Good path to follow there, Doc. In Greenwood, on Hiway 82, there is the Delta Blues Museum. Not a whole lot to it, but worth a quick stop. 15 miles east of Greenwood, on 82, you will come to Carrollton, a historic town by it's own right. Though you will find little relating to music there, it is worth a visit. Entering the town is like a trip back in time. While there, stop in at the public High School and say hello to the headmaster, Mr. Whitfield. Tell'em khandu sent you. He is my brother.

By the way, in Carrollton, you are only 10-12 miles from the grave of Mississippi John Hurt.

Let me back up a bit. In Greenwood, on Money Road a few miles out, you will find a grave that (like many others!) claims to be the resting place of Robert Johnson. The stone has a replica of a handwritten letter supposedly written by Johnson, saying that he has escaped the deal he made with the devil and he accepted Jesus! (The Blues Museum can tell you exactly where the grave is.) (For a newspaper article of the Johnson letter, PM me.)

Moorhead is the home of Johnny Russell who attended the J.R. Festival often.

Two or three miles out of Carrollton on 82, you will see a redwood house on the left, blow your horn...it is my mom! *BG*

At Winona, you hit I-55. 40-50 miles down 55, you will find the Casey Jones Museum at Vaughn. I would tell you more about it but every time I have stopped there, it has been closed. *sigh*

While in Jackson, check out Field's Cafe (some great blues has been played there!), or, if you'd like a pint of Guinness, there is Finian's Pub on Fortification Street.

Historic Farrish Street has undergone a bit of renovation in the last few years. It was a rich area for music. Check it out.

Welcome to Mississippi, Doc! Enjoy your trip and tell us about it!

khandu