[Herman's Picks] Vol. 8, No. 3
There is something about October that just screams road trip in my mind. Perhaps it's the annual Voodoo Music Festival in New Orleans each Halloween.
[Rob In Stereo] Knocking The Hustler
Perhaps the bar has been set unreasonably high for Jay-Z's "Blueprint 3." Invocation of 2001's "The Blueprint" alone sets expectations soaring. Add to its title the list of contributing superstar …
Ready and Abel
It's been high times for Saving Abel. The Corinth, Miss.-based post-grunge band just finished the last leg of an ultra-successful North American tour with Nickelback, Papa Roach and Hinder. And …
The Love and Politics of India.Arie
India.Arie's music is poetry. Her sound is eclectic: a fusion of R&B, gospel, soul and jazz. Her songs range from spiritual and introspective to playful and political.
'Mobile' Art
Jamie Weems first saw Alexander Calder's mobiles suspended in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Weems had heard of Calder while studying classical guitar at the University of …
Homage to History
The 31st Annual Farish Street Heritage Festival celebrates African American history in a revitalizing neighborhood that, in its prime, was a center of commerce and culture for Jackson's black community.
ZZQ Revisited
Some of my earliest memories involve music, more specifically the music that my parents listened toCat Stevens, The Beatles, Peter Framptonall these albums were on heavy rotation at our house …
[Herman'ns Picks] Vol. 7, No. 1
This Thursday is the Mississippi Museum of Art's monthly Jazz, Art and Friends series, with Barry Leach playiing jazz from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $7. Have a beer, jazz it up and …
The Real Deal
People come up to Shaun Patterson after a show and tell him, "We like the covers that you play but we really want to hear more of your original stuff."
[Rob In Stereo] Relevancy In Roots
Modern roots music has hit a creative low in recent years. Artists have shown decreasing concern for progressing the genre, focusing instead on "authenticity." Of course, valuing authenticity over progress …
Relevancy of Roots
Modern roots music has hit a creative low in recent years. Artists have shown decreasing concern for progressing the genre, focusing instead on "authenticity." The Felice Brothers are a challenge …
Cover
Out of Line: HeARTWorks Bringing Hope to Homeless
Michael Lewis stands in front of a table covered with a sheet of canvas, which he has splattered with colorful acrylic paints in the style of Jackson Pollock.
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 51
September in Mississippi is when we start to promise ourselves that jacket weather, the state fair and Oktoberfests are just around the corner.
Musical Evolution
By experimenting, you get some interesting results. A plus B equals C, oil can mix with water, and sometimes things taste better with salt. But also you can have that …
The Tragedy of Slum Village
Detroit-based hip-hop group Slum Village is best known for producer Jay Dee. A member of the influential production team, The Ummah, he worked with many of the Native Tongues acts …
