CelticFest - Sept. 10-12CelticFest Mississippi 2004, Celtic Heritage Society's 13th annual weekend of music, dance, and fun is almost here! CelticFest is a celebration of the Celtic nations including Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany and will take place …
"50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong," The FallAt long last, a true retrospective of one of the most influential (and underrated) bands of the last 20-plus years is available. Although they released two excellent collections of singles in 1990, "458489 A-Sides" and "...B-sides," this two-disc 39-track volume …
Are Christian bands downplaying their faith?A Wiretap story by Nick Flanagan explores this provocative question about alt-Christian bands. He writes: "Christian bands became wiser to the forces of marketing and PR. Not content to stay within the Christian music market -- and wanting secular validation …
Paul Burch and the WPA Ballclub at Martin's 7/16Come out to Martin's, 214 South State St, 354-9712, for Paul Burch and the WPA Ballclub's alt-country show. Time Out, London's magazine-for-what's-happening, had this to say about Burch: "With a voice like crushed country velvet and a heart the size …
Malcolm Shepherd at Thalia Mara Hall 7/15Thalia Mara Hall "Paints the White House Black" with musical theater featuring the local R&B/gospel sensation from Dirty South, Malcolm Shepherd. Call 451-9098 for details. Buy tickets at Be-Bop or at the door.
Herman's Picks: July 8-14, 2004The Bold New City is undergoing its own sort of VH1 Classic Reunion this week. Nostalgia go boom, and get you ready for the new W.C. Don's. You can rotate from Soulshine to Hal & Mal's to Martin's; to the …
Franz FerdinandFranz Ferdinand's self-titled debut album combines 80's New Romanticism (Duran Duran, Simple Minds) with a Pixes indie-dance punk, and Interpol, in perfect proportions. This album is utterly addictive from start to finish. A top release of 2004, to be sure.
"Heroes to Zeroes," The Beta BandScotland's indie-space rock darlings have amassed a cult like following and, with this, it is apparent why. H2Z's finally lives up to the "Hi-Fidelity" soundtrack hype with their strongest LP to date. Combine organ drenched melodies, electronically processed drums, misty …
Noise and Pulse, by Scott Albert JohnsonEvery shaman knows that, at the very heart of the universe, there lies an inexorable, joyous pulse. As the late Nigerian percussionist and drumming scholar Babatunde Olatunji once put it: "We say that rhythm is the soul of life, because …
Gospel CruiseWOAD 105.9 Gospel Cruise 4-days from New Orleans to Cozumel, Mexico, July 7-11, 2005, featuring The Williams Brothers, Larissia Tate & Romans VIII. 940-6514. www.mcgeheecruise.com
Vicksburg Blues ChallengeVicksburg Blues Society Regional Blues Challenge Entries due by Aug. 15. www.vicksburgblues.com
[Jacktown] Aggressive and Musical, by Alphonso MayfieldWhat's up, Jackson? I want to update you on a few develops on albums from some of your favorite Jacktown artists. With all the excitement going on surrounding Jubilee! Jam I decided to kick back, relax and wait for all …
"Folk Funk," Bobby RushIn a 50-plus year career, he's recorded well over 20 albums, one with Philly Soul legends Gamble and Huff. Last year he starred in one of the films in the Martin Scorcese-produced series "The Blues." He's won a stack of …
18 Going on 21: Jubilee Jam! Almost Legal!Mississippi's largest annual music festival has returned for its 18th birthday after its near-fatal deluge of rain and indebtedness in 2003. Jubilee! Jam, with its move to mid-June, has been imagined and re-energized by several changes. As you peruse the …
Mississippi Home-Cooked Opry by Lynette HansonJune 10, 2004—Mix five parts Harmony & Grits with four parts Heavenly Heritage and four parts Pearl Quartet. Blend in two of the Smiths—Wayne and Amanda. Add crowd to taste. Place in the Pearl Community Room right beside the Pearl …