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May 06 2008 – Boston’s underground scene has built its reputation on a plethora of hardcore and Celtic punk bands.

Apr 22 2008 – Two years ago, many music junkies would have scratched their heads if someone mentioned the Avett Brothers.

Apr 08 2008 – Even though OneRepublic has been performing for several years, it was not until 2007 they gained mainstream popularity on the national scene with Timbaland’s take on their song "Apologize." Three years ago, guitarist Zach Filkins probably would have never thought he would be in a band performing to ecstatic crowds in overseas.

Mar 25 2008 – The national music scene seems to have smiled once again on the Port City.

Mar 25 2008 – If only I had known that bands are now apparently required to wear skinny black jeans, I would have set up a jeans stand at the corner of 6th and Congress in Austin, Texas, last week, while attending the SXSW (South by Southwest) music festival.

Mar 25 2008 – Bonnaroo started out as a festival that seemingly catered to Panic and Phish kids, but with the announcement of Metallica and Pearl Jam as headliners, it has some scratching their dreadlocks. Steve Centanni looks at Bonnaroo’s evolution.

Mar 11 2008 – EOTO has emerged from the ashes of String Cheese Incident.

Feb 25 2008 – Before the jam scene was even called the jam scene, there was Col.

Feb 12 2008 – After growing up in an environment where women were to be seen and not heard, Schurr escaped the chains of her strict upbringing and made herself known nationwide with a guitar in her hands, a song on her tongue and a new genre of music she fondly calls "indierockbitchfolk." On her first release "To Her (the Bittersweet)," Schurr composed songs that tended to be both poignantly honest and verbally cutting.

Jan 28 2008 – Many different tunes elicit feelings for many different holidays, and Mardi Gras is no exception.

Jan 15 2008 – Before Dave Matthews was selling out arenas with his eponomously-named band, he was pouring pints in Charlottesville, Va., at a bar called Miller’s.

Jan 01 2008 – Mobile’s own Rich Boy is making a splash on the national scene — and he’s taking some other Mobilians along for the ride.

Dec 18 2007 – When Jon Cleary was a boy in Kent, England, his parents filled his young ears with the sound of the "Big Easy." As he entered his teen years, Cleary couldn’t resist the temptation anymore and headed across the pond to NOLA to become a part of the music scene with which he had fallen in love.

Dec 04 2007 – Jethro Tull could be considered one of the founding fathers of "Prog Rock" (Progressive Rock).

Nov 20 2007 – Alligator Records’ Eric Lindell is no stranger to the ESho.

Nov 06 2007 – When most musical acts release a "Greatest Hits," it usually means they have already faded from the limelight or are trying to cash in on the remnants of their fame.

Oct 23 2007 – It’s hard to be a musician in Muscle Shoals, Ala., without taking advantage of the various musical outlets waiting for fresh talent.

Oct 09 2007 – It’s not just about blood and gore. But about theater and art and most of all, the music, says Alice Cooper, who is rightfully credited with being the father of the shock/theatrical rock genre.

Sep 25 2007 – It should just be L Fest because there ain’t no AC in the Austin City Limits Music Festival.

Sep 11 2007 – Fat Man Squeeze has quickly become a local and regional favorite with their "unintentionally"untraditional take on bluegrass.

Aug 28 2007 – Southern rock has a new super group in the form of Devon Allman’s Honeytribe.

Aug 14 2007 – With members shuffling in and out and various obstacles with Curb Records, the life of deSol was in a state of limbo.

Jul 31 2007 – The first experience with Sleepytime Gorilla Museum is always a strange one.

Jul 17 2007 – With the Mobile Bay area’s deep European ties, one would think this would be reflected in the sounds emanating from its music scene.

Jul 03 2007 – *SC: * So, you’re about to get on the Sounds of the Underground tour for the, what is this, second or third time?

Jun 19 2007 – Motorists stalled in the evening traffic at the corner of Airport and McGregor may have noticed Moe’s Southwestern Grill was extremely popular June 12.Patrons munching on tortilla chips and sipping on cold cervezas packed the patio, despite the scorching temperatures, to catch one of Mobile’s hottest up-and-coming bands, El Cantador.

Jun 05 2007 – Early rock-and-roll was a hybrid of many genres as big band, blues and country combined to create one of the most popular musical forms in the world.

May 22 2007 – Band: XBXRX, Abstract Artimus, Hence the Plagues, and Lightrunner Date: May 29, 2007 with doors at 9 pm Venue: Cell Block, 216 Dauphin St., 431-0186, www.myspace.com/cellblockbar Tickets: $6 at the door Though they remain in the dark obscurity of underground music, Mobile’ s own XBXRX has toured extensively in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Mexico and Europe, have caught the attention of major magazines and a who’s who of alternative icons.

May 08 2007 – For many years now, Robert Earl Keen has skirted under the radar of the mainstream.

Apr 25 2007 – Mobile’s Spreadhead elite will be at the beach for a multi-day festival soon.

Apr 10 2007 – Musical evolution is an amazing phenomenon. Recently, traditional Slavic, Arabic and Mediterranean has been hybridized with other genres such as reggae, punk, hip-hop and electronica.

Mar 28 2007 – As the weeks go by, the future of Mobile’s music scene grows brighter.

Mar 13 2007 – On March 5, a legion of dedicated self-proclaimed "moe.rons" descended upon Soul Kitchen in LoDa for a night of righteous grooves from one of the most popular bands in the jam scene.

Feb 27 2007 – After several years of sabbatical, BlueGround UnderGrass (BGUG) is back on the road with a couple of new faces, but their down home, organic attitude towards their Americana music is stronger than ever.

Feb 13 2007 – Lagniappe has the first local interview with "American Idol’s" Taylor Hicks, who is still adjusting after winning last year’s super-popular singing competition.

Jan 30 2007 – When I spoke with bassist Ben Kaufman, he displayed pure excitement and confidence for Yonder Mountain’s latest self-titled album.

Jan 16 2007 – For many bands, playing Nashville is a dream come true.

Jan 02 2007 – A few issues back, I introduced some of you to Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule, Aquarium Rescue Unit) and his band the Peacemakers when they rocked out the Soul Kitchen and earned quite a few local fans.

Dec 05 2006 – When local music followers hear the names "Larry Sanders," "Larry Saunders" or "Frankie Saunders," their minds probably draw a blank.

Nov 21 2006 – Make plans to head down to Callaghan’s Dec. 3 to see the charming and talented Theresa Andersson cozy up in the Oakleigh bar’s music corner.

Nov 08 2006 – The Port City is abuzz with anticipation as they gear up for Gov’t Mule’s performance at the Saenger Nov.14, with Donavon Frankenreiter opening.

Oct 25 2006 – Atlantic recording artist Pete Yorn has come full circle, musically speaking.

Oct 10 2006 – It was more than a decade ago Shawn Colvin wowed the critics and earned a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album for her debut offering "Steady On." After a slough of Grammy nominations, Colvin continued this trend by taking home two more Grammys in 1998.

Oct 10 2006 – The beautiful and talented Toby Lightman is set to showcase her latest organic sounds at the Soul Kitchen on Oct.

Sep 13 2006 – During the Great Alternative Awakening of the early ‘90s, a little known record label called Sub Pop made its mark in music history by turning out bands such as Mudhoney, Soundgarden, Nirvana and Sonic Youth, just to name a few.

Aug 29 2006 – There are many hardworking musical groups traveling the world these days.

Aug 16 2006 – Tickets are going fast for the Aug. 29 performance of G.

Aug 01 2006 – In April, many fans of Blue Merle were extremely disappointed to learn of their seemingly spontaneous split.

Jul 19 2006 – Once again, the people have spoken, and we have listened just as intently as they have.

Jul 05 2006 – This year has been great for experiencing big label acts in the Port City.

Jun 21 2006 – On June 22 at the Soul Kitchen, the Hazelnuts will be falling as Sister Hazel takes the stage for a one-of-a-kind, intimate performance.

Jun 06 2006 – On June 17, the Port City will experience double the jam as John Hiatt takes the stage with the North Mississippi All-Stars, who will open the show and then back up the "Master of Disaster." Fans of both Hiatt and the NMAS should feel extra special this year due to the fact that both bands are skipping out on Bonnaroo to be with us.

May 23 2006 – On June 15, the Saenger Theater will set the stage for an eclectic acoustic evening with California’s own Nickel Creek.

May 09 2006 – When one thinks of the Mobile music scene, they seldom include the legion of DJs populating the city limits, along with a thriving hip-hop scene, but don’t call them DJs.

Apr 26 2006 – The E Sho will be shuckin’ and jivin’ May 13 when Mediacom and WKSJ kick off the Fourth Annual Fairhope Music Festival.

Apr 12 2006 – PRINTER FRIENDLY ZEWTOPIA SCHEDULE ZEWTOPIA Official Showtimes and Lineup Dat Stage – Main Stage 11:30 a.m.

Apr 11 2006 – CRACKER-ZEWTOPIA 2006 Maybe the video for Cracker’s song “Low- was prescient in some way.

Apr 11 2006 – WILL KIMBROUGH- ZEWTOPIA 2006 For Will Kimbrough, a trip to Mobile can be a journey through time itself.

Apr 11 2006 – the subdudes- ZEWTOPIA 2006 One of the greatest aspects of the ZEWtopia Music Festival is that the Port City is given the opportunity to experience not only some of the best up-and-comers in the music industry, but also some of its established acts.

Apr 11 2006 – IVAN NEVILLE'S DUMPSTAPHUNK- ZEWTOPIA 2006 When you’re born in New Orleans with the last name Neville, your musical destiny is pretty much set in stone.

Apr 11 2006 – ELIOT MORRIS- ZEWTOPIA 2006 Mobile native and Universal Recording Artist Eliot Morris doesn’t want to be known as just another singer/songwriter or just another guy with a guitar.

Apr 11 2006 – Find out the mystery behind Dr. John, "The Night Tripper," who headlines Zewtopia this weekend.

Mar 29 2006 – It’s 8 p.m. on a Saturday night in Downtown Mobile.

Mar 14 2006 – The Blue Gill’s waterfront amphitheater is in full swing and bringing in some excellent talent.

Mar 01 2006 – Birmingham has been abuzz with the music of its hometown boys Lock 13.

Feb 14 2006 – On Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Monsoon’s, one of Austin’s most beloved musical acts will hit Mobile in the form of The Bob Schneider Band.

Jan 31 2006 – By Stephen Centanni Contributing writer The Gulf Coast is steadily recuperating from the spiteful hand of Hurricane Katrina.

Jan 18 2006 – What can’t be said about Marcia Ball? This tall and leggy lady has been shuckin’ and jivin’ since the early ‘70s with her own brand of "swamp pop" and gathering a legion of dedicated fans.

Jan 04 2006 – You wouldn’t think little ol’ Selma, Ala., would be home to one of America’s most promising up-and-comers in rock-and-roll, but Laylines has the chance to make this town famous for something other than the Civil Rights Movement.

Dec 21 2005 – When it comes to music that makes you want to party, you can never go wrong with funk.

Dec 07 2005 – There aren’t many people I’ve met over my lifetime with a true passion for music.