{"id":34485,"date":"2025-05-21T15:40:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T20:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/?post_type=landing&#038;p=34485"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:39:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T21:39:51","slug":"chicago","status":"publish","type":"landing","link":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/go\/chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Blues Giveaway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull display-none is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-block  lp-hero\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.8)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mississippi-John-Hurt.jpg) no-repeat;\nbackground-size: cover;\nbackground-position: center;\nmin-height: 800px;\">\n  <div class=\"lp-hero__content\">\n    <h1>A Hack<\/h1>\n    <p>This will not be displayed<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull wp-duotone-unset-2\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-42603 size-large lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sky-1024x576.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-42603 size-large lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sky-1024x576.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sky-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sky-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sky-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sky-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sky-540x304.jpg 540w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sky-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sky-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sky-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sky.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-vms-dblue-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper advgb-dyn-a79c7207\" id=\"advgb-cols-9fac569e-d087-4fc1-9f81-90480c9b28ae\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-2 layout-23-13 tbl-layout-23-13 mbl-layout-stacked vgutter-10\" style=\"min-height:55vh\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-two-thirds-desktop advgb-is-two-thirds-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-4c083db0-dcfd-4a69-9a25-d5a0de16afc5\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-belgates-font-family\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;font-size:59px\">Win Beats Headphones from Visit Mississippi.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><br><br><strong>Hear the music. Plan your journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Enter for a chance to win a pair of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones from Visit Mississippi. Then explore Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Oxford, three cities with deep musical roots and plenty to experience beyond the stage. From live music and local flavor to one-of-a-kind attractions, there&#8217;s always more to discover in Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Winner will be announced from the Visit Mississippi stage at 4:15 pm each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<script>\nvar vs_lightbox_start_off = true;\n<\/script>\n\n<div id=\"vsscript_227213_389284\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/app.viralsweep.com\/vsa-lightbox-bbe196-227213.js?sid=227213_389284\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-vms-white-blue\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"viralsweep_lightbox_227213.lightbox_on();\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Enter Giveaway<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-one-third-desktop advgb-is-one-third-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-e4b203f2-c43c-498f-99e8-c57375d8b642\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BeatsByDrDreBlack.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42690 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BeatsByDrDreBlack.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42690 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BeatsByDrDreBlack.png 526w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BeatsByDrDreBlack-219x300.png 219w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BeatsByDrDreBlack-293x400.png 293w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BeatsByDrDreBlack-500x683.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"explore\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-vms-lyellow-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull has-vms-dblue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-f344aa7ce257ee46c340e260e60f055e\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;text-transform:uppercase\">Jackson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vms-dblue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04e33c50fe4e96df0721370b0a045bf1 wp-block-paragraph\">From blues and roots music to symphony performances and touring acts, Jackson&#8217;s live music scene reflects the rich musical heritage that has shaped Mississippi for generations. These four venues highlight the many ways visitors can experience music in the capital city, from casual nights out to unforgettable live performances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider has-arrows-inside has-dots-outside no-margin\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-autoplay-speed=\"8000\" data-animation-speed=\"1000\" data-infinite=\"true\" data-pause-hover=\"true\" data-dots=\"outside\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\"><div class=\"lp-block lp-grid\">\n  <div class=\"lp-row right\">\n    <div class=\"lp-image\"\n      style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.4)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20201210-hal-and-mals-restaurant-jackson-mississippi-9-1.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n      <div class=\"lp-caption\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        Hal &#038; Mal&#8217;s      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lp-text\">\n      <h2>Hal &#038; Mal \u2018s<\/h2>\n      <p>A downtown Jackson icon since 1984, Hal &amp; Mal\u2019s has long been a gathering place for great food, live music, and Mississippi culture. The venue anchors the city\u2019s blues scene as the longtime home of Blue Monday, presented by the Central Mississippi Blues Society every Monday night. Featuring the house band and special guests, the weekly tradition offers an authentic taste of Jackson\u2019s vibrant music community. Whether you&#8217;re catching a show or sharing a meal, Hal &amp; Mal\u2019s is a true local favorite.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\"><div class=\"lp-block lp-grid\">\n  <div class=\"lp-row right\">\n    <div class=\"lp-image\"\n      style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.4)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Duling-Hall.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n      <div class=\"lp-caption\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        Duling Hall      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lp-text\">\n      <h2>Duling Hall<\/h2>\n      <p>Located in the heart of Jackson\u2019s vibrant Fondren district, Duling Hall is an architectural gem and one of Mississippi\u2019s premier live music venues. Housed in a beautifully restored 1920s school auditorium, the venue is known for its intimate atmosphere, exceptional acoustics, and impressive lineup of regional and national touring artists. Just steps from Fondren\u2019s restaurants, bars, galleries, and local shops, Duling Hall offers an unforgettable concert experience in one of Jackson\u2019s most distinctive neighborhoods.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\"><div class=\"lp-block lp-grid\">\n  <div class=\"lp-row right\">\n    <div class=\"lp-image\"\n      style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.4)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Thalia-Mara-Hall.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n      <div class=\"lp-caption\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        Thalia Mara Hall      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lp-text\">\n      <h2>Thalia Mara Hall<\/h2>\n      <p>Thalia Mara Hall has been Jackson\u2019s premier performing arts venue for generations, bringing world-class entertainment to the heart of downtown. The historic 2,000-seat theater hosts everything from nationally touring artists and theatrical productions to performances by the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and Mississippi Opera. Known for its elegant setting, impressive acoustics, and rich history, Thalia Mara Hall continues to serve as one of Mississippi\u2019s leading destinations for live performing arts.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\"><div class=\"lp-block lp-grid\">\n  <div class=\"lp-row right\">\n    <div class=\"lp-image\"\n      style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.4)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iron-horse-grill.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n      <div class=\"lp-caption\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        The Iron Horse Grill      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lp-text\">\n      <h2>The Iron Horse Grill<\/h2>\n      <p>The Iron Horse Grill is a downtown Jackson favorite where great food, live music, and Mississippi history come together. The restaurant\u2019s menu blends Tex-Mex flavors with Southern influences, while live performances take place Thursday through Saturday nights and during its popular Sunday jazz brunch. Beneath a striking stage mural, guests can enjoy local and regional musicians, then head upstairs to the Mississippi Music Experience, where exhibits and life-sized figures of legends such as Elvis Presley and B.B. King celebrate the state&#8217;s musical legacy.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"explore\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-vms-lyellow-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull has-vms-dblue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-842e960e01dbd91485c08f1cb479f1bb\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;text-transform:capitalize\">HATTIESBURG<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vms-dblue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bbe3830431dfa7e42bed0655f63e85bb wp-block-paragraph\">Music is a vital part of Hattiesburg&#8217;s cultural identity, reflected in its historic theaters, blues landmarks, public art, and independent record stores. Whether you&#8217;re exploring music history or catching a show, the Hub City offers plenty of opportunities to connect with Mississippi&#8217;s creative spirit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider has-arrows-inside has-dots-none no-margin\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-autoplay-speed=\"8000\" data-animation-speed=\"1000\" data-infinite=\"true\" data-pause-hover=\"true\" data-dots=\"none\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\"><div class=\"lp-block lp-grid advgb-dyn-d41d8cd9\">\n  <div class=\"lp-row right\">\n    <div class=\"lp-image\"\n      style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.4)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Saenger-Theater.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n      <div class=\"lp-caption\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        Historic Saenger Theater      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lp-text\">\n      <h2>Historic Saenger Theater<\/h2>\n      <p>Since opening in 1929, the Historic Saenger Theater has been a centerpiece of Hattiesburg&#8217;s cultural life. Restored to its former grandeur, the downtown venue hosts concerts, theatrical productions, classic films, and community events throughout the year. Its ornate architecture, rich history, and active calendar make the Saenger a favorite gathering place for residents and visitors alike.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\"><div class=\"lp-block lp-grid\">\n  <div class=\"lp-row right\">\n    <div class=\"lp-image\"\n      style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.4)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tbones.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n      <div class=\"lp-caption\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        T-Bones Records &#038; Cafe       <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lp-text\">\n      <h2>T-Bones Records &#038; Cafe <\/h2>\n      <p>T-Bones Records &#038; Cafe is a haven for music lovers in the heart of downtown Hattiesburg. Part record store, part coffee shop, and part community gathering space, it invites visitors to browse thousands of vinyl albums while enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation. The shop also hosts occasional performances by local musicians, creating opportunities to discover new sounds while celebrating the culture that keeps Mississippi&#8217;s music scene thriving.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\"><div class=\"lp-block lp-grid\">\n  <div class=\"lp-row right\">\n    <div class=\"lp-image\"\n      style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.4)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jam-Session-Mural.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n      <div class=\"lp-caption\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        HBURG Public Art Trail: Jam Session      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lp-text\">\n      <h2>HBURG Public Art Trail: Jam Session<\/h2>\n      <p><em>Jam Session<\/em> celebrates Hattiesburg&#8217;s rich musical heritage through a vibrant mural portraying several of the city&#8217;s most recognizable artists and performers. The colorful work adds to the city&#8217;s award-winning Public Art Trail that has helped transform the Hub City into a virtual open-air gallery.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\"><div class=\"lp-block lp-grid\">\n  <div class=\"lp-row right\">\n    <div class=\"lp-image\"\n      style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.4)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roots-of-Rock-Roll-Blues-Trail-Marker.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n      <div class=\"lp-caption\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        Roots of Rock &#038; Roll Blues Trail Marker      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lp-text\">\n      <h2>Roots of Rock &#038; Roll Blues Trail Marker<\/h2>\n      <p>Hattiesburg&#8217;s Roots of Rock &#038; Roll Mississippi Blues Trail marker tells the story of how the city&#8217;s blues musicians helped shape the sound of modern popular music. The marker honors artists whose influence extended far beyond Mississippi, helping lay the foundation for rock &#8216;n&#8217; roll and other genres that followed. It&#8217;s a meaningful stop for anyone interested in the people and places behind America&#8217;s musical story.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"explore\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-vms-lyellow-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull has-vms-dblue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-639a31eb6976b69a3083bd85a1a2b2e2\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;text-transform:uppercase\">Oxford<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vms-dblue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b0b347d49cc4e0fc5cdb7a2d3e295b44 wp-block-paragraph\">Oxford&#8217;s music culture extends far beyond the stage. Home to blues archives, historic landmarks, beloved music venues, and one of Mississippi&#8217;s signature festivals, the city offers countless ways to explore the people, places, and traditions behind American music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider has-arrows-inside has-dots-none no-margin advgb-dyn-9bb0ae14\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-autoplay-speed=\"8000\" data-animation-speed=\"1000\" data-infinite=\"true\" data-pause-hover=\"true\" data-dots=\"none\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\"><div class=\"lp-block lp-grid\">\n  <div class=\"lp-row right\">\n    <div class=\"lp-image\"\n      style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.4)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University-of-Mississippi-Blues-Archive.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n      <div class=\"lp-caption\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        University of Mississippi Blues Archive      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lp-text\">\n      <h2>University of Mississippi Blues Archive<\/h2>\n      <p>Located at the University of Mississippi&#8217;s J.D. Williams Library, the Blues Archive houses one of the world&#8217;s most significant collections dedicated to blues history, including the personal record collection of B.B. King. Just outside, the &#8220;Documenting the Blues&#8221; Mississippi Blues Trail marker honors the Blues Archive and Living Blues magazine for their role in preserving and promoting one of America&#8217;s most influential musical traditions.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\"><div class=\"lp-block lp-grid\">\n  <div class=\"lp-row right\">\n    <div class=\"lp-image\"\n      style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.4)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Oxford-Lafayette-County-Blues_-Mississippi-Blues-Trail-Marker.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n      <div class=\"lp-caption\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        Oxford &#038; Lafayette County Blues Trail Marker      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lp-text\">\n      <h2>Oxford &#038; Lafayette County Blues Trail Marker<\/h2>\n      <p>Situated on Oxford&#8217;s historic Square, this Mississippi Blues Trail marker celebrates the Oxford &#038; Lafayette County blues musicians who helped define the distinctive Hill Country blues sound. The marker highlights the area&#8217;s rich musical heritage and the lasting influence of local artists whose rhythms and styles helped shape generations of blues and rock musicians.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\"><div class=\"lp-block lp-grid\">\n  <div class=\"lp-row right\">\n    <div class=\"lp-image\"\n      style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.4)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Lyric-Oxford.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n      <div class=\"lp-caption\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        The Lyric Oxford      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lp-text\">\n      <h2>The Lyric Oxford<\/h2>\n      <p>Originally opened as a movie theater in the early 1900s, The Lyric Oxford has been transformed into one of Mississippi&#8217;s premier live entertainment venues. The historic building once hosted the premiere of William Faulkner&#8217;s Intruder in the Dust and now welcomes a diverse lineup of concerts, performances, and special events. Its blend of history, character, and live music makes it a favorite destination in downtown Oxford.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\"><div class=\"lp-block lp-grid\">\n  <div class=\"lp-row right\">\n    <div class=\"lp-image\"\n      style=\"background: linear-gradient(-90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.4)), url(https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Proud-Larrys.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n      <div class=\"lp-caption\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        Proud Larry&#8217;s      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lp-text\">\n      <h2>Proud Larry&#8217;s<\/h2>\n      <p>For more than three decades, Proud Larry&#8217;s has been one of Oxford&#8217;s most beloved live music venues. The intimate club has hosted performances by emerging artists and future stars, including John Mayer, Modest Mouse, The Black Keys, Christone &#8220;Kingfish&#8221; Ingram, and many others. 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