Cathead Jam kicks off with George Porter Jr. spotlight, organizers say

Jackson’s Cathead Jam kicks off today, Visit Jackson, Mississippi, said. The tourism agency said it will spotlight George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners on its digital boards.

Visit Jackson identified Porter as the George Porter Jr. from the Funky Meters. The announcement promoted his appearance as part of the festival lineup.

Organizers urged attendees to designate a driver, stash their phones and keep the weekend safe. Visit Jackson said good music deserves good decisions and asked people to avoid distracted or impaired driving.

The agency used hashtags such as #JacksonMS and #2026CatheadJam in its post to promote the event, Visit Jackson said. Organizers encouraged festivalgoers to keep the vibes alive and safe throughout the weekend.

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