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On the morning of Friday, August 15, 2025, the city of Gautier, Mississippi, and members of the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance (MSA) broke ground at the location of the Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center. The new $6 million, 10,000-square-foot, two-story facility will feature a state-of-the-art recording studio, classrooms and cultural programming areas, and the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame Museum. The museum will spotlight all the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame…
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The following photos spotlight Wolfy Jones at L’il Boy’s Grill at Mary Walker Marina in Gautier, MS (July 4, 2025). Photos by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page edited & designed by Johnny Cole). L’il Boy’s Grill Mary Walker Marina Wolfy Jones L’il Boy’s Grill Wolfy Jones Mary Walker Marina Mary Walker Marina L’il Boy’s Grill Wolfy Jones Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughanand Friends enjoying the 4th Wolfy Jones Enjoying the 4th at…
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The following photos spotlight Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee Dash Rip Rock at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi, MS (Thur. July 3, 2025). Dash Rip Rock: Bill Davis (guitar & vocals), Wade Hymel (drums & vocals), Isidore “Izzy” Grisoli (bass & vocals). Photos by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page edited & designed by Johnny Cole). Dash Rip Rock Bill Davis Bill Davis & Izzy Grisoli Wade Hymel Bill Davis…
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An article by Johnny Cole . Stephen “Andy” Anderson, The Southland Music Line’s co-founder and longtime photographer, was the subject of Jim Hannaford’s article, “Hittin’ the Blues Trail with Stephen Anderson,” featured on Scenic 98 Coastal in early 2025. In this article we highlight our very own Andy and celebrate his many accomplishments as a professional photographer. Andy, as many of his friends call him, has been a professional photographer…
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The following photos spotlight Shelby Kemp’s performance at The Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi, Mississippi. This show was held at Sunday brunch on June 29, 2025. Photos by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page edited & designed by Johnny Cole). Shelby Kemp Shelby Kemp Shelby Kemp Shelby Kemp Shelby Kemp Shelby Kemp Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi, MS
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The Southland Music Line’s Johnny Cole, Stephen “Andy” Anderson, and Deborah Chatham finally attended a regularly scheduled event hosted by our good friends from Analog Missionary. The good people behind ArtCentriCity schedule events throughout the year, which is more of an experience than a venue. It nicely blends music, art, film, literature, and fellowship into a perfect and serene environment. Johnny Cole has known Analog Missionary’s Mark Christianson and his…
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The following photos spotlight Thomas Jackson’s performance at The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. This midday show was held on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Photos by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page edited & designed by Johnny Cole). Thomas Jackson Thomas Jackson Thomas Jackson Thomas Jackson The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint The Shed BBQ &…
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The following series of photos spotlights Tommy Barnes & Six-String Andrew’s performances at the Gautier, Mississippi swearing-in of its city officials. This well-attended and televised event was held at The Sound Amphitheater in Gautier, MS on Friday, June 20, 2025. Photos by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page edited & designed by Johnny Cole). The Gautier, MS Swearing-In CeremonyMayor Casey Vaughan Tommy Barnes at the Swearing-In Ceremony Six String Andrew Tommy Barnes…
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The Southland Music Line continues our Mississippi Blues Trail Series at the site of the former Harlem Inn once located on Highway 61 in Winstonville, Mississippi. Harlem Inn was once a highly sought-after venue where national touring blues musicians performed. The name Harlem Inn was frequently used at various clubs and venues across Mississippi, but there was no apparent association between those clubs and the venue in Winstonville. This Harlem…
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Some highlights from the “Downtown Funk After Hours Pop-Up” at The Traveler at The Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs, MS on Friday, May 23, 2025. The event featured art and music. The event’s musical guest was Zach Fellman. Photos by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page designed and edited by Johnny Cole) The Traveler The Traveler The Traveler Zach Fellman Zach Fellman The Traveler at WAMA Nancy Grace’s Traveler…
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