Wednesday, April 10, 2013

"Rollin' N Tumblin'"



Music...
Mississippi is rife with great music... always has been...  Elvis... Muddy Waters... Howlin' Wolf...  and shitloads more that just can't come to mind right at this moment...


There was a fellow who was very prominent in the 'Mississippi Hill Music' genre by the name of Jim Dickinson.  He had the reputation of being a musical genius...  furthermore, he is well known now for being the father of Luther and Cody Dickinson, two-thirds of a band known as 'The North Mississippi All-Stars'...
The North Mississippi All-Stars at a wedding reception
in 1999 at Gunnison, MS...

These two fellow grew up in a music laden environment, and just couldn't help picking up great musical skills from their Dad.

Boy Shoes recently picked up yet another DUI... and I know he didn't get that from me... *sighs*  I felt it necessary to go visit with him... and scream, bitch, yell and throttle counsel him on his fuck ups mistakes.

I happened to be able to arrange this visit to line up with 'The North Mississippi All-Stars' performance at Proud Larry's... a popular Oxford, MS restaurant and music hall.


The show consisted of about two and one-half hours of musical bliss, as far as I am concerned!!  And most of the show, I was an arm's length from the musicians... AUGH!! What a great show!!
The stage... pre-show...

 In the event you aren't familiar with this band, I've included a couple of my favorite NMA songs...  and as always... turn it up loud... very loud... really loud...


Rollin' N Ramblin'...

 One of the primary characteristics of North Mississippi Hill music is that it's dominated by precussion...

 This is another one of my favorite NMA songs... it's an  old Furry Lewis song... if you are familiar with Furry Lewis...  if you fast-forward to the 1:30 mark, you will catch the beginning of the live performance of this song that just kicks ass!!!!
KC Jones...
Luther made it all look insanely easy...
I'm always ready to sell my gear after seeing 
a show like this... AUGH!!!

 If you get a chance to ever hear and see this band, DO so!!!  They are SO worth it!!



~shoes~



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24 comments:

  1. middle childApril 10, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    jim cantore? holy shit! you'd better be tucked under the covers cuddling a bottle of booze or.....out there with jim, dressed like a brave weatherman.

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    1. Red ShoesApril 13, 2013 at 9:04 AM

      Hey you... the weather system wound up moving North of where I am. No severe weather here...

      However, a bottle of booze... hmmm.

      ~shoes~

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  2. Ryan BeaumontApril 11, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Half of Blind Melon were from West Point, MS!

    Ike Turner was from Mississippi along with about half of the significant blues musicians of all time.

    This reinforces a thought I have on a Duet/co-post for us if you are up for it.

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    1. Red ShoesApril 13, 2013 at 9:07 AM

      Yes, Half of Blind Melon WAS from West Point! My daughter knew they before they found their fifteen minutes...

      A co-post? Why not!!??

      Let me know what you have in mind!

      ~shoes~

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  3. MaxApril 11, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Thanks for the links, I'll look for a chance to check out NMA!

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    1. Red ShoesApril 13, 2013 at 9:10 AM

      Hi there, Max!! I thought of you when I saw this show... He told me that he has an old Epiphone Casino, but he doesn't use it on stage. He said it being a true hollow body guitar, that he couldn't contain the feedback...

      ~shoes~

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  4. Miss Stormy "Gumshoe" MarplesApril 11, 2013 at 11:27 AM

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    1. Red ShoesApril 13, 2013 at 9:12 AM

      Hey you... why did you take your comment down?

      I know about the NMA show in Memphis on May 23rd...

      I have never seen a show there. I know Elvis performed there back in the day, as I think did The Gentrys and possibly The BoxTops. What a great place to see a live performance!

      ~shoes~

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  5. KimberlyApril 11, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Sounds like a basketball team...!

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    1. Red ShoesApril 13, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      HA!!! I told a colleague at work that I was going to see them and that's exactly what he said!!!

      ~shoes~

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  6. LeahApril 11, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    If I ever make to Mississippi, you better be ready to take me to as many gigs as we can fit in! I'll be in heaven :-)

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    1. Red ShoesApril 13, 2013 at 9:16 AM

      Hey you... it's Juke Joint Fest Weekend in Clarksdale, MS today. I'm not sure I will make any of it, but there will be some great music going on today and tonight in Clarksdale!!

      How is everything with you?? OK??

      ~shoes~

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  7. RobinApril 11, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Sorry to hear that Boy Shoes is having so much trouble pulling it together. I know that hurts your heart.

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    1. Red ShoesApril 13, 2013 at 9:19 AM

      Good morning, Robin...

      It does hurt my heart. He's too old to be pulling these stunts. He needs to be positioning himself for mid-life and what he wants to get out of Life. I've told him that he can't escape getting older. It's a bitch when one isn't prepared/ready for it.

      How are things in your part of the world today, Robin??

      ~shoes~

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  8. Cocaine PrincessApril 11, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    I always enjoy reading your music posts!
    PS. Hope Boy Shoes is doing okay.

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    1. Red ShoesApril 13, 2013 at 9:21 AM

      Hi there, Princess...

      Good morning.

      I'm glad you enjoy my music posts! I SO love music!!

      I hope Boy Shoes grows up soon... *sighs*

      ~shoes~

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  9. Introverted ArtApril 12, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    oh my, that wedding is just priceless ;-)

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    1. Red ShoesApril 13, 2013 at 9:23 AM

      Good morning, Ana!

      I didn't make that wedding, but I knew the family who hosted that event! It was quite an event!!

      :oD

      ~shoes~

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    2. Introverted ArtApril 13, 2013 at 10:02 AM

      Just looks authentic and a whole lot of fun ;-)

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  10. IndiApril 13, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    ~shoes~ love the dog, the woman got a few cool moves too... yeah I can see where ya coming from...


    Indi

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    1. Red ShoesApril 13, 2013 at 9:25 AM

      Hi there, Indi!!

      How are you doing?? :oD

      ~shoes~

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  11. Blue GrumpsterApril 14, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Ain't nothing like a good show, Shoes. #Don't stop the music....#

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  12. LinnnnMay 6, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    I do like this north Mississippi music. Provokes dancing.

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    1. Red ShoesMay 6, 2013 at 1:18 PM

      Linnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn... these guys are among the best... the music is deeply entrenched in their DNA, and they grew up all around it!

      It's impossible to sit still while they are playing!!!

      ~shoes~

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