Gip's Place

Gip's Place is a blues joint located in the back yard of Gip Gipson's home on Avenue C in Bessemer.

An avid blues fan and part-time musician, Gipson began hosting barbecues in his back yard for musicians to entertain friends and neighbors. The weekend events grew in popularity and he gradually added a small enclosure with a stage. After members of the Magic City Blues Society "discovered" the venue, they helped build a roof over the shack.

References

• Reynolds, Ed (August 7, 2008) "The Juke Joint: An authentic blues experience lies only a few miles west of Birmingham." Black & White

External links

• Gips Place on Facebook