{"id":140428,"date":"2024-06-26T10:53:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T15:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=140428"},"modified":"2024-06-27T16:09:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T21:09:48","slug":"north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-artist-guide-june-28-29-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-artist-guide-june-28-29-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Artist Guide June 28 &amp; 29, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Picnic Days Are Here Again! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Celebrate the Beginning of Summer with Legendary Blues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The goal of the North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic is to enhance appreciation and educate the general public about the native art form of North Mississippi Hill Country Blues music through performance, preservation, and interpretation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/LocalVoice-PDFs\/TLV-445-2024-NMHillCountryPicnic-Guide-TheLocalVoice.pdf\"><strong>Click here to download the digital edition of the North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/LocalVoice-PDFs\/TLV-445-2024-NMHillCountryPicnic-Guide-TheLocalVoice.pdf\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLV-Cover-445-CMYK-NMHCP-300.jpg?resize=300%2C180\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140217\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Local Voice<\/strong> media company in <strong>Oxford, Mississippi <\/strong>is proud to partner with <strong>Sara <\/strong>and <strong>Kenny Brown<\/strong> to bring you this official festival guide. There are free souvenir printed copies around the picnic grounds and a digital download is available. Just scan the QR code on the big ass banner near the stage for more information, videos, and artists\u2019 links. See you at the Picnic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">\u2014<strong>Newt Rayburn<\/strong> (Publisher) and <strong>Nature Humphries<\/strong> (Editor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-140428_687911-ef\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140428_dfd158-b6\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTS:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/the-black-keys-continue-their-support-of-the-north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Black Keys &#8211; interview with Patrick Carney<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-sponsor-spotlight-lifewings-peak-performance\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LifeWings Peak Performance &#8211; interview with Richard Doss<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-sponsor-spotlight-mac-mississippi-arts-commission\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mississippi Arts Commission &#8211; interview with Maria Zeringue<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-sponsor-spotlight-rb-feder-charitable-foundation-for-the-beaux-arts\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">R&amp;B Feder Foundation for the Beaux Arts &#8211; interview with Ron Feder<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-sponsor-spotlight-cathead-distillery\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cathead Distillery &#8211; interview with Austin Evans<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-sponsor-spotlight-cetacea-sound-inc\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cetacea Sound, Inc. &#8211; Interview with John McDowell<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_6553.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_6553.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_6553.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_6553.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">ON-LINE TICKET SALES END MONDAY,&nbsp;JUNE 24 AT 11:30 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALL <strong>TICKET SALES AT THE GATE <\/strong>ARE CASH ONLY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VIP TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE BY MIDNIGHT 6\/24\/2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gates open <strong>Thursday, June 27<\/strong> at <strong>5:00 pm<\/strong>. NO EARLY ARRIVALS. Music goes from 4 pm till midnight on Friday and 10 am till midnight on Saturday. All Picnic attendees must be off site by Sunday, June 30 by noon &#8211; no late departures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT TO BRING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bug Spray<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blanket or chair for sitting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunglasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat for shade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rain gear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shade tent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More water!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT NOT TO BRING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No weapons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No glass containers will be allowed ANYWHERE on the festival site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For safety reasons \u2013 NO motorized vehicles inside the festival (No golf carts or 4 wheelers except by event staff).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For safety seasons \u2013 NO pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No professional photography equipment, please restrict photos to the first 2 songs of each artist set and NO video or audio recording.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Picnic has<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Portable toilets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water faucets for drinking water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vendors will be selling various food, snacks, and beverages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Campsites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The largest collection of authentic Hill Country Blues musicians you can find on one stage in 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TICKETS &amp; GENERAL INFORMATION:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tickets are available online at NMSHillCountryPicnic.com and Eventbrite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online ticket sales end Wednesday, June 19 at midnight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All ticket sales at the gate are CASH ONLY. There is no ATM available at the festival site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VIP tickets must be purchased online by midnight Sunday, June 23, 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gates open Thursday, June 27 at 5 pm. No one will be admitted early. Music goes from 4 pm till midnight on Friday and 10 am till midnight on Saturday. All Picnic attendees must be off site by Sunday, June 25 by noon\u2014no late departures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday Only: $25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday Only: $25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camping: $15 (Flat rate of $15\/person to spend 1\u20133 nights. If you spend the night you pay $15, no cars in camp ground.) No open fires on the festival site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RV Fee: $100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice Chest inside festival: $10 (NO GLASS allowed on festival site.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CASH ONLY \u2013 NO ATM AVAILABLE AT FESTIVAL SITE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you go out the ticket gate, you must have your wristband on to re-enter the festival site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking is FREE!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children 12 and under FREE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Really Cool Art Vendors and Picnic Merch are available for sale on site, Picnic Merch is CASH ONLY!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GUITAR WORKSHOP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bring an acoustic guitar for a one day guitar workshop with some of the legends of Hill Country Blues. The cost is $150 and lunch is included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This year\u2019s guitar instructors are <strong>Kenny Brown, Garry Burnside, Little Joe Ayers<\/strong>, and <strong>Eric Deaton<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the workshop, DuWayne Burnside is hosting a jam at the Burnside Bar &amp; Grill located at 645 HWY 7 North, Holly Springs. Food and beverages will be available for purchase beginning at 3:30 pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales for the workshop end on June 24.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-140428_74491b-17\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140428_76ac31-95\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-140428_d569ae-c9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20220625-MAX_0072.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20220625-MAX_0072.jpg?resize=640%2C320\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20220625-MAX_0072.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20220625-MAX_0072.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20220625-MAX_0072.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20220625-MAX_0072.jpg?resize=1536%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20220625-MAX_0072.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20220625-MAX_0072.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20220625-MAX_0072.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hill Country Picnic takes place at <strong>Betty Davis Ponderosa<\/strong><br>Corner of HWY 7 South and HWY 310<br><strong>3359 Old Oxford Road<\/strong><br><strong>Waterford, Mississippi 38685<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5EwLv8DQy6jcHTUK6\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">View Map<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d9291.29181804145!2d-89.48289323626169!3d34.57968319432299!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x32df01e5daa388ac!2sNMHCP!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1656013436116!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule01.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule01-686x1024.png?resize=640%2C955&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule01.png?resize=686%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 686w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule01.png?resize=201%2C300&amp;ssl=1 201w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule01.png?resize=768%2C1147&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule01.png?resize=1028%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1028w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule01.png?resize=1024%2C1529&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule01.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday, June 28, 2024 Hill Country Picnic Lineup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JOHN MCDOWELL &amp; CHRISTINE CONLEY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Friday, June 28 from 4\u20134:30 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While their love of music began long before their love for each other, Christine Conley and John McDowell have combined the two to create fun and inspiring songs that will leave you smiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2pqMO7ffRIA\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Songwriter Spotlight E20 John McDowell and Christine Conley, September 16, 2021<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JohnMcDowell-ChristineConley-750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JohnMcDowell-ChristineConley-750.jpg?resize=640%2C428&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JohnMcDowell-ChristineConley-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JohnMcDowell-ChristineConley-750.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">78<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Friday, June 28 from 4:45\u20135:30 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>78 combines influences from the North Mississippi Hill Country Blues, pre-war Memphis, and the funky side of Americana. Hailing from Memphis and North Mississippi, 78 brings classic juke blues and originals. Shake \u2018Em!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/78-C.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/78-C-1024x684.jpg?resize=640%2C428&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/78-C.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/78-C.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/78-C.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/78-C.jpg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/78-C.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/78-C.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/78-C.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ROCKET 88<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Friday, June 28 from 5:45\u20136:30 pm <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rocket 88 was formed in the summer of 2005 and has since brought its Mississippi-soaked sound to venues all over the Southeast. Rosamond Posey (vocals, rhythm guitar), Jamie Posey (vocals, lead guitar, harmonica), and Nathan Robbins (bass, vocals) make up the core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/talkin-blues-with-jamie-and-rosamond-posey-of-rocket-88\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to read The Local Voice&#8217;s 2023 Interview with Jamie and Rosamond Posey of Rocket 88<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocket88music.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Rocket88Music.com<\/mark><\/a><br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rocket88music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">@Rocket88music<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03576-scaled.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03576.jpeg?resize=640%2C428\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03576-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03576-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03576-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03576-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03576-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03576-scaled.jpeg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03576-scaled.jpeg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ROBERT KIMBROUGH SR. BLUES CONNECTION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Friday, June 28 from 6:45\u20137:15 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert Kimbrough Sr continues the Cotton Patch Soul Blues style created by his father, the legendary Junior Kimbrough. From an early age, Robert was steeped in the sounds and life of North Mississippi and its distinctive style of blues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/robertkimbroughsr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">RobertKimbroughSr.com<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6256-scaled.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6256.jpeg?resize=640%2C480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6256-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6256-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6256-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6256-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6256-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6256-scaled.jpeg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6256-scaled.jpeg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KUDZU KINGS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Friday, June 28 at 7:45 pm <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kudzu Kings, hailing from Oxford, Mississippi, are renowned for their eclectic blend of Rock, Country, and Southern Roots music. Formed in the mid-1990s, the band quickly gained a loyal following with their infectious melodies, tight harmonies, and high-energy performances. Drawing inspiration from their Southern surroundings, the Kudzu Kings infuse their music with a distinctive sense of place, capturing the essence of small-town life in the Deep South. With a knack for storytelling and a laid-back charm, the band\u2019s songs often celebrate the quirks and idiosyncrasies of Southern Culture while exploring universal themes of love, longing, and the passage of time. Over the years, the Kudzu Kings have become beloved fixtures of Oxford\u2019s music scene, embodying the spirit of community and camaraderie that defines the vibrant landscape of Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Click here for more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?s=Kudzu+Kings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Kudzu Kings articles and videos from The Local Voice<\/mark><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/kudzukings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">KudzuKings.com<\/mark><\/a><br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kudzukings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">@KudzuKings<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03371-copy-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03371-copy-1024x684.jpg?resize=640%2C428&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03371-copy-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03371-copy-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03371-copy-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03371-copy-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03371-copy-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03371-copy-scaled.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03371-copy-scaled.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KENT BURNSIDE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Friday, June 28 from 8:45\u20139:45 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kent Burnside, grandson of the iconic bluesman R.L. Burnside, carries on his family\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/burnsidekent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">BurnsideKent.com<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6434-GRAY-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6434-GRAY-1024x768.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6434-GRAY-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6434-GRAY-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6434-GRAY-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6434-GRAY-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6434-GRAY-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6434-GRAY-scaled.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6434-GRAY-scaled.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ALVIN YOUNGBLOOD HART\u2019S MUSCLE THEORY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Friday, June 28 from 10\u201311 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s style effortlessly blends Delta blues, country, rock, and folk influences into a captivating tapestry of sound.<br>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.<br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-artist-qa-alvin-youngblood-hart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for The Local Voice&#8217;s 2021 Interview with Alvin Youngblood Hart<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/ayhmusic.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Alvin Youngblood Hart<\/mark><\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alvinyoungbloodhartontour\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Alvin Youngblood Hart On Tour<\/mark><\/a><br>Spotify: <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1pmIo6ASaJG24wmYoyxjwG\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Alvin Youngblood Hart<\/mark><\/a><br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alvin_youngblood_hart\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Alvin Youngblood Hart<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=alvin+youngblood+hart+\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Alvin Youngblood Hart<\/mark><\/a><br>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fTU2ViCI4kY\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Alvin Youngblood Hart&#8217;s Muscle Theory &#8211; Millennium Stage (May 14, 2022)<\/mark><\/a><br>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uFDxufcAckI\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Alvin Youngblood Hart &amp; Muscle Theory &#8211; Full Set &#8211; Crescent City Blues &amp; BBQ Festival (2016)<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04329-scaled.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04329.jpeg?resize=640%2C428\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04329-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04329-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04329-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04329-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04329-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04329-scaled.jpeg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04329-scaled.jpeg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DUWAYNE BURNSIDE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Friday, June 28 from 11:15 pm\u201312:15 am<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DuWayne Burnside, son of the legendary bluesman R.L. Burnside, carries on his father\u2019s musical legacy while carving out his own distinctive path in the blues world. DuWayne grew up immersed in the sounds of Hill Country blues, learning from his father and other local musicians. He inherited R.L.\u2019s raw, hypnotic style but has evolved it with his own modern sensibilities, infusing elements of funk, soul, and rock into his music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DuWayne Burnside has collaborated with artists like North Mississippi Allstars and Cedric Burnside to keep the Hill Country blues tradition alive and thriving. With albums like Under Pressure and Bout 2 Get Wild, DuWayne continues to captivate listeners with his electrifying performances, ensuring that the Burnside family\u2019s musical legacy remains a vital force in the blues landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/duwayneburnsidemusic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">DuwayneBurnsidemusic<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03519-CMYK-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03519-CMYK-1024x684.jpg?resize=640%2C428&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03519-CMYK-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03519-CMYK-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03519-CMYK-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03519-CMYK-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03519-CMYK-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03519-CMYK-scaled.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03519-CMYK-scaled.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2023-north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-tickets-415417463817\">BUY TICKETS HERE!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule02.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule02-686x1024.png?resize=640%2C955&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule02.png?resize=686%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 686w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule02.png?resize=201%2C300&amp;ssl=1 201w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule02.png?resize=768%2C1147&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule02.png?resize=1028%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1028w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule02.png?resize=1024%2C1529&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/schedule02.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday, June 29, 2024 Hill Country Picnic Lineup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LITTLE JOE AYERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Saturday, June 29 from 10\u201310:45 am<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earl \u201cLittle Joe\u201d Ayers is a guitarist and singer from Lamar, Mississippi, who plays Hill Country blues. He was the bass player for legendary Cotton Patch Soul blues musician Junior Kimbrough, and the two played house parties together as teenagers. Ayers is known for his elegant guitar playing and soulful voice, and often performs covers in the style of R.L. Burnside or T-Model Ford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LittleJoeAyers-TrentonAyers.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LittleJoeAyers-TrentonAyers-1024x577.jpg?resize=640%2C361&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LittleJoeAyers-TrentonAyers.jpg?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LittleJoeAyers-TrentonAyers.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LittleJoeAyers-TrentonAyers.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LittleJoeAyers-TrentonAyers.jpg?resize=1536%2C866&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LittleJoeAyers-TrentonAyers.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LittleJoeAyers-TrentonAyers.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MARLOW DURROUGH &amp; FRIENDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><strong><em>Playing Saturday, June 29 from<\/em><\/strong> 11\u201311:45 am<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 &amp; The Revelators, Solar Porch, Brad Moneymaker Band, Lawdogs, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-artist-interview-marlow-durrough\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Click here for The Local Voice&#8217;s 2022 interview with Marlow Dorrough<\/mark><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marlow.dorrough.7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">MarlowDorrough<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03755-scaled.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03755.jpeg?resize=640%2C428\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03755-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03755-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03755-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03755-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03755-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03755-scaled.jpeg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03755-scaled.jpeg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LIBBY RAE WATSON &amp; BILL STEBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Saturday, June 29 from noon\u201312:15 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03719-scaled.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03719-1024x684.jpeg?resize=640%2C428&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03719-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03719-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03719-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03719-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03719-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03719-scaled.jpeg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC03719-scaled.jpeg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DUWAYNE BURNSIDE &amp; KENNY BROWN DUO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Saturday, June 29 from 1\u20131:45 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R.L. Burnside\u2019s oldest son teams up with R.L.\u2019s adopted son for this electric duo that is sure to get you off your seat and on your feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04225-scaled.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04225-1024x684.jpeg?resize=640%2C428&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04225-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04225-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04225-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04225-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04225-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04225-scaled.jpeg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04225-scaled.jpeg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WOLFEAGLE ft. TRENTON AYERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Saturday, June 29 from 2\u20132:45 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trenton Ayers has been playing guitar since age four. The son of Earl \u201cLittle Joe\u201d Ayers, he has played with The Electric Mudd, Cedric Burnside Project, and more. He was nominated for a GRAMMY in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Webpage: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trentonayers.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Trenton Ayers<\/mark><\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HandsOfFire20\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Trenton Ayers<\/mark><\/a><br>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ayerskidd\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Trenton Ayers<\/mark><\/a><br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/20trentonayers\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Trenton Ayers<\/mark><\/a><br>YouTube Channel: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCeSPdkQj4XjbHDFjoBfV_tQ\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Trenton Ayers Hands of Fire<\/mark><\/a><br>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VY82_bc8ZyQ\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">How to get that Hill Country Blues guitar tone with Grammy nominee Trenton Ayers<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6673-scaled.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6673.jpg?resize=640%2C480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6673-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6673-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6673-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6673-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6673-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6673-scaled.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6673-scaled.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AFRISSIPPI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Saturday, June 29 from 3\u20133:45 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019baye (handdrum). Guelel Kumba comes from the Futa Tooro region of West Africa, and is a member of the Fulani people. \u201cThe blues is close to my music. The lyrics are different, but the emotions are the same,\u201d he says. \u201cI loved the melodies but I was too young to understand the anguish yet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Afrissippi-CMYK.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Afrissippi-CMYK-1024x576.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Afrissippi-CMYK.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Afrissippi-CMYK.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Afrissippi-CMYK.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Afrissippi-CMYK.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Afrissippi-CMYK.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Afrissippi-CMYK.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RISING STARS FIFE &amp; DRUM BAND<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Saturday, June 29 from 4\u20135 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 &amp; Drum Band, which is now led by his granddaughter Shard\u00e9 Thomas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-artist-interview-sharde-thomas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Click here for The Local Voice&#8217;s 2022 Interview with Shard\u00e9 Thomas<\/mark><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/risingstarsfifeanddrum\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">@risingstarsfifeanddrum<\/mark><\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fifemastor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">@fifemastor<\/mark><\/a><br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/risingstarsfifeanddrum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">@risingstarsfifeanddrum<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6895-1-scaled.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6895-1-1024x768.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6895-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6895-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6895-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6895-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6895-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6895-1-scaled.jpeg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_6895-1-scaled.jpeg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JIMBO MATHUS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Saturday, June 29 from 5:15\u20136:30 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jimbo Mathus is a multifaceted musician whose career spans genres from blues and Americana to rock and country. Born in Oxford, he grew up in Mississippi, deeply influenced by the rich musical heritage of the region. Mathus gained prominence as a founding member of the swing revival band Squirrel Nut Zippers in the 1990s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JimboMathus-scaled.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JimboMathus.jpg?resize=640%2C267\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JimboMathus-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C427&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JimboMathus-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JimboMathus-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C320&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JimboMathus-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C640&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JimboMathus-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C853&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JimboMathus-scaled.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/JimboMathus-scaled.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ERIC DEATON<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Saturday, June 29 from 6:45\u20138 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s band includes Junior Kimbrough\u2019s son Kenny and bass guitarist Nate Robbins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-artist-interview-eric-deaton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Click here for The Local Voice&#8217;s 2022 Interview with Eric Deaton<\/mark><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/ericdeatonmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">EricDeatonMusic.com<\/mark><\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/ericdeatonmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">@Eric Deaton<\/mark><\/a><br>The Local Voice: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/the-black-keys-release-r-l-burnside-cover-song-video-featuring-local-musicians-kenny-brown-and-eric-deaton\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">The Black Keys Release R.L. Burnside Cover Song Video Featuring Local Musicians Kenny Brown and Eric Deaton<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04012-scaled.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04012-1024x684.jpeg?resize=640%2C428&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04012-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04012-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04012-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04012-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04012-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04012-scaled.jpeg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04012-scaled.jpeg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KENNY BROWN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Saturday, June 29 from 8\u20139:15 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Web page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kennybrownmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">KennyBrownMusic.com<\/mark><\/a><br>Spotify: <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/08gtYmlAOxTdfxZEmsz3E2\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Kenny Brown<\/mark><\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kennybrownmusic\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Kenny Brown<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dcgaP_HPGhU\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Kenny Brown &#8211; &#8220;You&#8217;ve Got to Move&#8221; and &#8220;France Chance&#8221; at Music in the Hall 13<\/mark><\/a><br>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tFDgLHI2pZQ\">K<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">enny Brown&#8217;s Band &#8220;Goin&#8217; Down South&#8221; with Cedric Burnside Blues Rules 2019<\/mark><\/a><br>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4RJKNXYbAC8\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Kenny Brown &#8211; Full Set &#8211; Crescent City Blues &amp; BBQ Festival (2018)<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Local Voice: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/the-black-keys-release-r-l-burnside-cover-song-video-featuring-local-musicians-kenny-brown-and-eric-deaton\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">The Black Keys Release R.L. Burnside Cover Song Video Featuring Local Musicians Kenny Brown and Eric Deaton<\/mark><\/a><br>Guitar World: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/features\/kenny-brown-blues-sideman\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Meet Kenny Brown, the greatest of the Hill Country blues sidemen<\/mark><\/a><br>Memphis Flyer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memphisflyer.com\/kenny-brown-mississippi-blues-heavyweight-weighs-in-on-his-country-heroes\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Kenny Brown: Mississippi Blues Heavyweight Weighs In On His Country Heroes<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04226-scaled.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04226-1024x684.jpeg?resize=640%2C428&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04226-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04226-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04226-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04226-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04226-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04226-scaled.jpeg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04226-scaled.jpeg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ROBERT FINLEY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Saturday, June 29 from 9:30\u201310:45 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert Finley is a captivating blues musician whose soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting have earned him widespread acclaim. Born in Louisiana, Finley\u2019s journey to the spotlight was unconventional; he spent decades working as a carpenter and performing music locally before being discovered by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Auerbach recognized Finley\u2019s immense talent and signed him to his Easy Eye Sound label, where he released his debut album, Age Don\u2019t Mean a Thing, at the age of 63.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finley\u2019s music channels the raw emotion and authenticity of classic blues while infusing it with his own unique flair. His powerful vocals, reminiscent of legends like Otis Redding and Al Green, effortlessly convey a lifetime of experiences, from love and heartbreak to resilience and redemption. With his gritty guitar playing and soul-stirring lyrics, Robert Finley continues to mesmerize audiences around the world, proving that age is no barrier to creating timeless music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FinleyAuerbachL-1020x816-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FinleyAuerbachL-1020x816-1.jpg?resize=640%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FinleyAuerbachL-1020x816-1.jpg?w=1020&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FinleyAuerbachL-1020x816-1.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FinleyAuerbachL-1020x816-1.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GARRY BURNSIDE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Playing Saturday, June 29 from 11 pm\u2013midnight<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garry Burnside is an accomplished blues musician hailing from the storied Burnside family, a lineage renowned in the world of Mississippi blues. The son of the legendary R.L. Burnside, Garry has carved out his own niche while honoring his father\u2019s 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 a variety of artists and bands, including the Burnside Exploration and the North Mississippi Allstars, showcasing his versatility and deep understanding of the blues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to his work as a performer, Garry Burnside is also committed to preserving and promoting the blues. He has participated in numerous educational initiatives and workshops, aiming to inspire a new generation of musicians to appreciate and continue the traditions of the Mississippi 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-artist-interview-garry-burnside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Click here for The Local Voice&#8217;s 2022 interview with Garry Burnside<\/mark><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/garryburnsidemusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">GarryBurnside.com<\/mark><\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/garry.burnside.102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">@GarryBurnside<\/mark><\/a><br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/garry_burnside\/?fbclid=IwAR1Vdls1u9J5T1BYB59R7okNFm4c-8YeVdyV_Z8iQ5_OE4uhY7EGbIjxprk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">@Garry_Burnside<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04405-scaled.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04405-1024x684.jpeg?resize=640%2C428&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04405-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04405-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04405-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04405-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04405-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04405-scaled.jpeg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC04405-scaled.jpeg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Hill Country Picnic articles from The Local Voice:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>2023 &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-artist-guide-june-23-24-2023\/\">North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Artist Guide June 23 &amp; 24, 2023<\/a><\/strong><br>2022 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-artist-guide-june-24-25-2022\/\"><strong>North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Artist Guide June 24 &amp; 25, 2022<\/strong><\/a><br>2022 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-vendors-artists-village-2022\/\"><strong>North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Vendors (Artists\u2019 Village) 2022<\/strong><\/a><br>2021 &#8211; <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-brings-the-heat-june-25-26-2021\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Brings the Heat June 25\u201326, 2021<\/mark><\/a><\/span><\/strong><br>2019 &#8211; <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississsippi-hill-country-picnic-returns-friday-and-saturday-june-28-29-2019\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Returns Friday and Saturday June 28\u201329, 2019<\/mark><\/a><\/span><\/strong><br>2017 &#8211; <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-venue-change-due-to-weather\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Venue Change Due to Weather<\/mark><\/a><\/span><\/strong><br>2017 &#8211; <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/get-ready-for-the-12th-annual-north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-june-22-25\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get Ready for the 12th Annual North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic June 22\u201325, 2017<\/mark><\/a><\/span><\/strong><br>2016 &#8211; <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-blues-picnic-is-june-23-25\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">North Mississippi Hill Country Blues Picnic is June 23\u201325, 2016<\/mark><\/a><\/span><\/strong><br>2015 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/10th-annual-north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-june-26-27-2015\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">10th Annual North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic: June 26-27, 2015<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/a><br>2014 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-returns-june-27-28\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Returns June 27-28, 2014<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/a><br>2013 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/eighth-annual-north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic-set-for-june-28-29-2013\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Eighth Annual North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Set For June 28-29, 2013<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><\/a><br>2012 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/time-for-the-7th-annual-north-mississippi-hill-country-picnic\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Time For the 7th Annual North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic!<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cathead Distillery \u2022 The Black Keys \u2022 Mississippi Arts Commission \u2022 LifeWings \u2022 Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area \u2022 R&amp;B Feder Charitable Foundation for the Beaux\u2013Arts \u2022 The Local Voice \u2022 Cetacea Sound \u2022 Visit Mississippi \u2022&nbsp;Fat Possum \u2022 Frank Kossen \u2022 One Day Signs \u2022 Margo Cooper \u2022 Hick\u2019s Convention Services \u2022 Mike &amp; Lisa Bennett \u2022 Haynie Construction \u2022 The Library Sports Bar \u2022 Tom &amp; Connie Kossen \u2022 Court Square Inn \u2022 Home Place Pastures \u2022 Blues on the Porch \u2022 Bennett Construction \u2022 Budweiser<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-140428_364ec7-9a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140428_f8d3a6-6b\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-cooler-sticker-logo-final-RGB.gif\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-cooler-sticker-logo-final-RGB.gif?resize=640%2C640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140584\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picnic Days Are Here Again! 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