Pinetop Perkins Foundation

06/07/2026

What a joy and honor to see Pinetop Masterclass Alums playing at the Chicago Blues Festival!! We have enjoyed fantastic sets from meazajoy, John Clayton White and Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport. The future of the Blues is bright!! 🎶😎🎶

06/02/2026

Join us at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, on Friday, June 19th at 7 pm for the Pinetop Perkins Foundation's Blues Showcase.
Our workshop students will be accompanied by our All-Star instructors for unforgettable performances. You'll be able to say you saw these upcoming performers first!

05/25/2026

We have a last minute opening in our piano workshop with Anthony Geraci, June 16-19th in Clarksdale,MS.

Details and registration at

Home page of Pinetop Perkins Foundation, a charity from Clarksdale, MS. The Pinetop Perkins Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide encouragement and support for youth and young people at the beginning of t

05/22/2026

Our 17th Annual Workshop is a little over three weeks away. We're looking forward to seeing everyone!

Good News! We have an opening in our Acoustic Guitar Workshop being taught by Libby Rae Watson! If interested you can register at
https://ppfoundation.wufoo.com/forms/registration-form-2026-ppf-workshop-experience

05/13/2026

The Pinetop Perkins Foundation would like to express its deepest gratitude to the Blues community for supporting its mission at the Pinetop Boogie event last Saturday in Clarksdale. Thanks to the generosity of the musicians and supporters, we were able to raise funds to provide 15 scholarships to young musicians participating in our Masterclass Workshops this summer.

The “Pinetoppers” who performed at the end of the evening are all workshop alumni, comprising both accomplished touring musicians and aspiring young artists dedicated to the Blues tradition.

Special recognition is due to the John Lee Ho**er Foundation for their substantial donation to the auction, and to Ground Zero Blues Club for their role as event hosts.

The success of the event is a testament to the collective efforts of many donors, volunteers, and supporters. We are grateful for all who help us Keep the Blues Alive!!

Photos by Phillycheezeblues

John Lee Ho**er Foundation Ground Zero Blues Club Phillip Smith

05/10/2026

The Pinetop Perkins Foundation Boogie in black and white by Joseph A. Rosen Photography.

02/08/2026

Congratulations Bob! The Pinetop Perkins Foundation is so proud of you and grateful for your contributions.

01/12/2026

Hey Friends of Pinetop at the IBC in Memphis….Look out for Pinetop alums participating in several events during the week! Haley Burke and her Band Black HOK will be representing the Kansas City Blues Society in the Youth Showcase. The Women in Blues showcase on Thursday will feature meazajoy. Danny 'Guitarwood' Garwood will be featured at a Showcase on Friday at BB Kings. Check out these fantastic young musicians!!

01/03/2026

HEADS UP! Our 17th Annual Workshop Experience is filling up fast. The electric guitar, bass and drums are FULL. You can register to be WAITLISTED or consider our harmonica, acoustic guitar or piano classes.

Annual Pinetop Perkins Foundation Workshop Experience. Workshops are open to the young and young at heart - adults welcome! Scholarships are available for youth ages 12 to 21.