GARRY BURNSIDE
Saturday 10:30 pm on the Main Stage
The son of the legendary R.L. Burnside, Garry Burnside has carved out his own niche while honoring his father’s legacy. His guitar playing is distinguished by a raw, powerful style that evokes the rugged spirit of the Delta, and his performances are a testament to his deep-rooted connection to the genre. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with many artists and bands, including the Burnside Exploration and the North Mississippi Allstars.
In addition to his work as a performer, Garry Burnside is also committed to preserving and promoting the blues. Through his dedication to both his craft and his heritage, Garry Burnside not only upholds the legacy of his famous father but also ensures that the soulful sounds of the Mississippi blues will continue to resonate with audiences for years to come.
Click here for The Local Voice’s 2022 interview with Garry Burnside
Website: GarryBurnside.com
Facebook: @GarryBurnside
Instagram: @Garry_Burnside
KENNY BROWN
Saturday 9 pm on the Main Stage
Kenny Brown is a highly respected blues musician renowned for his mastery of Mississippi Hill Country blues. Born and raised in Nesbit, Mississippi, Brown honed his skills playing alongside legends like Mississippi Fred McDowell and R.L. Burnside. His unique blend of traditional blues with elements of rock and punk has earned him a dedicated following and critical acclaim. Brown’s distinctive style, characterized by raw, hypnotic rhythms and blistering slide guitar work, pays homage to the rich musical heritage of the Mississippi Delta while pushing the boundaries of the genre.
See Also: Kenny Brown articles at The Local Voice
ALVIN YOUNGBLOOD HART’S MUSCLE THEORY
Saturday 7:30 pm on the Main Stage
Alvin Youngblood Hart is a virtuoso guitarist and multi-instrumentalist deeply rooted in the blues tradition. Hailing from California but steeped in the rich musical heritage of Mississippi, Hart’s style effortlessly blends Delta blues, country, rock, and folk influences into a captivating tapestry of sound.
Throughout his career, Alvin Youngblood Hart has garnered critical acclaim and earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album. He is known for his technical prowess on the guitar, seamlessly shifting between slide and fingerstyle playing with precision and flair.
With a discography spanning over two decades and collaborations with luminaries like Taj Mahal and Ben Harper, Alvin Youngblood Hart continues to inspire and influence generations of musicians with his unparalleled talent and unwavering dedication to the craft.
Click here for The Local Voice’s 2021 Interview with Alvin Youngblood Hart
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YouTube: Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory – Millennium Stage (May 14, 2022)
YouTube: Alvin Youngblood Hart & Muscle Theory – Full Set – Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival (2016)
RISING STARS FIFE & DRUM BAND
Saturday 6:30 pm on the Main Stage
Traditional fife and drum music is a vanishing American folk music tradition derived from country blues, martial music tradition, and African rhythms. The late Otha Turner founded the Rising Star Fife & Drum Band, which is now led by his granddaughter Shardé Thomas.
See more: articles about Rising Stars Fife & Drum Band at The Local Voice
KENT BURNSIDE
Saturday 5:45 pm on the Main Stage
Kent Burnside, grandson of the iconic bluesman R.L. Burnside, carries on his family’s musical tradition with passion and authenticity. Hailing from Holly Springs, Mississippi, Kent learned the blues from his grandfather and other local musicians, soaking in the raw energy and emotional depth of the Hill Country blues style. With his gritty vocals, soulful guitar playing, and driving rhythms, Kent channels the spirit of his forebears while infusing his own modern twist into the genre.Embracing the raw and unfiltered essence of the blues, Kent Burnside mesmerizes audiences with his electrifying performances, keeping the flame of Mississippi blues burning bright for new generations to discover and cherish.
ERIC DEATON
Saturday 4:30 pm on the Main Stage
Eric Deaton is a torch-bearer of the North Mississippi Hill Country blues tradition, having received an apprenticeship first-hand from the masters of this particularly hypnotic, backwoods strain of blues. Eric has recorded albums with The Black Keys and Hank Williams, Jr. Eric’s band includes Junior Kimbrough’s son Kenny.
See also: North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Artist Interview: Eric Deaton
Read more articles at The Local Voice featuring Eric Deaton
AFRISSIPPI
Saturday 2:45 pm on the Main Stage
Afrissippi is an afro-beat/blues/experimental band based out of Oxford, Mississippi, with Guelel Kumba (voice and guitar), Eric Deaton (guitar and voice), Kinney Kimbrough (drums) Justin Showah (bass), and Papa Assane M’baye (handdrum). Guelel Kumba comes from the Futa Tooro region of West Africa, and is a member of the Fulani people. “The blues is close to my music. The lyrics are different, but the emotions are the same,” he says. “I loved the melodies but I was too young to understand the anguish yet.”
Read more articles featuring Afrissippi at The Local Voice
CAM KIMBROUGH HILL COUNTRY REUNION
Saturday 2:10 pm on the Main Stage
Cam Kimbrough is a Hill Country artist, producer, drummer, guitar player, songwriter, rapper, and vocalist. Grandson of the legendary Junior Kimbrough, he is continuing the Hill Country music tradition with a very original and modern approach. Kimbrough recently spent several years performing regularly throughout the Southwestern U.S.
YouTube: Cam Kimbrough – Still Standing Official Music Video
WOLFEAGLE ft. TRENTON AYERS
Saturday 1:30 pm on the Main Stage
Trenton Ayers has been playing guitar since age four. The son of Earl “Little Joe” Ayers, he has played with The Electric Mudd, Cedric Burnside Project, and more. He was nominated for a GRAMMY in 2015 for his album Descendants of Hill Country.
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YouTube Channel: Trenton Ayers Hands of Fire
YouTube: How to get that Hill Country Blues guitar tone with Grammy nominee Trenton Ayers
BILL STEBER & LIBBY RAE WATSON
See also: North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Artist Q&A: Libby Rae Watson
Saturday 12:45 pm on the Main Stage
Libby Rae Watson is an authentic blues woman who has been playing since the early 1970s, when she discovered the blues in her hometown of Pascagoula. She helped organize the talent for the very first Delta Blues Festival in Greenville, Mississippi, in 1978. Libby Rae has played many festivals and music venues all over the world.
THE NONCONNAH OUTLAWS w/ MARLOW DURROUGH
Saturday noon on the Main Stage
Marlow Dorrough is a drummer and guitarist from Ruleville, Mississippi. He is the son of legendary Mississippi guitarist Duff Dorrough. He has played with Duff Dorrough & The Revelators, Solar Porch, Brad Moneymaker Band, Lawdogs, and more. With the Outlaws, Marlow regularly tours a variety of venues and festivals, and much like his father is a regional favorite.
Click here for The Local Voice’s 2022 interview with Marlow Dorrough
Facebook: MarlowDorrough
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