This is a vintage-style concert showprint for the legendary bluesman Robert Johnson, advertising a performance at the Harlem Tavern in Belzonia, Mississippi on Saturday, June 3, 1937.
The showprint highlights some of Johnson’s most iconic songs, including “I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom,” “Hellhound on My Trail,” “Sweet Home Chicago,” and “Cross Road Blues.”
While few authentic concert advertisements for Robert Johnson survive, this piece celebrates the spirit and imagery of one of the most influential and mythic figures in American music history.
Details:
Performer: Robert Johnson
Venue: Harlem Tavern, Belzonia, Mississippi
Date: Saturday, June 3, 1937
Songs Featured: “I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom,” “Hellhound on My Trail,” “Sweet Home Chicago,” “Cross Road Blues”
Condition: Excellent
Why This Matters:
Robert Johnson’s life and music are the foundation of Delta blues and modern rock. Concert showprints like this serve as rare tributes to his brief yet legendary career.
A must-have for serious collectors of blues history and Robert Johnson memorabilia.