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by Ted Drozdowski, Jan.27 2009 for Gibson Lifestyle “When music fans talk about underground sounds they’re usually referring to indie rock, electronica, crunk or some other cutting edge form. But now blues has become a new force in the international … Continue reading
(photo coming!) Quoted directly from Fat Possum Records artist pages: ”Robert Belfour was born in a small plank house several miles South of Holly Springs, Mississippi in 1940. It was one of several shacks on the Hurdle farm, part of which … Continue reading
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Max Shores film documentary ” Hill Country Troubadour is about Richard Johnson. “… appeared as a street musician on the blues scene in Memphis – 1997 – and as a recording artist – 2002 – with the self-produced, self-released and … Continue reading
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2008 screened the film that documents the frame work which holds this all together. Deep Blues (90min) This 1991 film by Dave Stewart, Robert Palmer and Robert Mugge brings north Mississippi’s hill country blues style to the world’s attention. Filmmakers: Dave … Continue reading
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Dare You To Do It Again (60min) A Juke-joint throw down presided over by Sister Jessie Mae is more than a recording session; this evening will prove to be a summit, reunion, and document. Produced by Olga Wilhelmine Munding-Mathus & … Continue reading
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A number of music related films were screened throughout the the 2008 festival and posted here are a few trailers and clips. Pictured is a detail from artist/illustrator/calligrapher Christoph Mueller’s the 2008 Film Award Certificate artwork. A bit more info … Continue reading
