Club Ebony is a historic blues club located in Indianola, Mississippi. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and rich musical heritage, Club Ebony has been a staple in the blues community for decades. Purchased by B.B. King in 2008, the club has hosted legendary artists like Ray Charles, Count Basie, and Bobby Bland. It continues to be a cultural landmark, offering live music events that celebrate the Delta blues tradition.If you’re planning to visit, expect an intimate setting filled with soulful performances, a deep connection to blues history, and an authentic Mississippi Delta vibe.
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Sam Cooke Blues Marker – Clarksdale MS
Sam Cooke, a legendary figure in American music, is honored with a blues marker located in front of the New Roxy Theatre at 363 Issaquena Avenue in Clarksdale, Mississippi. This marker commemorates his significant contributions to the evolution of soul and rhythm and blues. Notably, the marker stands in close proximity to his birthplace at 2303 7th Street, Clarksdale, MS, highlighting the deep roots of his musical journey within this vibrant blues community.
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Harper’s Ferry
Harper’s Ferry is a historic town located in West Virginia, situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. Known for its significant role in American history, it was the site of John Brown’s famous raid in 1859, an event that contributed to the onset of the Civil War.Nestled within the scenic beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, Harper’s Ferry is part of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, offering visitors a blend of historical landmarks and outdoor activities. The town features well-preserved 19th-century buildings, museums, and exhibits that showcase its rich past.Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking the Appalachian Trail, exploring the riverfront, and engaging in activities like kayaking, tubing, and rock climbing. The town’s unique combination of natural beauty and historic significance makes it a popular destination for history buffs, nature lovers, and adventure seekers alike.
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Muddy Waters Blues Maker
I’ve traveled the Mississippi Blues Trail a number of times an always enjoy finding out of the way places that have a footnote in the history of the blues and the State of Mississippi. This Muddy Waters marker on the location that was the Stovall Plantationnwas on of those sites that I spent a bit of time trying to envision what was like to have lived during that time period and understanding how the hardships of the times could have brought forth blues music.
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Ground Zero Blues Club – Clarksdale Ms
Whenever I’m in Clarksdale MS., one of my favorite stops is the Ground Zero Blues Club.
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Robert Lockwood, Jr – Arkansas Blues And Heritage Festival 2006
One of those happenstance incidents in my life was going to the 2006 King Biscuit Blues Festival (renamed Arkansas Blues And Heritage Festival ) and having to be entertained by two of the blues elder statesman, Pinetop Perkins and Robert Lockwood, Jr. I had seen Pinetop many years earlier at Kingston Mines in Chicago but Robert Lockwood was an added bonus as Mr. Lockwood would pass away in November of 2006. The weariness in Mr. Lockwood’s eyes will always haunt me as a sign of a life time of the blues. And as far as I’m concerned I hear it in his music. Ever grateful that had a chance to see him perform.
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Zanesville Church
On one of my wandering journeys back to Washington DC, took a detour into Zanesville, OH. St. Nicholas Catholic Church dominates the downtown area. Not sure my photography skills does it justice.
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Little Rock Zoo
Something about this portrait just holds my eyes. The idea that this animal may just be pondering something … anything with the look that’s being given. “WHAT YOU TALKING ABOUT WILLIS”. https://www.littlerockzoo.com
