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Southbound, Upward Bound

Southbound may be a new band name, but its members--who hail from Jackson, Philadelphia, Sebastapol and Union--are seasoned musicians who've played all over Jackson, Nashville and everywhere in between for decades. They left the band Santa Fe and formed Southbound last year. Led by front man Jeff Stewart of Philadelphia, Southbound members are Andy "Cookie" Henderson on keyboard, Nic Massey on guitar and vocals, Joe Latham on bass and vocals, and Clint Marshall on drums and vocals. read more »

[Herman’s Picks] Vol. 8, No. 51

What better reason to get your music and drink on than to celebrate the ending of August and a long Labor Day weekend. Soon the oppressive heat will be gone. The foot-long corn dogs at the state fair are just around the corner. read more »

Soulful Sounds

Multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated R&B singer Brian McKnight kicks off the fall/winter series with a performance at the Mississippi State University Riley Center Aug. 28. “There is something special about playing in Mississippi,” McKnight says. read more »

[Ear To The Beats] Music Wants To Be Free

by David Dennis, Jr.
August 25, 2010

A few weeks ago, a guy approached me in the mall and passed me his new album to listen to and give him feedback. As someone who loves hearing new music, I gladly took his and walked off. The… read more »

Lucky 13

The Jason Turner Band is practically a Jackson institution after performing for 13 years. Now, the band is preparing for the release of its new CD, appropriately called "13 Years." With Jason Turner as the front man, the popular rock band has opened for many well-known musicians such as Robert Randolph and the Violent Femmes. Turner's unique voice resonates through each venue as the band cranks through its shows. Always happy to take requests, he feels out the crowd and sings through the night. read more »

Green Couch, No Covers

In an old brick warehouse in downtown Hattiesburg, Paul Burch strums roots music on his guitar. Warm light bounces off hardwood floors and his comfy brown jacket as the song picks up. He breaks a guitar string but keeps playing. The cameras of “The Green Couch Sessions” keep rolling. read more »

[Herman’s Picks] Vol 8, No. 49

If you haven’t checked out Poet’s II, yet, you should. read more »

[Herman’s Picks] Vol 8, No. 47

The good-time weekend vibes kick off with the fusion/progressive jazz rock of Amalgamation at Underground 119 this Thursday night, 9 p.m. Free. JFP 2010 Best Of Jackson winner for best musician Scott Albert Johnson will sit in on harp with the Cleveland, Miss. group. read more »

Karaoke Connections

In a darkly lit corner of Fenian’s Pub on Fortification Street, an older long-haired man in a T-shirt looks around tentatively as he puts down his pint. His wife, still clad in her hospital scrubs, smiles eagerly. read more »

Karaoke Wishes, Contract Dreams

Ever dreamed of getting up to sing the karaoke track you’re known for—“‘I Will Survive’ as performed by Gloria Gaynor,” perhaps—and in the audience sat a record producer looking for fresh talent? After you’re done singing, he walks up to you and exclaims he hasn’t heard a voice like yours in decades and everyone across the country deserves to hear your talent—nay, your gift. read more »

Bridging the Gap

by Beth Dickson
July 21, 2010

Marty Stuart, a Philadelphia, Miss., native, is firmly rooted in traditional country music with a mission of preserving that history. Stuart is a self-proclaimed bridge, connecting young musicians with their history while promoting the musical heritage of his… read more »

[Hermans Picks] Vol. 8, No. 45

In case you haven’t heard, the Downtown at Dusk music and food event is moving indoors to the Mississippi Museum of Art this Thursday, 5-8 p.m. It’s even free. Be social and enjoy some food and music by The Blues Messengers. read more »

The Definition of Making It

The small group stands on Capitol Street outside the Clarion Hotel Roberts Walthall well after midnight when all the downtown buzz has died. Discussions about the city’s progress (or lack thereof, some members say) and the group members’ personal projects weave together like 1,000 thread-count sheets. 2 read more »

[Rob In Stereo] Breaking Up is Hard to Do

It’s incredibly difficult to be objective about The Roots. It has been one of my favorite groups since I first heard “You Got Me” back in 1999. The song was the first live instrumentation hip-hop I had ever heard and is one of those songs that make you remember exactly where you were when you first heard it. read more »

[Herman’s Picks] Vol. 8, No. 43

The Mississippi Museum of Art is hosting its next Art Remix indoor/outdoor music party this Friday night with local bluesman Sherman Lee Dillon inside from 5-8 p.m.; John Paul Keith & The One Four Fives outside from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; and the female alt-country trio Those Darlins outside from 8:30-10 p.m. read more »

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:: today'smusic Sept. 6, 2010 - Monday F. Jones Corner - Stevie J (blues lunch) free Fitzgerald's - Hunter Gibson & Rick Moreira 8-12 a.m. free Martin's - Open Mic Free Jam 10 p.m. free Fenian's - Karaoke 8-1 a.m. Dreamz - Open Mic/Karaoke 7 p.m. signup Irish Frog - Open Mic 6:30-10 p.m. more music listings »
:: musicreviews [Rob In Stereo] Breaking Up is Hard to Do [Rob In Stereo] The Gaslight Anthem: Not Your Average Garden Variety Band Viktory Lives Here [Artist to Watch] Noo Noo: Doing it All ‘Only Believe’ A Pleasant Catastrophe more music » :: musicfeatures Green Couch, No Covers Karaoke Wishes, Contract Dreams The Definition of Making It 2 Hey, Mr. DJ Ever Heard of … ? 1 Creating a Space more music »	:: upcomingconcerts Sep 06, 2010 Music Student Performance: Departmental Recital Sep 07, 2010 Groovin’ in the Grove Sep 10, 2010 Dionne Warwick Sep 11, 2010 Jackson Revival & Tailgate Party Sep 11, 2010 Bravo I: Joy and Contemplation Sep 11, 2010 The Start Up! LIVE Sep 12, 2010 Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Sep 16, 2010 Ridgeland Rendezvous Sep 16, 2010 Guest Artist Recital Sep 17, 2010 Water Tower Festival more concerts »
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