Venues
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On the evening of Sunday, January 10, 2016, the electrifying Kristin Diable made her much anticipated return to Callaghan’s in Mobile, AL. Callaghan’s has become one of the region’s most beloved venues by musicians and fans alike, the perfect location for such an artist as Diable. Diable’s second time at Callaghan’s was exactly what music fans needed on this cold winter night – something hot and full of alluring energy!…
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The Deep South doesn’t have long cold winters as its neighbors to the North, but on a Sunday afternoon in January 2016, winter showed its not-so-friendly face as a loyal group of music loving fans gathered together for a special occasion. These devoted fans came together at The Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm to celebrate the artistry of the musicians and songwriters signed in 2015 to the Alabama-based…
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A few months ago, word spread of a new music venue on the horizon in Mobile, AL. The Southland Music Line was excited about the news. We always look forward to opportunities of seeing great music at a variety of quality venues – hope was The Merry Widow would be such a place. The ever growing music scene of Mobile, AL and the Gulf Coast region has become known for…
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The Southland Music has enjoyed a good relationship with Stefan Lawson and Coastal Noise since the beginning of 2015. We have traveled and seen lots of great music together and, hopefully this is only the beginning. Lawson is a musician, photographer, blogger and host of the highly successful podcast “Coastal Noise”. A wide range of topics are discussed at Coastal Noise – politics, social issues, movies, travel, history and yes,…
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The hours before making her dramatic and ferocious landfall along Mississippi Gulf Coast and prior to New Orleans’ levees breaking and flooding the city, Hurricane Katrina with its then Category 5 force winds spun out of control taking target on a course that would forever change the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. On September 29, 2005, the deadly hurricane with its still high winds and 30+ feet storm…
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Several months ago, we began hearing news of a music venue in Natchez, MS that sparked our attention. It was gaining quite a reputation for attracting an impressive variety of the region’s best musicians. Alvin Youngblood Hart, Jimbo Mathus, Cary Hudson, Wes Lee and a good number of others were showcasing their talent at this Natchez location. Rolling River Bistro & 408 Listening Room was most definitely on our radar,…
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A few years ago, The Line’s photographer Stephen Anderson was the first of us to learn of bluesman and American roots musician Wes Lee. It was at a show at the famous Julep Room in Ocean Springs, MS. In 2014, we were fortunate enough to see Lee perform with fellow accommplished blues musicians – Rambling Steve Gardner, Libby Rae Watson and Bill Steber as they were touring across the Deep…
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A name continuously being mentioned wherever I go (or discussed regularly with those serious about music) is Oklahoman, John Moreland. The singer-songwriter, Moreland, might not be a household name to a large number of people, but that’s quickly changing. When he releases a brilliant album like 2015’s “High on Tulsa Heat” following the critical successes of “In The Throes” (2013) and “Earthbound Blues” (2011), it’s abundantly clear why there’s such…
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For years I’ve been criss-crossing the country in search of those special one of a kind places that regularly showcase the very best in live music. This pilgrimage of sorts has been a lifelong journey with high hopes. Along the way I’ve discovered a few real standouts – venues with that “extra something” These select groups of venues have kept feeding my love for the road with its ultimate goal.…
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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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