“The images are from a two year project that I just completed about the Mississippi Delta. There is not much in the Delta other than poverty and broken dreams. However, what is left is hope through music. The Delta is the origin of the blues which is the home of many blues legends such as Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf and many others. Through my project I attempt to capture the hope rather than the poverty. Between April and September on any weekend take a road trip on HWY 61, the 160 miles from Memphis, TN down to Greenville, MS, and you will encounter an ongoing party. Blues music is the glue that binds these poor towns together. Whether it’s a blues festival, juke joint, picnic, or just hanging out on the front porch of a clap board house you will be welcomed as part of the family." The book Blues, Booze and BBQ is published by Powerhouse, New York.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, Brothers Juke Joint.
© / Willie Seaberry, Owner of -Po Monkeys Juke Joint- Clarksdale, Mississippi.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, after the church service.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, Red's Juke Joint.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, Red's Juke Joint.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, Barbecue.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, musician.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, Barbecue in front of Red's Juke Joint.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, Barbecue.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, blues musician.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, musician.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, barber shop.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, barbecue.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi.
© / Bluesvestival Leland, Highway 61, Mississippi.
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, Highway 61
© / Clarksdale, Mississippi, musician.