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Sugarcane Jane during a past show at the Saenger.
Band: Sugarcane Jane
Date: Sun., Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.
Venue: Callaghan’s Irish Social Club, 916 Charleston St., 433-9374
Tickets: $5 at the door
Comprised of Alabama natives Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee, Sugarcane Jane made quite an impression on the Port City when they opened for Randy Travis back in May. Crawford is a seasoned musician in his own right. In the past, he has shared the stage with Roy Acuff at the Grand Ol’ Opry. Crawford has also spent many days on the road backing rock icon Neil Young. In addition to performing, Crawford has also proven himself to be an extremely gifted songwriter. Artists such as Lorrie Morgan, Kenny Rogers and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band are just a few of the artists who have performed his songs. When Lee recruited Crawford to produce her debut solo effort “Redbird,” the two felt a musical connection that seemed almost star-crossed, and Sugarcane Jane was born.
Sugarcane Jane’s homespun acoustic sound is organic music at its finest. These two reveal their musical passion and soul through their powerful harmonies. Together, they conjure up spirits from the early days of country music and make them slaves to their musical whims. Sugarcane Jane released their self-titled debut in July. In addition, they have also released “Live at the Saenger” for all those who were moved by their performance.
Mississippi indie at Hopjacks
Forever & Never will be joined by Together Tomorrow at Hopjacks on Aug. 21.
Band: Forever & Never, Together Tomorrow
Date: Fri., Aug. 21 at 9:30 p.m.
Venue: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 251 Dauphin St., www.hopjacks.com
Tickets: Free
Hopjacks has made its presence known in LoDa. In addition to its unique fare and endless beer selection, Hopjacks is also building a reputation for musical entertainment. This establishment will soon be bringing some indie out of Mississippi when Forever & Never and Together Tomorrow take the stage.
Based out of Fulton, Miss., Forever & Never are riding the post-emo wave with their rock sound. From heartfelt ballads such as “Crashing Down” to neo-rock anthems such as “Heart Is Sick,” this band should appeal to fans of Fall Out Boy and Trapt. These young musicians are not only bringing their rock but also their debut EP “Calling the Shots.”
Together Tomorrow may be young, but their high-energy sound has allowed them to open for acts such as Hoobastank and Meriwether. This trio will be hitting the road in September with their debut “As Quick as You Can” and “tour until everyone is a fan.”
Memphis comes to Mobile
Memphis’ hottest sound, Star & Micey.
Band: Star & Micey
Date: Sat., Aug 15 at 10 p.m.
Venue: The Blind Mule, 57 N. Claiborne St., 694-6853
Tickets: $5 at the door
Star & Micey is one of the freshest sounds coming out of Memphis. Their name is derived from a chance meeting between front man/guitarist Joshua Andrew Crosby and a homeless man after Crosby left a rehearsal. After the man described a song he had written about his ex-wife (Micey), the two began to trade songs on the street, and afterwards, the man divulged his name: Star. After Crosby and his brother Geoff Smith (guitar/percussion) crossed paths with Nick Redmond (guitar), Star & Micey was born as well as their innovative sound, which they classify as “Soulful Folk Pop.”
This classification is a perfect description of their music, and they seem to be taking Southern rock through an evolutionary phase. As they make their way across the States, they are gearing up for the release of their self-titled debut, which features Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi All-Stars/Black Crowes) and Rick Steff (Cat Power).