Regional Music
RSS for Regional Music- Calling All Musicians
- Apr 12 – Dec 31.
- Dynamic musicians (drummers, guitarists and keyboardists) are needed to fill ministry positions in an expanding music and arts department. Call to schedule an interview. Resumes via email are being accepted.
- The Church Triumphant.
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Community, Regional Music, Concerts.
- We the People 9*17 Contest
- Feb 1 – Jun 15.
- Constituting America seeks music, film, video and oratory entries related to the U.S. Constitution from college and law school students for a $2,000 cash prize. The submission deadline is june 15.
- *N/A.
filed under: Stage and Screen, Regional Music, Spoken Word and Poetry, Community, Youth.
- Vine-yl Night
- May 2 – Dec 30.
- On Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m., play, sell and swap records, and enjoy an artist reception, free wine and beer specials.
- North Midtown Arts Center.
- Free.
filed under: Shopping and Sales, Community, Regional Music.
- An Evening with Pierre Bensusan
- Fri, May 18, 8:00 pm.
- The award-winning guitar player is a native of French Algeria. Cocktails at 6 p.m.
- Duling Hall.
- $18.
filed under: Concerts, Regional Music.
- Great Big Yam Potatoes Music Gathering and Fiddle Contest
- Sat, May 19, 8:45 am.
- Old-time musicians from throughout the state gather for a day of performances.
- Historic Jefferson College.
- Free.
filed under: Concerts, Regional Music, Community, Food and Drink.
- Symphony on the Square
- Sat, May 19, 6:00 pm.
- On the courthouse lawn. Local talent and the Mississippi Symphony orchestra perform. The event also features the Thacker Mountain Radio Show. Lawn chairs and picnic blankets permitted.
- Canton Historic Square.
- Free.
filed under: Regional Music, Concerts.
- Mississippi Community Symphonic Band
- Sat, May 19, 7:00 pm.
- The band plays songs from many genres. The Mississippi Swing also performs.
- Belhaven University Center for the Arts.
- Free.
filed under: Concerts, Regional Music.
- Soul Front Performs LIVE at Last Call
- Sat, May 19, 9:00 pm.
- Experience the sounds of Mississippi's newest band, Soul Front, Saturday, May 19 from 9 pm - 1 am at Last Call. The foursome will perform a timeless hits from Adele, Brandy, Beyonce, Toni Braxton, and Elle Varner. Follow the band on Twitter at Twitter.com/Soul_Front or like them on Facebook at Facebook.com/SoulFront.
- Last Call.
filed under: Food and Drink, Regional Music, Concerts, Dance.
- Gospel Music Workshop
- Fri, Jun 1, 6:00 pm.
- Are you a talented singer, spirited group, or a church- moving choir? Think you have what it takes to make it big in gospel music? Hear from Mississippi’s best and learn some tips of the trade during the Gospel Music Workshop on Friday, June 1, 2012 at St. Luther M.B. Church, located at 1040 Banks Street off the Parkway by Jackson State University. Registration starts at 6 p.m. The workshop is part of the Gospel Artist Showcase weekend. Talent who participate in the showcase may have a chance to perform during the Jackson Music Awards on July 29th. Featured instructors include David Curry Jr. of the Mississippi Mass Choir, Stevie Jordan of St. Luther M.B. Church, Cynthia Goodloe Palmer of Canton Gospel Music Association, Daniel Powell from St. Paul AME Zio Church, Chandra Wise of New Jerusalem Church, plus moderator Minister Ben Cone III and special guest Pastor Melvin Jones, former radio personality and record promoter out of Memphis, TN. Registration is $10 per person or $100 for your entire music department musicians or choir. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Nighthawk Productions, 5660 Spencer Dr. Jackson MS 39212. For more information, call 601-972-7625. Proceeds benefit the St. Luther Building Fund.
- St. Luther M.B. Church.
- $10/person or $100/music department.
Upcoming
St. Luther M.B. Church Friday Jun 1 7:00 pm
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Regional Music, Concerts.
- Submerged 5.0: The Burner Brothers Bayou Tour
- Fri, Jun 1, 9:00 pm.
- Pish Posh (NYC), The Burner Brothers (NYC), DJ Kaotic (CO), DJ Proppa Bear (NOLA), Tightstep Concept Crew - DJ 360, Daphya Selecta, MC Fluid, Monoxide, & Repercussion.
- Club Friction at the Joint.
- $10 for 21+ $15 for 21-.
filed under: Regional Music, Concerts.
- Blues Bash
- Fri, Jun 7, 6:30 pm.
- Enjoy a barbecue dinner and music from Eden Brent. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
- Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.
- $20.
filed under: Concerts, Regional Music, Food and Drink.
- FestivalSouth
- Jun 9 – Jun 23.
- The two-week, multi-genre arts festival includes music, dance, exhibits and theater, and takes place at several venues. The Beatles tribute group Classical Mystery Tour, Don Giovanni and Sandi Patty perform. Visit festivalsouth.com for details. Refreshments sold.
- Downtown Hattiesburg.
- Admission varies, some events free; Circle Pass: $180, $50 youth.
filed under: Food and Drink, Family, Regional Music, Concerts, Exhibits and Openings.
- 40th Annual Bentonia Blues Festival
- Sat, Jun 16, 9:00 am.
- At Holmes Farm (313 Wilson-Holmes Road). The event features gospel and blues music, food, and arts and crafts vendors. Enjoy Open--mic Nights June 14-15 at the Blue Front Cafe (107 E. Railroad Ave.); must pre-register to perform.
- *multiple locations.
- TBA.
filed under: Food and Drink, Family, Shopping and Sales, Outdoors, Community, Regional Music, Concerts.
- Mississippi Main Street Association Awards Luncheon
- Thu, Jun 21, 10:00 am.
- The silent auction is at 10 a.m., and the awards luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. RSVP.
- Old Capitol Inn.
- $40.
filed under: Regional Music, Community, Food and Drink.
- Mississippi Gospel Music Awards
- Sun, Jul 29, 5:00 pm.
- Harvey Watkins and Stan Jones are the hosts. Recipients receive awards in 28 categories plus a Pastor of the Year award.
- Jackson Marriott.
- $20, $30 reserved.
filed under: Concerts, Regional Music, Community.
- Jackson Music Awards
- Mon, Jul 30, 6:00 pm.
- Rob J and Alice Marie are the hosts. Hip-hop and soul artists receive awards in 32 categories.
- Jackson Marriott.
- $20, $30 reserved.
filed under: Regional Music, Community.
- Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival
- Aug 10 – Aug 12.
- The 25th annual event includes an extensive lineup of performers such as Robert Plant, Charlie Musselwhite and Bobby Rush.
- Delta Blues Museum.
- Free.
filed under: Regional Music, Concerts.
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