The Music and Nightlife Issue 2012

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Jackson's Musical Family Affair, Illustrated

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Like beer and crawfish or bluesician Jackie Bell singing along to rap, the capital city's music scene combines tastes and genres from across the board; collaborations are taking over.

Music

Alive at Night

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It's the weekend in Jackson, and you're looking for something to do.

Natalie's Notes

Girls Behaving Badly

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Just remember, ladies, that when two people get into a fight in public, it's hard to tell who the fool is.

Music

Artists To Watch 2012: Darius Brown

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Brown is a true believer of the phrase "every opportunity is preparing you for the next opportunity."

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Artists To Watch 2012: Benjamin Cone III and Worship

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Born in Jackson in 1974 to renowned Malaco recording artist, the Rev. Benjamin Cone Jr. and his wife, Louise Dixon-Cone, Benjamin Cone III is the gifted and rightful heir to their gospel and music ministry.

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Artists To Watch 2012: Chasing Edom

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Chasing Edom's sound is eclectic and draws the listener into the sounds of the bass guitar, the drums and the voice of lead singer White.

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Artists To Watch 2012: A+ Plus

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When I listen to A+ Plus, I hear the smoothness of J. Cole, the ruggedness of Tupac and country-boy flavor of UGK all rolled into one artist.

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Artists To Watch 2012: Zach Lovett

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"My heart is in the banjo," he says about his favorite instrument. "I'll play the fire out of it if I get the chance."

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Artists To Watch 2012: Hollywood Luck

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"I consider myself an artist. Even if I did country music, I just want to make good music," Luck says.

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Artists To Watch 2012: Spirituals

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"I make really awful attempts at dance music songs. They aren't very good, but I like them, and it's fun," Tadlock says.

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Artists To Watch 2012: Tawanna Shaunté

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Tawanna Shaunté's music and vocal style is multi-faceted.

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Artists To Watch 2012: Victoria Cross/Static Ensemble

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A genuine love for old-school funk music with a ton of soul is the driving force behind Static Ensemble, a newer Jackson-based cover band.

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Artists To Watch 2012: The Mount Rushmores

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Since 2011, Hattiesburg indie-rock band The Mount Rushmores has prided itself on being a "different kind of band."