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 Southbound, Upward BoundSouthbound 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. 51What 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 SoundsMulti-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 Freeby David Dennis, Jr.  Lucky 13The 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 CoversIn 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. 47The 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 ConnectionsIn 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 DreamsEver 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 Gapby Beth Dickson  [Hermans Picks] Vol. 8, No. 45In 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 ItThe 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.
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Jul 05, 2010 | 03:45 PMDoes anybody remember: Duane DDT Tanner?
golden eagle: I was told he passed away a couple of weeks or so ago. I’ve listened to him on the air a few times. I always liked the name DDT.
May 18, 2010 | 07:42 AM
Jubilee Jam 2010
Queen601: Just like with everything else holding Jackson back….they need NEW BLOOD on the board for Jubilee Jam and they need to STOP booking people “they” like and submit to their target audience. ...
May 08, 2010 | 06:23 PM
Who are Jackson's 'music-rati' and artists to watch?
DonnaLadd: Bump. Testing to see if comments work—and to bring this to the front so y’all share your ideas.
Feb 28, 2009 | 06:57 PM
Still Playing them Blues - "Don't Take Me Back to Union" by Little Charlie
blueshead: nice job charlie!
Feb 25, 2009 | 12:03 PM
Nice
wade G.:
Feb 05, 2009 | 01:08 PM
Mixing/Mastering in Mississippi
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Dec 07, 2008 | 09:13 PM
HOPE* is here!!!
BEATGROUP: <span style="font-size:20px;">HOPE* is here!!!</span> Break out the CapriSuns its time to celebrate, baby!!!! We just finished the recording phase(thanks freddy) of TrumpCards album; so, as a kind gesture and a marketing ...
Nov 16, 2008 | 02:33 AM
I want to introduce you to TRUMPCARD.
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