You could argue that Mississippi is the birthplace of the blues and now, blues fanatics can take a blues tour of the state.
The June 1st Chicago Sun-Times, reports that the Mississippi Blues Trail. More than 40 markers have been placed around the state telling the stories and events of blues legends.
Some are easy to find, others are hard.
The writer couldn't find the David "Honeyboy" Edwards marker in Shaw along Ms-448, but "felt the Delta heat...absorbed the moisture of Porter Bayou...saw the desperation of abandoned buildings in uptown Shaw. I did not have to take notes. I will always remember a place where I saw the blues." Now, that's the blues up close and personal.
The first regal blue and gold marker was erected in December 2006, and there will be nearly 100 before the end of the project.
I Got the Blues in My Shoes. More to Come. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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