Hidden gem from Clarksdale, Mississippi, Cricket Edgeworth was born and raised in the cotton fields of the Delta. She began playing piano at the age of five. Cricket has recorded with the likes of Sam Carr, Robert “Bilbo” Walker, and Chicago bluesman, Dave Riley. She has performed in numerous clubs and venues including Morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero, the infamous Pat…
Libby Rae Watson grew up in Pascagoula, Mississippi a few blocks from the Gulf of Mexico. She became captivated by Blues music when in her teens after stumbling across a songbook in a local music store. It was full of songs and photos of Blues greats! Son House, Mississippi John Hurt, Elizabeth Cotten…. legends of the early Blues. It was…
Ra’Shad The Blues Kid, born Larry Ra’Shad Lavar McGill, hails from Laurel, Mississippi, and is deeply rooted in the blues tradition. Influenced by the musical greats of the Mississippi PineBelt, Ra’Shad’s music, including hits like “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin”, reflects his love for the blues. Starting in church and later forming The Groove Band, Ra’Shad…
Andrea Staten is a Mississippi native who immersed herself in Hill Country Blues after moving to Oxford and attending the North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic guitar workshop. Andrea is known as a rhythm guitarist who has performed with Garry Burnside, Kenny Brown, Duwayne Burnside, among others. She has more recently embarked on a solo career as well, singing and playing…
Compliment of https://www.mizzlowe.com/bio Mizz Lowe was born Loretta Harris in Holmes County, Mississippi. Growing up in Greenwood, Mississippi, Mizz Lowe grew up singing in her church and school. Mizz Lowe was very active in her school, singing, a member of the school band (playing the flute), on the dance team and a majorette. Mizz Lowe remembers walking through the house…
Wendy Jean Garrison “msslideguitar” of Oxford, respects the blues, honors the lessons learned in a year-long apprenticeship with bluesman Bill Howl-N- Madd Perry, and has forged a style unique to her own life, through 25 years of performing in North Mississippi. She is profiled on the Mississippi Arts Commission website and is featured in the November 2021 Performance and the…
Welcome to “Hope for All,” a charitable organization committed to bringing hope and positive change to the lives of individuals in need. Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and overcome challenges. Programs and Initiatives: Shelter and Relief: We provide shelter, food, and essential supplies to those affected by homelessness,…
Welcome to “Empower for Tomorrow,” a charitable organization dedicated to creating a better future for underserved communities. Our mission is to uplift lives and provide opportunities for growth, education, and sustainable development. Programs and Initiatives: Join Us: We believe that together, we can make a difference. You can support our cause by volunteering your time, making donations, or spreading awareness…
Jesse Cotton Stone weaves together the stylistic threads of definitive regional traditions of Blues Music ranging from North Mississippi Hill Country Blues, Delta Blues, and Cotton Patch Soul Blues to the Urban Chicago Blues Roots of R&B, Soul, Funk, and Psychedelic Rock & Roll, bringing listeners through the doors of a Heart-Wrenching Boutique of Vintage-Toned American Blues Music with the relentless showmanship of a True Entertainer He…
Compliments of King Biscuit Festival Peggy Hemphill — known to her fans as “Lady Trucker” (and occasionally The Zydeco Queen of Mississippi) — grew up in a musical North Mississippi family that included her famous cousin Jessie Mae Hemphill. Lady Trucker has performed at numerous events including Clarksdale’s Women In Blues and Juke Joint Festival, Helena’s King Biscuit and…