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The Family Business

Going south from Memphis, turn left at Tunica, you'll discover the rolling hills of north Mississippi and the birthplace of "Hill Country Blues."

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Hellogoodbye Leaves No Doubt

Though Hellogoodbye opened for Metric and Paramore during their fall tour, you'd be hard-pressed to find similarities between the headliners and today's Hellogoodbye.

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Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree

As long as rock 'n' roll has been around, its practitioners have been trying to add their spin to season's greetings. Chuck Berry told Rudolph to run, and Brenda Lee …

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Rocket 88's Musical Gumbo

Oxford-based band Rocket 88 prides itself on combining genres such as juke joint gospel, old-time country and Americana.

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The Buddy System

Musicians have always formed connections with their contemporaries, whether it be bitter rivalry, close-knit brotherhood or something between the two.

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A Decade of Jazz Artistry

The Mississippi Jazz Foundation began with a well-attended concert at Belhaven University's Center for Performing Arts.

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Roll On, John

John Lennon still influences writers and musicians 33 years after his death.

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Six Guys, Four Guitars, Loud Madness

If you aren't going to see this band, I don't want to speak with you. This is the kind of music that moshpit-inducing, sweaty-energy recordings can only hint at.

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Stairway Back to Heaven

Some tribute bands are content with adequate recreations of legendary bands' original music. Not Zoso.

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The Vibe of Flow Tribe

Flow Tribe is a kaleidoscope of sounds inspired by the historic music culture of The Big Easy.

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At the Mercy of an Audience

The music industry has very little room for pretense. If you write sloppily, play or sing poorly, or look like you've been hit repeatedly with a tether ball since birth, …

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That Scoundrel's Solid Groove

Jackson-based band That Scoundrel is a refreshing taste of good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll.

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Winning with Harmony

Out of more than 2,000 entries for the Mountain Stage New-Song contest, Jackson-bred and New Orleans-based trio Cardinal Sons rose to the top.

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Discover the Difference of Sun Ballet

When it comes to music, Micah Smith has what every performer needs: soul and dedication.

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Understanding the Sophomore Slump

Though undoubtedly less popular than its peer curses, like "Avada Kedavra" or being on the cover of a "Madden" video game, the "sophomore slump" has claimed many a victim.