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The
Oxford American, the South's leading literary
and cultural magazine, will present "The Most Southern
Weekend on Earth," a two-day celebration of Southern
music, literature, food, and drink, in Clarksdale,
Miss. on July 9th and 10th.
"We are thrilled to celebrate the release of our
2010 Best of the South issue with these events in
the heart of the Mississippi Delta," said Warwick
Sabin, publisher of The Oxford American.
"James C. Cobb famously called this area 'The Most
Southern Place on Earth,' and Clarksdale is the
perfect setting to enjoy fun, fellowship, and the
best of Southern culture."
The weekend events are highlighted by two blockbuster
nights of music at Ground Zero Blues Club
(Blues Alley) that are an amazing value. Located
in the heart of historic downtown Clarksdale, Ground
Zero Blues Club is owned by local attorney and businessman
Bill Luckett, corporate entertainment producer Howard Stovall,
and Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman,
and is dedicated to showcasing the best of today's
Delta Blues musicians.
On Friday, July 9, starting at 8 p.m., the lineup
will include legendary blues musician Robert
Belfour, the Clarksdale phenomenon Jimbo
Mathus, and the great Nashville songwriter
and performer Kevin Gordon. Admission
for Friday night only is $20.
On Saturday, July 10, starting at 8 p.m., the energetic
and exciting True Soul Revue will
take the stage, followed by the weekend's headliner,
the incomparable Mose Allison.
Admission for Saturday night only is $30.
A special pass for both shows is available
for only $40.
And there will be additional activities
during the day on Saturday from 11:00- 6:00 including:
Interview with famed music writer Peter
Guralnick, author of Sweet Soul Music:
Rhythm and Blues and the Southern Dream of Freedom,
and Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley,
and largely considered one of the giants of American
music history conducted by Marc Smirnoff. Sat. 1:00
pm-2:30 at the Delta Blues Museum.
The First OA Independent (Southern) Beer Tasting
and Contest, moderated by Daniel Bradford,
Publisher of All About Beer Magazine (allaboutbeer.com)
Sat. 4:30pm-6:00 at RUST Restaurant.
The Mississippi Delta Hot Tamale Trail talk and
tasting moderated by Amy Evans Streeter,
oral historian of Southern Foodways Alliance (southernfoodways.com)
Sat. 11:00am-12:00 at Delta Amuseument Cafe'.
Special talks and presentations by OA contributing
writers.
And more surprises and special guests!
To purchase tickets, call 501-320-5730, or visit
www.oxfordamerican.org
