Those are the words of Buddy Guy in a recent issue of American Blues Scene, describing an impromptu performance with Vanessa Collier on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. This year's Mudbug Festival featured musical headliners, including Blue Oyster Cult and Laine Hardy. His parents opened the Cafe in 1948, and he has owned and operated the juke joint himself since 1970. and Walter Big Daddy Hood (500 lbs. Memphis in May 2022:From Memphis rap to the '90s: 10 highlights from Beale Street . For additional information, please visit MACEs website at www.deltabluesms.org or the Blues Festivals Facebook page at MSDeltaBlues. Tickets can be purchased in advance at MVBS.org or at the gate on September 16th and 17th. . It took the group about 15 years to record its full-length album, but in the end, it doesnt disappoint. From parking to what you can bring, here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of this year's music fest. Several people were injured and one person is dead after several suspects were involved in a shooting at the Mudbug Festival in Jackson, Miss., April 30, 2022. Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues and Heritage Festival This gave Billy the unique opportunity to travel and work as an under study for the legendary Carey Bell who was planning to leave the All-Stars and form his own band. Copyright 2016 Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival. He has also written and published a classroom harmonica method book called Just Play It: an introduction to blues harmonica. His approach is simple, education through entertainment. Having first picked up the saxophone at the age of nine, Collier embarked on her road to recognition at Berklee, earning dual degrees in Performance and Music Production & Engineering. Rick Estrin & the Nightcats are an American electric blues band formed in 2008. Kent got his real start in the music business playing with Jimbo Mathus (Fat Possum Records) and going on tour with Buddy Guy in the early 2000's. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. His soul-inspired presentation is unique, which consistently gets him compared to a range of artists like Bill Withers and Aaron Neville, with the ability to build an audience rapport that has been compared to B.B. It is open to all ages on Saturday, September 17th. Bentonia, This honor was given to him by the Governor of Iowa, Chet Culver in February of 2009. The departure from The Blue Band was necessary and the two struck out for Minnesota. Mississippi Gulfcoast Memorial Day Blowout, Canton Spring Flea Market Arts and Crafts Show, Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Country Music Festival, Our Lady of Fatima International Spring Fest, hog wild bbq cook off and family festival, Great Big Yam Potatoes Old-Time Music Gathering. GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI With the relaxing of the COVID-19 restrictions and many inquiries from blues fans from around the country, MACE wants the public to know that the 46th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival (MDBHF) will be produced LIVE at the Washington County Convention Center and Fairgrounds on September 16, 2023 . We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. MACE also wants to thank blues fans who tuned-in to the 44th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival which was streamed live on You-tube and Facebook. While inspired by, but not tethered to the kings and titans of blues guitar, he has found his own estimable path to personal expression always at the service of the song. I think I was seven.. Thanks to a successful 2021 festival, the society was able to stack its lineup for this year with artists such as Kevin Burt, Billy Branch, Vanessa Collier and Bernard Allison. A photo ID is required for all tickets at will call. Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival September 2023 (dates not updated) Washington County Convention Center Greenville, MS 38703 Status: Updated 8/30/2022 . Sunday's events at the Mississippi Mudbug Festival, which was supposed to be the festival's final day, have been canceled, according to organizers. Foley spent her early childhood in Canada, mesmerized by her fathers guitar and started her professional career at sixteen. In 1976, Mississippi Action for Community Education, Incorporated(MACE) saw the need to help create financing for educational programs and gave birth to the "Delta Blues & Heritage Festival". Now she's shining as a solo artist, Things to do in Memphis: 'Beetlejuice,' 'Mrs. Burt plans to continue this work as well as his community work with Children and the arts. Pinkys Blues was the #1 album in The Roots Music Reports Top Blues Rock Album Chart for the Year of 2021, the #1 album on the NACC Blues chart for over 4 weeks and debuted at #4 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart. We want every fan to feel safe at the festival. No outside food or drinks. It started with Buddy Guy. When the Corinthians played the 1985 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Walker was inspired to embrace his blues roots again. In addition, returning keyboardist Steve Huebler always provides a rich pad of lush harmony along with his own and soaring solos. Ivan Singh is 26 years old and comes from Cordoba, Argentina. Welcome to the Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival Like the Bentonia Blues Festival page on Facebook! Investigators found two rifles and a pistol at the scene, according to ABC affiliate station WAPT in Jackson. June 18th, 2022 starts @ 2:30Meagan MayGordon LicciardiGroove JohnsonLibby Rae Watson/MusicianJesse Cotton StoneMZ PleshetteJimmy Duck Holmes will be playing every night! As a seasoned performer of many local, regional and national venues, Matt has developed a distinct style while staying true to his love of traditional American music. Thanks to all our blues fans from around the state, the country and the world. Thanks to all our blues fans from around the state, the country and the world. The. You may also obtain additional information from the Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureaus website at www.visitgreenville.org. MORE: 6 hospitalized, 1 in critical condition, after shooting at Oregon concert In 2015 Matt released Sawdust and Gasoline, his first solo album comprised completely of original material. The success of the "Delta Blues & Heritage Festival" spurred the creation of festivals all over the Mississippi Delta and beyond. He freaked out and said tonight youre gonna record with me. The location of the festival was moved to downtown Bentonia, Mississippi in 2006. Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,