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Starkgrass Takes Over the Capital City
Starkville-based bluegrass band The Tombigbees began as a trio, performing at open-mic nights and backwoods bars.
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The Weeks: Southern Heritage, Soulful Sound
The members of indie-rock outfit The Weeks, natives of Florence, Miss., grew up on a blend of classic rock and alternative music.
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Jammin’ to Carols
If you're feeling the pressure, a spin on the treadmill or some yoga is just what you need. Here are some holiday tracks to keep you company.
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The Aural Tapestry of Argiflex
Argiflex, the stage name of neo-rave electronic artist Curtis Lehr, 21, isn't about meeting expectations or making music that appeals to everyone. Quite the opposite, in fact.
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Christmas Music States the Obvious
I'm a Christmas music junkie. I love when this time of year rolls around because I get to dust off the collection of holiday music I've amassed through the years.
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Kindred: Bringing Soul to the City
Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon Dantzler, the powerhouse vocalists of Kindred the Family Soul, perform with Mike Burton and the Good Times Brass Band, and actor and comedian Palmer Williams …
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The Year of Omingnome
Omingnome is busy kicking off "The Year of Healing," a four-stage tour that follows the transformative life cycle of a butterfly: caterpillar, cocoon, butterfly and laying her eggs.
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Kudzu Kings: Different Kind of Gumbo
From 1994 to 2003, the Kudzu Kings were Mississippi roots-rock royalty, performing with popular acts such as Widespread Panic and featuring guest musicians including Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi …
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Say ‘Yes, MAAM’ to Classical Music
You may not be a die-hard classical-music purist, but the Mississippi Academy of Ancient Music, known as MAAM, can make you feel like one.
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The Source of Southern Songwriting
Millsaps College's Arts & Lecture series is known for featuring gifted speakers and talented artists, but on Monday, Nov. 24, the series steps into new territory with a focus on …
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‘Everything Will Be Alright’ for Weezer
The first time I heard Weezer, the band was a musical guest on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."
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Performing with Purpose
Yazoo City native Brandon Mitchell has been singing as long as he can remember, but it wasn't until he took his talent to church that he realized how it could …
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Ghost Town Blues Band
When Memphis, Tenn., sextet Ghost Town Blues Band plays Underground 119 on Nov. 8 for its first official show in Jackson, it promises to bring some of Memphis with it.
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Cory Branan: The Hitless Hero
Southaven native Cory Branan is coming close to home on Nov. 9 with a stop at Duling Hall in support of his newest album, "The No-Hit Wonder," his second release …
Two Years of Trainwreck-Town
Local record labels Elegant Trainwreck and Homework Town have played a big role in expanding music in Jackson.
