Mississippi Blues Trail~ Red's & Ground Zero

 Reds is a fantastic spot to relax and enjoy blues music. The venue's aged, weathered, and funky atmosphere lends itself to an authentic Mississippi juke joint experience. As one of the few remaining original juke joints in the Mississippi Delta, Reds is a rare find. We arrived before the scheduled opening time, but the staff kindly allowed us to enter while Lightning Malcolm treated us to a private performance. In the vicinity, Ground Zero is another well-known juke joint in the Mississippi Delta. Morgan Freeman's concept for Ground Zero Blues Club was to create a space where people from all walks of life could gather to experience the blues. The Painted Perkins Foundation provides support to emerging musicians and offers care and safety to elderly musicians. During our visit, they organized a silent auction and various activities to raise funds for the foundation. I am thrilled to have had the chance to support this worthy cause.  At the end of the night, when we walked out of Ground Zero, we heard music playing but couldn’t see where they were. We followed the sound, and it was a musician playing behind his van on the sidewalk. This night has been a great night that I will never forget.