This is the first time I've stopped here & Mr Willie wasn't there...RIP Sir. Just passing by... read more
This is the first time I've stopped here & Mr Willie wasn't there...RIP Sir. Just passing by & stopped to get a photo with my son.
This is the first time I've stopped here & Mr Willie wasn't there...RIP Sir. Just passing by... read more
This place was part of our blues field trip and interesting to read about it. Don’t know if it is... read more
About Po’ Monkey’s Lounge
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This is the first time I've stopped here & Mr Willie wasn't there...RIP Sir. Just passing by & stopped to get a photo with my son.
This place was part of our blues field trip and interesting to read about it. Don’t know if it is still open or not but a great place to check out.
As might be deciphered from earlier posts, Po' Monkey's is (or was) a quintessential Delta blues juke joint that shuttered after its owner passed away about a year ago. We heard stories and rumors about plans to reopen it, but we have no idea if...More
We stopped just to take pix and had to ask for directions. Super cool. A must see in the tamale trail
Po Monkey joined us at our table and seemed to really like the Black Seal Rum we brought. He sells beer & set-ups. He stayed with us most of the night except when he ran off to change into funny costumes. The dancing was great...More
I spent many great evenings here as a guest of Willie Seaberry--who sadly passed away recently. Not sure what the long-term outlook is, but it's hard to imagine it surviving much longer without him. Willie was Po' Monkey, and Po' Monkey's.
I was looking forward to seeing you again on my trip there next week. So sorry to hear of your passing. You were a delight to be with and you will be missed by all those who ever met you.
My daughter and I went to Po Monkey's in 2011.This is a juke joint playing delta blues by a DJ. You will not find it without directions. We had to ask the owner of Abe's BBQ in Clarksdale how to get there. His hand written...More
It was closed, but still an authentic piece of history. It is a functioning juke joint, so probably can't go in with kids. And if you come in the daytime, it's locked up.
This was fun, certainly an adventure to find, full of locals AND visitors. The owner who told us his name was "Po Monkey" performed humorous skits. He was keeping an eye on everything all the while, making sure all felt welcome. I only wish there...More