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Red's Lounge is a juke joint in Clarkesdale, Mississippi, the birthplace of Delta Blues. It caters mainly to travellers who want to hear the blues. It's not luxurious, but that adds to the atmosphere. You can get a beer -- all cash. We heard two elderly guitarists jammimg, it…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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So yes, Red's Lounge definitely feels like an authentic juke joint. As a tourist and not at all a blue's expert, I cannot vouch for it's authenticity, but I think they do a good job of keeping it real -- even when most of the customers are tourists. But that is what people go to…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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You know you are in a different kind of place before you open the door. There’s a cover and there is beer, but little else. It’s cash and carry at Red’s; no credit cards allowed. The night we were there, we were treated to a philosopher blues man who provided history lessons on…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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This is a small blues club where we heard some fantastic live music on a Thursday evening. Small cover charge. Cash only. No food ( but can bring some in) and beer only served. They are very vigilant about no videos but do allow photos. We had so much fun that we didn't get over…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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We went to Red’s only to leave from the place with a wide smile! This was probably the most authentic experience we had in the southern USA! Great atmosphere and excellent musicians
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Date of experience: December 2019
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