Ground Zero

Ground Zero is a Blues club and restaurant located next to the Delta Blues Museum on Delta Avenue, offering live performances throughout the week. The venue has a bar, dining tables, and a stage where musicians perform while the kitchen serves southern food.

The club opened in 2001 as a venue dedicated to preserving and sharing the Blues traditions of the Delta region. Its founding was part of a broader effort to revitalize Clarksdale as a center for Blues music and tourism.

This is where Blues musicians connect with audiences who come to hear the sounds that shaped the Delta region. The space displays regional music memorabilia on its walls, creating an environment where the genre's deep roots in the community remain visible and celebrated.

Live music happens several nights each week, making it easy for visitors to plan a visit based on their schedule and interests. It helps to check ahead about who is performing to ensure you catch the artists you want to see.

The founding of this venue involved backing from people outside the music industry, showing how Blues heritage attracted interest from various sectors. This kind of support helped transform the downtown area into a destination for music lovers from across the country.