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Roger Stolle

    Roger Stolle is deeply immersed in the world of Delta blues and folk art, operating the renowned Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art store in Clarksdale, Mississippi. His passion extends beyond retail; he is a dedicated chronicler and promoter of blues music and Mississippi culture. Through his writings, festivals, and film productions, Stolle illuminates the rich history and vibrant present of this uniquely American art form. His work serves as a gateway for audiences to discover and appreciate the soul of the blues.

    Mississippi Juke Joint Confidential: House Parties, Hustlers and the Blues Life
    • What's the real meaning of juke joint? Explore these special places for a special brand of the blues. Juke joint - two words often used, often abused. They convey an inherent promise of something real, edgy, from another time. All juke joints are blues clubs, but not all blues clubs are jukes. Here, artist recollections and insights delve below the murky surface to tell the tales, canonize the characters and explain the special brand of blues bottled in these quasi-legal establishments. Author Roger Stolle works from the inside to educate and entertain with a mix of history, anecdote and discovery. It's a wild ride.

      Mississippi Juke Joint Confidential: House Parties, Hustlers and the Blues Life