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by Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson Additional Editing by Brenda Germany The Southland Music Line continues our Mississippi Blues Trail Series at the marker recognizing Meridian, Mississippi’s history of outstanding Rhythm & blues and soul music. The individuals who helped shape this history have been major contributors to the region’s deep African American musical heritage, extending the legacy also molded by gospel, jazz and traditional blues artists. We have…
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Recently, we were able to catch some local action in the lively and entertaining downtown district of Ocean Springs, MS. One of the performers that we photographed was Hailey Green at The Scratch Kitchen Restaurant. The 16 year old music artist from St. Martin, MS was a two-time contestant on TV’s “The Voice” (she advanced to the “knockout round” in Season 21 as part of Team Blake). Hailey has a…
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A collection of photos taken of Red and The Revelers, one of the most exciting bands from the Gulf Coast who are presently gaining both regional and national attention, appearing “Live at Glory Bound” in Ocean Springs, MS. Photos by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page designed & edited by Johnny Cole) Red and The Revelers: Red Padilla (vocals, guitar), Alvin King (trumpet), Brian Fulmer (sax), (Nathan Callaway (guitar), Ross Graham (bass),…
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During the month of June, successful musician, Frank Turner, kicked off his “50 States in 50 Days Tour” in the northeast with early stops in such places as Portsmouth (NH), Portland (ME) South Burlington (VT), Providence (RI) and so forth….. within days he had made his way south. The English punk and folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire made several live appearances along the Gulf Coast – The Soul Kitchen in…
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On Monday, June 27, 2022 “Tin Shed Porch Musician in Residency”, Jimbo Mathus, performed on the outdoor stage at the 100 Men D.B.A. Hall in Bay St. Louis, MS. The event served as a fundraiser to assist the non-profit organization’s college scholarship program for young women of color graduating from the Hancock County high schools. During Mathus’ residency, he with the assistance of Dale Pohl, taught 25 youth (ages 7…
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Some photos taken of Phil & Foster with friends at Jack’s by the Tracks in Pascagoula, MS (Fri. June 24, 2022) Photos by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page edited & posted by Johnny Cole) Phil & Foster Phil & Foster joined by Donna Hall Fosterand Sister Sara Smith Phil & Foster Phil Proctor Stan Foster Donna Hall Foster and Stan Foster Sister Sara Smith Phil & Foster joined by Donna Hall…
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by Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson Additional Editing by Brenda Germany The Southland Music Line continues our Mississippi Blues Trail Series in Meridian, Mississippi at the marker recognizing the great Jimmie Rodgers. We have visited several markers from this area of the state in 2022 and written articles spotlighting the markers dedicated to Howlin’ Wolf and Peavey Electronics. The Mississippi Blues Trail marker honoring the legendary Jimmie Rodgers, “The…
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A collection of photos at the “Grayson Capps & The Stumpknockers Reunion Show and Celebration of the Life of Ray Ard” at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club in Mobile, AL on Sun. June 19, 2022. The band, friends and those in attendance celebrated Ray by spreading some of his ashes outside of Callaghan’s. Photos by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page designed, edited & posted by Johnny Cole) Live at Callaghan’s Grayson Capps…
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Some photo highlights taken at the Pony Bradshaw with guest Will Stewart show at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club in Mobile, AL on Sun. June 12, 2022. Photos by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page designed & edited by Johnny Cole) Callaghan’s Irish Social Club Pony Bradshaw Pony Bradshaw From Left: Will Stewart, Ryan Moore, Pony Bradshaw and Jenna Mobley & Robert Green Will Green & Ryan Moore Pony Bradshaw, Jenna Mobley &…
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Photos taken of Caleb King at The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint in Ocean Springs, MS (Sat. June 22, 2022) Photos by Stephen “Andy” Anderson (page designed & edited by Johnny Cole) Caleb King Caleb King Caleb King Caleb King Caleb King & “Wyatt” Young musician “Wyatt” The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint Click Here for Caleb King’s official website. Page Designed & Edited by Johnny Cole© The Southland Music…
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