Music
Building Up As Cities Burn
To longtime fans, a phoenix may seem like an apt metaphor for Louisiana-native post-hardcore act As Cities Burn, which has returned with a new album after 10 years. However, to …
Music
Shenandoah: Ready & ‘Reloaded’
When the Dixie National Livestock Show & Rodeo returns to Jackson from Feb. 7 through Feb. 13, another southern institution will be returning with it: Grammy Award-winning country act Shenandoah.
Music
The Magical Music of Harry Potter
For Ron Spigelman, there is just as much magic in a conductor's baton as the wand of any witch or wizard. "Music, in my opinion," he says, "is the true …
Music
The Mississippi Sound—2018 Edition
Mississippi has some incredible musical roots, but the state often does not get enough attention for its current crop of original music, oddly.
Music
The Wonders of 'Wonderland'
Thalia Mara Hall in downtown Jackson has featured plenty of orchestral events over the years, but the latest concert from touring act Cirque Musica plans to do something a little …
Music
Armory Sessions, Unlocked
Layoffs ended up paving the way for Clinton resident Kody Gautier to combine his love of music with his skills as a videographer.
Music
Yayo the Drummer: Making the One-Man Band
Jackson-native musician Matthew Mayberry, better known as Yayo the Drummer, has been performing with Lil Wayne for about two years, but he says that he has worked to promote live …
Books
Cathead’s New Bourbon, Frock Fashions Opens and Lemuria’s ‘Photos with Paddington’
Cathead Distillery’s new bourbon line, Old Soul bourbon whiskey, went on sale in liquor stores statewide on Friday, Nov. 16. Cathead produced 500 cases of Old Soul for this initial …
Person of the Day
Myranda Cozad
Since its debut in 2013, the Scooby Doo truck has become something of an icon at Monster Jam, thanks in part to Myranda Cozad, who has been one of its …
Art
The Man with the Horn and a Brush
Jackson State University is the first university in the United States to host a gallery of Miles Davis' visual artwork, with more than a dozen of his paintings and personal …
Person of the Day
James Patterson
The passing of influential artists often inspires outpourings of gratitude and respect from fans, colleagues and loved ones, but Jackson photographer James Patterson was one of the few who got …
Music
The Heart in Hilarity
The members of the Mississippi Opera are clearly fans of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, and as the legendary duo's music has been performed across the globe for more than …
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Be Active & Help Beat Breast Cancer
You may already be aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but you might not know just how much people in the Jackson metro area show out to help …
Music
Collective Soul at 25 Years
Bassist Will Turpin describes the 25th anniversary of Collective Soul with one word in particular: "surreal."
Art
A Look Inside Jeffrey Gibson's 'Like A Hammer'
A small group of reporters stepped into the Mississippi Museum of Art's Barksdale Galleries for Changing Exhibitions in early September, and immediately came face to face with a colorful collection …
Jacksonian
Rae Nelsen
Rae Nelsen has not yet turned her love of cartoons, comic books and almost every aspect of nerd culture into a career, but it has become an "intense hobby," she …
City & County
New Delays for 'One Lake' Likely as Bipartisan Concerns in Congress Grow
One U.S. Senate bill currently waiting on President Donald Trump's signature could have major ramifications for the long-planned and controversial "One Lake" development and flood-control project along the Pearl River …
Books
Cindy Wilson
Cindy Wilson never planned on being an author, but she had always planned on telling her story. A Jackson couple adopted her as a baby from her birthplace of Seoul, …
Cover
SILAS: Hope, Hops & Hokage
Silas Stapleton III, better known to fans as SILAS, is blending hip-hop and hops for his upcoming album, "The Last Cherry Blossom."
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Artists to Watch
Jackson officially earned the nickname of the "City with Soul" back during Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr.'s administration, and it's fitting. If you pick up any issue of the Jackson Free …
Music
SIKA Digs into ‘The Meal Plan’
Jessica Noxolo's solo debut, "The Meal Plan" EP, may feature a song titled "The Appetizer," but the Jackson neo-soul artist, who performs as SIKA, says she sees the recording project …
Music
American Aquarium
Change has long been the status quo for singer-songwriter BJ Barham of alternative-country act American Aquarium, but rarely has so much happened in such a short span of time.
Music
A Look Inside Luke Audio
Flora, Miss., native Allen Luke turned his years of tinkering with musical equipment into a full-time career as the founder of Luke Audio in Nashville, Tenn.
Music
Liza Anne: Moving Forward to ‘Fine’
When singer-songwriter Liza Odachowski, whom fans know as Liza Anne, selected a studio for her third album, "Fine But Dying," her choice revolved around atmosphere rather than equipment.
Education
Scianna Challenge at USM, UM Medgar Evers Scholarship and Millsaps Arts & Lecture Series
Kenny and Vicki Scianna, Madison residents who attended the University of Southern Mississippi, recently established an endowment for the university's Children's Center for Communication and Development.
Music
Rock Eupora
Clayton Waller says he knew that he wanted to be in the music industry but was on the fence as to whether that would be on the artist side or …
JFP Interviews
Lyle Lovett
Singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett has been a constant presence in the international music scene since his second single, "Cowboy Man," made its way into the top 10 on the country charts …
Music
Robert Randolph & the Family Band
The City with Soul will once again welcome the man behind "Got Soul" this month. New Jersey outfit Robert Randolph & the Family Band will return to Jackson on Aug. …
City & County
From Mississippi with Love
The Moscow mule is a simple, yet delicious drink made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice. So why reinvent the wheel? Well, because sometimes the wheel tastes better with …
JFP Interviews
Black, White and Orange: Piper Kerman on Prison Reform
The Jackson Free Press recently got on the phone with Piper Kerman, who will be the guest speaker for the Greater Jackson Arts Council's 2018 Creative Impact Luncheon on Aug. …
Music
Reinventing the Release Plan
Without the financial support and connections of a record label, getting the word out about a new recording project is no easy task. We at the JFP decided to put …
Music
Malaco’s Gospel Milestone
Darrell Luster, a native of Durham, N.C., has held his current position at Malaco Music Group for about six years, but his connection to the Jackson record label began with …
Art
Maximus Wright, ‘Lola’ and the Future of Local Film
Maximus Wright’s entry into the entertainment world began with a question: Why can’t Mississippi be a destination for film and TV? About six years ago, his daughter, Jaime Wright, approached …
Film
Chris Moore Talks Comedy and Terror in 'Triggered'
Jackson filmmaker Chris Moore's latest movie, "Triggered," came from pairing an old idea with some new inspiration.
Music
Arts on the (Drum) Line
The Mississippi Alumni All-star Band is preparing for the Independence Showdown, an annual competition featuring marching bands from states such as Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan.
Music
Amanda Shires: The Road to ‘Sunset’
Amanda Shires' fifth album, "To the Sunset," probably features a few more effects and synthesizers than fans anticipated—mostly because they likely were not expecting any.
Books
Voice & Growth in ‘Treeborne’
The path to author Caleb Johnson's much-praised debut novel, "Treeborne" (Picador, 2018, $26), was a winding one. For starters, the idea for the book initially spurred not from the titular …
Music
Panorama Jazz Band
As a child, Ben Schenck stood outside his home in Annapolis, Md., as a parade came down the block, a drum line and bugle corps leading the charge. Even then, …
Music
Jacksonian Carvena Jones Fights for 'The Four'
The reality-TV singing competition has long been an entertainment staple, but not every entry in the genre has stood above the crowd. In January of this year, FOX launched its …
Music
Cathead's Headliners
Local music festival Cathead Jam is returning for a third installment in celebration of the Cathead Distillery’s eighth year in Jackson. While plenty of the performers are Ardenland alumni who …
Music
Spacewolf & the DIY Ethos
It's a simple mathematic principle: Three comes after two. It doesn't exactly tell you when, though. For Spacewolf, the "when" was about five years later.
Music
Brandon Mitchell and S.W.A.P.'s "Amazing" Return
For Jackson gospel group Brandon Mitchell & S.W.A.P., a little discouragement has helped pave the way for a greater source of encouragement on their sophomore album, "Amazing."
Music
Mr. Fluid: Fighting Conformity
While he would rather be on a stage or in the studio, Mississippi rapper and producer Mr. Fluid's past work experiences are part of the inspiration behind his third album, …
Music
Matt Maher
Singer-songwriter Matt Maher has been a significant presence in the world of contemporary Christian music since the early 2000s, but before he was introduced to religion, he says that he …
Books
Michael Kardos
Author Michael Kardos has always been drawn to the art of illusion. As a teenager, the New Jersey native got into doing magic, and as an adult, he wanted to …
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