Power of the Draw In Mississippi, we have no shortage of blues music, but finding good blues music isn't always simple. The test of a good blues band versus an average blues band is the "power of the draw."
Music Lasts Forever It all started with a blues band, an 11-year-old and a drum set. McComb native Jesse Thompson began playing drums in a blues band before he was even a teenager. Music stuck with him and, despite attending Jackson State University …
Scoundrel's Strong Debut A while back, I made reference to an "up and coming" Jackson band called That Scoundrel. Even though the band has only been together since November of last year, it built a quick buzz and signed on with Cody Cox's …
What is Life Post-LCDOxford is one of a small selection of venues that will show the LCD Soundsystem documentary "Shut Up and Play the Hits."
Rising Star Sarah JaroszDespite her age, Sarah Jarosz is a force to be reckoned with in contemporary bluegrass.
Hot as Cayenne Storage 24 has won JFP's Best of Jackson's Best Rock twice and Best Original Band twice already, but such labels do the band's unique and distinctive sound little justice.
The Power of Mix Tapes Ah, mix tapes. I know it's illegal now, but back in my day, you brought your pack of Memorex tapes to all the carport dances or slumber parties we had in Bogue Chitto, and you would sit there for hours …
'Junkyard' Songstress When India Ramey stopped practicing law in 2009, she decided to start a music career. "Singing is the way I want to spend the rest of my life," she says.
Wynters in the SummerEmma Wynters performs with Beggers No Mo' this weekend at the Rez.
For Her People The impact of Margaret Walker Alexander's life works and achievements continues today as a monument to the African American experience of the Great Depression.
The Flying Dreams of Randy Everett Wes Montgomery, John Coltrane and especially power guitarist Jimi Hendrix influence musician and artist Randy Everett.
Just Put It On Shuffle A few weeks ago, at the conclusion of the Priced to Move pop-up art gallery at the old federal courthouse, a few of us adjourned to the rooftop of the Fondren Corner building with the remnants of the weekend's PBR …
[Don't Miss It!] Star on the Rise After an ankle injury permanently sidelined basketball player Jarekus Singleton in 2008, he was on crutches for 18 weeks and had to learn to walk all over again.
It all started with a blues band, an 11-year-old and a drum set. McComb native Jesse Thompson began playing drums in a blues band before he was even a teenager. Music stuck with him and, despite attending Jackson State University …
Despite her age, Sarah Jarosz is a force to be reckoned with in contemporary bluegrass.
Storage 24 has won JFP's Best of Jackson's Best Rock twice and Best Original Band twice already, but such labels do the band's unique and distinctive sound little justice.
Ah, mix tapes. I know it's illegal now, but back in my day, you brought your pack of Memorex tapes to all the carport dances or slumber parties we had in Bogue Chitto, and you would sit there for hours …
When India Ramey stopped practicing law in 2009, she decided to start a music career. "Singing is the way I want to spend the rest of my life," she says.
Emma Wynters performs with Beggers No Mo' this weekend at the Rez.
Akami Graham is a princess of R&B. She performs tonight at Hal & Mal's.
For Hurstine Watts, gospel music is a narrative art.