The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center will transform into a music haven for blues lovers this winter, with the arrival of their inaugural music series, Blues Cove Presented by Precision Coils. The series will draw talent from across the region to perform acoustic sets as part of a fundraiser for the Friends of Delta Heritage Center, beginning November 18 and recurring every other Friday through April.
“We are so excited to introduce world-class blues entertainment to our region this winter,” said Sonia Outlaw-Clark, Executive Director of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. “This series represents the music that embodies our heritage, and will support the continued recognition of the talent that resides right here in West Tennessee.”
Linzie Butler, a famed Jackson, TN native and harmonica aficionado that has performed alongside blues legends like Furry Lewis, Hammie Nixon and more, will anchor the series presented by title sponsor, Precision Coils, with additional artists to be announced. Full event details are included below:
Venue: West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center
Address: Interstate 40 at Exit 56 | 121 Sunny Hill Cove, Brownsville, TN 38012
Date: November 18 (and every other Friday through April)
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Admission: $5 donation to the Friends of Delta Heritage Center
Concessions: Available onsite
Sponsor: Precision Coils
Blues Cove will join the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center’s popular annual line-up of events, including the Exit 56 Blues Fest, a two-day summer event featuring live music from an eclectic gathering of blues men and women, arts and crafts, car and motorcycle cruise in/corvette car show, and the famous deep-fried barbecue eating competition.
About the Center
The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center offers a refreshing Southern experience showcasing the history and culture of rural West Tennessee. Inside, visitors can learn about the history of cotton, explore the scenic and “wild” Hatchie River and get to know the legendary musicians who call West Tennessee home. Also, located on the grounds is Flagg Grove School, the childhood school of Tina Turner now home of the world-renowned Tina Turner Museum, and the last home of Blues pioneer Sleepy John Estes. The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center is located along the Americana Music Triangle, the world’s #1 music destination - a preservation project along a 1,500-mile stretch of highway that birthed nine uniquely American genres of music (Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock & Roll, R&B/Soul, Gospel, Southern Gospel, Cajun/Zydeco and Bluegrass).
Delta Heritage Center: www.westtnheritage.com