Podcasts about mighty mississippi music festival

Castro Coleman, aka Mr. Sipp, was born in McComb, MS and has been playing the guitar since the age of 6. A Malaco recording artist, he was awarded The Blues Foundation 2016 Best New Artist for his album, The Mississippi Blues Child. This week we feature a live performance from the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival captured during Bridging the Blues. (original air date 12.07.16) BSC contributor William Lee Ellis continues his series, Religion and the Blues.

This week we feature St Paul and The Broken Bones in a performance at the 2017 Mighty Mississippi Music Festival, and Dr. Barbara Ching begins a new series exploring the connection between country music and the blues.

Castro Coleman, aka Mr. Sipp, was born in McComb, MS and has been playing the guitar since the age of 6. A Malaco recording artist, he was awarded The Blues Foundation 2016 Best New Artist for his album, The Mississippi Blues Child. This week we feature a live performance from the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival captured during Bridging the Blues. (original air date 12.07.16) BSC contributor William Lee Ellis continues his series, Religion and the Blues.

Larry Morrisey talks with Governor’s Arts Award recipient Steve Azar of Greenville. Starting in music as a teenager, Azar had major hits on country radio in the early 2000s. He continues to perform, but also is the co-founder of the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival and helps to support Delta-based non-profits through his charitable foundation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Azar is a singer and songwriter that marries country, rock, and blues influences to create “Delta-Soul.” Inspired by the state of Mississippi, Steve wrote many successful tracks that topped the country charts including “Waitin’ On Joe,” “I Don’t Have to Be Me,” and “Sunshine.” After many ups and downs in the beginning of his career, Steve found his musical purpose in his roots. Steve has been recognized by many notable figures including Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, and Oprah. He is currently working on multiple projects, including the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival, The Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation, producing, and continuously playing music. In this episode, we will be discussing:  Influence of the Mississippi Delta on Steve Steve’s journey to finding his musical purpose The inspiration behind “Waitin on Joe” Steve’s first album and the essence it captured Troubles Steve faced with his first popular track The link between music and people How “Sunshine” ignited a change in Steve’s life Steve’s interactions with other famous individuals Steve’s mission to help and where it stemmed from Mississippi festivals opened to Steve Legendary music acts influencing Steve The soon-to-be-released documentary by Steve’s son Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Steve's Music Website Steve's Website Info on Something in the Water Something in the Water Trailer 1 Something in the Water Trailer 2 Upcoming Mighty Mississippi Music Festival Steve Playing "Fly" at 2015 FIS World Alpine Ski Championships  

Castro Coleman, aka Mr. Sipp, was born in McComb, MS and has been playing the guitar since the age of 6. A Malaco recording artist, he was awarded The Blues Foundation 2016 Best New Artist for his album, The Mississippi Blues Child.  This week we feature a live performance from the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival captured during Bridging the Blues.   BSC contributor William Lee Ellis continues his series, Religion and the Blues.

This week’s episode showcases two bluesmen whose music can be heard at blues festivals around the world, in documentary films, or performing at juke joints right in the heart of the Mississippi Delta.  Both play harmonica and guitar, and both were recorded during Bridging The Blues performances last fall. Listen as Watermelon Slim takes the stage at the Bonafide Blues Festival and Terry “Harmonica” Bean plays the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival. BSC contributor Preston Lauterbach continues his series the Chitlin’ Circuit and The Road to Rock n Roll.

With decades of accomplishments under his belt and a freight train tempo to his current rate of output and touring, Jimbo Mathus is crafting one of the most unique musical legacies in American roots music. It also may be one of the most overlooked. A genuine southern romantic, a brilliant wordsmith, and a fiery performer, it's always a pleasure when Jimbo graces our program. Today's performance is taken from the heart of the delta at the MIghty Mississippi Music Festival in Greenville, Mississippi. Also on the program, BSC contributor, Eddie Hankins continues his series, "American Studios: Memphis' Hit Factory."