While in the area we visited the graveside of our favorite bluesman, Mississippi Fred McDowell located in the churchyard near the Hammond Hill MB Church just north of Como. #hillcountryblues #communityradio #wtsq #laborday #mississippi

"Famed blues composer Willie Dixon, a Vicksburg native, was particularly inspired by Montgomery’s music." 3/3

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"Pianist Eurreal “Little Brother” Montgomery, one of the premier blues artists of the 1920s and ‘30s,performed here and in other areas of Vicksburg. His song “Vicksburg Blues” became a blues standard and has been recorded by many other performers." 2/3

3/3 For the most up to date information visit the Huntington Blues Society Facebook Page or their website: www.huntingtonbluessociety.com

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July 19 - Saturday's lineup starts at 2pm.
2:00 Letty Smith
3:30 The Chuck Robertson Project
5:00 Allen Talbott
6:30 Lil' Red and the Rooster
8:00 John Ford
9:30 Creek Don't Rise
July 20 - Sunday Affiliate ChalIenge 2:00pm - 6:00pm

#RighteousGemstones fans will recognize the track Boot Money from that show's final season opener.

Oh wow, we're so jealous! Headed back to the Delta in August for a festival and a visit with a few folks. Excited to see the changes in Clarksdale since we were there last.

Carter, born on February 10, 1920, began recording in Memphis in the 1950s and climaxed his career with the award-winning CD “Lucky 13” in 1998. He died in Memphis on December 24, 2002. 3/3
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Both of them singers, songwriters, and guitarists: Levester “Big Lucky” Carter, who was born in Weir and raised on his family’s farm in French Camp, and Texas Johnny Brown from Ackerman. 2/3

Thanks for coming along for the ride! We have a blast bringing fresh and classic blues to folks along with history and context.

Get your Appalachian Blues Festival tickets here: www.huntingtonbluessociety.com/calendar

DJ Paula is killing it on Black Dog Blues today!