[Harp-L] Memphis Hill Country Blues Harmonica Homecoming Travel Tips

["Billy James" <billyjames@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am intending on flying over to enjoy Adam Gussows Hill Country Blues Harmonica Homecoming weekend in mid May. I'm curious if any other participants would be interested in sharing accomodation and transport costs to extend a stay into visiting the legendary delta towns and exploring historical sights of the blues etc? 
Flying up from Australia, I would be really interested in any touring options re: Blues harpin' gigs/jams/jukes, especially places to stay cheaply, hostels etc. Also any contact offline, by other Australian or International participants will be appreciated. 
I really enjoy the music of this particular region however, since I am intending this first visit to the U.S.A. all options are open to consideration eg: possibly the Austin Texas blues scene, apparently home of Antones, Bill Frain and the late great Gary Primich ? Whats that like? Any other suggestions about what to check out over there [probably in states reasonably close to Mississippi] will be gratefully recieved, I'm open to anything interesting from the blues to indian historical culture to natural landscape beauty. P.S : I'll definately await the Harpers International Gig list for May for 2010.Sincere thanks for any help, Billy James www.myspace.com/thedeltaampsbluesband