Robert Johnson Crossroads Celebration to take place in Jackson, MS

The Robert Johnson Blues Foundation is presenting the Robert Johnson Crossroads Celebration, to be held October 27th at the historic Alamo Theatre at 33 North Farish St. in Jackson, MS.

The great lineup features The Robert Johnson International Blues Revue, including Grammy Award winner Chris Thomas King, Cedric Burnside Project (RL Burnside’s Grandson), Harmonica master Billy Gibson from Memphis (past Clinton, MS resident), featuring Steven Johnson (Grandson of Robert Johnson) and 2012 Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame Inductee, Vasti Jackson. Keiko Komaki, keyboard player from Japan will be a special guest.

Tickets are $20 in advance at www.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org and $25 at the door. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. – show time is 8:00 p.m.

Robert Johnson Crossroads Celebration 2012

Robert Johnson Crossroads Celebration 2012

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