Son House Tribute Festival

05/30/2026

Anyone here a fan of Son House? The Son House Tribute Festival is this weekend! Come see Grammy nominee Jontavious Willis and BMA nom Erin Harpe - Roots & Blues play Saturday 5/29 8pm at the The Holy Moly, a super cool hidden gem downtown.

🎶 Friday 5/30 7pm at Hambone is Cash's Juke Joint, Deak Harp & Watermelon Slim. More events and details are on the festival website, including...

Who was Son House?

"Born in the Clarksdale area in 1903, Son House was a Delta blues legend whose influence still shapes music today. He mentored icons like Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson, and his sound can be heard in artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Jack White, and Taj Mahal.

After stepping away from music in the 1940s, Son House was rediscovered in 1964, leading to a powerful late-career revival."

We're so proud he's among the legends who were born and influenced here -- and love how this new festival is honoring him. Kudos to Dr. B, Kayleigh, and the whole Blue Room & Son House team! 💙

05/29/2026

We had so much fun tonight!!

Thanks to everyone who came out, and to all our wonderful musicians who were kind enough to share their talents and their stories with us.

We hope to see everyone back tomorrow for another great afternoon, and hopefully some new faces, too!

Here's tomorrow schedule, and don't worry- we left you plenty of time for dinner before we all head to Hambone Art Gallery for the show at 7pm!

05/29/2026

Bear Ryan is playing live tonight, helping us kick off the 1st night of The Son House Tribute Festival! Come stop by- we've still got more artists to come!

05/28/2026

We have kicked off and are rolling!!

Right now, we've got Kwan Kash on the stage!! Come swing by The Blue Room, it's the 1st day of the Son House Tribute Festival, and we'll have live music all day and well into the night!!

Come hang with us, this is the place to be!

05/28/2026

🎶 IT STARTS TODAY. 🎶

After months of planning, dreaming, late nights, posters, phone calls, music, and Mississippi soul… the Son House Tribute Festival officially kicks off TODAY in Clarksdale.

For the next three nights, we’re bringing together incredible artists, legendary venues, and blues lovers from all over to celebrate the life, music, and legacy of Son House right here where the blues still lives and breathes.

Night One begins tonight at The Blue Room with an unforgettable lineup featuring Kwan Kash, Dr. B, Ray Cashman, Chris Mullins, Bear Ryan, and Lucious.

Expect raw blues, deep roots, good people, and that unmistakable Delta magic.

Whether you’re coming for one night or all three — thank you for being part of this with us. Let’s make this a weekend to remember.

📍Clarksdale, Mississippi
🎟️ Individual night passes and all-access passes available at the door

🎶 May 28–30, 2026
See y’all tonight. 🖤🔥

05/27/2026

Just 2 days until the Son House Tribute Festival kicks off in Clarksdale — and internationally known bluesman Watermelon Slim is ready to help bring the Delta to life. 🔥🎶
Award-winning blues. Real Delta soul. One unforgettable weekend.
Check out Slim’s invitation below and get ready for May 28–30.

05/27/2026

There has been a change in the schedule for Thursday.
Lucius Spiller will play at 6 and Chis Mullins will play at 8

Send a message to learn more

05/26/2026

The countdown is officially on, Clarksdale. 🔥🎶

In just 2 days, the Son House Tribute Festival kicks off with three nights of live blues music across the Mississippi Delta.

World-renowned blues artists. Legendary venues. Late nights filled with music right here in the town that helped shape the blues.

May 28–30 • Clarksdale, Mississippi