My first time experiencing live JURÉ. Incredible. Has anyone else heard it?
Filmed in New Orleans during the American Folklife Center 50th Anniversary Celebration at New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Featuring:
• Sunpie Barnes
• Cedric Watson
• Leroy Etienne
• Jeffrey Broussard
Watch here: JURÉ: The Soul of New Orleans | Louisiana Creole Music & Tradition
Does anyone know Cannon Ball Red? Caught him bringing serious soul and energy to the streets of Clarksdale, Mississippi during Juke Joint Festival — first outside the legendary Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art, and later live at Ground Zero Blues Club.
Watch here: Cannonball Red 🎸 Real Mississippi Blues at Juke Joint Festival | Clarksdale, MS
I was in Clarksdale, Mississippi for Juke Joint Festival and ended up having a really meaningful conversation with a musician named Bobby Gentilo.
He’s been performing at Juke Joint Festival since its early days, and he’s not just a performer—he’s a music producer, songwriter, and partner at Right Coast Producing. He’s played with a wide range of musicians over the years, so he has a pretty deep perspective on the blues and the culture around it.
What stood out was what he said about Clarksdale and the Juke Joint Festival. Why people still come, what the blues means to him, and how this place holds onto something you don’t really feel anywhere else.
It was one of those unplanned conversations that turned into something more.
I filmed part of it if anyone’s interested, but I’d also love to hear from others—have you been to Juke Joint Festival or spent time in Clarksdale? What did it feel like to you? Here is the video: Bobby Gentilo 🎸 Inside Real Mississippi Blues | Juke Joint Festival Clarksdale - YouTube
I was at the Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale, Mississippi and had one of those unexpected full-circle moments.
I had first met these two musicians — Gloria Turrini and Riccardo Ferrini — at the Blue Front Café in Bentonia last September and we became instant friends. They’re from Bologna, Italy, and are incredible musicians. Gloria's voice can blow the doors off and Riccardo's guitar sends chills down my spine.
I was so happy to run into them again at the Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale and hear them play
There’s something really powerful about hearing musicians come from across the world and connect so deeply with the blues right where it was born. It didn’t feel like they were “visiting” the music — it felt like they understood it.
I filmed part of their performance and a short conversation with them here: Italian Blues at Juke Joint Festival | Gloria Turrini & Riccardo Ferrini Live
Curious if any of you have been to the Juke Joint Festival or have heard Gloria and Riccardo?
✨ New album coming soon — stay tuned.