Jackson Free Press

If you haven't voted in this year's http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/ballot/">Best of Jackson, take the time to do so. If you have a favorite band or musician that deserves some recognition, here is your chance to nominate them!

Last week, I had the chance to check out The Breton Sound and Filter The Noise at Ole Tavern. The guys in The Breton Sound were fresh off a performance at Voodoo, and they brought some mighty fine rock music to Jackson. The show featured some awesome guitar noises and exciting drumming from the band's new member, John Bourgeois. Next time they roll through town, make sure you're there. Filter the Noise brought me back to my days on campus at DSU in the mid-90s. The band played a perfect mix of alternative music from that golden age along with a set of originals that blended perfectly. They are playing all over town, so there's no excuse for not seeing them.

Remember Lily Allen? Well, she's back with a "snarky anti-sexism anthem with a satirical video to match," as described by Mo Wilson. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0CazRHB0so">Check it out right here. (Thanks to Mo for the heads up on this...)

Now, for some regional picks this week:

11/16 - "The Better Life Foundation Benefit" feat. 3 Doors Down - Horshoe Casino, Tunica

11/18 - Justin Timberlake - fedEx Forum, Memphis

11/15 - Rihanna - New Orleans Arena, New Orleans

11/17 - Celtic Thunder - Saenger Theatre, New Orleans

11/16 - Marty Stuart - Island View Casino, Biloxi

11/16 - Micky Dolenz - Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis

11/18 - Eagles - BJCC Arena, Birmingham

11/18 - Joe Bonamassa - BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham

This week's new releases:

Lady Gaga - ARTPOP

The Beatles - On Air: Live at the BBC, Vol. 2

Original Soundtrack - Inside Llewyn Davis

Kellie Pickler - The Woman I Am

Donny Hathaway - Never My Love: The Anthology

The Killers - Direct Hits

Lady Antebellum - Golden

Throwing Muses - Purgatory/Paradise

Susanna Hoffs & Matthew Sweet - Under the Covers, Vol. 3

Bun B - Trill O.G.: The Epilogue

The Who - Tommy [Deluxe]

Gap Dream - Shine Your Light

Heidecker & Wood - Some Things Never Stay the Same

The Thing - Boot!

The Rolling Stones - Sweet Summer Sun: Hyde Park Live