HOW TO TAKE A BLUES TRAIL TRIP

In 2006, the Mississippi Blues Commission created the Mississippi Blues Trail to mark historic musical sites—clubs, churches, cotton fields, record labels, streets, and museums. Today, the trail has more than 200 sites and counting. Here’s where to start.

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THERE ARE ONLY A HANDFUL OF US IN THE TINY ROOM, AND IT’S LIKE THE BEST HOUSE PARTY I’VE EVER BEEN TO. Begin your trip in Jackson, the soulful state capital; the Westin Hotel is centrally located. Head to the funky Fondren District for a night out at the live music venue Duling Hall, housed in a 1927 school; for a quieter evening, try the neighborhood of Belhaven Heights for a late performance at Urban Foxes coffee shop. The next day, drive into the Delta, where Indianola, 100 miles north, pays tribute to B.B. King in its museum and interpretive center. Just 20 minutes to the west, the small town of Leland is worth a visit to hear Pat Thomas, son of famed blues-man James “Son” Thomas, play his father’s music…

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