The Central Mississippi Blues Society, Inc., with support from Visit Jackson, the Mississippi Humanities Council, South Arts, Mississippi Blues Foundation and affiliates National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts and Mississippi Arts Commission, will celebrate Jackson’s bicentennial with a two-day “blues” extravaganza. The headliner for all events will be international blues star, Castro “Mr. Sipp” Coleman. All events are free and open to the public.
Sunday, November 13, 2022, 1-4 pm. Blues musician panels with noted Jackson blues personalities, held in the auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson. The panel, “The Lived Experience of The Blues in Jackson” will be moderated by blues journalist, historian and sociologist, Scott Barretta, with panelists Castro Coleman (Mr. Sipp), Sherrill Holly, Willie Silas and Jimmi Mayes. The panel, “Jackson Women in the Blues – Past, Present, Future”, will be moderated by journalist and blues promoter Dr. Brinda Fuller Willis, with panelists Dorothy “Misty Blue” Moore, Nellie “Mack” McInnis and Maya Kyles.
Monday, November 14, 2022, 11:30 am – 1 pm. “Success Over Fame in the Music Business”, a workshop led by Castro “Mr. Sipp” Coleman, at the Jackson State University Department of Music. This workshop will focus on information relevant to managing a successful music career.
Monday, November 14, 2022, 7-11 pm. – Bicentennial Concert at Hal & Mal’s Big Room in downtown Jackson, featuring Castro “Mr. Sipp” Coleman, with the Blue Monday Band opening the show. A full bar and limited menu will be available at this event.