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3rd October 2016

Envious
Thanks for letting me scratch my Blues itch vicariously through you... ALWAYS enjoy reading about your latest adventure(s). xo

From Blog: Mo Blues from Clarksdale.... "It's getting tired and I'm running late." Mick Kolassa

3rd October 2016

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Dancing Dave….that means some Delta Blues will be heading your way fairly soon!
Made my day. Also got a set autographed for you guys from a maestro touring down under. Clarksdale and the Blues Highway is definitely at the top of our "Must Repeat Sets". The silos were in the course of construction when we were there...pretty swish! Your opening pic...don't tell me Red has changed his name?!

From Blog: Mo Blues from Clarksdale.... "It's getting tired and I'm running late." Mick Kolassa

3rd October 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Delta Blues
The Redd's sign was on the back wall of his juke joint...who knows but it was catchy. The grain bins are comfy. Yes, we can see you hitting Clarksdale again and hopefully we can join you depending on the time.

From Blog: Mo Blues from Clarksdale.... "It's getting tired and I'm running late." Mick Kolassa

28th June 2016

cabochick
Andrea

Cheers!
What a fun picture of you two! Smiling and loving life! That's what's it's all about.

From Blog: London: Sensing the End, Seeing great friends and "The Stones"

28th June 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Cheers
We are loving life.

From Blog: London: Sensing the End, Seeing great friends and "The Stones"

24th June 2016

Stephanie
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Could you two be any cooler?
Beautiful MJ and Dave: I love love love reading your blogs. Please keep the musical travel updates coming! 2nd Annual Utah Blues Festival last weekend here in Salt Lake City. Finale was Toronzo Cannon and Bernard Allison jamming with Ronnie Baker Brooks... can't get any better than that! Okay-- maybe if you threw in an ocean... Oh WAIT! We are surrounded by our glorious mountains! Best to you both, xoxo

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

25th June 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The Wonderful Stephanie
We drove to Fort Smith Arkansas and saw Mr. Sipp perform at the local Blues Festival. Sounds like the Blues Festival in Salt Lake was excellent. Mr. Sipp is opening his own club in Mississippi. It was supposed to open in November but it got pushed back to March. I think we should organize a group to go to the club shortly after it opens. What do you think? Enjoy the mountains.

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

23rd June 2016

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Hidden byways
Must admit I've crossed the country a dozen times, but always missed the Midwest, so I've never heard of Branson. But what a charming, fun, slice of Americana, and so wonderful that your got to enjoy so much music! That Arkansas scenery is gorgeous, so not just the destination, but the journey was also great. Great explorations--something for everyone in our grand country!

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

23rd June 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hidden byways
We agree that there is so much to see in the U.S. Branson is indeed a slice of Americana.

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

22nd June 2016

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Lovely drive
Thanks for sharing MJ, this is a side of the US I would love to explore when we eventually plan our road trip. And southern food! :)

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

22nd June 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Lovely drive
Southern food a plenty in this part of the world. This area is famous for ribs.

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

22nd June 2016

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

"but for now we seek music"
Sounds like a good long life kicking up your heels...you darn Binkleys. Sounds like you may need some like minded company! Denise & I are determined to return to explore the Blues Highway in greater depth before our dance shoes can tread the boards no more...maybe that's where we should get the band back together...again!!!

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

22nd June 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

"but for now we seek music"
You name the date and we are there for you. We'd love to explore with you along the Blues Highway or any other location of your choice. The band needs to get back together. You would have loved the band at the Tribute Theatre....they rocked the roof off the place.

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

22nd June 2016

gangopa
tab gangopadhyay

"We are always amazed how many good musicians there are in the world"
It's great to know all about these music talents in North America. It's great learning from you. I'm keeping the names of all these places in my bucket-list! Thanks for sharing the article David and MJ, lot to learn!

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

22nd June 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Good musicians in the world
We are truly lucky to live in a place where music abounds. I'm glad you are keeping a list because the U.S. has so much to offer besides LA, NYC and Vegas. Let us know when you come this way.

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

22nd June 2016

Sonja Massey
non-member comment

Fun in our own counry
You remind us that we don't have to go abroad to find interesting and beautiful places. We have to start exploring our own country. Glad to see that you are still traveling and blogging. Sonja

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

22nd June 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hello Sonja,
Good hearing from you and glad you are still following our travels. There are so many hidden gems in this country. The good thing about Branson is the tickets to shows are generally $35 to $40 where you'd pay a lot more in other locations. Great entertainment.

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

22nd June 2016

Shelley and Scott
Michele Hutchinson and Scott Maberley

A man named Jed
I feel like I have lived my life under a rock, as I have never heard of Branson. It sounds like an incredible bend of music, family tackiness and beautiful scenery, but what I am impressed with is this is potentially the area Jed Clampett came from - I have to get there now.

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

22nd June 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Yes Clampett-
It is unique. Southern fried foods and buffets a plenty. I really would like to go back some day and take advantage of the amazing nature in this area. It does not get the exposure it should. I'm also amazed at the number of state parks in Arkansas. Our drive was beautiful.

From Blog: Lure of live music and entertainment lands us in.....Branson, Missouri?

3rd June 2016

Mumtraveller
Lynne Brown

A taste of what's to come!
Hi guys I have just sent MJ a message on FB messenger, and in the meantime I found your blogs going back a while. So it's good to read about your trip to Tassie and the Ocean Rd.... Which I am planning to do later this year. Well you know how it is a seed of an idea about a trip son gathers pace and before you know it you are flying high. So these photos of yours have given me even more motivation to get on with the planning. Always good to follow in your footsteps !!

From Blog: Port Campbell, Koalas and Koubek

7th June 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Other side of the planet
We will be following along on your trip. We are excited for you.

From Blog: Port Campbell, Koalas and Koubek

23rd May 2016

jillandshane
Jill

Hi from Jill OBrien...blogger of the week.
Hi Dave and Mary Jo Thank you for contacting me, and telling me about being selected as blogger of the week. What a cool surprise...this is my first ever attempt at travel blogging, and both Shane and I are quite new to international travel, as our focus for the first forty years together was growing a family and a business. We have hit the jack-pot with Rozle Verhovc's travel company, Clutch Moto Tours, and his commitment to top quality service, and experience is exceptional. Yes, it wasn't a cheap tour, but we sure got great bang for our bucks, and are extremely satisfied customers. We don't have any immediate travel plans for next year, but in 2018 will definitely climb on the back of a bike and tour again somewhere in Europe with his company. Warm regards, Jill OBrien.

19th May 2016

frank
non-member comment

It´s all so inviting
As usual, your blogs are a pleasure to be read, what a detailed plan for visiting restaurants and great music venues, cheers!

From Blog: "You know the blues had a baby, and they named that baby rock and roll". McKinley Morganfield

19th May 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Thanks Frank
Thanks for following along. It is one of those wonderful small American towns that everyone should visit. Music is our passion so the blog was easy.

From Blog: "You know the blues had a baby, and they named that baby rock and roll". McKinley Morganfield

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