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Barry Shipp’s Funeral

Executive Publisher Taffany Arnold Shipp extends her thanks and appreciation to everyone for their support following the senseless death of her husband, Barry Craig Shipp on Thursday, July 26, 2007. Mr. Shipp was laid to rest on Saturday, August 4th in Pensacola, Florida. Police officials are still investigating to find the person(s) who are responsible for this incomprehensible crime. Click HERE

to hear from Taffany and view photos from Mr. Shipp’s HomeGoing Celebration

Jus' Blues Music Awards - Winners

B.B. Queen

The Old Daisy Theater on Beale Street in Memphis became the new home for the Jus’ Blues Music Awards on Thursday, August 16, 2007. Kicking it off was the patio party beginning at 1:00 pm followed by the Red Carpet entrances of an array of blues men and women including Lucky Peterson, Denise Lasalle, Sir Charles Jones, Artie “Blues Boy” White, Bobby Rush , Maxine Brown , Bobby O’Jay, James Alexander and Larry Dodson of the Barkays , Deanie Parker, William Bell and a host of other blues and Jazz legends Among those honored was the Producer of Hi Records, Willie Mitchell, Gwen McCrae and Bobby Rush special performances were done by Little Jimmy , honoring James Brown, and The longtime Elvis impersonator , Dan Vann who honored the King by sing his famed Gospel songs. Millie Jackson surprised the audience when she honored us with a jam session with Lattimore and Gwen McCrae. B.B. Queen Started off the jam session during rehearsal when she floored us all with her gifted guitar renditions that would have given the Legendary B.B. King competition. Maxine Brown’s , “All On My Mind” was as classy as the Lady herself. Theodis Ealey captured the crowd as well. The show’s emcee was Da Wolf, with his unique voice coming all the way from Dallas, Tx…Be sure and watch for next years Jus’ Blues Awards, It can only get better. Be sure to check out the Photo Gallery for a host of pictures from the event.

Jus Blues Music Awards Voting Is Closed

The Historical Daisy Theater

The voting for this year's Jus Blues Music Award nominees has run it's course. It is now up to the judges to see who the award in each one of the categories. The awards will be presented in Memphis, Tenn., August 16, 2007. The historical Daisy Theater will be place where all of the action will be. The Chittlin Circuit has learned that there will be two hosts. One of the hosts, will be that voice of all voices, Da Wolf! The second host, is a well know personality in her own right, Ms. Beverly McDowell. Ms McDowell is a radio DJ with the American Blues Network. The show will have performances by some of the best Southern Soul and Blues artists on the planet. Scheduled so far are Maxine Brown, Theodis Ealey, Lil' Jimmy, Raine, Lucky Peterson, Willie Hill and more! There are still some tickets left so visit the Jus Blues Music website at: jusbluesmusic.com and reserve your's NOW..

Chittlin Circuit Magazine Publisher's Husband Killed

Barry and Taffany Shipp

It comes with great saddness that we must report that the husband of the publisher of the Chittlin Circuit Magazine, Barry Shipp was shot and killed early Thursday (July 26, 2007) afternoon. Mr Barry Shipp was working in his Barber Shop Arnold’s House of Style on North L Street, in Pensacola, Florida when a lone gunman entered the shop and shot Mr. Shipp several times. When police arrived, he was pronounced dead at the scene. At this time, this is all that is known. We will update you when more details are released.

Betty Wright, Setting The Record Straight

Betty Wright

One of the most talented and versatile artist in the music business today, without a doubt, is Ms. Betty Wright. Betty is a business woman as well as an entertainer and she will tell you she gets it all from her mother. The elder Mrs. Wright formed a gospel group with her children (seven of them) called The Echoes of Joy. By the time Betty was 15 she recorded her first album which included the hit single "Girls Can't Do What Guys Can Do". From there Betty's career has been non stop success. The Chittlin Circuit was able to catch up with Ms. Wright and slow her down long enough to have a one on one conversation. What better way to learn the facts than right from the source. You can hear the entire Betty Wright interview just by clicking the Green playbutton

C'C Meets Jus' Blues Music In Memphis

Line Dancing At The Gay Hawk

C'C editor Harold Conover and Willie Mitchell

The Chittlin Circuit was invited to Memphis, Tn., the Tuesday following the Jackson Music Awards by the CEO of the Jus' Blues Music Foundation Mr. Charles Mitchell. The Chittlin Circuit was given a prelimenary look at the venu where the Jus' Blues Music Awrads are going to be held, the Daisy Theater on Beale Street. The Jus' Blues management team needed to make several stops and we were allowed to tag along. Our first stop was at the Daisy Theater and we met with the owner Randel Catron. We then headed to the North end of Memphis to the offices of radio power house, WDIA. We then stopped by Royal Studios where we spent a little time with the world famous producer Willie Mitchell and his son Boo. Willie Mitchell is the person who produced All of Al Green's famous songs in the '70's and '80's. Their latest project, "Mashaa" can be heard on Chittlin Circuit Radio at any time just by requesting one of her songs. The final stop of the day was at the historic Gay Hawk lounge. You don't have to worry about the price of drinks there, you can bring your own! Our final stop was with Larry Chambers the long time promotional person for Ecko Records And as always the Chittlin Circuit took a ton of pictures which you can view in our Photo Gallery.

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