Entertainment
by Jennifer Nelson
A group of five will bring mayhem tonight to Dave's Dark Horse Tavern at 10 p.m. The Mayhem String Band includes Ben Johnson on bass, Jamison Hollister on fiddle, J.T. Lack on banjo, Kevin Larkin on mandolin and harmonica, and Chris Steiner on guitar. They said they incorporate the different stringed instruments to create a bluegrass sound. (0) comments
by Nathan Gregory
After a considerable turnout in its inaugural appearance, the "Mississippi's Best" Grassroots Entertainment festival returns to Lee Hall Tuesday evening, featuring the works of local artists and performances from six musical acts as well as a dance group. Starting at 6, the artists will exhibit their works in the lobby before the performances begin in the auditorium at 7. (0) comments
MSU hosts festival celebrating ragtime music
Iconic early 20th century music was first pop music
by Matt Clark
This weekend Mississippi State students and Starkville residents will have the unique opportunity to get exposed to a unique and important genre in American music history, the 2nd annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Music Festival. Attendees will experience live music and festivities all weekend in honor of ragtime, a highly influential but nearly forgotten genre of early American music. (0) comments
Crows phone in first album since 2002
2 1/2 out of 5 stars
by Nathan Gregory
Six years removed from the release of Hard Candy, Counting Crows (a.k.a. an Adam Duritz-fronted, revolving-door lineup which just happens to perform under the same moniker) have finally pulled through with album number five. And yes, Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings, as a whole, is stronger than its predecessor. (7) comments
Latest 'Smash' tweaks formula, delivers mighty punch
5 out of 5 stars
by Tyler Stewart
"Super Smash Bros. Brawl" is the kind of game kids during the '90s would sit around and dream up, then subsequently shoot down because it was too awesome an idea and thus an unrealistic possibility. (0) comments
