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Welcome to the Delta Music Experience
Amanda Gresham created Delta Music Experience to bring people to Louisiana and The Mississippi Delta through unique musical vacations by River, Rails and Roads to create an awareness of and appreciation for the music, culture, art, and cuisine of Louisiana and The Mississippi Delta.
“To feel the blues in your heart, experience the blues in your soul.
The soul of the blues lives in the delta and Delta Music Experience takes you there!”
- Amanda Gresham
In addition to Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta, Delta Music Experiences are nation wide and include vacations, trips, events, concerts, festival pavilions and stages as well as harbor cruises. You will be entertained, educated and enriched on these one-of-a-kind Delta Music Experiences that provide blues enthusiasts a way to discover the roots of the music, get to know musicians on a more personal level and feel the music in an up-close intimate setting.
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CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON THE 7 DELTA MUSIC EXPERIENCE BLUES CRUISES DURING
SAFEWAY WATERFRONT BLUES FEST JULY 3-7, 2013
DME's Rockin' the Rivers, Roads and Rails 2013
• Memphis -- Mississippi Delta -- New Orleans •
October 1-21, 2013
3 Vacation Options (1 and/or 2 Rockin' Weeks & a Bonus Biscuit *Add On*)
2 One-Week Trips (Memphis/Mississippi Delta) and/or (New Orleans, LA)
1 King Biscuit Fest add-on! (*ADD ON* AFTER Memphis/Mississippi Delta or BEFORE New Orleans, LA or in between BOTH)
Picture yourself on a vacation filled with music, friendship and laughter that will enrich your life and brighten your spirit. Delta Music Experience (DME) gives musicians and music enthusiasts the opportunity to experience music and travel together – into the heart of The Mississippi Delta - in an intimate setting.
Many writers and musicians have described their River Road Journey’s through the Mississippi Delta. Now you can travel that path with musicians, musical guides, historians, and educators.
On the DMExpress Blues Bus and various DMExclusive performances, workshops and excursions, it is easy for guests to spend quality time with artists while maximizing their DME Real Deal Delta Experience.
Exploring the backroads of the Mississippi Delta only the locals know, discovering the roots of blues music with stories handed down through generations, you will remember this up close and personal musical experience for a lifetime.
October 1-21, 2013
October 01-09, 2013 MEMPHIS, TN / MISSISSIPPI DELTA
From $1850 - $5800 (without the King Biscuit Fest Add On)
From $2850 - $7300 (including the King Biscuit Fest *Add On* -details in RED TITLE section below)
Oct 01-03 - Memphis, TN / Hill Country, MS
Your Journey begins in Memphis - The Rock n' Roll Capitol! See the sights and hear the sounds of Memphis on this 48 hour highlight overview! The DMExpress Blues Bus will take you through Hill-Country learning bout R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and their mark made in that region.
Oct 03-09 - The Mississippi Delta - The Apartments above Ground Zero / DME HeadQuarters!
One week of exclusive lodging at Morgan Freeman & Bill Lucket’s Ground Zero Blues Club Apartments and DME HeadQuarters.
Explore the Mississippi Delta including Clarksdale, Greenwood, Indianola, Greenville, Leland and Cleveland on The River Road and Highways 49 & 61.
You'll discover the roots of blues music and the places where some of the blues greats both past and present began their careers. This land is where the unique American music called Blues was born. DME offers a small traveler-to-musician ratio that offers the opportunity to connect with the musicians, spend time with friends and family and forge new friendships on an extraordinary musical journey that is the only one of its kind.
If October 9th concludes your DMExperience, the Memphis Shuttle will depart Clarksdale, MS approx 12noon-1pm, so it will be best to book your flight from Memphis (MEM) after 3pm. You are welcome to make alternative arrangements on your own.
*ADD ON* OCT 09-13, 2013
KING BISCUIT FEST / PINETOP PERKINS DAY
Exclusive to DME Passengers for a POST-Memphis/MS trip or a PRE-New Orleans Trip.
Oct 09-14 - VIP Passes to King Biscuit Fest & Pinetop Perkins Day Festivities
The King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, AR is one of the nation’s foremost showcases of Blues Music, and you'll have front section - VIP access all 3 days!
VIP Festival Passes for all 3 Days • Front section seating • VIP Party • 2 DME-VIP meet & greet meals & music with musicians • 4 meals at Casino Hotel • $10 in festival blues bucks per day • Airport & Festival transportation.
All Day Sunday, Oct 13 celebrate Pinetop Perkins Day at Hopson Plantation in Clarksdale, MS with non-stop music in the backyard of the home of The Blues!
If October 13th concludes your DMExperience, the Memphis Shuttle will depart Clarksdale, MS after the festival concludes (usually before midnight) and will take you to the Memphis (MEM) airport hotel. October 14th The Memphis Airport Hotel Shuttle will pick you up at whatever time you schedule in the morning.
For DME Passengers continuing onto New Orleans your lodging & activities are TBD for October 13 & 14
October 15-21, 2013 NEW ORLEANS, LA
From $1400 - $2125 (DME Rockin' the Rails, lodging, Crescent City Blues Fest, Oct 21 Full Day excursion)
From $2400 - $3625 (including the King Biscuit Fest *Add On* - details in RED TITLE section above)
Whether this is Day 1 or Day 15 for you, DME’s unique musical vacations create an awareness of and appreciation for the music, culture, art and cuisine of the Louisiana and Mississippi Delta. DME’s soul-stirring performances, spontaneous jams, discussion groups, workshops, and personal stories will leave you entertained, educated and enriched.
Oct 15 - DME Rockin' the Rails from Greenwood, MS to New Orleans, LA via Amtrak
Your journey on the City of New Orleans takes you through the heart of our nation's musical heritage – From Greenwood travel the history-laden musical crossroads of Mississippi to New Orleans - the birthplace of jazz. You'll be riding in the shadows of giants of American music like Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Elvis Presley. Upgrades 'on own' are available for Spacious Superliner accommodations make your trip extra enjoyable, with showers and thoughtful amenities, friendly service and fine dining.
Oct 16 & 17 - DMExcursions in New Orleans TBA
October 18, 19 & 20 - Crescent City Blues Fest - DMEvents TBA
October 21 - DME Crescent City Caravan & Swamp Cruise
Your New Orleans immersion excursion will conclude in the swamps and around the city. This unique day begins with a custom chartered, swamp boat tour, with y’all, some musicians and a few alligators, next you will enjoy lunch of local Cajun cuisine followed by an artist guided customized city tour giving you an overview and insight into some of the must-see areas of the Crescent City. You can also count on the usual DME surprises along the way! MUSIC by Louisiana native and beloved NOLA performer, Waylon Thibodeaux and other special musical guests will entertain with stories and song. Transportation is provided from/to our hotel.
Book your trip today. Call 504.524.BLUEs (2583) for information.
July 4-7, 2013
Take the Delta Music Experience Blues Cruises along the beautiful Willamette River and hear the blues in an intimate setting at Waterfront Blues Festival. A no-host hors d’oeuvres buffet and full bar are available on all cruises. Get the Real Deal Delta Experience in DME Louisiana Pavilion, shop in the French Quarter Market and bring home art from the Amanda Gresham Gallery.
Purchase DME Blues Cruise Tickets
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July 19-21, 2013
See y’all at Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival where musicians get the backstage VIP-DMExperience.
May 31 - June, 2013
Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest
Sussex County Fairgrounds, New Jersey
The following pictures are from benefit concerts to support and raise awareness for United by Music: a program originated in The Netherlands, designed for talented people with intellectual and physical disabilities to learn and play blues music live on stage with professional musicians for general audiences.
Erika Olsen Photos: United by Music Benefit Concerts
Honeyboy Edwards and Michael Frank, Tommy Castro, Curtis Salgado, Karen Lovely, Lady “A”, Lloyd Jones and Mac Potts
Candye Kane
Doug MacLeod
Nathan James Band
Ryan Harder
DME's Rockin' the Rivers, Roads and Rails 2013
• Memphis -- Mississippi Delta -- New Orleans •
October 1-21, 2013
3 Vacation Options (1 and/or 2 Rockin' Weeks & a Bonus Biscuit *Add On*)
2 One-Week Trips (Memphis/Mississippi Delta) and/or (New Orleans, LA)
1 King Biscuit Fest add-on! (*ADD ON* AFTER Memphis/Mississippi Delta or BEFORE New Orleans, LA or inbetween BOTH)
Picture yourself on a vacation filled with music, friendship and laughter that will enrich your life and brighten your spirit. Delta Music Experience (DME) gives musicians and music enthusiasts the opportunity to experience music and travel together – into the heart of The Mississippi Delta - in an intimate setting.
Many writers and musicians have described their River Road Journey’s through the Mississippi Delta. Now you can travel that path with musicians, musical guides, historians, and educators.
On the DMExpress Blues Bus and various DMExclusive performances, workshops and excursions, it is easy for guests to spend quality time with artists while maximizing their DME Real Deal Delta Experience.
Exploring the backroads of the MS Delta only the locals know, discovering the roots of blues music with stories handed down through generations, you will remember this up close and personal musical experience for a lifetime.
October 1-21, 2013
October 01-09, 2013 MEMPHIS, TN / MISSISSIPPI DELTA
From $1850 - $5800 (without the King Biscuit Fest Add On)
From $2850 - $7300 (including the King Biscuit Fest *Add On* -details in RED TITLE section below)
Oct 01-3 - Memphis, TN / Hill Country, MS
Your Journey begins in Memphis - The Rock n' Roll Capitol! See the sights and hear the sounds of Memphis on this 48 hour highlight overview! The DMExpress Blues Bus will take you through Hill-Country learning bout R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and thier mark made in that region.
Oct 03-09 - The Mississippi Delta - The Apartments above Ground Zero / DME HeadQuarters!
One week of exclusive lodging at Morgan Freeman & Bill Lucket’s Ground Zero Blues Club Apartments and DME HeadQuarters.
Explore the Mississippi Delta including Clarksdale, Greenwood, Indianola, Greenville, Leland and Cleveland on The River Road and Highways 49 & 61.
You'll discover the roots of blues music and the places where some of the blues greats both past and present began their careers. This land is where the unique American music called Blues was born. DME offers a small traveler-to-musician ratio that offers the opportunity to connect with the musicians, spend time with friends and family and forge new friendships on an extraordinary musical journey that is the only one of its kind.
If October 9th concludes your DMExperience, the Memphis Shuttle will depart Clarksdale, MS approx 12noon-1pm, so it will be best to book your flight from Memphis (MEM) after 3pm. You are welcome to make alternative arrangements on your own.
*ADD ON* OCT 09-13, 2013
KING BISCUIT FEST / PINETOP PERKINS DAY
Exclusive to DME Passengers for a POST-Memphis/MS trip or a PRE-New Orleans Trip.
Oct 09-14 - VIP Passes to King Biscuit Fest & Pinetop Perkins Day Festivities
The King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, AR is one of the nation’s foremost showcases of Blues Music, and you'll have front section - VIP access all 3 days!
VIP Festival Passes for all 3 Days • Front section seating • VIP Party • 2 DME-VIP meet & greet meals & music with musicians • 4 meals at Casino Hotel • $10 in festival blues bucks per day • Airport & Festival transportation.
All Day Sunday, Oct 13 celebrate Pinetop Perkins Day at Hopson Plantation in Clarksdale, MS with non-stop music in the backyard of the home of The Blues!
If October 13th concludes your DMExperience, the Memphis Shuttle will depart Clarksdale, MS after the festival concludes (usually before midnight) and will take you the Memphis (MEM) airport hotel. October 14th The Memphis Airport Hotel Shuttle will pick you up at whatever time you schedule in the morning.
For DME Passengers continuing onto New Orleans your lodging & activities are TBD for October 13 & 14
October 15-21, 2013 NEW ORLEANS, LA
From $1400 - $2125 (DME Rockin' the Rails, lodging, Crescent City Blues Fest, Oct 21 Full Day excursion)
From $2400 - $3625 (including the King Biscuit Fest *Add On* - details in RED TITLE section above)
Whether this is Day 1 or Day 15 for you, DME’s unique musical vacations create an awareness of and appreciation for the music, culture, art and cuisine of the Louisiana and Mississippi Delta. DME’s soul-stirring performances, spontaneous jams, discussion groups, workshops, and personal stories will leave you entertained, educated and enriched.
Oct 15 - DME Rockin' the Rails from Greenwood, MS to New Orleans, LA via Amtrak
Your journey on the City of New Orleans takes you through the heart of our nation's musical heritage – From Greenwood travel the history-laden musical crossroads of Mississippi to New Orleans - the birthplace of jazz. You'll be riding in the shadows of giants of American music like Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Elvis Presley. Upgrades 'on own' are avaialbe for Spacious Superliner accommodations make your trip extra enjoyable, with showers and thoughtful amenities, friendly service and fine dining.
Oct 16 & 17 - DMExcursions in New Orleans TBA
October 18, 19 & 20 - Crescent City Blues Fest - DMEvents TBA
October 21 - DME Crescent City Caravan & Swamp Cruise
Your New Orleans immersion excursion will conclude in the swamps and around the city. This unique day begins with a custom chartered, swamp boat tour, with y’all, some musicians and a few alligators, next you will enjoy lunch of local Cajun cuisine followed by an artist guided customized city tour giving you an overview and insight into some of the must-see areas of the Crescent City. You can also count on the usual DME surprises along the way! MUSIC by Louisiana native and beloved NOLA performer, Waylon Thibodeaux and other special musical guests will entertain with stories and song. Transportation is provided from/to our hotel.
Book your trip today. Call 504.524.BLUEs (2583) for information.
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