June 2021 Delta Cultural Center

At the Delta Cultural Center, we’re home to “King Biscuit Time, ” the longest running Blues radio broadcast in the world. And that means sometimes we attract the attention of very special visitors. Recently, a music legend stopped by, Chuck Leavell. Many know Chuck as a member of the Allman Brothers Band but he has worked with musicians from Eric Clapton to John Mayer. He was the pianist for twenty years with the Rolling Stones. While in Helena, he took some time to jam with several local bluesmen including the legendary Detroit Johnny at the Front Porch Blues Stage in the Miller Annex, pictured below.

We have enjoyed seeing visitors returning to Helena via riverboat. When the American Duchess or American Queen arrive in port there’s a flurry of excitement at the museum. And we’re gearing up for some exciting live music events like September’s Delta Roots Festival Tribute to Levon Helm and October’s King Biscuit Blues Festival. Mark your calendars now and make it a weekend in the Delta.

If you’re following our social media then you’re no doubt enjoying the adventures of our traveling DCC mug. This beautiful cup is available through our museum gift shop and frequently accompanies our education team as they visit the 27 Delta counties in search of unique stories about our history.

The traveling mug from DCC

Chuck Leavell with Detroit Johnny at the DCC Front Porch Blues State

Riverboat in Helena