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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NO LIVE MUSIC EVENTS SET FOR ARCADE
Avery Michaels canceled his July show because of increases rental fees and other requirements mandated by the Louisiana Secretary of State. Avery Michaels said, "If I can get enough sponsors to cover the increases and keep the admission price per person at $15; I hope to have another show in Ferriday at the Arcade." Avery stated that he has had a show at the Strand theatre in Jena. Avery asked that if anyone is interested in becoming a sponsor, to private message him through Facebook. 
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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 Shown below is Avery Michaels. He does a show at the Arcade Theatre on the fourth Saturday of every month. Call 318 757 4297 to confirm. 
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PLEASE CHECK OUT THE NEW "FRIENDS OF DMM FOUNDATION" WEBSITE AT friendsofdeltamusicmuseum.godaddysites.com. BEFORE DRIVING TO THE ARCADE, 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
