Blues Brunch featuring Eric Johanson - Sun, Aug 9, 2026 at 11AM
Bay Saint Louis, MS – The 100 Men Hall hosts its Second Sunday BLUES BRUNCH featuring the best of blues music and the finest in dining all served in a historical setting. Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 11-1PM starring Eric Johanson. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Food for purchase by Deswine Intervention and cash/credit bar. You can also reserve a table for an additional fee here.
New Orleans–based Eric Johanson blends sharp songwriting with a deep connection to the guitar, creating music that’s dynamic, soulful, and rooted in a mix of rock, blues, and modern influences. Johanson broke out with his #1 Billboard Blues album The Deep and the Dirty, then followed it last year with his sixth Top 10 charting release, Live In Mississippi, capturing the fire of a stage show that’s been packing rooms across the U.S. and Europe. Named one of Guitar Player Magazine’s “25 Best New Blues Guitarists” and one of the “Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time” by Total Guitar, Johanson delivers modern blues-rock with grit, power, and raw electricity. As American Songwriter puts it, he “displays his guitar prowess but within the borders of melodies and lyrics that push the boundaries of blues/rock… searing guitar work, and persuasive songwriting.”
Food for purchase by Deswine Intervention is a barbecue team participating in Hogs for the Cause, a fundraising event that supports families dealing with pediatric brain cancer. They participate to raise money and awareness for the cause, and they have a dedicated team that creates delicious BBQ and other dishes for attendees. Deswine Intervention has a strong presence at the event, with a well-known tent and a reputation for serving great food and drinks. They have been participating for seven years and have even had a room named after them at Hogs House at Manning Family Children's in New Orleans.
The historical 100 Men Hall, a famed stop on the Chitlin' Circuit, a Must See Venue by Rolling Stone Magazine, winner of the 2024 MS Governor’s Award for Excellence for Arts in the Community, a rare site on the MS Blues Trail, is maintained and preserved under a 501c3 nonprofit organization (Hundred Members Debating Benevolent Association, est. 1894). The Hall is supported by its membership organization 100 WOMEN DBA, as well as from the generosity of sponsors and donors. The 100 Men Hall is the only endowed African American landmark in Mississippi. Additional information about the venue’s history and other activities can be found on https://100menhall.com or by emailing 100menhall@gmail.com.