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By Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson The Southland Music Line continues our Mississippi Blues Trail Series at the marker recognizing the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi located on the campus of Delta State University at 800 W. Sunflower Rd. in Cleveland, Mississippi. Recently while attending the Mississippi Songwriters Festival: Delta Region 2023 in Cleveland, The Southland Music Line thoroughly enjoyed touring the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. In 2016, The GRAMMY Museum in…
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By Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson The Southland Music Line is proud of our own roots here in the state of Mississippi, the “Birthplace of America’s Music.” For the past ten years, we have traveled across the entire southeastern region of the country, including Mississippi, in search of interesting stories and outstanding new music. Along the way, we have written about the rich musical heritage associated with the place…
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By Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson Cary Laine is back! The singer-songwriter, now living in Long Beach, Mississippi, is finally back with a brand new collection of songs in her 2023 EP Rebel Rose. Cary is one very busy lady who has found a way to balance her music career with being a wife and mother of three. Her eldest child, who has just graduated from high school and…
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By Johnny ColePhotos by Stephen Anderson After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Cathead Jam held in downtown Jackson, Mississippi returned this June for two days of music and fun with a mission. The event was brought to us by the non-profit Dreamnote Foundation. All profits from the festival are being used to advance the noble mission of raising money for underprivileged kids K-12 throughout the city…
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By Deborah Chatham On a recent trip to London, The Southland Music Line had an opportunity to experience some live music. Although the annual concert season had not yet officially kicked off in the UK, there were still some interesting venues and concerts to enjoy. One such venue has been highlighted in the Simon Pegg movie trilogy: Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End. The final movie…
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by Deborah ChathamPhotos by Deborah Chathamand Colt Burkett History of Camden TownFor the music lover, no trip to London is complete without a day spent in Camden Town, affectionately known as simply Camden. Throughout British history, Camden has been prominent in the arts, from poetry and literature to music especially. Notable past residents of Camden include Charles Dickens who had a second London home in Camden and incorporated the area…
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By Deborah ChathamPhotos by Stephen AndersonEdited by Johnny Cole The Southland Music Line continues our Mississippi Blues Trail Series at the marker recognizing Scott Radio Service Company located at 128 North Gallatin Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Mississippi has a rich history of producing some of the most world-renowned musical artists. However, before World War II, Mississippi artists often had to seek alternatives to recording locally. Expensive recording technology left these…
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By Deborah Chatham Photos by Stephen Anderson Edited by Johnny Cole The Southland Music Line continues our Mississippi Blues Trail Series at the marker recognizing Ace Records located at 207 W. Capitol St. in Jackson, Mississippi. Nestled about halfway between the iconic Mayflower Café and the historic King Edward Hotel (now the Hilton Garden Inn) is the site of the former Ace Records. Located in the black business district, Ace…
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By Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson The Southland Music Line continues our Mississippi Blues Trail Series at the marker recognizing the legendary Trumpet Records located at 309 North Farish Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Trumpet Records was the first record company in Mississippi to achieve national stature through its distribution, sales, radio airplay, and promotion of its roster of talent. In his book, Trumpet Records: Diamonds on Farish Street, Marc W. Ryan provides a detailed look…
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Since 1979, Johnny Cole has been compiling two annual year-end music lists: “Favorite Albums of the Year” and “Favorite Singles/Tracks of the Year” This is his 44th year! JOHNNY COLE’S 2022 MUSIC AWARDS ● MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Jimmy Hall for his incredible latest album Ready Now (produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith) and the song “Jumpin’ for Joy” and its entertaining video. ● MALE ARTIST(s) OF THE…
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