Art
Fostering Dialogue
TALK Dance Co. Executive Director Stephen Wynne had been searching for a story upon which to build movement and dialogue since he decided to reinvigorate the dance company in Mississippi …
Herman's Picks
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 6, No. 51
Martin's has some top acts lined up over the next few weeks. For more of a pop styling, check out Martin's Thursday, Sept. 11, for the Hattiesburg-based Thomas Jackson Orchestra …
Music
No Room for Doubt
For aspiring college bands, the arduous choice between school and a professional music career is a common one. But few people ever face that crossroads with a future music legend. …
Music
[Rob In Stereo] Still Fighting
Few artists have the kind of a story to tell about the fragility of life as Alejandro Escovedo. He has used his previous two albums2006's "Boxing Mirror" and the recently …
[Pass The Mic] I Made You a Tape
Rob Gordon, the quintessential über music snob in Nick Hornby's "High Fidelity," sums it up best: "You gotta kick off with a killer, to grab attention. Then you got to …
Music
Northwest Cool Meets Jackson Soul
West Coast transplant Johnny Bertram, best known as the leader of indie synth-pop band Synthar, came to Jackson to help kids, but stayed to make music.
Music
[Herman's Pick] Vol. 6, No. 49
The weekend gets kicking Thursday night at Martin's with Spoonfed Tribe and Zoogma.
Ear to the Beats
] The Album Formerly Known as the 'N' Word
David Dennis, Jr.
Nas always seems to be at the center of intense debate. Respected for his lyricism and creation of "Illmatic" (widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all …
Music
Jackson Music Award Winners
The Jackson Music Awards is a time-honored Jackson tradition spanning 34 years, and this year the producers of the awards stressed its connection with the storied past of the Jackson …
Music
Eclectic Urges
My Morning Jacket has a charisma that transcends traditional niche categories. While inherently fueled by the looseness and free-form proclivities of southern rock, My Morning Jacket takes cues from a …
Feature
[Top 10 Playlist] 7even:Thirty
10. "Run," by Gnarls Barkley
7. "Rising Up," by The Roots6. "Dare," by Gorillaz5. "All The Girls Standing In The Line For The Bathroom," by N.E.R.D.4. "Drop," by The Pharcyde3. "Throw Da Water On 'Em," …
Music
[Herman's Pick] Vol. 6, No. 43
The soulful and funky sounds of Laura Reed and Deep Pocket from Asheville, N.C., will return to Martin's this Thursday night. The South Africa-born lead singer Laura Reed belts a …
"Caution" Features Local Musicians in Episode Tonight
Local hip-hop artists Kamikaze, 7even:Thirty and 5th Child, along with local rockers Cleverform, perform tonight at Club Fire.
Music
7even Thirty blasts off to space on Radio Fondren
Jackson Free Press Artist to Watch 2008 7even Thirty stars in a special edition of Radio Fondren on WLEZ-FM. Join Radio Fondren Executive Producer Daniel Guaqueta as he boards 7even …
Music
Alert: 7even Thirty, Radio Fondren blasts off into space
Music Blog: Bryan Doyle
Jackson Free Press Artist to Watch 2008 7even Thirty stars in a special edition of Radio Fondren on WLEZ-FM 103.7 FM at 5 p.m.
