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PAPER TRAILS: Big comeback planned for Helena-West Helena's storied Gist Music

Jun 14, 2026

PAPER TRAILS: Big comeback planned for Helena-West Helena's storied Gist Music

Gist Music, the beloved shop in downtown Helena-West Helena, was a hub for Delta musicians for decades. Phillips County native Levon Helm, in the liner notes to his album "Dirt Far…

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PAPER TRAILS: Big comeback planned for Helena-West Helena's storied Gist Music

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