Johnny Lang in Durham

I've only heard Johnny Lang once and I was very impressed by his voice - definitely a strong blues voice. I was less impressed with his guitar playing - sort of SRV-light. Not bad, just not my favorite thing.

Now apparently, he's doing acoustic blues... and coming to the Carolina Theater in Durham NC, March 31, 8 pm. I'm looking forward to hearing his great blues voice in an acoustic setting.

It's Back...

Howard Boutte, president of Mississippi Action and Community Education Inc. (MACE), said of the 2005 Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival, "I assure you it will happen."

Last year's festival was cancelled due to lack of money - which could mean lack of popularity. But now it's coming back showing that the blues will never die :o)

The Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival will take place Sept 17, 2005 at the Delta Blues Festival Park on Mississippi 1 South at Route 454 south of Greenville.

Look for Bobby Rush, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Shirley Brown, Denise LaSalle, Anson Funderburgh, Sam Myers & The Rockets, and others to perform.