Music
The Chick’s Guide to Music Festivals
Being prepared is the first step to having a good time at music festivals.
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Jackson’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Troubadour
Doug Frank brings an extensive musical background to Jackson stages.
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Jackson’s Best-Kept Secret
I encourage bands looking to recording new albums or songs to check out Terminal Studios. The staff is knowledgeable, making sure sessions run smoothly, and will give you a positive ...
Music
Nat Long’s Summer Music Guide
Summer 2013 is finally here! The weather has been kind to us so far, and you can tell that everyone is glad the season is here by their sun-touched rosy ...
Music
State Your Song
Jackson has been bountifully blessed with amazing and talented people. One of those remarkable Jacksonians is the quirky, eccentrically funny Josh Hailey.
Music
Music in May
May is one of my favorite months of the year. Spring is in full bloom, summer vacation is mere weeks away, and my excitement level ramps up as dreams of ...
Music
Spring into Fun
Hip hip hooray! It is almost summer time! It seems that everyone has caught spring fever and is ready to get out and about for some good times here in ...
Music
Back with a Vengeance
While he may be a relative newcomer to Jackson and to our music scene, Eric Blackwell is no newbie to music.
Music
Jackson by Southwest
As some of you may know, I was fortunate to attend the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, during my spring break a couple of ...
Culture
Long Live the Queens
Meeting Sweet Potato Queens from all over—such as Cantina Queens from Texas—is one of the best parts of Zippity Doo Dah weekend.
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Fun, Fun Everywhere
The time is finally here: the annual Mal's St. Paddy's Parade week. I and so many others start anticipating and preparing for the next year's parade the day after the ...
Music
Spring in Jackson
To kick off March madness here in Jackson, check out Dimebros at Martin's this Friday night.
Music
Hello, Texas!
I've wanted to go to the SXSW (South by Southwest) Festival in Austin, Texas, for years. Some of my friends go annually and report daily how much fun they are ...
Mar. 17, 2013 - Sunday
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Hot Shots, Byram - <b>Mike and Marty's Jam Session</b> Sophia's, Fairview Inn - <b>Knight Bruce</b> 11 a.m. (brunch) Fitzgerald's - <b>Andy Hardwick</b> (brunch) 11 a.m. Table 100 - <b>Raphael Semmes ...
Mar. 16, 2013 - Saturday
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Click here for venue addresses and phone numbers. Hot Shots, Byram - Karaoke 8 p.m. Soul Wired Cafe - Strictly Soul Saturdays 9 p.m., $5, ladies free until 11:30 Bottoms ...
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Black Jacket Does Pink Floyd
We all know I love music, all types and kinds. One of my favorite bands ever is Pink Floyd. I first discovered them at age 13 when my seventh-grade boyfriend ...
Music
How Sweet the Sound
For years, I loathed listening to gospel music because, you see, I was way too cool for such noise and, plus, I wanted to be the rocker of the family ...
Music
Music Resolutions
Happy New Year to everyone! I am super excited that 2013 is finally here. I look forward to seeing what all this new year will bring us musically in the ...
Natalie's Notes
Gift of Music
The Christmas holiday season is yet upon us. Some of you look forward to this time of year, while others dread it like the plague. Before things get too crazy ...
Music
Thankful for Jackson’s Music
So, after a brainstorm session on what I’m thankful for in the Jackson music scene, this is what I came up with (and in no particular order).
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The Daytripper
This weekend, on a beautiful fall day, I decided at a moment’s notice to get in the car and go for a little road trip.
Nov. 14, 2012 - Wednesday
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Click here for venue addresses and phone numbers. Ole Tavern - Karaoke Pop's Saloon - Karaoke Philip's on the Rez - Karaoke w/ DJ Mike West Restaurant & Lounge, W. ...
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Halloween Happenings
It can’t be fall until football, the state fair and, of course, Halloween roll our way.
Natalie's Notes
Girls Behaving Badly
Just remember, ladies, that when two people get into a fight in public, it's hard to tell who the fool is.
Natalie's Notes
Remembering Linda
I met Linda Dendy Watts three years ago at Hal & Mal's when friends gathered there to host a benefit for her.
Natalie's Notes
The Day the Music Died
A couple of mornings ago, I woke up and started my day as usual (making coffee, watching the news on TV, checking emails)
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Chicks: Make Music!
As I did the music listings this week and worked on this article, I thought about our upcoming annual JFP Chick Ball and how much it means to me.
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The Power of Mix Tapes
Ah, mix tapes. I know it's illegal now, but back in my day, you brought your pack of Memorex tapes to all the carport dances or slumber parties we had ...
Music
[Natalie’s Notes] Happy Birthday, America
I love Independence Day. Usually, I spend it with my awesome family in McCall Creek, riding-four wheelers, swimming, grilling and catching up with cousins, aunts and uncles, as well as ...
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The Future of Jackson's Music Scene
Just the other day, I couldn't help but brag about how musically awesome Jackson has been in the last year. From the Allman Brothers (Dusty and Buck) doing their part ...
The Sound (Guys) of Music
While many of us attend concerts and festivals to hear great live music, it is common to forget that it's not only the band making great music, but it's the ...
June 16, 2012 - Saturday
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Martin's - The Gills with Spacewolf and JAG 10 p.m.
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The Penguin - Amos Brewer (saxophonist) 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Summer Festival Guide
As the temperature ratchets up and the youngsters (and not-so-youngsters) taste the sweet freedom of the school year's end, it begins to "officially" feel like summer. To me, summer just ...
Rockin' Babies
I love babies. I love the big ones, teeny ones, sweet ones and—best of all—the sleeping ones who belong to someone else.
Never Too Old
For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted to be some bad rock 'n' roll chick like Joan Jett shredding guitar licks or Bonnie Raitt with her amazing ...
Festival Weekend
When I was in college, I was a music festival fanatic. Even though I'm older now, when I see the lineups for all the jam-packed music festivals in Mississippi, I ...
A Post-Parade-Easter-Crossroads Week
Jackson can take a collective sigh of relief. Two parades in one week, the holidays, the Crossroads Film Festival last weekend in addition to the tons of great happenings that ...
Get Your Free Form On
Six years ago, when W.C. Don's was still open on South State Street next door to Martin's Restaurant and Lounge, a few Jackson-area musicians got together for what they thought ...
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