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About Me:: The Mississippi Marvel is the latest artist signed to Broke & Hungry Records, an independent label dedicated to recording and promoting the best in old-school Mississippi blues.

The Mississippi Marvel's true identity is a closely guarded secret.

Like countless bluesmen before him, he has lived a life steeped in two separate and opposing traditions: The reckless abandon of a juke joint on Saturday night, and the healing redemption of church on Sunday. And like many of those earlier bluesmen, this artist has never reconciled these two warring factions of his identity.

Although he still occasionally turns up at his neighborhood juke, the artist today devotes more attention to his local church community. And like many conservative black churches in the South, his still regards blues music as something shameful, even sinful.

Fearing the rejection of this community, the artist steadfastly refuses to release any music under his own name. And so, the Legend of the Mississippi Marvel is born.

"The World Must Never Know," the Marvel's debut CD will be released by Broke & Hungry Records in April 2008. The Mississippi Marvel’s voice is an instrument of incomparable intensity, full of power and fury. His rich vibrato recalls some of the region’s most legendary singers. His guitar playing is all jagged lines and ragged, funky rhythm, played with aggression rather than grace.

For more information on the Mississippi Marvel, contact Broke & Hungry Records at info@brokeandhungryrecords.com

Website Address: http://brokeandhungryrecords.com

Favorite Artists and Bands: Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson.

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Mississippi Marvel CD Now Available from www.brokeandhungryrecords.com

One of the most anticipated blues releases of 2008 is now available from the Broke & Hungry Records web site at www.brokeandhungryrecords.com. “The World Must Never Know” represents the debut recordings of a 78-year-old Delta bluesman dubbed the Mississippi Marvel. Like countless bluesmen before him, he has lived a life steeped in two separate and opposing traditions: The reckless abandon of a juke joint on Saturday night, and the healing r… Continue

Posted on April 14th, 2008 at 8:58pm — No Comments (Add)

REMINDER: Mississippi Marvel To Make Rare Live Appearance in Clarksdale this Saturday!

Howdy, gang. Just a brief note to remind everyone that the Mississippi Marvel will make a rare live appearance in Clarksdale, Mississippi this Saturday, April 19 as part of the Juke Joint Festivities. Marvel will perform at his CD release party from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Sarah's Kitch at 278 Sunflower Avenue in downtown Clarksdale. For those who have not been following the saga of the Mississippi Marvel, here it is in brief: The Mississippi Marvel is a 78-year-old Delta blues guitarist who has be… Continue

Posted on April 13th, 2008 at 9:21pm — 2 Comments (Add)

MISSISSIPPI MARVEL SET TO PLAY RARE LIVE SHOW DURING JUKE JOINT FESTIVAL!

THE MISSISSIPPI MARVEL SET TO PLAY RARE LIVE SHOW DURING JUKE JOINT FESTIVAL! CD Release party will offer chance to see mysterious bluesman in the flesh . . . sort of Team Broke & Hungry burrowed deep into the dark heart of the Delta this past weekend, tracking down the Mississippi Marvel at his small rural home. Recent efforts to reach the mysterious bluesmen by phone had been unsuccessful, necessitating the personal visit. The visit marks the first time we have been… Continue

Posted on March 10th, 2008 at 10:39pm — 1 Comment (Add)

Cover Art Revealed for "The World Must Never Know!"

This April, Broke & Hungry Records will release "The World Must Never Know!", the debut recordings of an obscure Delta blues artist dubbed the Mississippi Marvel. Due to the objections his conservative church community has regarding blues music, the 70-plus-year-old bluesman has asked us to keep his true identity a secret. We have agreed to protect his anonymity. While we can't reveal his identity, we CAN reveal the artwork for his debut CD. Stay tuned for more information on this exciting… Continue

Posted on February 15th, 2008 at 10:51am — 3 Comments (Add)

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At 9:55pm on April 23rd, 2008, Eric said…: Well, we still don't know who you are, but we know you're the real deal now! One of the more unique performances I'll ever see, and the music is incredible. I hope I get the chance to 'see' you play sometime again soon. As for the CD, if it had grooves, I would wear them out.

At 4:33pm on April 21st, 2008, Chad Nordhoff said…: Wow!! The Mississippi Marvel appearance was truly the high point of the JJF for me! That is some of the purest old-school Mississippi Blues people can hear these days. I heard it at Sarah's Kitchen and listened to the CD most of the ride home.

At 4:16pm on April 21st, 2008, Sune said…: Just recieved the album today, and its hasnt been off the cd-player since!

Mr. Marvel, I love your voice and I love your CD! Thx for putting it out there :)

At 4:48pm on February 19th, 2008, Pappa D said…: are you going to be at the jukejointfestival in april? maybe i'll see you there. excited to hear your new album

At 10:22am on February 16th, 2008, Pappa D said…: fantastic, absolutely fantastic

At 11:26am on February 15th, 2008, KM Williams said…: Hey Mr. Marvel.I can relate to you because I am an ordained minister who is also a bluesman.I have had a few problems with church folk, but I tell them"If the Blues tells The truth,it is not from the devil ,but from the LORD; to Me the Blues asks Life's questions but the Gospel of Jesus Christ is THE ANSWER! So both gospel and blues goes together!

At 4:01am on January 29th, 2008, Blind Rat said…: Hey there Marvel,Welcome to our world of blues.

At 4:15pm on January 28th, 2008, Ed Vadas said…: Great Stuff.... Jeff can sure find the diamonds in what some might say is a worked claim. Keep on doin it!

At 3:08pm on January 28th, 2008, tommer said…: I'm Swinging and I am Howling as I listen to the music.
That makes all my troubles go away. Thank you Mr. Mississippi Marvel!