Jazz and SoulMemphis native Pam Confer has always been in love with jazz. She started out in school performing with the choir in high school and college, and now Confer, 42, performs both cover and original songs all around Jackson.
What's in a Name?Staying true to her musical name, singer-songwriter Melody Moody chats with us about her songwriting, her work life, and her newest musical endeavor, the Untitled Melody Project.
Judging by the CoverChances are that if you own an acoustic guitar, fate has at one time forced you to become "that guy"—the one standing with said instrument, inviting public criticism.
In the GarageA strange thing happened to the development of rock 'n' roll music back in the '60s: Bands such as The Beatles inspired young people everywhere to form their own musical groups. A new movement was born called "garage rock" (because …
Yes, They CanYes has never been a band to rest on rock music conventions. Along with Genesis and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, the band helped popularize what became known as "progressive rock."
Post-Rock Jam BlissCatch post-rock jam band Light Beam Rider perform on July 6 at Ole Tavern.
Moving On and UpReleasing a new album is always a funny thing to Jason Turner because he writes so much. By the time his albums come out, he has usually written dozens more songs.
Internet Killed the Video StarIf you're a certain age, I expect that music videos played an important role in your development, whether defining romance by how many candles are lit in the background or by constructing your ideals of female perfection based on the …
Blues That Never Left HomeMississippi is often called the "Birthplace of America's Music," but one genre in particular never left the state—Mississippi Hill Country Blues.
Jackson’s Best-Kept SecretI encourage bands looking to recording new albums or songs to check out Terminal Studios. The staff is knowledgeable, making sure sessions run smoothly, and will give you a positive experience and a great-sounding product.
Covering ChicagoJackson is home to many cover bands, but only one of them plays the memorable music of Chicago (the band). The eight members of Dialogue, who are all from the Jackson area, got together in February 2012 to try to …
Bringing the Rock BackAnyone who has followed the music scene these past few years knows about Storage 24. It has a wide appeal as an integrated group mixing several genres of music, all with a heavy rock sound.
One and DoneThe idea of a "one-hit wonder" is nothing revolutionary, as each year several would-be Grammy winners quickly disintegrate into the throes of sudden obscurity, like the person who sat behind you in Algebra does after you graduate.
Memphis native Pam Confer has always been in love with jazz. She started out in school performing with the choir in high school and college, and now Confer, 42, performs both cover and original songs all around Jackson.
Staying true to her musical name, singer-songwriter Melody Moody chats with us about her songwriting, her work life, and her newest musical endeavor, the Untitled Melody Project.
Chances are that if you own an acoustic guitar, fate has at one time forced you to become "that guy"—the one standing with said instrument, inviting public criticism.
A strange thing happened to the development of rock 'n' roll music back in the '60s: Bands such as The Beatles inspired young people everywhere to form their own musical groups. A new movement was born called "garage rock" (because …
Yes has never been a band to rest on rock music conventions. Along with Genesis and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, the band helped popularize what became known as "progressive rock."
Catch post-rock jam band Light Beam Rider perform on July 6 at Ole Tavern.
Releasing a new album is always a funny thing to Jason Turner because he writes so much. By the time his albums come out, he has usually written dozens more songs.
If you're a certain age, I expect that music videos played an important role in your development, whether defining romance by how many candles are lit in the background or by constructing your ideals of female perfection based on the …
Mississippi is often called the "Birthplace of America's Music," but one genre in particular never left the state—Mississippi Hill Country Blues.
I encourage bands looking to recording new albums or songs to check out Terminal Studios. The staff is knowledgeable, making sure sessions run smoothly, and will give you a positive experience and a great-sounding product.
Jackson is home to many cover bands, but only one of them plays the memorable music of Chicago (the band). The eight members of Dialogue, who are all from the Jackson area, got together in February 2012 to try to …
Anyone who has followed the music scene these past few years knows about Storage 24. It has a wide appeal as an integrated group mixing several genres of music, all with a heavy rock sound.
The idea of a "one-hit wonder" is nothing revolutionary, as each year several would-be Grammy winners quickly disintegrate into the throes of sudden obscurity, like the person who sat behind you in Algebra does after you graduate.
You can hear where Amy LaVere is coming from, but it never limits where she goes with her music.
The members of Indiana-bred rock-and-roll crew Modoc have certainly been industrious with their time.