The historic sound of Yazoo County, Mississippi
The "Bentonia School" of blues is one of the most haunting and recognizable styles of the Delta Blues. Let's face it, it's an eerie sound created from falsetto vocals, minor key tunings and pure talent. The sound was pioneered and preserved by a small, tight-knit group of musicians in Bentonia, MS.
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Known as the oldest original juke joint in Mississippi, the Blue Front Cafe is the heart of the Bentonia sound. Opened in 1948, it continues to serve as the pillar for this haunting, minor-key blues tradition.
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This isn't a corporate festival. It is a "laid-back" gathering at the oldest active juke joint in Mississippi. Expect a mix of acoustic and electric blues, southern food (catfish, BBQ, and cracklins), and a family-oriented atmosphere.
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This isn't a corporate festival. It is a "laid-back" gathering at the oldest active juke joint in Mississippi. Expect a mix of acoustic and electric blues, southern food (catfish, BBQ, and cracklins), and a family-oriented atmosphere.
Tap Here for more history and current happenings at the festival
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