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Red's Lounge


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Clarksdale
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Attraction type: Blues bar
Address: 395 Sunflower Ave Clarksdale, MS

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5 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I basically have to echo the other reviewers here - red's is a brilliant place if you want a more authentic blues experience. Take your instrument if you want to jam with the locals, but don't expect any sort of luxury. The toilets are one step up from a hole in the ground, the "bar" is a dumpster filled with... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ann Arbor, Michigan
24 Jun 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I went to the Delta to find real Delta Blues. Red's is the place. A real old fashion Jook Joint. Robert"Wolfman" Belfour was absolutely amazing. His guitar playing and vocals are like looking back in time. Red is a great guy and runs a first class operation with no BS. If you want the real deal, Red's is the place.... more

11 Feb 2009
4
people found this review helpful

My band, The Underground Blues Division, went to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis recently. We took the opportunity to head down to Clarksdale to jam at The Ground Zero. A few fellow jammers told us about a jam at Red's, so we headed up afterwards. We pulled up in front of a place that could only be described as... more

20 Nov 2008
3
people found this review helpful

Red's is incredible!! It's an authentic jukejoint with all the character & characters you'd ever want to find. The place is really seedy, beverages are limited to beer (although you can BYOB), & the bathrooms are semi-scary. Red, however, is great - a nicer guy you'll never meet. Likewise for his friends & loyal customers. The music is awesome &... more

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5 of 5 stars
Memphis, Tennessee
6 Jun 2008
4
people found this review helpful

If you are seeking a real juke joint, this is a must. Exact opposite of the Ground Zero blues club chain. Authentic. Real blues artists playing in a hole in a the wall joint, more come in and pick up/join. This is where musicians came after they opened somewhere else. So glad we went! You won't find neon lights or... more

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Red's Lounge Address

395 Sunflower Ave, Clarksdale, MS