Today, I've got Tha 2 Zigg Zaggs from their new CD Ridin' High. They are joined on one track by Hattiesburg rapper Afroman. They have been his band for several years and their new CD combines funk and rap.  Several other local rappers were pressed into service including Poboy, Strainj and Fatsoe.

Also we'll hear from punk band Hoodcrowd. A staple in the Hattiesburg music for many years, their best known song "Bought a Bag on my Credit Card" is a local classic.

Rap, funk and punk! Truely a South Mississippi Music Sampler.

This one is for an adult crowd because of the language. Enjoy!

Todays show features the Lynn Drury Band recorded last Friday Night at Nick's Ice House with my new toy, a Tascam DP01fx digital recorder. I'm no Kevin, but I think I'm off to a good start. Of course, it helps to have such a great band as a subject. Lynn would sound good through a tin can telephone. Post your comments below. Check out lynndrury.com in the linkage section. rw

Today I've got Jerry Joseph of Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons recorded live at the Maple Leaf in New Orleans nine days ago. Check out this talented singer songwriter at jerryjoseph.com. rw

This week we have an interview with Age of Rust plus tracks from their new EP. We also have music from the Molotov Brothers and the Eames Era. Check out their websites in the linkage section. Find out when these talented groups are playing this month by visiting deadmandancing.com

This week we have 45 minutes of Lucero from Memphis recorded live at Hal&Mals in Jackson, Mississippi. If you like the Drive By Truckers, you will love this band. This will be a combined podcast serving as a bonus blues podcast as well. The regular blues podcast will return next week. Have a Merry Christmas from the South Mississippi Music Sampler! Ross

Today we feature ten bands affected directly by Katrina: Lynn Drury Band, Consumption, Fifty-Seven Grill, The Pull, II Far Gone, Bad Charism, Joshusa Sun, Lodos, Edge Set Mary and One Like Son. Check out deadmandancing.com and gulfcoastbands.com and go check out some of these talented groups live.

The Electric Mudd returns to Hattiesburg on Nov.26th and to celebrate, this episode features 40 minutes of uninterupted Mississippi Delta swamp boogie jam as only the Mudd can deliver. Recorded live this past June at Nicks Ice House by Kevin Byram. Their web page is being reworked right now and when its up again, I will list it in the linkage section.

The first alt/rock podcast on August 10th featured an interview and musical history of Hattiesburg singer/songwriter Mark Mann. I have set up an SMMS page in the linkage section for Mark as a portal to his home page and a repository for the interview. If you haven't heard his new release 206 Witches check it out on 88.5 FM. I hope to post it for you soon. Also, check out GulfCoastBands.com a really cool music resource blog page! rw

Finally! I think it was worth the wait. We have 20 minutes of Taylor Grocery Band recorded live at Martin's in Jackson. Also, I've got hot tracks from the Patrick Smith Band, Los Burbanks and the Griffenz. Check out the band links in the Linkage section to the left. Don't forget North Mississippi All Stars and many more at The Shed in Ocean Springs this Sunday afternoon at 2PM. See you there! And don't forget to check with the dead man! rw

There are things going on! A new late night weekly jam session is in the works tonight. More details to follow. Also, I am working on bringing some new talent on board here at SMMS to improve your listening experience.

This Episode we have Casey Phillips and Lynn Drury recorded live at Nicks Ice House. Thomas Jackson shares three cuts from his CD Escalator. There are also some fresh cuts from Clay Charbonneau and Gulfport band Fifty-Seven Grill. Then,we check with deadmandancing.com to see who is playing where.

There is finally a new alternative and rock podcast! The first since Katrina, this is an all Hattiesburg lineup including Jay Stevens, Ryan Meyers, Southhaven, Michael Russell, J.V. Millet, Leviticus Jones and Handtruck. Also we check in with deadmandancing.com to see who is playing where.