2009 Pepsi PopsCelebrate spring and Jackson's wealth of musical talent at Old Trace Park for the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra's Pepsi Pops.
Dathan Thigpen and the Holy NationIf you haven't been to the Jackson Convention Complex, yet, a live DVD recording concert sounds like as good a reason as any.
[Rob In Stereo] Harder Than it LooksDepending on your sentiments, power-pop is either music in its purist form or a vacuous and overly simplified genre. I have always been among the defenders, largely because it can be one of the most affecting types of music when …
‘Get Your Prayz On'It was a Saturday night in Clinton. A police car cautiously circled the Holiday Inn Express parking lot, wary of the thumping beats emanating from a rear entrance. A heavyset man shuffled out to meet the cruiser; he might have …
A Time to ShineTyrese Presley is only 10 years old, but he's already done what many adults will never get the chance to do. He has co-written and recorded a song, and his work is part of an exhibit in downtown Jackson.
Miller Lite Crawfish BoilWhen I hear LL Cool J's name, I think back to the days when I jumped up and down next to my older sister in front of the television, screaming "'Cause Mama said knock you out!" Ah, Mr. Cool J …
Resurrecting RockYou can barely see Ben Shea's his face when he sings, because it's occluded by a never-ending fount of dark brown curls, and he tends to look away from the crowd.
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 33The first of May signifies the official induction ceremony for short shorts and outdoor music festivals. Can I have an amen? There are good times and tired feet on the horizon, my friends.
[Pass The Mic] Beats Per MileIn my never-ceasing quest to lose weight and get into shape, I have tried nearly every form of exercise that exists, save for a select few that I deemed "too hard" for a dough girl like me. I felt this …
Bringing Back "the Hoff"Industrial rock band Filter strolls into Jackson this weekend for the Miller Lite Crawfish Boil. Filter first gained international fame for its 1999 hit single "Take a Picture," a mellow, reflective song and a departure from their aggressively brash sound.
MCO 25th Anniversary ConcertThe Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra came together 25 years ago as part of a music graduate student's community project.
Where in the World Does Redondo Beat?Redondo Beat can be difficult to pinpoint on your musical atlas. The group's name might remind you of a popular beach town in California.
[Rob In Stereo] Black Joe LewisIn the last 10 years, several musical genres have looked to the past to find direction for their futures. There was the neo-soul movement that was supposed to whisk the genre back to the sound of Al Green and Marvin …
Winter RecapBefore you get settled into the warmth of spring, check out these cool artists.