http://jackneal.net/lightskew Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:02:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Katrina Revisited Two years ago, on August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall at Waveland, Mississippi. Of course, the actual landfall extended west to parts of Louisiana, and east across the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast. Incredible as it might seem, 24 months after Katrina, much of the Mississippi Coast is still ... http://jackneal.net/lightskew/?p=148 His name is Roy Reick. His first name is actually pronounced "ro-ei" . He traveled from Israel to tour the Home of the Blues...and to learn how to play a bit of blues harp. We've worked out a contract for me to manage him. I told him I don't have ... http://jackneal.net/lightskew/?p=146 Eddie Cusic was born on January 4, 1926 in the Wilmot community south of Leland, Mississippi. He grew up farming with his family and was first inspired to play the blues from hearing men play at suppers and other get-togethers in his community. Like many Delta musicians of his generation, ... http://jackneal.net/lightskew/?p=143 This is one of the limited edition prints in Jack's new Abstract Series. These prints are currently being introduced to several select galleries and will be offered for purchase on a limited basis. Photo: Limited Edition Abstract Series - June of 2006 http://jackneal.net/lightskew/?p=141 B. B. King is still going strong and is still the greatest blues musician the world has ever known. This photo speaks volumes. Photo: Still the Greatest - Decatur, MS - June of 2007 http://jackneal.net/lightskew/?p=139 Nature alone has provided this beautiful canvas. Photo: Blue Ridge Rock - Ashville, NC - November of 2006 http://jackneal.net/lightskew/?p=137 Multi-Grammy award nominee, Dorothy Moore played New York's Madison Square Garden and London's Palladium when she burst on the scene with the classic "Misty Blue" in 1976. Malaco Records was on the brink of bankruptcy, when Dorothy became their salvation. She had another huge hit with "Funny How Time Slips ... http://jackneal.net/lightskew/?p=135 Photo: B.B. King in Greenville, MS - June of 2007 http://jackneal.net/lightskew/?p=133 I drove for miles through desolate Mississippi Delta cotton fields to the most remote section of Bolivar County to find this place. It's a real juke joint, and from what I hear, it's jumpin' every night. It's so eclectic and unique that it's been featured in the New York Times. I ... http://jackneal.net/lightskew/?p=131 This young lady is a back up singer for Denise LaSalle. With her voice, and stage presence, I suspect she'll be out front soon. Photo: Back Up Singer - Greenville, MS - September of 2006 http://jackneal.net/lightskew/?p=129