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Jail-to-Streets Conundrum

Kenosha "Giggles" Johnson has become a staple in Fondren. Often with a blanket in tow, Johnson hangs out in front of businesses along State Street and occasionally receives strange looks …

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 21

If you attended the JFP's 2009 Best Of Jackson Party, you may be jonesing for the next opportunity to explore the shops in Duling School. This Thursday, Feb. 5, the …

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 …

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 5

If you rush for your weekly JFP on Wednesdays when it hits the stands, tonight is your last chance to see the Broadway percussion performance "Stomp!" at Thalia Mara Hall.

JPS Students Present Concert

The Jackson Public Schools All-City Music Festival is underway, with 866 students performing in five orchestras.

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.

[Rob In Stereo] Six Hours of St. Patrick's Day Music

Many bands have vied for the title of unofficial bar band of St. Patrick's Day. Nearly every major city with a significant Irish population claims allegiance to a local band, …

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.

Carolyn Jolivette

Since she became the interim executive director of Parents for Public Schools of Greater Jackson, Carolyn Jolivette has indulged herself in her job. "This is the type of job where …

[Rob In Stereo] Can the Best Original Song Oscar be Saved?

When the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Oscar nominations in January, I had hoped it would nominate "WALL-E," an animated movie, for Best Picture. Of course, this …

Souls of Young Folk

As I approached Lanier High School one morning in April, I mused over the fact that I only traveled to that part of Jackson for stories. After parking my car …

[Rob In Stereo] What's In A Name?

Ever notice how you can pretty accurately tag the genre of an artist solely by their name? With few exceptions, you can look at an artist's name and figure out …

[Queen] Let's Talk About Sex

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but we are failing our children by not being open and honest with them about the realities of having sex.

[Rob In Stereo] How Not to Put on a Concert

Going to an awful concert is like going to an awful movie. You hate yourself for supporting the beast, yet you almost perversely cherish the memory.

[Rob In Stereo] Forgetting the Little Things

Jason Isbell made a name for himself as third guitarist for the preeminent southern rock band of this decade, the Drive-By Truckers. While he was with the band, Isbell established …

Young and Popular

Playing 220 shows over the course of a year is something lots of bands do. Touring in New Zealand is what some bands do. But signing on with the largest …

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 25

Let out the funk at Martin's this Friday night when Atlanta-based Entropy returns to Jackson with their wacky funk bomb.

Year In Review

Chicago-based Anathallo's "Canopy Glow" fills an unusual but welcome place in indie rock. Instead of the classic drums and guitar set up, a full orchestra anchors Anathallo's music. It's not …

Dr. Timothy Quinn

The Mississippi Business Journal recently selected Dr. Timothy Quinn as one of its Top 40 Under 40 business leaders for 2012. Top 40 Under 40 recognizes the state's 40 up-and-coming …

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 7

Election Day is next week. Get ready to call a personal moratorium on watching those wrenching Musgrove/Wicker ads, and then get thyself to loud music and hard liquor.