The Vicksburg Blues Society, Inc. is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Vicksburg Heritage League, Inc.
We are Advocates and Presenters
We are specialists in providing Cultural Heritage Experiences
OUR MISSION
We PRESERVE, PRESENT and PROMOTE
Cultural Heritage Performances, Entertainment and Experiences
Our program of work provides world-class entertainment, promoting
Vicksburg as a great cultural heritage destination
Vicksburg Heritage League / Vicksburg Blues Society
DIRECTORS
Shirley B. Waring
Realtor / Commercial Broker / Developer - Shirley Waring Realty, LLC
Producer / Director - "Heritage Music Series"
Specialist in Cultural Heritage Tourism
Board of Directors - Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau - 2009-Present
Board of Directors - Mountain of Faith Ministries - 2013-Present
Board of Directors - MS Delta National Heritage Area - 2010-2013
Vicksburg, MS
Dr. London Branch
Musician / Teacher
Retired Professor Jackson State University
Conductor and Founder - Jackson State University Symphony Orchestra
Jackson, MS
Jerry "Boogie" Mason
President and CEO - Mason Media Services
Board of Directors - The Blues Foundation
Radio Broadcaster
Internet Entrepreneur
Jackson, MS / Nashville, TN
Lenore Barkley
Artist
Board of Directors - Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation
Retired / Former Executive Director - Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau
Mississippi Tourism Hall of Fame - Inducted 2002
Vicksburg, MS
Hank Harris
Specialist in Cultural Heritage Tourism and Destination Marketing
President and CEO - National Black Tourism Bureau (NBTB)
President and CEO - Gulf Coast African American Visitors Bureau
Port Gibson, MS / Pensacola, FL
Terry Duffie
Owner, Scenic Productions
Professional in Video Production
Professional MC
Owned, operated and developed radio properties and promotion/marketing companies for over 35 years
“Broadcaster of the Year in 1996” by Alabama Broadcasters Association
Charter Member of the "Alabama Broadcasters" Hall of Fame (2007)
Dothan, Alabama
