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Illuminate Mississippi Mississippi: The Birthplace of America's Music

Mississippi shaped American music.
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We’re fostering a collaborative platform for musicians, producers, and industry professionals, promoting cooperation to ensure MS’s musical heritage thrives.

06/14/2026

The Bailey Brothers are warming up the stage Black Axes 🎶✨ Cime cool off with a cold one and see what all the buzz is around this hard hitting blues band from 🎸

06/12/2026

Dubbed by many as one of Mississippi’s hardest-hitting original blues bands, The Bailey Brothers delivered a performance at Duling Hall that was nothing short of incredible.

The moment Joseph Bailey saw the setlist Jason Bailey had put together, he knew the night was going to be special. What followed wasn’t just a collection of songs. It was a journey through the band’s catalog, with each song building on the last and telling a story only The Bailey Brothers can tell.

Duling Hall proved to be the perfect setting. With a stage and sound system capable of matching the band’s energy, every gritty lyric, driving groove, and soulful moment landed exactly as intended. The crowd leaned in for the storytelling and moved right along with the rhythm from beginning to end.

If you haven’t experienced The Bailey Brothers live, your next opportunity is right around the corner. Catch them at Black Axes on June 13 and prepare for an evening of original Mississippi blues delivered with the passion, power, and authenticity that have earned them a loyal following across the region.

Where are you going? Who are you supporting this week in our great state of Mississippi? 🎶We have so many opportunities ...
06/12/2026

Where are you going? Who are you supporting this week in our great state of Mississippi? 🎶

We have so many opportunities across the state to get your LIVE MUSIC fix. Different crowds, different venues, different genres, and a different experience everywhere you go. That's what makes this community so special ❤️

Whether you're a weekend warrior chasing shows, a live music addict looking for your next stop, or just someone wanting a good night out, there's no shortage of places to explore. Cover bands, original artists, singer-songwriters, rock bands, blues, country, and everything in between, Mississippi has you covered.

No matter your taste, there's always something happening around the corner that could become your new favorite spot, band, or song.

Post those flyers below, tag the artists, and let us know where the music community is headed next! ✨

06/12/2026

The Runarounds LIVE at City Hall Live

Watching a show with some crowds hits different. This one had all the energy and excitement ready when they found out The Runarounds were coming this way.
The room is buzzing with excitement at a show I just couldn’t miss.

You can find this nationally touring band on all streaming platforms. Catch their tv series of the same name on HBO Max.

06/12/2026

Trying not to disturb the party … but City Hall Live won with this opening act 🎶✨

06/09/2026

Some performances entertain you. Others leave you standing there trying to figure out how one person is creating that much sound.

That was the experience of watching Barry Leach perform.

Using a looping pedal, Barry built this piece one layer at a time, transforming a single guitar into a rich, evolving soundscape. Each new phrase became part of the foundation for the next, creating the kind of performance that pulls musicians, songwriters, and gear enthusiasts right to the edge of the stage. More than once, I caught people in the audience studying his hands, trying to unravel the process while he calmly continued building the composition in real time.

What makes it even more impressive is that the technology never becomes the focus. The looping pedal is simply a tool in the hands of a master musician. The creativity, timing, and musical intuition required to make it all work still belong to the person holding the guitar.

A fixture of Mississippi's music scene for decades, Barry Leach has built a reputation as one of the state's most accomplished guitarists, blending jazz, blues, rock, and fusion into a style uniquely his own. Today, audiences can still experience that creativity through his ongoing performances, original compositions, and projects including The Barry Leach Group. As a performer, composer, bandleader, and educator, his influence continues to reach far beyond the stage.

Watching this performance, it was easy to understand why musicians and music lovers alike hold his work in such high regard.

06/07/2026

Black Widow from Louisiana hittin it hard at Hal and Mal's-Jackson, MS

06/07/2026

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