For many people, the preparation for a major music event is almost as important a part of the festival-going experience as attending. Whether you're planning an adventurous road trip to the venue or just selecting the perfect pre-festival playlist, there's fun to be had before you hear a single soulful note.
Unfortunately, locals will miss out on the travel when it comes to the third annual Jackson Rhythm & Blues Festival, but the second activity is still a must for any music lover. Here are a few tracks to get you started on your own mix of a few new tracks and old favorites from this year's must-see artists.
- "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan
- "Too Much Love" by Dorothy Moore
- "I Gotta Have It" by Vick Allen
- "This Old Heart of Mine" by The Isley Brothers
- "Three Times a Fool" by John Nemeth
- "No Love Back" by Eddie Cotton
- "Queen of Big Hurt" by Macy Gray
- "Fall for You" by Leela James
- "Infiniti" by Raheem DeVaughn
- "Tell You What I Know" by Jj Thames
- "I Do Love You (You Ain't Got to Lie)" by Avery Sunshine
- "Boogie in the Dark" by Bobby Rush
- "No Idea" by Nappy Roots
- "Stepping Stone" by Shane Dwight
- "Baptized in Muddy Waters" by Ayron Jones and the Way