The Sound of WellsFestOver its 32-year run, WellsFest has become one of the city's most multifaceted events, offering activities for art enthusiasts, 5K fans, green-thumbed gardeners and good-old-fashioned food lovers.
Unleashing the VibeLucas Pettey, Owen Rockwell and Jason Mathena of The Vibe Doctors will perform for their album release show Friday, Sept. 25, at Sneaky Beans.
Do Hip-Hop and Fondren Need Each Other?A dust-up between local businessmen Ron Chane and Phillip Rollins over hip-hop at Fondren First Thursday may bring more hip-hop to the area.
The Chemistry of Paperclip ScientistsLong before Jackson musicians Joey Plunkett and Vince Johnston launched samba-infused jazz-rock group Paperclip Scientists, they were writing songs while huddled around a four-track recorder.
Maggie Koerner: Making MomentumAt age 22, Maggie Koerner found herself using her psychology degree not only in her songwriting, but interestingly enough, also at work at her father's restaurant, Southfield Grill.
James McMurtry: Plain EnglishAmericana singer-songwriter James McMurtry grew up all over the South, but his attitude and style is pure Texas.
Delving into the Delta KingAs the director of B.B. King Recording Studio and chairman of the Fine Arts Department at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Alphonso Sanders wanted to acknowledge more than King's music.
Kwame Braxton: The Art in Hip-HopJackson hip-hop artist Kwame Braxton's song "Carbon Copy Man" plays on a person's egotistical nature—that line between who you already are and who you are trying to be.
Eddie CusicMississippi guitarist Eddie Cusic, a man whose contributions to the blues music scene far outweigh his own recognition, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 89 years old.
Who Is K. West?Jackson hip-hop artist Kimberly West, known to her fans simply as K. West, has stayed busy since the release of her debut album, "He Say She Say," in 2012 and her 2013 follow-up, "Married to the Hustle," which featured singles …
Drake ElderJackson music impresario and Bebop Record Shop co-founder Drake Elder died the morning of Friday, Aug. 14, at his home in Brandon.
The HustlersMusician Aven Whittington likes to call The Hustlers "howl-at-the-moon music." Another description may be "front-porch music."
The Pre-Fest PlaylistFor many people, the preparation for a major music event is almost as important a part of the festival-going experience as attending.
Eden Brent: Born into BluesGreenville native singer and pianist Eden Brent says she owes her love of the blues to the Mississippi Delta.
Over its 32-year run, WellsFest has become one of the city's most multifaceted events, offering activities for art enthusiasts, 5K fans, green-thumbed gardeners and good-old-fashioned food lovers.
Lucas Pettey, Owen Rockwell and Jason Mathena of The Vibe Doctors will perform for their album release show Friday, Sept. 25, at Sneaky Beans.
A dust-up between local businessmen Ron Chane and Phillip Rollins over hip-hop at Fondren First Thursday may bring more hip-hop to the area.
Long before Jackson musicians Joey Plunkett and Vince Johnston launched samba-infused jazz-rock group Paperclip Scientists, they were writing songs while huddled around a four-track recorder.
At age 22, Maggie Koerner found herself using her psychology degree not only in her songwriting, but interestingly enough, also at work at her father's restaurant, Southfield Grill.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Steve Earle is the latest person to join the flag debate though his voice comes in the form of a good-old-fashioned protest song.
Americana singer-songwriter James McMurtry grew up all over the South, but his attitude and style is pure Texas.
As the director of B.B. King Recording Studio and chairman of the Fine Arts Department at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Alphonso Sanders wanted to acknowledge more than King's music.
Jackson hip-hop artist Kwame Braxton's song "Carbon Copy Man" plays on a person's egotistical nature—that line between who you already are and who you are trying to be.
Mississippi guitarist Eddie Cusic, a man whose contributions to the blues music scene far outweigh his own recognition, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 89 years old.
Jackson hip-hop artist Kimberly West, known to her fans simply as K. West, has stayed busy since the release of her debut album, "He Say She Say," in 2012 and her 2013 follow-up, "Married to the Hustle," which featured singles …
Musician Aven Whittington likes to call The Hustlers "howl-at-the-moon music." Another description may be "front-porch music."
Greenville native singer and pianist Eden Brent says she owes her love of the blues to the Mississippi Delta.