In the Delta

Finally managed to find somewhere to update blog. Arrived in Clarksdale Mississipi a few days ago. Arrived from Memphis to the bus station & then got a cab where the windscreen was cracked right across- luckliy the ride was only 2 miles. Arrived at ground zero blues club. Saw 2 bands on first night and had fried green tomatoes - very good. Second night sat out on the porch whilst there was a storm & played slide on my stella guitar & people were coming out to listen. Also played and sang on the open mic night & it went down well. Went to the crossroads & sold my soul - by having a beef bbq sandwich at Abes across the road. Also still meeting up with amazing people - met Pinetop Perkins today & got my photo with him. I am now staying at the Riverside Hotel - where Bessie Smith passed away, I am statying in the John Lee Hooker room - where he used to stay quite often- with original 1940s furniture. The rooms are clean and the owner - known as Rat just loves having people come in the walkway at day just so he can show them around & he is really friendly to everyone. I also visted Reds Lounge around the corner - a real juke joint. I have one more night in Clarksdale - I am seing a real blues band tonight at ground zero blues club & the riverside hotel (where I am now statying is just across thje road). Then back to Memphis airport tomorrow, but my bus from Clarksdale isn't until 4 so I can have a drink & Rat said that I could have the room until 12 & he will drive me to Clarksdale bus station tomorrow, so I can get the bus back to Memphis & then just one night at Memphis Airport hotel & then on with Vegas, Grand Canyon & San FrANSISCO still all to come! Updates to follow!