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HISTORICAL VENUES
Morgan Freeman's Blessissippi project - Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry featured. 2012
Morgan Freeman's Blessissippi project - Mickey Rogers featured. 2012
"The Morgan Freeman "Blessissippi Event" 2012, at Ground Zero in Clarksdale, MS. The Dozens of highly talented musicians, locally, regionally, and internationally famous, graced the stage for a night of unforgettable music. The project was spearheaded by an incredible philanthropic organization, Explore, which has awarded over $15 million to more than 100 non-profit organizations worldwide. A sold out house stormed Ground Zero, as hundreds of fans came from around the world to be a part of Blessissippi’s kick off event." America Blues Scene
PO MONKEYS
Po' Monkey's was a juke joint in Mississippi outside the city limits of Merigold, Mississippi and was one of the last rural juke joints in the Mississippi Delta. It ceased operating after the death of operator Willie "Po' Monkey" Seaberry in 2016. The building is made of tin and plywood, held together by nails, staples, and wires, loosely fashioned and made by Seaberry. The low ceilings were lined with Christmas lights, naked babydolls, street signs, wrapping paper, disco balls, and dozens of stuffed-animal monkeys The outside featured a sign reading: "No Loud Music, No Dope Smoking, No Rap Music.”
About Po Monkeys - in the Press
After Party at the International Blues Challenge
Jam with Zac Harmon, Castro Coleman, Jarekus Singleton in 2013
Jimmi Mayes at Raphael Semmes #70 Birthday Party in Jackson, Mississippi
Jesse Robinson - Austin City Limits
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