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Roots/Soul Music Fest in New Orleans
The soul origins of Detroit, Houston and L.A. set to explode onstage at New Orleans' Mid City Rock'n'Bowl. Ponderosa Stomp is more than an insane two-night roots music festival between …
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Willy Mason /Decemberists in Birmingham & N.O.
RELEASED ON VIRGIN UK FEBRUARY 21 2005, WHERE THE HUMANS EAT, WILLY MASON'S DEBUT, IS ABOUT TO GO GOLD IN ENGLAND. Currently in the Top 40 on the UK's record …
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ISSUE: As The Housing Crumbles
March 30, 2005 In his Feb. 14, 2005, press conference in front of Bobbie Johnson's house on Lamar Court, mayoral candidate Frank Melton complained that "half" the housing in Jackson …
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[Crossroads] JFP Picks & Reviews
Whether you've already bought into the anti-corporate, "Think Global, Shop Local" mantra, or you're just trying to figure out what all the Wal-Mart bashing is really about, Lori Cheatle and …
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Astralwerks News
Astralwerks is thrilled to announce The Chemical Brothers triumphant return to the US for their first live dates in 3 years! Their single "Galvanize" featuring vocals from Q-Tip is heating …
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[Wine] Viognier ... What is That?
In the quest to discover wine, many of us peruse our favorite package stores and restaurant wine lists for new things to try. Every now and then something pops up …
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[Kamikaze] Hello, Mayor Jones
I was reading The Clarion-Ledger recently, and I came across something that made me laugh. Some parents in Florence are up in arms over their kids allegedly being harassed by …
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Mississippi CofCC: Pearl Shouldn't Become ‘Little Jackson'
From the Mississippi CofCC Web site: "Some of our committee members met with several Mississippi House of Representative members to discuss upcoming issues that the legislature will face in 2005. …
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Yonder Mountain String Band in Oxford
This bluegrass band performing high energy, foot-stomping bluegrass with psychedelic flavors will perform Wed., Feb. 16, at The Library in Oxford. 18+, $15. 211 S. Lamar Blvd. 662-236-0050.
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You Are a Jacksonian If ...
1. You eat at Hal & Mal's more than once a month.
4. You shop at Video Library or Video Café before you go near Blockbuster.
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Feel The Music At 930 Blues Cafe
Mississippi has such a unique history and culture of blues music, why would Jackson, the state capitol, not have a venue to recognize it? That is exactly what Isaac Byrd …
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Matador Records News
The latest in upcoming albums, tours, and more from Matador Records.
Early Man - Matador Records has the privilege of announcing the signing of NewYork's EARLY MAN to a worldwide, long-term recording contract.
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Herman's Picks
It's Goner Records international night of party jams at Martin's Wed., Jan. 26, beginning at 10:30 p.m. Mark Sultan (ex-Spaceshits/Les Sexareenos) from Montreal will turn his one man band BBQ …
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Ground Zero in Clarksdale Events
Live Blues at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Ms.
Fri., 1/21 - Marshall Drew Blues BandSat., 1/22 - Kenny Brown Blues BandWed., 1/26 - Jay KirgisFri., 1/28 - Super Chikan & The Fighting CocksSat., 1/29 - Earl The Pearl …
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Reckless Kelly CD and Tour
The rootsy, country-rock quintet Reckless Kelly is releasing their second Sugar Hill Records album Wicked Twisted Road on February 8. The record has echoes of both the Eagles and .38 …
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DayBreakDown at George St. Dec. 18
Daybreakdown is coming back to George St. Grocery Saturday, Dec. 18. Since George St. re-opened Daybreakdown has put 3 of the top-10 crowds in there (250+ consistently) and has one …
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Hello, Farish
After years in the making, Farish Street is on her way to being renovated into an entertainment district that many hope will rival Beale Street in Memphis. The city announced …
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Jazz, Blues and More Concerts
Jazz, Blues and More Concerts - Fri., Dec. 17. The third Friday each month at the Alamo Theater, 333 Farish St. 7:30 p.m. $5. Sherrill Holly- Saxophones; Nathan Hunter- Keyboards; …
