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The Southland Music Line continues our Mississippi Blues Trail Series at the site of the former Harlem Inn once located on Highway 61 in Winstonville, Mississippi. Harlem Inn was once a highly sought-after venue where national touring blues musicians performed. The name Harlem Inn was frequently used at various clubs and venues across Mississippi, but there was no apparent association between those clubs and the venue in Winstonville. This Harlem…
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The Southland Music Line continues our Mississippi Blues Trail Series at the marker recognizing Church Street, located in the heart of Indianola, Mississippi. Early in his career, B.B. King used to play the blues on Church Street. Later, he described this location as “like a good fishing hole.” This inspired the legacy of Church Street. When is a street more than just an address? When that address serves as the…
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Johnny Cole’s Complete List of Concerts, Shows, and Live Music Events in 2024 ☆ JANUARY 2024 ● Thur. Jan. 11 – Molly Thomas Trio (Molly Thomas, Rick Hirsch, and John Keuler) at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi, MS ● Sat. Jan. 13 – A Mississippi Songwriters Alliance’s “Private Event” in Jackson County, Mississippi ● Thur. Jan.18 – Mississippi Songwriters Alliance’s “Songs & Stories Live Show” ft. Sean Gasaway…
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Kacey Musgraves, J.C’s top music artist of 2024, dominated his weekly charts throughout the year. J.C.’s Annual Music Awards 2024 ● Music Artist of the Year: Kacey Musgraves ● Live Performer of the Year: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band ● Male Music Artist of the Year: Bruce Springsteen ● Female Music Artist of the Year: Kacey Musgraves ● Band or Duo of the Year: Larkin Poe ● Favorite…
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The Southland Music Line explores the life of Albert King as part of our Mississippi Blues Trail Series. Albert Nelson (Stage name: Albert King) was born on April 23, 1923, on a cotton plantation in Indianola, Mississippi. King created confusion early in his career over his real name. While at a homecoming concert at Club Ebony in Indianola, King claimed that B.B. King was his half-brother, asserting that B.B. King’s…
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Along the Pontchartrain Concert Series IX ft. Cary Hudson, Jimbo Mathus, Brian Stoltz, John Papa Gros, Casandra Faulconer, Russ Broussard, Katrina Miller, and Rurik Nunan at residence overlooking Chef Menteur Pass in New Orleans, LA ( Sat. April 20, 2024) Photos by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page designed & edited by Johnny Cole) Next Page > Along the Pontchartrain Concert Series Along the Pontchartrain Concert Series Jimbo Mathus & Cary Hudson…
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By Deborah Chatham . Photos by Stephen Anderson . Edited by Johnny Cole The Southland Music Line delves into the life of a true blues legend, David “Honeyboy” Edwards, as part of our Mississippi Blues Trail Series. Born on June 28, 1915, in Shaw, Mississippi, Edwards was affectionately called Honeyboy by his older sister, a name that would stick with him throughout his illustrious career. His musical journey began at…
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By Deborah Chatham .Photos by Stephen Anderson .Edited by Johnny Cole . The Southland Music Line continues our Mississippi Blues Trail Series at the marker recognizing Denise LaSalle, located near 102 Castleman Street west of Church Street in Belzoni, Mississippi. Born Ora Denise Allen, from humble beginnings, she was the youngest of eight children. Her parents were sharecroppers, and she picked cotton alongside them to help support the family. LaSalle…
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By Johnny Cole .Photos by Stephen Anderson . On the evening of Wednesday, February 7, 2024, singer-songwriter John Moreland returned to Callaghan’s Irish Social Club in Mobile, Alabama for a sold-out performance. It had been a few years since Moreland’s last visit to Callaghan’s, considered by many to be one of the best live music venues in the deep south. The Southland Music Line first had the privilege of seeing…
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By Deborah Chatham Photos by Stephen Anderson The Southland Music Line continues our Mississippi Blues Trail Series at the marker recognizing Club Ebony at 404 Hannah Avenue in Indianola, Mississippi. Club Ebony has a long and storied history since its inception during the early days of the Chitlin’ Circuit. The term Chitlin’ Circuit indicated Black-run venues across the region during segregation. Johnny Jones first opened Club Ebony in 1948 to…
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