Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience band joins forces with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra to present the history ...

The festival was canceled last year after rainouts in 2022 and 2023 left the Mississippi Valley Blues Society without the revenue it needed.

I will confess — they say it is good for the soul — that I am a jazz fan with many old CDs to prove it. Jazz is that magical ...

Cleveland was a pivotal part of Kenny Wayne Shepherd's rise to fame in the mid-90s. Now the blues guitar maestro is readying ...

What does it mean to be the City with Soul? This was my first question as I drove into Jackson, Mississippi, and read that namesake on the welcome sign. I was expecting gospel handclaps, bluesy guitar ...

Nashville hot chicken delivers fiery crunch, rich tradition, and unforgettable bites at the city’s most beloved spots ...

On an early summer morning, Hermon Johnson Jr. walked the halls of the former band hall of the John F. Kennedy High School surrounded by archival photographs and rotating exhibits. The historical ...

A region of warm hospitality and deep spirituality that embodies the essence of the American South, the Mississippi Delta is marked by an extraordinary musical heritage. Born out of adversity, the ...

For the past 10 years, the Mississippi Valley Blues Society has auctioned a guitar at the end of their annual Blues Fest. This year, that guitar has a more dramatic backstory. On May 22, a fire ...

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society is excited about the lineup for the 40th Annual Mississippi Valley Blues Fest. Tickets are on sale now for the September 19th and 20th events at LeClaire Park. And ...