Boss_Tweedy

Mavis Staples in Cleveland, Mississippi. Nearby is Dockery Farms, where a young Pops Staples worked and learned to play guitar from Charley Patton. Been looking forward to this show for months!

This album really puts me in a better frame of mind. It's calming. I've had a rough few days at work, and I needed to hear this tonight on the drive home. Taking the rest of the week off and driving up to the Mississippi Delta to attend her show on Thursday night. I guess it's because of her reassuring nature and faith, but for quite a long time I've just wanted to hug Mavis. Not in a stalky, creepy way - I'm not willing to be arrested for it. But I sure hope the opportunity presents itself. And if it doesn't it'll still be a heckuva show near Dockery Farms, where Pops worked during his youth.

Leo Bud Welch

Lightnin' Malcolm & R.L. Boyce

Just listened to the new album as well. Very nice, contemplative music for a Sunday afternoon in autumn. Barring some work-related curveball, it's pretty much a sure thing that I'll be attending next Monday's show in NOLA.

jw harding, Thanks for the feedback. They're playing NOLA Monday night, and I'm on the fence because I have a pretty busy week next week. I've read a couple of positive reviews but haven't listened to anything from the new record except for "Biloxi" (which I liked). Guess I'll give it a listen one evening this week. And who am I kidding? I'll probably end up at the show on Monday night.

Has anyone listened to the new album?

Straight Outta Compton. I was generally familiar with their story, having grown up during the same years when they were active. I'm a fan of music biopics, so I really enjoyed it. Also saw Deepwater Horizon, which I also liked. Kurt Russell and John Malkovich were money, and the movie does a good job of telling the stories of the men and women who were on the rig the night of the blowout.

I just received a refund from Kung Fu, so I guess it was a glitch. Bummer.

Stay safe, folks in Florida and along the Atlantic Coast. Having endured several big hurricanes (including Katrina) over the years, I'm sending my thoughts & prayers your way.

Hope this is real! Looks like my order went through. http://wilco.kungfustore.com/threads/caballeros/free-tee-wil829.html

This may bode well for the South as a whole. Fingers crossed down here in NOLA.

I saw him play at a little festival in NOLA last year. Met him briefly after the show and shared with him how much I enjoyed the set. He seemed genuinely appreciative. If "Biloxi" is indicative of the new album's sound, I think I'm gonna enjoy it.

I'll Take You There: Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the March up Freedom's Highway by Greg Kot.

Alejandro Escovedo

I wonder if there's any chance that they'll do a series of winter residency shows in Chicago. I'd make a trip for that. I've been trying to find a job in Chicago so I can move up there, so I'm looking for any excuse to visit.

This year can't be over soon enough.