HOT

It is hotter than heck here in Oxford..

99 today, 91% humidity

And it will not rain...

I saw a black family reunion on my way from town,

a huge family, cars along the highway for a while..

I slowed to a stop waiting for a car to turn in,

an older gentleman walked over to my car..

"Y'all need to come on up and join us!"

I told him I would love to for a few minutes,

but that I couldn't stay for long.

They had a guitar and were passing it around..

When it came to me I tried to pass and not mention I play..

The music they were playing was simply amazing..

Hill Country Blues...murky, moving, honest..funny, heartbreaking...

They insisted I play something..

I told the the story of my uncle down in Louisville who had a dirt track when I was growing up....

I then played my tune "Mississippi Noise"

I am glad I took some time to hang out..

 

wkm

Oxford MS!