The band has appeared at many world-famous festivals including many in the US (like the Pocono’s and the Chicago Blues Festivals), Scandinavia, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Canada, Tunisia, Finland, Venezuela and in Mexico, among many others. Overseas and national touring have been an integral part of their work for decades. Mississippi Heat is known internationally for their passionate blues delivery. They have received world-wide critical acclaim, including from Living Blues Magazine: “MISSISSIPPI HEAT delivers its traditional urban blues with a freshness, energy and competence that makes them a treasure on today’s Chicago scene.” The band’s conviction is that there is no deeper music than Delta-inspired blues to express what lies in everyone’s soul. MISSISSIPPI HEAT’s name is a reflection of Pierre’s reverence for Mississippi’s blues culture and music. Their motto is “Traditional Blues With A Unique Sound” as they present fresh yet vintage-based musical ideas.

Led by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque, Mississippi Heat is a world-class Chicago Blues Band. Daneshia and Inetta both appear on the upcoming 2021 recording, Madeleine.

Super Guest Inetta Visor will still occasionally perform with Mississippi Heat. In the meantime, enjoy Tom’s bio and picture already up on our website. Mississippi Heat is proud to announce that singer Daneshia Hamilton and guitarist Tom Holland have joined our band on a full-time basis! Detailed biographical and background information on both players will be available soon. Pierre Lacocque’sMISSISSIPPI HEATTraditional Blues With A Unique Sound 29TH AVENUE. VENUE PHONE: (219) 228-2383. WITH SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD AND INETTA VISOR.

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