The Mississippi Sheiks were only together for a short period of time in the early 1930s but the fiddle and guitar group were immensely influential on American popular culture with many musicians, such as Muddy Waters, citing their significance. Read More
A host of major blues and roots music artists will gather to perform two nights of special tribute concerts saluting the music of the seminal American band, The Mississippi Sheiks, on March 13 and 14 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read More
The Mississippi Sheiks were one of the most popular string bands of the late '20s and early '30s. Formed in Jackson around ... Read the full Mississippi Sheiks bio.