National Press Conference

adminn — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:28:58 +0000

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National Press Conference announcing the 2011 Centennial Worldwide Plan of Events in conjunction with Centennial Corporate Partners in Mississippi, New York and the United Kingdom.

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Jackson, MS

Centennial Box Set Released

adminn — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:30:59 +0000

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Centennial Box Set Released

Sony Legacy Recordings releases The Complete Original Masters:Centennial Edition" by Robert Johnson on vinyl in a box set.

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U.S.A.

International Salute To Robert Johnson

adminn — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:35:21 +0000

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International Salute To Robert Johnson

City of Colombe
The Black Jack Blues Association
An international salute to Robert Johnson featuring Steven Johnson.

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Lyon, France

New Generation Award Deadline

adminn — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:39:09 +0000

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New Generation Award Deadline

Deadline for acceptance of entries for Robert Johnson New Generation Competition & Awards

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U.S.A.

Festival South

adminn — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:42:45 +0000

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Festival South

Mississippi Opera
University of Southern Mississippi
Festival South brings music and culture alive with multiple genres of music featuring the debut of a Robert Johnson Theatrical Production on June 17th.

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Hattiesburg, MS

The Chicago Blues Festival

adminn — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:46:39 +0000

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The Chicago Blues Festival

The Chicago Blues Festival pays tribute to Robert Johnson featuring a panel discussion with Steven Johnson.

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Chicago, IL

32nd Annual Mississippi Picnic 2011

cmglisa — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:26:32 +0000

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32nd Annual Mississippi Picnic 2011

Join us to CELEBRATE MISSISSIPPI at the 32nd Annual Mississippi Picnic, Saturday, June 11, in Central Park (Bandshell-72th Street at Dead Road).

2:00 p.m. Michael Johnson, Robert Johnson Blues Foundation, tells the legend of his grandfather, Robert Johnson, and how he "Sold his Soul to the Devil."

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http://www.nymspicnic.com

Location:

New York, NY

Robert Johnson: The Man, the Myth & the Music starring Blues Legend Vasti Jackson

cmglisa — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:36:27 +0000

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Robert Johnson: The Man, the Myth & the Music starring Vasti Jackson

"Robert Johnson: The Man, The Myth, The Music!" is a uniquely presented one-man show that blends the organic sound of Robert Johnson’s blues wizardry with the synergies of orchestral harmony. The production features global artist & musician, Vasti Jackson starring as the “King of the Delta Blues.”

7:30 p.m. Saenger Theater
201 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS
601.544.4888

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Hattiesburg, MS

An International Salute to Robert Johnson

cmglisa — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:57:39 +0000

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An International Salute to Robert Johnson

Olga's Fine Dining Presents
An International Salute to Robert Johnson
King of the Delta Blues
Celebrating 100 Years

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Join Olga & Yuri together with the Robert Johnson Blues Foundation as they introduce for the first time to Mississippian’s the Robert Johnson Terraplane Red & White Wines

Specially made & imported from France

Location:

Jackson, MS

Robert Johnson International Juke Joint Festival

cmglisa — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:03:03 +0000

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Robert Johnson International Juke Joint Festival

Location: F. Jones Corner / Farish Street Historic District

Friday, October 7, 2011 (JSU Homecoming Weekend) marks the centennial birthday of the blues legend that shaped American music.

The “RJ” Juke Joint celebration is a Thumpin’ concert extravaganza that salutes the “King of Delta Blues” and the popular American music genre called the blues.

Location:

Jackson, MS

2011 Robert Johnson Centennial Festival

adminn — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:51:50 +0000

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2011 Robert Johnson Centennial Festival

Friday & Saturday, November 11-12, 2011
The 2011 Robert Johnson Centennial Festival!

2011 marks the centennial birthday of the blues legend that shaped American music. The Robert Johnson Blues Foundation is partnering with Red Planet Entertainment to salute two icons of Americana -- musician Robert Johnson and writer Tennessee Williams. These two central figures have left a legacy that will highlight film and music in Mississippi through the 2011 Sun & Sand music and film festival.

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Biloxi, MS

Folk Alliance Elaine Weissman Lifetime Achievement Awards

cmglisa — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:32:52 +0000

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Folk Alliance Elaine Weissman Lifetime Achievement Awards

Folk Alliance International is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012 Folk Alliance Elaine Weissman Lifetime Achievement Awards are Harry Belafonte, Robert Johnson, and The Highlander Center. The awards presentation will take place on the opening evening of the 24th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee. Read the full press release.

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Memphis, TN

Robert Johnson At 100

cmglisa — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:19:31 +0000

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Robert Johnson At 100

The legacy of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson will get the all-star treatment when The Roots, Shemekia Copeland, Bettye Lavette, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo,’ Sam Moore and Todd Rundgren gather in NYC in 2012.

Taking place March 6 at New York City’s famed Apollo Theater, net proceeds will go to funding the construction of the Blues Hall Of Fame in Memphis. Expect more artists to be announced in the weeks to come.

Location:

New York, NY

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http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00004784C4A79135?artistid=777676&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=52