Luther Dickinson's "Music Inspired by the Seven Climates"

NOTE: Complimentary admission for one child under 18 per adult ticket

Sunday, September 22

4 PM

“Conversations Inspired by…” with Luther Dickinson

Join Luther Dickinson and guests for a panel discussion and deconstruction of his visionary concert series inspired by the Walter Anderson’s murals in the Ocean Springs Community Center. Hear about the origins of the series and how Dickinson’s experience of the murals and of Horn Island manifest themselves through music. Dickinson shares his process of translating visual art into sound, and discusses how the power of the Southern land energizes his creative vision. Cost: Free to the public. 

7 PM

Luther Dickinson “In the Round” Recital

Luther Dickinson performs an intimate concert surrounded by the murals of Walter Anderson. One of the most unique Museum experiences in the entire South, Dickinson takes as his muse the colors and rhythms of these iconic artworks, translating their visual dynamism into mind-blowing sound. 

Joined by: Vaylor Trucks, founding member of the Yeti Trio and son of Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers; Dominic John Davis, bass player and collaborator of Jack White; Callaghan Miles, 14-year-old bass prodigy; Leif Anderson, daughter of Walter Anderson; and Johnny Vidacovich, legendary New Orleans drummer of Astral Project.

This event is part of Walter Anderson Weekend held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September 20-22. Sponsored by Visit Mississippi, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, the R&B Feder Foundation, Charter Bank, Lemon-Mohler Insurance, Chandeleur Island Brewing Company, Cathead Distillery, Broadbent Selections, Gulf Hills Hotel & Conference Center, Government Street Grocery, Coastal Mississippi, and the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. In partnership with the Mississippi Songwriters Festival.