While “Bluegrass” was named for Bill Monroe, he learned the craft from his Uncle Pendleton Vandiver, a crippled civil war vet fiddler. They lived together in a two-room log cabin after the death of Monroe’s parents, and he passed his music to Monroe, who in-turn bequeathed it on his passing. Some 52 years after Pendleton’s death, Ricky Skaggs’ cover of Monroe’s song memorializing “Uncle Pen” shot to #1 on the Country Music Charts. Monroe played the part of his uncle in the music video.

Every sale of this official Mississippi Blues Trail long sleeve t-shirt directly benefits the Mississippi Blues Trail, making new markers and maintaining existing ones.

The Mississippi Blues Commission is a body of appointed Commissioners representing major organizations and geographic/political regions supporting Blues initiatives throughout the state!

The Blues Commission oversees the prestigious Mississippi Blues Trail -- an unforgettable journey telling stories through words and images of bluesmen and women, and how the places where they lived and the times in which they existed–and continue to exist–influenced their music.

Bluescentric Brand carries premium Long Sleeve Mississippi Blues Trail T-Shirts in sizes up to 5XL! This is a pre-shrunk 100% heavy cotton (athletic heather 99%) 6.0 ounce long sleeve tee. Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem. 

Weight 0.69 lbs
Select A Color:

LONG SLEEVE ATHLETIC HEATHER, LONG SLEEVE BLACK, LONG SLEEVE WHITE, LONG SLEEVE BLUE

Select A Size:

S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL

T-shirt size chart
Size Width Length
S 18″ 28″
M 20″ 29″
L 22″ 30″
XL 24″ 31″
2XL 26″ 32″
3XL 28″ 33″
4XL 30″ 34″
5XL 32″ 35″