STLBlues was invited by the Mississippi Development Authority/Division of Tourism to attend a great weekend of music down in Mississippi, all wrapped around the legendary Juke Joint Festival.

An annual event that draws thousands to Clarksdale, this event celebrates the richness of the local music talent, yet brings in artists from all over. It's not unusual to see spontaneous musical magic happening around town, for example Watermelon Slim strolling into Red's - a legendary Clarksdale juke joint - and just tearing the house down.

-- Read our 2008 Juke Joint Journey, with Arthur Williams

Here's our 2009 Media Tour Itinerary -

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Tour currently installed Blues Markers (Jackson)
Queen of Hearts Blues Marker Ceremony (Jackson) 4pm
Cocktails & Dinner @ Schimmels
Blues @ 930 Blues Club

Friday, April 17, 2009
Jack Owens Blues Marker Ceremony (Yazoo City) 10am
Lunch @ The Crown (Indianola)
Tour currently installed markers (Indianola)
Tour BB King Museum (Indianola)
Little Milton Blues Marker Ceremony (Inverness) 4pm
Dinner & Blues @ Senator’s Place (Cleveland)