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A Classic Country Tale
by Lindsey Maddox
October 8, 2008
At 38, country singer Jeffrey Maddox is in no rush to get to Nashville. He still lives in Pearl with his wife and two sons. When I spoke to him on an early weekday evening, he’d just finished helping…
[Rob In Stereo] What’s In A Name?
by Rob Hamilton
October 8, 2008
Ever notice how you can pretty accurately tag the genre of an artist solely by their name? With few exceptions, you can look at an artist’s name and figure out their sound. Slipknot? Of course they’re a death-metal band.…
‘Hands Off’ Music from the Ether
by Larry Morrisey
October 1, 2008
Every Saturday afternoon, unusual music fills Fondren Guitars. In addition to the sounds of people trying out guitars, there’s a distinctive electronic melody reverberating through the store. Standing in the corner of the shop is the creator of the…
[Herman’s Picks] Vol. 7, No. 3
by Herman Snell
October 1, 2008
If you’re picking up this issue hot off the press on Wednesday, check out ’60s jam icons The New Riders of the Purple Sage tonight at Martin’s, 10 p.m. This is the same country psych-rock Dead spin-off band that…
A Wild Hair
by Chris Parker
September 24, 2008
“My brother is such a badass guitar player I have to replace him with two guys,” says North Mississippi All-stars drummer Cody Dickinson about his latest project, Hill Country Revue.
[Rob In Stereo] Heaven Help Us All
by Rob Hamilton
September 24, 2008
In post-World War II American history, 1968 was a seminal year. It began with a brutal awakening with the Tet Offensive in Vietnam and culminated in the election of President Richard Nixon. Between these benchmarks were the assassinations of…
[Ear To The Beats] More Than A ‘Milli’
by David Dennis Jr.
September 24, 2008
The major summer 2008 hip-hop story has undoubtedly been Lil’ Wayne “Michael Phelps-ing” the charts with his highly anticipated, double platinum (and counting) “Tha Carter III” album. In a musical climate where the only records turning a profit…
The King And I
by Ari Glogower
September 17, 2008
There’s no mistaking the home of Elvis tribute artist Shea Arender. Four white pillars and a pair of somber stone lions flank his front door, eliciting a knowing grin from visitors as if they have been let in on…
[Herman’s Picks] Vol. 7, No. 1
Now is the time to call the Thalia Mara Hall box office at 601-981-1847 to get the best seats for the percussion extravaganza STOMP on Oct. 14-15 and the Beatles “Rain” on Nov. 17-18. Both shows are fantastic fun for all ages, and now is the time to get…
The Live Experience
by Bryan Doyle
September 10, 2008
The Jackson music scene has its fair share of rock bands and hip-hop acts, but seldom will one see the artists performing on the same side of town, let alone at the same venue. On Friday, Sept. 19, Hal…
2 The Sounds of Summer
by Lindsey Maddox
September 10, 2008
Shearwater, “Rook”
4 out of 5 stars
Jonathan Meiberg’s first Shearwater release since leaving parent band Okkervil River is a brilliant, intimate album with a rich atmosphere. Rook evokes an alienating journey at sea, confronting both personal…
[Herman’s Picks] Vol. 6, No. 51
Between sets at Martin’s Thursday, check out Los Papis and My Amigos Latin Jazz Quartet at Hal & Mal’s. Los Papis is an unplugged duo with members of Latinismo.
The Scissormen return to Martin’s Friday night, Sept. 12, for their…
No Room for Doubt
by Bryan Doyle
August 27, 2008
For aspiring college bands, the arduous choice between school and a professional music career is a common one. But few people ever face that crossroads with a future music legend. Jacksonian Bill Kehoe is one of those people.
[Rob In Stereo] Still Fighting
by Rob Hamilton
August 27, 2008
Few artists have the kind of a story to tell about the fragility of life as Alejandro Escovedo. He has used his previous two albums—2006’s “Boxing Mirror” and the recently released “Real Animal"—to deliver his message.
[Pass The Mic] I Made You a Tape
by Andi Agnew
August 27, 2008
Rob Gordon, the quintessential über music snob in Nick Hornby’s “High Fidelity,” sums it up best: “You gotta kick off with a killer, to grab attention. Then you got to take it up a notch, but you don’t wanna…
::music - recent comments
Sep 14, 2008The Live Experience
Kamikaze: I know some of you are lovers of rock or rap music. Most of you reading this or blogging may not be fans…
Aug 29, 2008
[Pass The Mic] I Made You a Tape
andi: Cool, Herman, I will email you. And OMG Roses, that brings back some memories!! We used to go…
Aug 29, 2008
[Pass The Mic] I Made You a Tape
Izzy aka Laurel Isbister: I loved this piece, Andi - brought back the nostalgia for those one of a…
Aug 29, 2008
[Pass The Mic] I Made You a Tape
Herman Snell: When I was 10, 11, 12, 13 (1980-1983), my mom would take me to Roses Dept Store…
Aug 29, 2008
[Pass The Mic] I Made You a Tape
Herman Snell: Hey Andi - I've got copies in my car so I can give you or mail you…
Aug 29, 2008
[Pass The Mic] I Made You a Tape
L.W.: I ddin't make mixtapes for other people, but I used to record songs off the radio for myself…
Aug 28, 2008
[Pass The Mic] I Made You a Tape
andi: That is such a cool idea Herman. I am going to enlist some of my friends. I'd love…
Aug 28, 2008
[Pass The Mic] I Made You a Tape
Herman Snell: Ah Yes...there is making the cool mix for a friend and there is making a mix of…
Aug 26, 2008
[Rob In Stereo] Hip-Hop Reboot
baquan2000: I think another thing, that a lot of people fail to realize with hip hop as well - is this one…
Aug 25, 2008
[Rob In Stereo] Hip-Hop Reboot
daniel johnson: Looking for ways to get Hip Hop in your scene?
- decorate drab public structures
-…