Mr. Sipp

MVBS.org is proud to welcome Mr. Sipp to Blues Fest 2023. One of the hottest new names in the blues world, Mr. Sipp made his debut on Malaco Records in 2015. Castro Coleman, a-k-a Mr. Sipp, was born August 25, 1976, to Johnelle and the late Vera Coleman in the small town of McComb, Mississippi. He began playing the guitar at the tender age of 6. Through hard work and perseverance, Mr. Sipp has become a Delta Blues Force to be reckoned with! Being recognized for his amazing vocals, songwriting ability, musicianship, ability to produce records and entertain Fans with an upbeat, outlandish show all make Mr. Sipp “The Total Package.” Above all of that, Mr. Sipp is a God-fearing family man. With over 125 recording credits to his name, Mr. Sipp has played on over 50 national recordings with several Grammy® nominated projects. He is well-traveled and ready to come to play for you and spread his great gift of music to the World.

Mr. Sipp is the 2014 International Blues Challenge Winner by way of The Vicksburg Blues Society as well as the 2014 Gibson Best Guitarist Award Winner. The same year Castro was given the Bobby Rush Entertainer of the Year Award by the Jus’ Blues Foundation. In 2015, he won several Jackson Music Awards, including International Male Blues Artist, Blues Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year.

He was the BMA Best New Artist Album winner in 2016 and The Spirit of Little Walter Award in 2016. The same year, Castro was the first blues artist to have his handprint inducted into the Wall of Fame in Fredrikshavn, Denmark. Come see him put on a show at 8:30pm on Friday, Sept. 15 at the 2023 Blues Fest!

Visit the 2023 Blues Fest site to view the entire lineup/stage times, listen to the artists, view the fest guide, get Blueskool details, and find out who’s performing on the Pedigo-Jones Stage.