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Join Mississippi Public Broadcasting for live musical performances that bring you up-close and personal with new, undiscovered musical acts.
Episodes (8)

1. Teneia
Aired 23 September 2016
Touring the country in their “tiny musical house,” Teneia and husband Ben Eichelberger perform original songs with messages of equality, freedom, and being true to one’s own nature.

2. Dream Cult
Aired 30 September 2016
Consistently catchy, hook-filled alternative rock songs are the specialty of this young Jackson-based band. Their live performances have a welcoming, accessible quality on first listen that only deepens with repeated exposure.

3. 5th Child
Aired 7 October 2016
Hip-hop recording artist and producer 5th Child melds personal experience and community issues into powerful lyrics. This performance draws heavily on his seventh studio album, “My Conversations with God.”

4. The Gills
Aired 21 October 2016
The Gills perform straightforward, cathartic rock anthems honed from years of touring and featured on their self-titled first album release.

5. Sam Mooney
Aired 28 October 2016
Singer/Songwriter Sam Mooney blends the rock, soul, blues and country influences of his upbringing in Brookhaven, Mississippi and adds a dash of contemporary pop appeal.

6. Lillie Lemon
Aired 4 November 2016
Performing as an electro-pop duo, Lillie Lemon’s music is fueled by dense synthesizers and processed vocals, fusing electronics with lyrics often inspired by nature.

7. JJ Thames
Aired 11 November 2016
Mixing classic R&B, blues, gospel and other influences with a powerful voice and strong stage presence, JJ Thames performs original music including songs from her recent release “Raw Sugar.”

8. Willie Sugarcapps
Aired 18 November 2016
Sparked by casual songwriter jam sessions in South Alabama, Willie Sugarcapps is an Americana and traditional Country supergroup. The collective features five seasoned musicians with impeccable individual credentials, who collaborate in energetic live performances.