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Robert Johnson: Crossroads Mannew

For many blues musicians and enthusiasts, Robert Johnson is the epitome of the blues.

Jackson Free Press | Sonya Lee | 10-26-2012 | Profiles & Interviews

Sweet Carolinenew

Victoria Sherwood interviews Caroline Herring.

Jackson Free Press | Victoria Sherwood | 09-24-2012 | Profiles & Interviews

Mississippi Maestronew

Conductor Crafton Beck says the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is better than ever.

Jackson Free Press | Hannah Jones | 03-01-2012 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Crafton Beck, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra

Taking Back Rock: The JFP Interview With Joan Jettnew

Rock icon Joan Jett talks about growing up with rock 'n' roll, and what it takes for women to make it real.

Jackson Free Press | Neola Young | 06-26-2009 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Joan Jett, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, rock music

Putting out an album reflecting your influences is one thing, but for Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears to last beyond the flavor-of-the-month period, they need a single worthy of the legends they emulate.

Jackson Free Press | Rob Hamilton | 04-24-2009 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Black Joe Lewis, Tell 'Em What Your Name Is, soul music

The Dexateens Stay True to Punk and Country Rocknew

The band has been bringing its mix of loose, Stones-like swagger, punk energy and southern rock to music clubs throughout the southeast for more than 10 years. As they move into their second decade, the group is working to build on its history through regular shows and new recording projects.

Jackson Free Press | Larry Morrisey | 03-02-2009 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: alt-country music, Dexateens, Singlewide

Jackson Pop-Punkers At Cliffs End Know How to Go Through Vansnew

In the less than two years since the band formed and began touring, the group has seen one burn due to wiring problems, another destroyed when they collided with a tree, and a third is currently under repair.

Jackson Free Press | Candace Parker | 12-29-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: touring, At Cliffs End, The City, pop-punk

Blue Mountain Reunites, Toursnew

Alt-country pioneers Blue Mountain have been through it all in the nearly two decades since they formed in Oxford, Miss.

Jackson Free Press | Michael Patronik | 12-04-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: alt-country, Blue Mountain, Midnight in Mississippi

Jonezetta is 'Young' and Popularnew

Playing 220 shows over the course of a year is something lots of bands do. Touring in New Zealand is what some bands do. But signing on with the largest deal a label has ever offered to a new artist is rare.

Jackson Free Press | Chelsea Lovitt | 10-17-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Jonezetta, Cruel to Be Young

'Hands Off' Music from the Ethernew

Every Saturday afternoon, unusual music fills Fondren Guitars. In addition to the sounds of people trying out guitars, there's a distinctive electronic melody reverberating through the store.

Jackson Free Press | Larry Morrisey | 10-06-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Thomas Grillo, theremin

The King and I: Elvis Tribute Artist Shea Arender Explains His Craftnew

There's no mistaking the home of Elvis tribute artist Shea Arender. Four white pillars and a pair of somber stone lions flank his front door, eliciting a knowing grin from visitors as if they have been let in on a good joke.

Jackson Free Press | Ari Glogower | 09-18-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Elvis, Shea Arender, Elvis Impersonators' World Championships, impersonators, tribute artists