KingoBad
1101 posts
May 22, 2012
10:05 PM
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So I was on my way out of town from HCH3 and just finished eating with some other attendees at JB' in downtown Holly Springs.
I was ready for the road, but decided to explore Holly Springs just a touch more before leaving. That is when I made it down the alley to the Aikei Pro's record shop. It is there that I met Mr. David Caldwell, the owner of the shop.
After moving several things so that I could get in to see his giant supply of old records, we started up a conversation about music, and I stayed for a 3 hour lecture on the blues, black history, history of Holly Springs (which included a walking tour with him). And more subjects than I can remember. From people dying and coming back to life to steam powered cars in Japan in 1945. He seemed to have a great respect from everyone visiting his store. He told me he had been in Holly Springs since 1955 and gave me a great insight into his life and the life of other black people in Mississippi. (I use his terminology here).
I feel like I got so much out of HCH3, but I also feel I got some good schooling that I would have never received if I hadn't stopped. I never got to buy a single record, as I needed to get on the road after the three hour class, but felt that I more than made up for it with a true Mississippi experience.
I can't wait for HCH4, and Mr. Caldwell expects me back.
Thanks Adam and Jeff for a great event!
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Danny
Last Edited by on May 23, 2012 5:33 AM
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