Mississippi Gulf Coast Music Scene
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Evolution: The gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more advanced form or identity. Beautiful: pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically; alluring, attractive or fascinating. Dream: visionary creation of the imagination; desired purpose or something that fully satisfies a wish. The above three simple words are used in our vocabulary in referring to a multitude of people, places, ideas and things. The process of a band or…
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There have been many outstanding independent music scenes around the country and breaking it down could be lengthy. In the post 1955 Rock & Roll Era, we can easily list a number of familiar ones. At the start, however, to understand what a real independent music scene means, we should look at a few examples: San Francisco – The Haight-Ashbury District of the 1960’s was an area rich in music…
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July 20, 2014
KRESS LIVE: The South’s Latest Premier Music Venue
For the last several months there has been news of something huge on the horizon. After much speculation and rumor, it was officially announced to the public that a 20,000 square foot music venue was going to be located in the old Kress building in the Vieux Marche in historic downtown Biloxi. Above: KRESS LIVE at 814 Howard Ave. in Downtown Biloxi’s Vieux Marche district (location at the historic S.H.…
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New Orleans is known for its food, as well as its music. One of its most famous dishes, “gumbo”, is known for its flavor, seasonings, combination of ingredients, varied culinary practices from several cultures and its incredible taste. Similarly, you can liken the music of New Orleans. Arguably, the greatest music city in America is New Orleans. There are many other cities that could easily enter into that debate such…
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There are times when the setting provides music with that ‘something special’. Such an occasion occurred on the cloudy, misty evening of Thursday, April 13th, at the ‘Coffeehouse Sessions’ in The Pass Christian Book Store & Cat Island Coffeehouse. This delightfully warm establishment chocked with Southern charm and hospitality is located on historic Scenic Drive in Pass Christian, MS. Overlooking the harbor and the waters of the Mississippi Sound, the incoming waves from the…
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