My first experience of the Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall in Mandeville, LA was a good one. The hall was built in 1895 by the local African American community and has since hosted many big names in jazz, blues and related genres. We saw blues master Kenny Neal give a powerfully spirited performance (below). The small-scale, open air-venue combined with the music had a very authentic feel. During the intermission the neighboring First Free Mission Baptist Church provided a catfish dinner that fit right in with the evening.
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