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Posted on September 6 at 6:34 a.m.
To MsM:
It's just a Democrat typo? You're kidding me!
I can see by your post that it tough to pull one over on you. You obviously also have a great sense of humor.
Posted on September 5 at 5:37 a.m.
“That’s a message we think students need to here,” Natchez High School Principal Cleveland Moore said.
Maybe everyone needs to HEAR the message?
Posted on September 1 at 6:23 a.m.
The Lord works in mysterious ways. ;-)
Posted on August 30 at 5:39 a.m.
Sounds like a great party! Here's a little more on Papa George courtesy of Allmusic:
Papa Lightfoot (March 2, 1924 – November 28, 1971), born George Lightfoot, was an American blues musician.
Thanks to a handful of terrific 1950s sides, the name of Papa Lightfoot was spoken in hushed and reverent tones by 1960s blues aficionados. Then, producer Steve LaVere tracked down the elusive harp master in Natchez, cutting an album for Vault in 1969 that announced to the world that Lightfoot was still wailing like a wildman on the mouth organ. Alas, his comeback was short-lived; he died in 1971 of respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.
Sessions for Peacock in 1949 (unissued), Sultan in 1950, and Aladdin in 1952 preceded an amazing 1954 date for Imperial in New Orleans that produced Lightfoot's "Mean Old Train," "Wine Women Whiskey" (comprising his lone single for the firm) and an astonishing "When the Saints Go Marching In." Lightfoot's habit of singing through his harp microphone further coarsened his already rough-hewn vocals, while his harp playing was simply shot through with endless invention. Singles for Savoy in 1955 and Excello the next year (the latter billed him as "Ole Sonny Boy") closed out Lightfoot's '50s recording activities, setting the stage for his regrettably brief comeback in 1969.
I've been looking for Papa George's gravesite. Maybe someone can help me out?
Posted on August 26 at 6:40 a.m.
It's only rock 'n' roll...
Posted on August 12 at 5:08 a.m.
Great lineup... Leon Russell is worth the price of entry alone. He's a living musical legend.
Posted on August 9 at 4:15 p.m.
Thanks for posting the story to accompany the photo. I thought that was Hezekiah, but it's been a while. Congratulations to Hezekiah... and thanks for all the great music. If you're a fan or you haven't heard Hezekiah, pickup his latest release (which features fellow Natchezian, Elmo Williams), 'American Made', out on the Fat Possum label.
You can also visit the Louisiana Folklife Center online and get a copy of the excellent Hezekiah and the Houserockers 'Since Ol' Gabriel's Time' CD.
http://www.louisianafolklife.org/LT/Arti...
Posted on August 9 at 5:58 a.m.
A wonderful addition to downtown. I look forward to visiting soon. Wishing you all much success!
Posted on August 9 at 5:54 a.m.
The Trial of Levi Weeks is a very interesting book, indeed. It hasn't been substantiated but Levi Weeks is supposed to have had a hand in designing not only Auburn, but the Briars, Monmouth and Gloucester as well.
On The nation’s first famous murder case has a Natchez connection
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Posted on September 7 at 4:24 a.m.
It's great to see Papa Lightfoot gaining the recognition he so deserves. Congratulations also to our beloved local bluesmen: Jimmy Anderson, Hezekiah Early and Elmo Williams. We're blessed to have these men in our midst.
On Blues Trail marker unveiled for LIghtfoot