SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS FOR MICKEY GILLEY'S FAMILY
The staff of the Delta Music Museum and our board of directors, wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Mickey Gilley's
family upon his recent passing. He gave back to his local community in various ways with benefit concerts, donations to our museum and much more. His first cousin, Jerry Lee Lewis has expressed that they were as close as brothers. Ferriday is hometown to three music legends -- Jerry Lee Lewis, Mickey Gilley and Jimmy Swaggart. The DMM Hall of Fame include many Louisiana residents that have been recognized such as Aaron Neville, Irma Thomas, the Ealey Brothers and more. Shake, rattle and roll on in to take a tour and watch a video that will transport you back in time. Visit our gift shop to buy local. Our hours are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday. Group tours may be arranged by calling in advance for any weekday. HANEY's BIG HOUSE -- A famous juke joint on the chitlin' circuit during the 1950's thru 1966. The famous juke joint was burned in 1966 and was never rebuilt. William Haney is (second from the right) at the end of the bar with a white shirt. Haney was inducted into our Hall of Fame in November, 2019. Many iconic entertainers came through Haney's Big House during its prime. 
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LIVE MUSIC EVENTS
AT ARCADE Avery Michaels & Friends will host a country gospel show on Saturday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are $15 per person. The Delta Music Museum Hall of Fame will be open to tour between 3 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Special guests include Gene Stewart, James Glen Kelly, CC and Beau, Sophie and Taylor. Always a great show with Avery and his family and friends. Come enjoy the show -- you will not be disappointed. 
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VISIT NATCHEZ is a tourism partner and a great place to visit in person or online for more information. Please check their calendar of events www.visitnatchez.org/events
Bobby Rush autographed books available in gift shop. Call today to get a copy. Shown below is Bobby Rush when he visited the museum in January of 2021 with Director Linda Gardner. 
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PLEASE CHECK OUT THE NEW "FRIENDS OF DMM FOUNDATION" WEBSITE AT friendsofdeltamusicmuseum.godaddysites.com. BIG SHOUT OUT TO LITTLE EASY TOURS IN HELPING US CREATE THE NEW SITE. ON ANY EVENT HELD AT THE ARCADE OR ELSEWHERE, PLEASE CALL 318 757 4297 TO CONFIRM EVENT WITH CHANGING COVID REGULATIONS. Other featured attractions in our area include Frogmore Plantation (318 757 4253). We are not sure if they are open for tours at the present time.
The Delta Music Museum is operated by Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin
www.sos.la.gov
www.sos.la.gov
