SOME OF THE LOCAL JUKE JOINTS(HOLE IN THE WALL) THAT I CHILL AT ON WEEKENDS
PO MONKEY'S LOUNGE: MERIGOLD,MISSISSIPPI
Po’ Monkey’s place, located amid cotton fields two miles down a dirt road outside Merigold, MS, is perhaps one of the last old-style country jukes in the Delta. It’s been operated by tractor driver Willie “Po’ Monkey” Seeberry for more than 30 years in a turn-of-the-century sharecropper’s shack where Seeberry lives. The juke packs in customers every Thursday night to dance, drink beer, and eat fish, ribs and pork chop sandwiches prepared by his ex-sister-in-law, Irene Johnson. Just as in the boom days of the Delta, the shack is owned by Seeberry’s white employer who allows him to run the club out of his home for extra money and to provide a social outlet for locals. Po’ Monkeys Lounge draws in whites and blacks throughout the Delta who enjoy partying in the country, listening to good blues and eating good food.
CLUB EBONY: INDIANOLA,MISSISSIPPI
Club Ebony has been the social gathering for the blues faithful for a very long time.The Club has hosted the likes of Ray Charles,Count Baise,James Brown,Ike Turner,Little Milton,Bobby Blue Bland,Howlin Wolf,Rufus Thomas,Bobby Rush,Denise Lasalle,Albert King,Sir Charles,Willie Clayton and T.K. Soul.Every year after his annual homecoming performance in nearby Fletcher Park the King Of The Blues,B.B. King does a performance at Club Ebony.Club owner Mrs. Mary Shepard is credited with keeping the blues alive in the Mississippi Delta,through her efforts to promote live performances by local,national and international blues performers.Her friendship with B.B. King has expanded over five decades.B.B. King even met his second wife at Club Ebony.
GROUND ZERO: CLARKSDALE,MISSISSIPPI
Clarksdale, Mississippi has long been known as Ground Zero to blues aficionados from around the globe. This statement rings true to just about anyone who has a deep love for blues music. It all started here. That's why Ground Zero Blues Club was created - to celebrate the area's rich blues heritage and to provide a forum in which that heritage can continue.Located at Ø Blues Alley next door to the Delta Blue's Museum, Ground Zero Blues Club features performances by both local and national blues bands.Opened in May, 2001, Ground Zero Blues Club is owned by Clarksdale businessman, Bill Luckett, Hollywood actor and local resident, Morgan Freeman, and Clarksdale native, Howard Stovall. For those who are looking for a true Delta Blues experience at its very best, Ground Zero Blues Club is the place to go.
RED'S LOUNGE: CLARKSDALE,MISSISSIPPI
Excellent local juke joint. Sure it looks closed and/or scary, but it is actually just a big ole wonderful house party. Open some weekday nights and all weekends with "live" blues some weekends. Special events during festival time. If you come to Clarksdale, you simply MUST visit Big Red at his killer juke! Regulars include T-Model Ford, Robert Belfour, Big T, Lightnin' Malcolm and Wesley Jefferson.
308 BLUES CLUB AND CAFE: INDIANOLA,MISSISSIPPI
The 308 Blues Club and Cafe is nestled within the heart of the Mississippi Delta in the City of Indianola. A place where cotton is still king and catfish ponds are a plenty... and "Birthplace of the Blues".The 308 Blues Club and Cafe is quickly becoming one of the area's most popular meeting places. Have an evening with us and soak up the Soul of the Mississippi Delta. Listen to the sounds of the Blues players and drink from the "Well of Perfection"... a fully stocked bar. The 308 Blues Club and Cafe -- a true down home experience with class.Stop by sometime they will look forward to entertaining you.
SARAH'S PLACE: CLARKSDALE,MISSISSIPPI
Cool juke run by a nice lady. (Miss Sarah used to cook for the jail.) Thursday night is her night. Expect soul food and "live" blues by Big A Blues Allstars or Deep Cuts blues band. Sarah also does lunch most Fridays and Saturdays.
STOOL'S PLACE: MERIGOLD,MISSISSIPPI
This is truly one of the Last Mississippi Juke Joints.I still drop in here ocasionally on Friday and Saturday nights.Great atmosphere at this hole in the wall.If you are ever in Merigold on a Friday or Saturday night please ask some of the locals to point you to Stool's Place.If you see me there I promise to buy you a cold one.
MOORE'S LOUNGE: CLEVELAND,MISSISSIPPI
This place is da bomb on Friday nights.Saturday and Sunday nights draw a nice crowd also.Good music and country people having a good time at this hole in the wall.I don't go there like I use to but whenever I do drop in I have a wang,dang,doodle time.(That's all good ya'll!)
JERRY'S CLUB: MOUND BAYOU,MISSISSIPPI
This is my favorite place to go bluzing.I had my best time at this hole in the wall.The sound of good music,the smell of magnolia sausages,fried fish and chicken wings filled the air.The club is currently closed down now but I know that it will be back on top again.
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