A Conversation with Bobby Rush

Name: A Conversation with Bobby Rush
Start: 2026-07-03
End: 2026-07-03
Location: Meridian

Multi-Grammy-winning musician Bobby Rush will engage in a conversation about his life and seven-decade career with Taiwo Gaynor, director of the upcoming Mississippi Public Broadcasting documentary 'King of the Chitlin’ Circuit'. This free public event is hosted by The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) in Meridian, MS, on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Date: Jul 3, 2026
Location: Meridian

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A Conversation with Bobby Rush

Date: Jul 3, 2026
Location: Meridian

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Conversation with multi-Grammy-winning blues legend Bobby Rush
Discussion led by Taiwo Gaynor, director of "King of the Chitlin’ Circuit" documentary
Free public event at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)
Part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations

The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) will host "A Conversation with Bobby Rush," featuring the multi-Grammy-winning blues legend. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, at 5 p.m. in Meridian, MS, and is open to the public free of charge.

During the conversation, Bobby Rush will delve into his remarkable life and seven-decade career in music. He will be joined by Taiwo Gaynor, who is the director of the upcoming Mississippi Public Broadcasting documentary "King of the Chitlin’ Circuit," a film that chronicles Rush’s extensive journey.

This event is part of a series of free public offerings presented by The MAX, celebrating America's 250th anniversary and highlighting Mississippi's profound contributions to American culture. It also serves as a prelude to Bobby Rush’s performance at the City of Meridian’s America 250 Concert on Saturday, July 4, alongside other artists.

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Location described by the source: The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience; meridianstar.com
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