Together with bassist Randy Leasman, drummer Bryan West and keyboard player Nick Vasquez, they make for a formidable ensembleMany of these songs could easily be mistaken for standards given the bands adept arrangements, clear confidence and a decidedly agile approach as far as the shift in stylesan explosive offering indeed.'" 35th Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival Visit Clarksdale GREENVILLE: Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage BLUES WEEK. Having grown bored of playing covers, the two decided to write their own music, a hurdle every great artist needs to make. Thanks to all our blues fans from around the state, the country and the world. The event features entertainment, contests, a gumbo competition, arts, crafts, kids fun and more shrimp, fish and jambalaya than you can stuff into your stomach. 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. His program has been going strong since 1994. Burnside. Blues Blast raves that barrel-chested front man Jeff Taylor possesses a smooth, warm-toned voice as monumental and undeniable as Howlin Wolf with the finish and flourish of B.B. Sunday's events at the Mississippi Mudbug Festival, which was supposed to be the festival's final day, have been canceled, according to organizers. I think that is a very cowardly and selfish act to involve so many innocent people that are here to have fun and enjoy themselves.". You consent to our cookies if you continue to use our website. Stay up-to-date with the latest announcements. As a festival guest, you have an active role in creating an enjoyable and accepting environment for your fellow attendees, including speaking out when you see unacceptable behavior. This year's festival will take place at LeClaire Park in Davenport from Sept. 16-17. He was the revelation of the Mississippi Delta Blues Fest in 2016 (Brazil) and Cosquin Rock 2017 la Casita del Blues (Argentina). Though he performs between 325 and 400 shows a year, he holds nothing back night after night and audiences leave knowing that. I hooked up the amplifier and guitar in the basement and started playing his first record. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. It took the group about 15 years to record its full-length album, but in the end, it doesnt disappoint. Visitors to the area can find more information about places to eat and stay including hotels, motels, and RV Parks in the Yazoo County area at this website or by calling the Yazoo County CVB at 800-381-0662. Copyright 2016 Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival. Thats when I decided that I wanted to be up there with him. Performers and performance times are also subject to change without notice. A law enforcement officer shot one suspected gunman dead, officials said. We look forward to seeing you onSaturday, September 17, 2022 in Greenville, Mississippithe Mississippi Delta and Home of the Blues for the 45thAnnual Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival, the oldest continuous running Blues Festival in the Country. No video recorders and no cameras with detachable lenses. Just two years later, he was a known quantity on the Bay Area music scene, playing blues with an occasional foray into psychedelic rock. Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,