Rust Restaurant video of the talented Justin Zamm, a Teach For America instructor of music, while he sings Trouble written by Ray LaMontagne. There is more footage from Bluesberry Cafe of the always delightful and hill country bluesman Sean “BAD” Apple with visiting drummer of the group Sit Down Baby Michael Allen from Newport, Rhode Island. At the very end is a brief clip of Bill Luckett during his speech at Ground Zero Blues Club when he conceded defeat in his democratic nomination race with Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree who has made history by becoming the first African American in modern history to win a major-party nomination for Mississippi governor.
Check out some photos taken around town then read on to decide where you want to go and what you want to do in the coming weeks.
DELTA BOHEMIAN SCENE PHOTOS AND VIDEO
This is a PHOTO Gallery of many pictures.
Click on a photo to view the full image.
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David “Honeyboy” Edwards
June 28, 1915 – August 29, 2011
Rest In Peace
The World Don’t Owe Me Nothing
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KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL
October 6 – 8 in Historic Downtown Helena, Arkansas
Headliners: BUDDY GUY – DELBERT MCCLINTON – KEB’ MO’
For more information visit www.kingbiscuitfestival.com
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RUST RESTAURANT
Thursday, September 1 – Jacqueline Nassar – 7:00 to 9 pm, $2 Domestics, $5 Drink Specials.
Friday, September 2 – Heather Crosse & Lee Williams – 7:30pm till
Thursday, September 8 – Justin Zamm, 7pm
WATCH THE SHORT VIDEO ON THIS PAGE OF JUSTIN ZAMM PERFORMING AT RUST.
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BLUESBERRY CAFE (Yazoo Street, Clarksdale, 662-627-7008)
Monday Spaghetti night: Live music with Sean “Bad” Apple
You never know what surprise musicians will show up here!
WATCH THE SHORT VIDEO ON THIS PAGE OF SEAN PERFORMING AT BLUESBERRY.
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HOPSON COMMISSARY
Monday nights: Jam with RONNIE DREW and complimentary hors d’oeuvres!
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HAMBONE ART GALLERY
Friday, September 2 – Keith Harden, 8pm
Tuesdays nights: live blues or roots music. 7:00PM til …
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RED’S BLUES LOUNGE
Corner of Sunflower Avenue and MLK Dr. in Clarksdale.
Friday, September 2 – James “T-Model” Ford, 9pm
Saturday, September 3 – Robert “Wolfman” Belfour, 9pm
Live Music Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Often Red’s has music on Sunday and Wednesday nights.
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GROUND ZERO BLUES CLUB
Check GZBC website for up-to-date information on Live Music, Wednesday-Saturday.
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STONE PONY PIZZA
226 Delta Avenue, 662-624-7669
Thursday, September 1 – Graham Phillips – 7:00-10:00pm
Friday, September 2 – Cole Parker, 7pm
Saturday, September 3 – Marshall Dreww, 7pm
Thursday, September 8 – Jacqueline Nassar, 7pm
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WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE COMMENTS!!
Well Done Madge! Be sure and check out the photo gallery. Madge tries weekly to put as many different pictures from scenes around Clarksdale and the Delta as is possible. If you see a friend on there, tell them about it and have them sign up for free to become a Delta Bohemian! If you sign up, then we mention you more specifically in our posts! Thanks! Poor William