Arkansas River Delta Blues Trail

06/12/2026

“I love it,” Rush said of his special day. “I took off touring to be here with the folks who thought enough to do this for me. I made sure to rearrange my schedule because I couldn’t let Billy (Jeter) down after all the effort he put into this project. I arrived early this morning to look around and the crowd had already beat me here. The love I’ve seen today warms my heart. It’s great to be back in my state."

Read more about the celebration for Bobby Rush and how it impacted him and his hometown Sherrill Arkansas.

Thanks to Richard Ledbetter for the great article for Pine Bluff Commercial . You captured the heart behind Bobby and the purpose behind our Trail.

SHERRILL — Beginning mid-morning June 6, crowds began gathering beneath the pleasant shade of spreading oaks in the field next to the Sherrill Fire Station and City Hall.  A town with a population of 53 swelled to well over 600 while blues lovers and locals turned out to recognize a true musical ...

06/12/2026

July 11th 3-6 pm

Save the date!!!!!
Arkansas River Delta Blues Trail coming to England!!!
Tell your friends!

06/12/2026

Today we are taking a long weekend on recognizing our valuable partners to shine the light on Texas Flood, written by our Larry Totsy Davis. Our next Arkansas River Delta Blues Trail marker dedication. England Arkansas July 11th 3-6pm. In the video you will hear littlerock Arkansas Fenton Robinson give his rendition. Can anyone tell us the history of Fenton on this song? Hit, go ask Coot Campbell!!!!

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06/11/2026

If you haven't already received your 2026 Blues Festival Guide, here is their online issue to view.

We are grateful for this important media for our blues industry friends, and appreciate their attention to our Trail.
Thanks Blues Festival Guide for sharing and caring! Keep up the great work. 👍

Blues Festival Guide Magazine 2026 Online Edition

06/11/2026

Today we feature our artist wrangler Marvin Schwartz . Marvin is our keeper of the clock, the stage hook, the one more song guy. But that isn’t all that Marvin is, he is a world class swimmer, an accomplished author and a badass mandolin player. Marvin has been involved in the coming and goings of the Delta since the day he Kerouac his way into Arkansas. He has a new literary/music works happening with Gene Reid in July. In the meantime watch for Marvin watching the clock!

06/10/2026

Support King Biscuit Blues Festival The holy grail of blues stages!

06/10/2026

Today we are highlighting the company and family that builds the stage we stand on. We have known the Williams family from near Swan Lake Arkansas (home of blues man Goosie Willie) for decades. Most in Jefferson county know him as Chucky D. His stage is the first thing people see when they drive up to one of our celebrations, and he does it right along with his wonderful family. Thank you Gearld Williams Gerald Williams see you in September in the pecan orchard Wabbaseka Ark

06/08/2026

We are going to spend time this next week highlighting people on our team that are driving this trail forward. Today is Jay Hiatt our down and in front photographer. Jay is a veteran of too many juke joints and music festivals to count. We are lucky to have him help clean the leaves off these legends.