http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/jfp.php/music/ en demonsblaze@gmail.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-02T02:36:13+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/diary_of_the_showstopper_020112/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/diary_of_the_showstopper_020112/#When:02:36:13Z Hip-hop artist Kimberly West came home one day in 2003, and almost as soon as she walked through the door, the phone rang. She didn't expect the bad news that came next.by Greg Pigott February 1, 2012 Hip-hop artist Kimberly West came home one day in 2003, and almost as soon as she walked through the door, the phone rang. She didn't expect the bad news that came next. Artists To Watch 2012-02-02T02:36:13+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/10_things_about_the_weeks_020112/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/10_things_about_the_weeks_020112/#When:02:34:27Z After missing the Esperanza Plantation Holiday Showcase in December, The Weeks return to Jackson. On Friday, Feb. 3, the band performs with Colour Revolt at Hal and Mal's at 8 p.m. Here are a few fun facts about their songs to get you geared up for the show.by Briana Robinson February 1, 2012 After missing the Esperanza Plantation Holiday Showcase in December, The Weeks return to Jackson. On Friday, Feb. 3, the band performs with Colour Revolt at Hal and Mal's at 8 p.m. Here are a few fun facts about their songs to get you geared up for the show. Reviews 2012-02-02T02:34:27+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/the_key_of_g_support_your_local_mall_record_store_020112/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/the_key_of_g_support_your_local_mall_record_store_020112/#When:02:32:52Z At a New Year's Eve potluck, James Crow (aka Herbert Brown) told me a tale of buying records at the FYE music store at Northpark Mall. He captivated me with descriptions of full record bins loaded with new albums and re-releases of classics. He came home with A Tribe Called Quest's "Midnight Marauders," among others.by Garrad Lee February 1, 2012 At a New Year's Eve potluck, James Crow (aka Herbert Brown) told me a tale of buying records at the FYE music store at Northpark Mall. He captivated me with descriptions of full record bins loaded with new albums and re-releases of classics. He came home with A Tribe Called Quest's "Midnight Marauders," among others. Reviews, The Key Of G 2012-02-02T02:32:52+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/10_things_about_nautilus_011812/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/10_things_about_nautilus_011812/#When:00:44:27Z Laurel Isbister Irby releases her sophomore album, "Nautilus," Jan. 21 at The Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace (719 N. Congress St.). The CD release party will feature a collaboration of art happenings, including live music and improvisational dancing. The event is free, and the CD is $10.by Briana Robinson January 18, 2012 Laurel Isbister Irby releases her sophomore album, "Nautilus," Jan. 21 at The Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace (719 N. Congress St.). The CD release party will feature a collaboration of art happenings, including live music and improvisational dancing. The event is free, and the CD is $10. 2012-01-19T00:44:27+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/songs_from_a_diy_donkey_01182012/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/songs_from_a_diy_donkey_01182012/#When:00:43:48Z Never in a hurry and always full of character, the Ming Donkey One Man Band mixes roots-music styles with a street artist's sensibility. Ming Donkey is a persona of Starkville musician and visual artist Jayson Triplett. He performs with a "less is best" approach, accompanying his guitar playing and singing with rhythm from drums and cymbals he plays with his feet.by Larry Morrisey Jan. 18, 2012 Never in a hurry and always full of character, the Ming Donkey One Man Band mixes roots-music styles with a street artist's sensibility. Ming Donkey is a persona of Starkville musician and visual artist Jayson Triplett. He performs with a "less is best" approach, accompanying his guitar playing and singing with rhythm from drums and cymbals he plays with his feet. music 2012-01-19T00:43:48+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/the_key_of_g_pizza_beer_and_improvisation_011812/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/the_key_of_g_pizza_beer_and_improvisation_011812/#When:00:41:44Z The northeast Jackson Pizza Shack at Colonial Mart hosts Jackson band The Ruminants each Tuesday during January for a residency that brings together food, beer and improvisational music. I caught up with saxophonist daniel johnson (who prefers to spell his name in lowercase letters) to talk about the gigs.by Garrad Lee January 18, 2012 The northeast Jackson Pizza Shack at Colonial Mart hosts Jackson band The Ruminants each Tuesday during January for a residency that brings together food, beer and improvisational music. I caught up with saxophonist daniel johnson (who prefers to spell his name in lowercase letters) to talk about the gigs. Reviews, The Key Of G 2012-01-19T00:41:44+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/road_to_revelation_011112/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/road_to_revelation_011112/#When:01:05:59Z When Shelby Lynne gives a concert these days, she no longer plays any songs from the early part of her career for one simple reason: She didn't write them.By Greg Pigott January 11, 2012 When Shelby Lynne gives a concert these days, she no longer plays any songs from the early part of her career for one simple reason: She didn't write them. Artists To Watch, Music Features 2012-01-12T01:05:59+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/10_things_about_spamalot_011112/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/10_things_about_spamalot_011112/#When:01:05:43Z Kessler Broadway presents “Monty Python’s Spamalot” Jan. 17 and 18 at Thalia Mara Hall (225 E. Pascagoula St.). The show, which tells the tale of King Arthur and the round-table knights, begins at 7:30 p.m. both nights.by Valerie Wells January 11, 2012 Kessler Broadway presents “Monty Python’s Spamalot” Jan. 17 and 18 at Thalia Mara Hall (225 E. Pascagoula St.). The show, which tells the tale of King Arthur and the round-table knights, begins at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Tickets are $25-$62.50. For information, visit http://www.kesslerbroadway.com, or call 601-981-1847 or 800-745-3000. Here are some tidbits to get you saying, “Ni!” 2012-01-12T01:05:43+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/psychedelic_swing_011112/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/psychedelic_swing_011112/#When:01:03:03Z A guitar riff rang out over the cheers of an energetic Hattiesburg crowd packed into Nick’s Ice House on a cold night in early December. Vocalist and guitarist Will Poynor ripped his guitar cord hooked up to a nearby amp and shoved it into his mouth, teasing shocked onlookers.by Hannah Jones January 11, 2012 A guitar riff rang out over the cheers of an energetic Hattiesburg crowd packed into Nick’s Ice House on a cold night in early December. Vocalist and guitarist Will Poynor ripped his guitar cord hooked up to a nearby amp and shoved it into his mouth, teasing shocked onlookers. Energy filled the room in waves, and everyone began to dance. Distorted chords and amplified reverb let the crowd know that The Squirms embody an old-school rock ‘n’ roll bar band. Artists To Watch, Music Features 2012-01-12T01:03:03+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/natalies_notes_new_year_new_music_011112/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/natalies_notes_new_year_new_music_011112/#When:01:00:16Z Happy New Year, Jackson! Is anyone else glad that 2011 is over? While we all had our good and bad times, I like the idea of starting anew and making positive changes.by Garrad Lee January 11, 2012 Happy New Year, Jackson! Is anyone else glad that 2011 is over? While we all had our good and bad times, I like the idea of starting anew and making positive changes. Natalie's Notes, Events 2012-01-12T01:00:16+00:00