Electric FreestyleWhen Lorin Ashton entered college, he wanted to teach U.S. history and be a guidance counselor.
Musing at MorningbellMorningbell is one of the cozier venues in the city, and this is especially true when there is a good turnout.
Charlie Mars: Keeping It RealCharlie Mars has been writing songs and playing in bands since he was a high schooler growing up in Laurel.
The Werks in JacksonPsychedelic dance rock band The Werks perform at Martin's Sept. 27.
Wild Nothing, Fully Realized This summer saw Jack Tatum, the master responsible for the Brooklyn-based Wild Nothing, on tour behind one the biggest names in indie pop, Beach House.
A 'Big Menu' for Blues FansBlues in the Delta is still alive, and now it's getting organized. Over the past 10 years, the promotion of blues in the region has grown, including new museums and festivals.
Remembering LindaI met Linda Dendy Watts three years ago at Hal & Mal's when friends gathered there to host a benefit for her.
Alicia Keys Sings to the Heavens Alicia Keys has been getting in touch with her spiritual side, headlining "MTV Crashes Manchester" in the city's cathedral.
12-Day Celebration of the BluesMississippi is joining with Arkansas and Memphis, Tenn., for a 12-day celebration of blues music.
Sweet Caroline "I think it's quality music, and people like to listen to intelligent music and listen to views that might not be their own. I hope they have a good time and come away learning something."
The Redneck Jazz of Jimmy Herring Guitarist Jimmy Herring has made a career as a stalwart of the jam-band scene. He's played with the Grateful Dead and the Allmans.
How Far We've Come At the first installment of the Blender series this summer, That Scoundrel, James Crow, 5th Child and Furrows performed, attracting both rap and rock fans to Martin's.
Big Things in a Small Room "It's kind of neat. You do all this work for all this timeāit's nice when things start happening," guitarist Glenn Sasser says about his band's recent success.