Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art — Attraction in Clarksdale

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Hi Roger, no problem during the visit. I was hoping to find something much more interesting in the store. For example, the choice of vinyl records was very poor. From what I had read I would have hoped for something more. Even the merchandising was little for music lovers and much for the "hit and run" tourist. Clarksdale in general I liked it but in some cases, like the Red, it seems there is only the desire to sell something to the tourist on duty. Probably the "blues" is somewhere else. Good...

One of the great Blues & arts institutions of the contemporary South - Cat Head has almost single-handedly revived the Blues scene in Clarksdale (and nearby areas).

Your first stop in Clarksdale should always be Cat Head to pick up a weekly music schedule and chat with Roger Stolle. Do anything you can to support the business. It shouldn't be hard - they carry virtually every Delta Blues book known to man, and many great albums/films. Seriously, DO NOT MISS Cat Head (or Red's, or Bad Apple Blues) when you're...

Cat Head's is a must-stop anytime I'm in Clarksdale. The owner not only has a fine establishment for blues lovers, but is a successful blues historian and film maker, as well. If he is there and you want to know about anything local, be sure and inquire.

There is a great selection of music, books, folk art, and other collectibles. If you are an avid fan of blues music (which you darn well should be) you will love this place. If you're not, I'd recommend stopping inside anyway, you will still...