[Rob In Stereo] Can the Best Original Song Oscar be Saved?When the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Oscar nominations in January, I had hoped it would nominate "WALL-E," an animated movie, for Best Picture. Of course, this would require them to wobble just a tad outside their …
Legislators Honor LasalleThe Mississippi Legislature honored soul singer and Belzoni native Denise Lasalle today with a "resolution saying she had made a 'lasting impact' on rhythm and blues music," according to the Associated Press.
Hardline Monks: Hitting Every SpectrumOn a recent brisk Sunday afternoon, I met the Hardline Monks at their garage-turned-studio for a rehearsal before their Feb. 20 show at Mugshots.
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 23The Mississippi Academy of Ancient Music brings back the 17th-century dueling harpsichords with John Paul and Shawn Leopard Thursday, Feb. 19, in the St. James Episcopal sanctuary at 3921 Oak Ridge in Fondren. These are two of the most accomplished …
[Rob In Stereo] Forgetting the Little ThingsJason Isbell made a name for himself as third guitarist for the preeminent southern rock band of this decade, the Drive-By Truckers. While he was with the band, Isbell established himself as arguably their folksiest songwriter. Despite his junior-songwriter status, …
"Journey of Hope"<b>"Journey of Hope"</b><br />• Thalia Mara Hall<br />• Tickets $15-$35
"Traction"<b>"Traction"</b><br />• Feb. 11 at Sneaky Beans; Feb. 18 at One to One Studio; Feb. 25 at the Commons<br />• 7-9 p.m.<br />• Free
Blues ‘Brothers'Growing up in Cleveland, Miss., Jason and Brock Bailey learned the blues early. The two brothers spent much of their early childhood listening to the music of their father, Joe, and their older half brother, Chris, before they were even …
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 21If you attended the JFP's 2009 Best Of Jackson Party, you may be jonesing for the next opportunity to explore the shops in Duling School. This Thursday, Feb. 5, the shops stay open late for Fondren After 5 and are …
[Pass The Mic] Receding Hair RockOn a recent lazy afternoon, I was becoming one with the couch, mindlessly staring at the tube, when hair-metal has-been Bret Michaels appeared. Bret told me that finally I, too, could own the quintessential collection of hard-rock and hair-metal hits, …
Mozart By Candlelight• Belhaven Center For the Arts (835 Riverside Drive)<br />• Tickets $20-$50
Passenger Jones: Taking FlightThis is your captain speaking. As we prepare for takeoff, we invite you to remove the headphones from your seat console and plug them into the audio outlet underneath your right armrest.
[Rob In Stereo] More Than a GimmickThere aren't too many reasons to be impressed with the last year in music. There were several radio hits that we weren't embarrassed to listen to with the window down; songs that we instinctively knew we would dance to when …
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 19If you're feeling that back-to-worker's remorse after the holidays, this is a good weekend to blow the lid off your kettle.
If you're feeling that back-to-worker's remorse after the holidays, this is a good weekend to blow the lid off your kettle.