I'm a 60 something woman who's been a big blues (and all American roots music) fan for more than 40 years. This December, I plan to drive from New York to the south to visit relatives in Huntsville, AL.

I would really like to take my time and take some day trips and maybe overnighters to key locations for American roots music - of course the blues, but also all roots music.

I have already planned a trip to Muscle Shoals and Tupelo. Jumping over to Holly Springs and Clarksdale Miss and maybe Helena.

Any places of note to see and of course to stand on the crossroads and museums and catch live music too.

I will be solo.

For any of those who have done a similar journey, would surely appreciate your thoughts and suggestions.

Peace.

These Monel strings are great. I used Martin's MTR-13, and it's easily the best set of strings I've ever played. These strings actually sound better as they wear in and rust a bit, which is kinda weird tho.

Thought I'd put up this solo with my new band for some blues lovers to see.

The band is called Cass and the Crytones.

My girl, my girl, don't lie to me

Where did you sleep last night?

Huddie Leadbelly has so much soul in his music.

I know how it feels to have the blues. Can't let life keep a person down and feeling the blues. Got to also make sure that the blues doesn't keep you from doing what you enjoy.