From 6-9pm on Friday, May 4 the Yalo Studio and Gallery in Water Valley will host an opening reception for the Crappie-themed paintings of Derek Hess, whose work you might know from the covers of Fat Possum Records albums, including A Ass Pocket of Whiskey. Following the opening Memphis’ Jack Oblivian will be performing at the nearby bar Doc’s Tavern.
There is no admission fee on Saturday.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
10:00am – 10:45am – The Offbeats Jazz Combo
11:00am – 11:15 am – WV Cheerleaders
11:15am – 11:45 am – The Cake Walkers
12:00pm – 12:45pm – Rev John Wilkins
1:00pm – 1:50pm – Amy Lavere
2:10pm – 3:00pm – Big E and the Hound Dogs
3:00pm – 4:30pm – Crappie Weigh-In
4:30pm – 5:30pm – Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition