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Click Here for article: “Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2023” by Johnny Cole with more photos from this event by Stephen “Andy” Anderson. Seabee’s Tribute to Jim Weatherly Ty Taylor’s Tribute to Jimmie Rodgers Tricia Walker’s Tribute to Elsie McWilliams Keith Johnson’sTribute to Bo Diddley Bo Diddley’s daughter Evelyn Cooper, Keith Johnson (great-nephew of Muddy Waters)and Bo Diddley’s grandson Garry Mitchell Don Poythress“Hall of Fame Inductee” Steve Azar…
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On the evening of Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, Dylan LeBlanc with special guest Meredith Hicks performed at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club in Mobile, AL. The following photos were taken by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page designed & edited by Johnny Cole) Dylan LeBlanc Dylan LeBlanc Dylan LeBlanc Dylan LeBlanc Dylan LeBlanc Dylan LeBlanc Meredith Hicks Meredith Hicks Meredith and DylanArt by Robby Amonett The Latest Album by Dylan LeBlanc Click Here…
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By Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson Recently while discussing Summerlyn Power’s song “Healing Like I Am” with a multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, he expressed how much he enjoyed her unique approach to an atypical song about a breakup. Interestingly, the song recognizes the hurt, heartbreak, and healing on both sides of the equation. As Powers light-heartedly describes it “the nicest breakup song ever written.” For the most part, she very…
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By Johnny ColePhotos by Stephen Anderson On the evening of Thursday, September 28, 2023, The Parlour On Lorraine was the setting for the inaugural “Secrets of the South Songwriters Series,” a live music event featuring three talented songwriters: Cary Laine, Katie Jones, and Summerlyn Powers. The “Secrets of the South Songwriters Series,” promoted by Terry McCormack and TFM Entertainment is the year-old brainchild of McCormack and Laine. It has the…
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By Johnny ColePhotos by Stephen Anderson How a great song comes to light can be both a fascinating and rewarding process that occasionally comes quickly, but more often takes a journey of its own with hopes of resonating with others. The Gulf Coast has an amazing list of gifted and creative songwriters. Many of them have received widespread recognition for their original music. Several popular songwriters festivals that spotlight this…
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On the evening of Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, Sugarcane Jane (Anthony & Savana Crawford) performed at Keg and Barrel in Hattiesburg, MS. The following photos were taken by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page designed & edited by Johnny Cole) Sugarcane Jane Anthony Crawford Sugarcane Jane Sugarcane Jane Sugarcane Jane Keg and Barrel Keg and Barrel Keg and Barrel Links:Sugarcane JaneKeg and Barrel in Hattiesburg, MS Page Designed & Edited by Johnny…
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On the evening of Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, the Grayson Capps Band performed at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi, MS. This was the first of two straight nights performing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in September of 2023. The following photos were taken by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page edited and designed by Johnny Cole. NEXT PAGE > Grayson Capps Grayson Capps Grayson Capps Grayson Capps Band Grayson Capps Band…
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On the evening of Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, the Grayson Capps Band performed at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi, MS. This was the first of two straight nights performing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in September of 2023. The following photos were taken by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page edited and designed by Johnny Cole. (Page Two) < PREVIOUS PAGE Grayson Capps Grayson Capps Grayson Capps Corky Hughes Grayson Capps…
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By Johnny ColePhotos by Stephen Anderson Earlier this summer, word began to circulate across the Gulf Coast music scene about an electrifying new trio put together by Jimmy Lumpkin. We at The Southland Music Line were enthusiastic to see Lumpkin’s newly formed trio perform, so we began looking for an opportunity to hear them live. Stephen “Andy” Anderson, photographer for “The Line,” was able to see and photograph the guys…
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By Johnny Cole The recent Pretenders’ concert at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey has inspired me to reflect on the band’s incredible history. It’s a good time to be a Pretenders fan because they are back with their twelfth studio album, Relentless, their first LP in three years. Presently, Chrissie Hynde and company are also touring in support of the new album (released on Sept. 1, 2023).…
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