Music | Jackson Free Press | Jackson, Mississippi

jfpmusic

Northwest Cool Meets Jackson Soul

West Coast transplant Johnny Bertram, best known as the leader of indie synth-pop band Synthar, came to Jackson to help kids, but stayed to make music. read more »

[Herman’s Pick] Vol. 6, No. 49

The weekend gets kicking Thursday night at Martin’s with Spoonfed Tribe and Zoogma. read more »

[Ear To The Beats] The Album Formerly Known as the ‘N’ Word

Nas always seems to be at the center of intense debate. Respected for his lyricism and creation of “Illmatic” (widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time), Nas has released inconsistent, and at times, uninspired albums. read more »

Blues the Way He Feels It

Ben Payton wants to change your mind about blues music from the 1920s and ’30s. read more »

[Herman’s Pick] Vol. 6, No. 47

With Mississippi’s hot August sun upon us, you may be leaning toward the darker, cooler scene at your nearby movie theater for your late summer outings. read more »

A Banner Year

It’s been five years since Jackson rapper David Banner released his first major label record, “Mississippi: The Album.” Now an international superstar, he has dropped four hit albums along with more than 50 pounds from his stocky frame since then. 1 read more »

[Rob In Stereo] Hip-Hop Reboot

There is a growing trend in the entertainment industry—especially in the movie and comic book mediums—of rebooting. Rebooting often occurs when a story has either run its course or has fallen out of favor with audiences. 5 read more »

[Herman’s Pick] Vol. 6, No. 45

It’s a good opportunity to browse the new Mississippi Museum of Art photography exhibit this Thursday night during their monthly Jazz, Art and Friends installment with the jazz improvisation of Will Thompson, from 6-9 p.m. read more »

Jackson Music Award Winners

By Bryan Doyle
July 15, 2008

The Jackson Music Awards is a time-honored Jackson tradition spanning 34 years, and this year the producers of the awards stressed its connection with the storied past of the Jackson blues, gospel and R&B traditions. Music and local radio legends… 4 read more »

Eclectic Urges

My Morning Jacket has a charisma that transcends traditional niche categories. While inherently fueled by the looseness and free-form proclivities of southern rock, My Morning Jacket takes cues from a diverse spectrum of influences. read more »

[Top 10 Playlist] 7even:Thirty

10. “Run,” by Gnarls Barkley
9. “The World is Yours,” by Nas
8. “The Scenario,” by A Tribe Called Quest
7. “Rising Up,” by The Roots
6. “Dare,” by Gorillaz
5. “All The Girls Standing In The Line For The Bathroom,” by N.E.R.D.
… 1 read more »

[Herman’s Pick] Vol. 6, No. 43

The soulful and funky sounds of Laura Reed and Deep Pocket from Asheville, N.C., will return to Martin’s this Thursday night. The South Africa-born lead singer Laura Reed belts a mean range of vocal styles, from world reggae rhythms and Erykah Badu to Billie Holiday and Aretha. read more »

“Caution” Features Local Musicians in Episode Tonight

Local hip-hop artists Kamikaze, 7even:Thirty and 5th Child, along with local rockers Cleverform, perform tonight at Club Fire. read more »

Alert: 7even Thirty, Radio Fondren blasts off into space

Jackson Free Press Artist to Watch 2008 7even Thirty stars in a special edition of Radio Fondren on WLEZ-FM 103.7 FM at 5 p.m. read more »

Mash-Up Magician

The walls of a live music venue absorb a lot of sound during its time, but it’s safe to say that few walls have ever encountered the amount of sound that the Thirsty Hippo did when Gregg Gillis performed in the tiny Hattiesburg bar last week. read more »

more music »

:: featuredmedia Check out Bryan Doyle's blog about Jubilee!JAM
:: today'smusic Aug. 27, 2008 - Wednesday Left Field - Yardboy DJ (hip-hop/R&B) 9 p.m. Fenian's - Vigil "Big Juv" Brawley (blues) 9-12 a.m. Gallery 121 - Raymond Chandler’s “Murder, My Sweet” (film) 8 p.m.; ¡Los Buddies!, The Pleasure Kills (power pop) 10-12 a.m. free 18+ myspace.com/thepleasurekills Hal & Mal's Restaurant - Temperance Babcock & Bill Ellison (bluegrass) 8 p.m. free Martin's - Jason Turner 10 p.m. Alumni House - Karaoke 8 p.m. free Last Call Sports Grill - Karaoke 9 p.m. Regency Hotel, Rio Grande Grille - Howard Jones Jazz/New Bourbon Street Jazz Society 6:30-9 p.m. Fitzgerald's, Hilton - Johnny Crocker 8-12 a.m. free Huntington's - Andy Hardwick 8 p.m. Sportsman's Lodge - Karaoke The Hill - Grits-n-Gravy 7 p.m. Flood's - D.Scott & Beautiful Noise (R&B/Spoken Word) 5-9 p.m. Hunt Club - Snazz 8 p.m. Lumpkin's Restaurant - Cedric Wiley Open Mic 7 p.m. $5 Electric Cowboy - Karaoke Buffalo Wild Wings - Rock Band Karaoke 8-12 a.m. free more music listings »
:: musicreviews [Ear To The Beats] The Album Formerly Known as the ‘N’ Word [Rob In Stereo] Hip-Hop Reboot 5 Eclectic Urges [Rob In Stereo] Evading Musical Immortality College Town Boy [Rob In Stereo] Reinventing a Legend more music » :: musicfeatures Blues the Way He Feels It [Top 10 Playlist] 7even:Thirty 1 Mash-Up Magician [Rob In Stereo] How Not to Put on a Concert To Krypton and Back �Next Year� Is Here more music »	:: upcomingconcerts Sep 01, 2008 3rd Annual Mississippi Experience Sep 06, 2008 Zooparty 2008: “Eye of the Tiger” Sep 25, 2008 Symphony at Sunset VIII Sep 27, 2008 Fifth Annual Wing Dang Doodle Festival Oct 09, 2008 OUToberfest Nov 15, 2008 Verdi’s Rigoletto Feb 14, 2009 Love in the Afternoon Apr 04, 2009 Puccini’s Suor Angelica and Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana more concerts »
click to advertise
:: musicforum Aug 27, 2008 \| 05:45 PM My first R&B;tune - "My Girl is Fine" - link inside 5 Little Charlie: Hey Walt! Thanks for letting me know you were there at Peaches’ today. “My Girl is Fine” was #7 on my playlist for today. Sorry you missed it. We handed out 5 or 6 CD’s there today ... Aug 27, 2008 \| 09:27 AM The Bravery "Believe" 1 wade G.: Aug 19, 2008 \| 06:48 AM "Where I'm Goin'" by Mississippi's own 'Little Charlie' streaming link inside 1 Little Charlie: Aug 18, 2008 \| 06:49 PM GOT SOUL? The Soul Meeting Continues Friday 1 THEWATCHER: Aug 15, 2008 \| 01:08 AM *BEATGROUP leak... 3 BEATGROUP: our goal is to make good music, thank you, kindly. lol… soon, buddy. Aug 13, 2008 \| 09:03 PM I want to introduce you toTRUMPCARD. 6 BEATGROUP*: BEATGROUP leak… UPGRADE!!!!! Aug 11, 2008 \| 09:01 AM "Mississippi On My Mind" - by Little Charlie- Link inside 1 Little Charlie: Aug 05, 2008 \| 02:13 PM The Windows Motor Car 7 Herman Snell: You can find frontman Larry Brewer singer/songwriter for The Windows around town solo and for his current band The Rainmakers (who place on the JFP Best local band every year). His new ... Music forum »
:: musiccomments 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 thing!? Just because of who you are, at first (i.e. Kanye, T-Pain) - but you got to come with ... 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 - dance without instructions wherever your standing - play with language Friends also mix well with any ... Aug 25, 2008 [Rob In Stereo] Hip-Hop Reboot daniel johnson: No doubt Kamikaze. The question has got to be aboutwhat part someone is personally playing to elevate hip hop. The defining feature of Hip Hop (as a cultural force) is that it arises ... Aug 25, 2008 [Rob In Stereo] Hip-Hop Reboot Kamikaze: Outside of your extreeeeemly tasteless comment above I can agree with you in theory...the public MUST demand more of its artists..and lately we havent...However,in order for HipHop to become ... Aug 25, 2008 [Rob In Stereo] Hip-Hop Reboot Slackosis: The industry's lack of interest in cultivating performers is informed by the desirable and profitable hip hop demographic (re: white folk like you, honky) lack of proper appreciation and ... Jul 31, 2008 A Banner Year Walt: Continued sucess to Banner. He really has hit the big times. I saw him in Black Snake Moan with Samuel Jackson. He was good for a new actor. Better roles are hopefully coming. We need our boy, Brad Franklin, to have ... Jul 18, 2008 [Top 10 Playlist] 7even:Thirty jaileta19: Top 10 playlist by 7even:thirty....sorry my man but #5 on your playlist is not called; all the girls standing in the line for the bathroom. Its called "Everybody Nose" by N.E.R.D do ur ... Jul 16, 2008 Jackson Music Award Winners Walt: I read an article on David Banner in the Washington Post Monday while on the east coast. It showed his range or diversity - good and bad lyrics and discussed his fear that going all or totally good ... Jul 16, 2008 Jackson Music Award Winners Queen601: Tonya Ware, one in the same. Glad you posted L.W. I missed that somehow. Jul 15, 2008 Jackson Music Award Winners L.W.: Local Female Vocalist of the Year Tonya Ware Yay, Pastor Tonya!!!! That is all. :-P