The Next Generation

Passing the Torch

"In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, the air hangs heavy with the ghosts of the blues. But at the Blue Front Cafe, the music is very much alive. To sit with Jimmy 'Duck' Holmes is to trace the lineage of the Bentonia style back to its source. It is an invitation to master the 'haunting' minor-skip tunings and the hypnotic, polyrhythmic soul that defines this rare tradition. This isn't just a lesson; it’s a pilgrimage to the last of the original juke joints to learn from the last of the greats."

Robert Connely Farr

Robert Connely Farr performing live at the historic Blue Front Cafe, capturing the raw energy and "Duck" Holmes influence.

Ryan Lee Crosby

Ryan Lee Crosby bringing the Bentonia sound to the festival stage at the Blue Front Cafe.

Bozard

UK-based Bozard performs a Skip James classic, demonstrating the international reach of the Bentonia style.

Chris Gill

Mississippi bluesman Chris Gill performs "Rollin Man," showcasing the unique minor-key drone of the Bentonia style on a cigar box guitar.

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